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.
Career Kumra's professional theatre career began with Akvarious Productions. She subsequently performed in several productions of with the theatre company Naseeruddin Shah, Motley, including lead roles in By George and Arms and the Man. During this period, she also appeared in television commercials for brands such as Garnier, Red Label, SBI Life Insurance, and Revlon. She began her television career in 2007 in the horror anthology series Sssshhh... Phir Koi Hai, playing the female lead, an archaeologist named Neha, in the 15th episode, 'Trikoni'. In 2013, Kumra appeared in Makrand Deshpande’s play Sona Spa; she later reprised her role in the film adaptation of the same name, marking one of her earliest experiences in cinema. Same year, she was cast in the television series Yudh - a 20-episode show starring Amitabh Bachchan in which Kumra plays the pivotal role of Bachchan's daughter. Later, she starred in Agent Raghav – Crime Branch, a biweekly television crime thriller show, as the female lead Agent Trisha Dewan opposite Sharad Kelkar. Kumra won Best Actress Award at the Third Moida International Awards for her short film Siberia. She made her Hindi feature film debut in Sona Spa in 2013, and her Tulu feature film debut in 2015 in Kudla Cafe. She hosted the Pro Kabbadi 2016 series. 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 + List of film credits Year Title Rol Notes 2009 Mai Tisha Short film 2010 Cardboard Thoughts Unknown 2013 Sona Spa Ritu Ansuni Meera Short film2015 Kudla Cafe Sanjana Tulu film Siberia ReenaShort film Dreaming Awake Esha Ek Tha Main Afreen2016 The Blueberry Hunt Jaya Queen of Hearts Lead Role Short film2017 Lipstick Under My Burkha Leela2019 The Accidental Prime Minister Priyanka Gandhi 2020 Khuda Haafiz Tamena Hamid 2021 Bawri Chhori Radhika Happy BirthdayBeth RoseShort film 2022 India Lockdown Moon Alves Salaam Venky Sanjana
Television + List of television credits Year Title Notes Role2007Ssshhhh... Phir Koi HaiEp - 15 "Trikoni"Neha 2009 Bollywood Hero Clapper Girl 2014 Yudh Taruni Sikarwar 2015 Agent Raghav Agent Trisha Dewan2016 Pro Kabaddi Host2025 Rise and Fall 1 Contestant12th Place
Web series + List of web series credits Year Title Role 2016Official ChukyagiriRati2016A.I.SHA My Virtual GirlfriendShivi Malhotra2017Inside EdgeShahana VasishthaIt Happened In Hong KongAahana2018Official CEOgiriRatiRangbaazBabita SharmaYours TrulyLali Kumar2019BombersSanjana2020MarziSameera ChauhanBetaalDC "Ahlu" AhluwaliaSandwiched ForeverNaina Sarnaik Shastry Forbidden LovePriya2022Call My Agent: BollywoodAmalAvrodh Season 2Saman/Karishma Sahay/Parveena Shehnaz
Awards and nominations + List of awards and nominations received by Aahana Kumra Year Award Category Work Result 2018Star Screen AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role – FemaleLipstick Under My Burkha202222nd Indian Television Academy AwardsPopular Actor - OTTCall My Agent: BollywoodAvrodh (Season 2)
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