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• Biography
• Age
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• Childhood and Family
• Education
• Relationships
• Marriage
• Movies and Career
• Web Series
• Upcoming Work
• Career Timeline
• Controversies
• Net Worth
• Awards
• Interesting Facts about Aditi Rao Hydari

Biography

Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian actress who appears in movies in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam languages. Her birthplace is Hyderabad. She made her film debut in 2006, in the Malayalam movie Prajapathi. Yeh Saali Zindagi, a 2011 romantic suspense film directed by Sudhir Mishra, was one of Hydari's most notable roles and earned her the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.
 
Aditi later appeared in a number of Hindi movies, including the musical Rockstar (2011), the thriller Murder 3 (2013), the suspenseful Wazir (2016), and the historical drama Padmaavat (2018). For her leading role in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai in 2017, Hydari was honored with the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Tamil Actress. Since then she has contributed to other South Indian cinema industries, working on films like Sammohanam in Telugu. Her other well-known South Asian movies are Sufiyum Sujatayum, Psycho, and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2020). She was most recently seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix series Heeramandi (2024).

Aditi Rao Hydari Age

Born on 28th October, 1986, Aditi Rao Hydari is 37 years old as of 2024.

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Childhood and Family

Aditi Rao Hydari was born in Hyderabad to engineer Ahsan Hydari and singer Vidya Rao. Her father, who passed away in 2013, was a Sulaimani Bohra Muslim and grandson of Akbar Hydari, a former Prime Minister of Hyderabad, while her mother is a practicing Buddhist and classical singer specializing in thumri and dadra genres of Hindustani music. Vidya Rao’s family is connected to the nobility of the erstwhile Hyderabad state, with ties to the last ruling Raja of Wanaparthy, J. Rameshwar Rao.

Her parents separated when Aditi was two, leading to a custody battle that resulted in her moving to New Delhi with her mother. Aditi grew up in New Delhi and Hyderabad, attending Rishi Valley School and later graduating from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. She began Bharatanatyam training at six with Leela Samson. Despite her parents' separation, Aditi chose to keep both surnames, Rao and Hydari, to honor both sides of her heritage.

Education

Aditi was enrolled in the Rishi Valley School near Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh for boarding school. She later completed her graduation at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.

Aditi Rao Hydari Relationships

Aditi Rao Hydari First Husband - Satyadeep Mishra

Aditi was married to Satyadeep Mishra, a former Indian lawyer and actor, in 2009. Aditi announced their divorce in 2013 and mentioned that they remained close friends. She stated, "Yes, I married Satyadeep when I was 21. He was a lawyer and government officer who gave up his career to become an actor. My sole committed relationship began when I was 17, and began with him. Even though we are still good friends and our relationship has ended, it hurt my heart when we split up. I am a daughter to his mother, and he will always be a son to my mother. He teases me often about being his child that he can't get rid of, even though he is much older than me." Hydari had her first committed relationship with Mishra when she was 17 years old. When she made her Hindi film debut, she was 21 when she got married, but she kept the union a secret. Despite being apart, the two have stayed in touch over the years and are good friends.

Farhan Akhtar

As soon as Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Bhabani announced their split, reports of Farhan Akhtar's relationship with Aditi Rao Hydari started to circulate. Aditi was frequently cited as the cause of his divorce. The two were frequently seen together back then while they were filming for Wazir. However, a lot of people jumped the gun and called them a couple. Aditi was even occasionally seen with Farhan's family, which set off a wild and frantic speculation game among everyone.

However, Hydari finally refuted the rumors after remaining silent for a while. She stated, "On certain days I get annoyed for five minutes, and then we all chuckle and continue working. Actually, I find it amusing." The unfounded rumors quickly died down the same way they had begun.

Aditi Rao Hydari Marriage

Aditi Rao Hydari Husband - Siddharth

Aditi Hydari met actor Siddharth while filming Maha Samudram in 2021, and they started dating later that year. The couple announced their engagement on March 28, 2024, and were married on September 16, 2024. The couple announced their union with a series of beautiful pictures on Instagram, with the caption, "You are my Sun, my Moon, and all my Stars…’ To being Pixie Soulmates for eternity…to laughter, to never growing up…To Eternal Love, Light & Magic ❤️Mrs & Mr Adu-Siddhu 💫."

Movies and Career

Aditi Rao Hydari started her career as a Bharatanatyam dancer after being interested in the discipline as a result of her friendship with Leela Samson when she was 11 years old. She traveled throughout India and overseas with Samson's dance troupe Spanda, training pupils and participating in theatrical performances. Early in 2004, Hydari finished production on her first film, Sringaram, in which she played the lead role of a devadasi, a 19th-century temple dancer. 

The well-known Bharatanatyam dancer Padmini Ravi and director Sharada Ramanathan collaborated on the Tamil movie's production. Ramanathan saw Hydari perform at a conference and was struck by both her vulnerable and youthful face and her similarity to dancer Shobana. Ramanathan then offered Hydari the part.

