Aahana Kumra

Aahana S Kumra is an Indian film, television and theatre actress. She is known for her television debut in Sony Entertainment Television's Yudh with Amitabh Bachchan and also for her lead role in the TV series Agent Raghav - Crime Branch with Sharad Kelkar, followed by leading roles in a number of feature films.

Early life

Born and raised in Lucknow, Kumra moved to Mumbai during her childhood. She transferred from La Martiniere Girls' College in Lucknow to Mary Immaculate Girls' High School in Mumbai. After completing her schooling, she attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, where she earned a degree in Commerce and Economics and a vocational diploma in advertising.

Despite her academic background, Kumra became involved with the Prithvi Theatre, working in various roles from backstage management to ticket sales. To formalize her training, she later joined the inaugural batch of the Whistling Woods International institute to study acting. In 2017, Kumra had a leading role in the black comedy film Lipstick Under My Burkha as Leela. The following year she portrayed the role of Priyanka Gandhi in the political biography film The Accidental Prime Minister.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Awards and nominations