Personal Information

Full Name: Kalki Koechlin

Nickname: Kalki, Kalki Baby

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1984-01-10

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil, French (fluent), Marathi (conversational)

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Not Public

Hobbies: Theater, writing poetry & plays, reading literature, traveling, fitness, parenting, social activism

Education

School: Hebron School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu

College: Goldsmiths, University of London

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre and Drama Studies

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Joel Koechlin Mother: Françoise Koechlin

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Guy Hershberg (Israeli musician & composer; married 2019)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actress, Theater Artist, Writer, Activist (active in Hindi films, OTT, theater, and social causes)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80–120 crore (from films, OTT, endorsements, theater, real estate, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Dev.D (2009) National Film Award – Special Mention (Margarita with a Straw 2014) Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress (Margarita with a Straw) Known for breakthrough in Dev.D (2009), critically acclaimed Margarita with a Straw (2014), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Waiting (2015), Gully Boy (2019), Sacred Games (2018–2019)

Biography Details

Kalki Koechlin (born January 10, 1984, in Puducherry) is an Indian-French actress, writer, and activist. Raised in a secular, artistic family in Ooty and Puducherry, she studied theater at Goldsmiths, University of London. She debuted in Bollywood with Anurag Kashyap’s Dev.D (2009), earning Filmfare Best Supporting Actress.

Known for unconventional, powerful roles in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Margarita with a Straw (National Special Mention), Gully Boy, and Sacred Games. Married to Israeli musician Guy Hershberg (2019), mother to daughter Sappho (2020) and son Azarius (2022). She co-founded Little Productions theater group and is a prominent voice on feminism, mental health, and gender equality. At 41, she balances selective acting, writing, parenting, and activism.

• January 2026: Kalki Koechlin turned 41 (January 10, 2026); shared reflective birthday post with family photos including husband Guy Hershberg and children Sappho & Azarius; spoke about gratitude, growth, and balancing motherhood with meaningful work.
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• January 2026: Continued advocacy for mental health and gender equality; participated in virtual panels and shared personal stories on social media.
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• January 2026: Rumored to be in talks for a new OTT series and a supporting role in an indie film; no official confirmation yet.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with family moments, feminist posts, and theater updates. No major film release early 2026; focus on selective projects, parenting, and social causes. No controversies or health updates in early 2026.

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