First Movie: Prajapathi (2006)

The Malayalam film Prajapathi (2006) in which she co-starred with Mammootty was her first to be released in theatres. She had been suggested to director Ranjith by actress Suhasini for the part and the choice was made after Ranjith was able to get in touch with her via Madhu Ambat the film's cinematographer. Hydari played an orphan girl who falls in love with Mammootty's character but her part was deemed minor and she had little to do with the overarching plot stated Media.

Delhi-6 (2009)

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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra hired her to play a supporting role as an unmarried woman living in a milieu where spinsterhood is considered derogatory, in his 2009 Hindi drama film, Delhi-6. Hydari was chosen by Mehra because he was impressed with her performance in Sringaram and she would be acting in an ensemble cast alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.

Abhishek Bachchan plays an NRI who travels to India with his elderly grandmother and starts learning about his heritage before becoming involved in a religious issue involving an unknown attacker who resembles a monkey. Sonam Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, Atul Kulkarni, Pavan Malhotra, Deepak Dobriyal, Divya Dutta, Vijay Raaz, and Om Puri also appear in the movie as supporting actors. This is Mehra's third film following Rang De Basanti, which starred Aditi Rao Hydari's husband Siddharth as Karan, and Aks. A. R. Rahman composed the music for Delhi-6.

The movie was released on February 20, 2009, following world premieres at the Dubai International Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art. Despite its economic failure, it went on to win the 57th National Film Awards, Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, and National Film Award for Best Production Design for Samir Chanda. The alternate ending Mehra preferred was included in the version submitted for the National Awards; however, it was not available to the general public and was only seen at the Venice Film Festival and during a limited one-week theatrical run. Over time, the movie's soundtrack has gained popularity.

Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)

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2011's Yeh Saali Zindagi, a romance film directed by Sudhir Mishra, featured Hydari in a role opposite Arunoday Singh. In the movie, which starred Hydari as the ex-wife, the film attracted attention before it ever came out because of the sensual scenes they shared. Following the film's release, Hydari won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, garnering praise for her work that attracted a lot more public notice.

The 2011 Hindi criminal thriller Yeh Saali Zindagi, also known as This Damn Life, was made by Sudhir Mishra. Irrfan Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Arunoday Singh and Aditi Rao Hydari play the key characters in the movie. Positive reviews greeted the movie's 4, 2011 release, although its box office take was below average.

Wazir (2016)

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In Bejoy Nambiar's criminal thriller Wazir, Hydari appeared with Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar in 2016. The movie centers on two unlikely friends: Akhtar's character, an ATS officer who is grieving and Bachchan's character, a wheelchair-bound grandmaster of chess. The love interest of Akhtar's character was played by Hydari. The movie opened on January 8, 2016 to mostly favorable reviews and made about 620 million (US$7.8 million) at the box office. 

Aditi Rao Hydari received compliments for her performance as well. Hydari's acting was praised by Gayatri Gauri in her Firstpost review as "a nice contrast from the gorgeous women we normally see on television." "Despite the paucity of attention given to her character, she did her part justice," according to Abhijit Bhaduri of The Times of India. Hydari received the highest appreciation from Ananya Bhattacharya of India Today, who added that, "she brings sensitivity to her Ruhana and has to her credit some great sequences."

Padmaavat (2018)

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In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic film Padmaavat, Hydari portrayed Queen Mehrunisa, Alauddin Khalji's first wife, opposite Ranveer Singh. On January 25, 2018, the movie was released amid a flurry of protests and disputes. Despite the mixed reviews it received from critics Padmaavat was a box office hit. For her portrayal of Mehrunisa, Hydari got a great deal of appreciation.

Deepika Padukone portrays Rani Padmavati, a Rajput queen renowned for her beauty, and the wife of Maharawal Ratan Singh, played by Shahid Kapoor, in this epic poem adaptation. After learning about her attractiveness, Sultan Alauddin Khilji invades her realm in an effort to make her his slave. In supporting roles, Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad, and Anupriya Goenka all appeared.

Mixed reviews were given to Padmaavat. The film's storyline execution length and adherence to outdated patriarchal mores were all criticized by critics who also commended the aesthetic cinematography and Singh's portrayal of the villainous Khilji. Despite not being made available in some Indian states, it was a commercial triumph and the tenth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time, earning over 585 crores (US$73 million) at the box office. Padmaavat garnered the most nominations (18) at the 64th Filmfare Awards and took home four prizes, including Best Actor (Critics) for Singh. Additionally, it received three National Film Awards, with Bhansali winning for Best Music Direction. Aditi Rao Hydari Won the International Indian Film Academy Awards in the category of Best Actress in a supporting role for this Movie.

