Khushalii Kumar
Khushalii Kumar | |
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| Born | 19 December 1982[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Parent(s) | Gulshan Kumar Sudesh Kumari |
| Relatives | Kumar family |
Khushalii Kumar (born, December 19, 1982) is an Indian film actress and fashion designer.[1] Born to the Kumar family, she is the daughter of Gulshan Kumar.[2][3] Her siblings are Bhushan Kumar and Tulsi Kumar, and her uncle is Krishan Kumar.[4] She has appeared in several singles and music videos.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Khushali Kumar was born in a Hindu Punjabi family to Gulshan Kumar and mother Sudesh Kumari Dua.[1]
Career[edit]
Khushali made her music video debut with a song sung by sister Tulsi Kumar as a tribute to her late father Gulshan Kumar.[6]
In 2018, she acted in a few short films, among which the film Jeena Mushkil Hai Yaar previewed the Film Makers Session at the Film Festival of Life, Pinewood Studios UK and at the 9th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival and Dadasaheb Phalke Festival.[7] She has also won the Critics' Choice Award at the Druck International Film Festival for her performance in the Hindi feature film Jeena Mushkil Hai Yaar.[8][9][10]
Kumar started her acting career in R. Madhavan 2022 starrer Dhokha: Round D Corner,[11] for which she won the Star Debut of the Year – Female award at the 23rd ceremony of India's IIFA Awards.[12]
Then, she appeared in the lead role in the 2023 film Starfish.[13] For Kumar, the shooting of the film was very challenging. She said, "It was so freezing cold that everyone was wearing jackets while I was in a dress, ready to jump in the water".[14]
In 2024, Kumar appeared in the lead role in Pulkit's film, Dedh Bigha Zameen which was released on JioCinema.[15]
Kumar's upcoming projects are Hide, Crossfire and Dil Katiya.[16]
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dhokha: Round D Corner | Saanchi Sinha | [11] | |
| 2023 | Starfish | Tara Salgaonkar | [13] | |
| 2024 | Dedh Bigha Zameen | Wife | [15] | |
| Unknown | Ghudchadi† | [17] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Designer Khushali Kumar's birthday party in Delhi". Times of India. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Gulshan Kumar's Daughter Khushali is All Set to Make Her Debut Opposite R. Madhavan". India.com. 24 August 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Khushali Kumar showcases her acting prowess in a new single". The Times Of India. 10 April 2017.
- ^ "'Raat Kamal Hai': Guru Randhawa's upcoming song will witness the magic of Kumar sisters". The Times of India. 19 April 2018. Archived from the original on 24 April 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Raat Kamaal Hai: Guru Randhawa's latest single feat Khushali Kumar promises to be a party starter". DNA India. 28 April 2018. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Khushali Kumar got emotional during the shoot of 'Mainu ishq". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "'Raat Kamal Hai': Guru Randhawa's upcoming song will witness the magic of Kumar sisters". The Times Of India. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Khushali Kumar Wins Critics' Hearts at the 5th Druk International Film Festival (DIFF)". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Normal Days: A Page From Khushali Kumar's Lockdown Poem Is Out Now". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Khushali Kumar: Poetry is a way to channelise my thoughts". Outlookindia. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ a b "COVER STORY: Khushalii Kumar on embracing her big bollywood dreams". Filmfare. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "All the winners at the IIFA Awards 2023 in Abu Dhabi". The National. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Khushalii Kumar wraps up shooting for 'Starfish'". The Times of India. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Khushalii Kumar on her role in Starfish: I got into Tara's character so much that I became her and it was scary". Hindustan Times. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way". Rediff.com. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Khushalii Kumar on becoming a certified scuba diver for Starfish, streaming on Netflix". The Telegraph. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Dubey, Rachana. "How Sanjay Dutt became a part of Binoy Gandhi's Ghudchadi". The Times of India.