Personal Information

Full Name: Aditi Rao Hydari

Nickname: Aditi, Bobby

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1986-10-28

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil (conversational), Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Bharatanatyam dance (trained classical dancer), fitness & yoga, reading poetry & literature, traveling, photography, spending time with family & friends, singing

Education

School: Homeschooled initially; later St. Ann’s High School, Hyderabad & Bangalore

College: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi (dropped out)

Degrees Obtained: Not publicly

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Late Jaffar Ali Khan (businessman, Muslim from Hyderabad) Mother: Vidya Rao (classical singer & writer, Hindu Brahmin from Uttar Pradesh)

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Siddharth (actor; married September 2024)

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Actress, Classical Dancer, Singer (active in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu films & OTT; selective & critically acclaimed projects)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80–140 crore (from films, OTT, dance performances, brand endorsements, family legacy assets)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award South for Best Actress – Tamil – Sringaram (2007) National Film Award – Special Mention – Sringaram (2007) Known for critically acclaimed roles in Sringaram (2007), Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), London Paris New York (2012), Khoobsurat (2014), Wazir (2016), Padmaavat (2018), The Married Woman (2021), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), Modern Love Mumbai (2022), Heeramandi (2024), Metro... In Dino (2025) One of the most graceful & respected actresses in Hindi & South Indian cinema; celebrated for dance & emotional depth

Biography Details

Aditi Rao Hydari (born October 28, 1986, in Hyderabad) is an acclaimed Indian actress and trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Born to a mixed Hindu-Muslim family (father Jaffar Ali Khan from Hyderabad, mother Vidya Rao from Uttar Pradesh), she was trained in classical dance from childhood. She debuted in Tamil film Sringaram (2007) earning critical acclaim and National Film Award mention.

She gained wider recognition in Hindi cinema with Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), Khoobsurat (2014), Padmaavat (2018), and OTT series The Married Woman (2021) and Heeramandi (2024). Married to actor Siddharth since September 2024 (no children). Known for her ethereal beauty, graceful dance, and intense, layered performances. At 39, she remains selective with roles, focusing on meaningful cinema, dance performances, and social causes (women’s rights & mental health).

• January 2026: Aditi Rao Hydari celebrated her 40th birthday (October 28, 2025); shared elegant photos with husband Siddharth; fans & industry colleagues (including Sanjay Leela Bhansali) poured love for her grace & journey.
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• January 2026: Heeramandi Season 2 officially announced by Netflix; Aditi confirmed to reprise her role – shooting expected to begin mid-2026.
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• January 2026: Performed a special Bharatanatyam recital at a cultural festival in Mumbai; received standing ovation – clips went viral for her poise & expression.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with dance, fashion, travel, and personal posts. No controversies or health issues in early 2026; focus on Heeramandi 2 prep, dance performances, selective acting, and maintaining her reputation as one of the most graceful & respected actresses in Indian cinema.

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