Ajeeb Daastaans(2021)

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Positive reviews for Aditi Rao Hydari's performance in the Netflix film Ajeeb Daastaans were given. The Hindi-language anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans, also known as Strange Stories, comprises four short film segments each directed by a different filmmaker: Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Kayoze Irani. 

Netflix and Karan Johar produced the movie. She was cast alongside Konkona Sen Sharma in the Neeraj Ghaywan-directed film Geeli Puchi. The plot of Geeli Puchi centers around two manufacturing workers' friendship, and their introduction to one another serves as the plot's frame. Konkona Sen Sharma has done a fantastic job portraying a tough, self-reliant girl. When you observe how perfectly she has captured the mannerisms, you are even more persuaded of her brilliance. Aditi Rao Hydari is so gorgeous and excels in her part as a typical housewife that it's impossible to look away from her. In this episode, the actor Gyaan Prakash also had a significant role.

Web Series

Jubilee

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Aditi Rao Hydari appeared in Jubilee, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. He is a Hindi-language film director producer and screenwriter. He is well known for the movies AK vs. AK Lootera and Udaan. The series features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ram Kapoor. It premiered on April 7, 2023.

Heeramandi

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Gandhi Talks

Gandhi Talks is an Indian silent film directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar and produced by Zee Studios, Kyoorius, and Moviemill. The film features a score by A. R. Rahman and stars Aravind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddharth Jadhav. It premiered at the International Film Festival of India in 2023.

Lioness

Lioness is an upcoming historical drama film written and directed by Kajri Babbar. The story revolves around two British-Punjabi women living in England a century apart. One narrative is inspired by the life of Sophia Duleep Singh, the Princess of Punjab and a prominent figure in the suffragette movement in the UK, played by Paige Sandhu. The other follows married immigrant Mehak, who resides in Southall during the 1990s, portrayed by Aditi Rao Hydari.

Career Timeline

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Controversies

Me Too Controversy

Many well-known people came under scrutiny as a result of the #MeToo movement, which got its start in India in 2018. Many Bollywood actors have come out strongly against workplace harassment in response to the startling allegations made by numerous victims. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari from the film Padmaavat has since shared her #MeToo experience.

The actress shared how walking away from one such instance of sexual harassment caused her to lose hope in ever working in the film industry. She described the one instance when as a gullible newcomer she was presented with an option and told it's either this or this. She claimed that for her the decision was obvious and that she had to go. The actor however claimed that the event left her feeling helpless about ever working again. Fortunately for her she was able to find work after eight months with the help of her team. The actress has been one of the most outspoken celebrities in the business when it comes to speaking out against sexual harassment and the alleged prevalence of the casting couch in the business. The celebrity gained notoriety when she exposed the hypocrisies in Bollywood claiming that many harassers themselves were disseminating information about the #MeToo movement.

Slams BJP Leader Controversy

Aditi Rao Hydari has expressed shock and anguish over the entire affair amidst threats made against the Padmavati lead cast and the film's creators. The Padmavati co-star and actor responded to a statement made by BJP politician Suraj Pal Amu. She asserted that a mobster and a political leader are the same. To anyone who would behead Padmavati director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the movie's female star Deepika Padukone, Suraj Pal of Haryana is offering a reward of Rs 10 crore. Aditi tweeted, "Basically this is a 'supari ' in response to the same assertion. Is there no distinction between a gangster and a political figure in this free-for-all situation? Why is the government so quiet? India should be extremely embarrassed by this."

Aditi who purportedly portrays Mehrunisa, Alauddin Khilji's wife in the movie Padmavati was aware that her response would spark criticism and that the actor would come under fire for it. 

Net Worth

Aditi Rao Hydari's outstanding performance and unrivaled beauty have helped her establish her name and renown in the Bollywood film business. Aditi Rao Hydari is very well-liked. Aditi Rao Hydari's net worth is reportedly $8 million. Expressed in rupees, it is estimated to be around 60-65 Crores. Aditi Rao Hydari has been involved in multiple brand endorsements in addition to acting. Print advertisements for well-known companies are also among them. Maaza is one of the most well-known brands it supports.

Awards and Achievements

9 Amazing Facts about Aditi Rao Hydari

• Aditi's mother Vidya Rao is a well-known singer who is proficient in the thumri and Dadra musical genres.
• Aditi began her career by dancing with Leela Samson's company as a Bharatanatyam dancer. She embarked on a tour to India with the dancing group.
• Aditi has won six of the 14 prizes that she has been nominated for so far in her career.
• When Aditi was just 21 years old she wed Satyadeep Mishra. Despite their separation the two still have a good friendship.
• Kiran Rao a producer is related to Aditi. They're maternal cousins.
• Aditi like animals.
• Aditi practices the Malay martial art style known as Kalaripayattu.
• The actor is a trained classical dancer who began studying Bharatanatyam when he was five years old.
• Aditi is descended from Raja J. Rameshwar Rao and Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari two royal families. Her name now includes the last names of both her mother and father.

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