Akanksha Puri is one of the most talked about and known actress and reality TV contestant. She is known for her beautiful looks and good-looking charms. She is primary known for working in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Akanksha was a known name already, but she took it to another level when Akanksha kissed Jad Hadid on Big Boss OTT season 2. But it was not liked by then-host Salman Khan back in 2023. And this is something that made her name alive in Big Boss history and this is indeed huge for sure.
Biography of Akanksha Puri
Akanksha Puri is an Indian actress, model and reality television star. She was born on July 26, 1988 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Akanksha came from a very small town and now she owns her flat in New Mumbai. This is what that makes her journey even better. Akanksha was a part of Big Boss OTT season 2 back in 2023. And the show made her name work well in the corners of New Mumbai to rest of the nation.
| Name | Akanksha |
| Surname | Puri |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1988 |
| Age | 35 |
| Name Meaning | Expectation; Hope; Desire |
| Astrology Sign By Name | Aries |
| Zodiac Sign By Date | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Profession | Actress and Model |
| Martial Status | Unmarried |
Akanksha Puri Age
As of 2024, Akanksha Puri age is 35 years old. And she will celebrate her 36th birthday on 26 July in this years.
Akanksha Puri’s Physical Stats
Akanksha is an actress and model who is known for her fitness. And hence, many of her fans do admire of her from seeing her abs and all.
Akanksha Puri height is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. Her weight does stay around 61 kg. Akanksha comes with dog looking brown eyes and dark brown hair. She has a very fit ye somewhat curvy body. Her feet size is 7 (US). The body measurement of Akanksha is at 34-26-36 inches.
| Height | 5 feet and 7 inches |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-36 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Tattoo | Yes |
| Cosmetic Surgery | Lip Job, Buttocks |
| Shoe Size | 7 |
Akanksha Puri’s Parents and Siblings
She comes a very stable background. Her father RK Puri is a retired police commissioner. And to make it better, her mother is a very well-known astrologer. Due to her father’s job, she grew up in several parts of India. Her mother’s name is Chitra Puri.
She has a sibling in form of a brother named Amitesh Puri. And he is a businessperson. As Akanksha’s father has served one of the biggest posts in Indian police, this makes her family very much stable. Akanksha is too much connected to her parents and brother and they are in a very cordial relationship.
Akanksha Puri‘s Education Details
She had a decent childhood and fighting with her brother was kind of a thing she loved. From the younger days, she was obsessed with Bollywood and it did become the key reason behind her becoming an actress. She completed her 10+2 education from Carmel Convent School, Bhopal.
For the higher education, she went to Devi Ahalya University, Indore and earned a degree in BA. And then she enrolled for an airhostess program and did work for some time in the aviation history. She was decent in academics, but her core was always in making an impact in extracurricular activities.
Akanksha Puri’s Professional Career
- Akanksha Puri did first start to work in film and TV industry from 2013. Her debut movie was in a Tamil movie named Alex Pandian. Here she worked the role of Divya.
- A year later, she made her Malayalam debut in “Praise the Lord” movie.
- After that in 2015, Lodde, Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander, Calendar Girls and Amar Akbar Anthony made her come in four movies. And Calendar Girls was her Bollywood debut movie.
- And in 2019, she made a move to be a part of Action movie.
However, her film career did not take the ride well and hence, she made a move to TV.
- CID helped her to make the TV debut in 2015.
- But it was the show named Vighnaharta Ganesh, where she played the role of Goddess Parvati. The show started in 2017 and it worked well until 2020. This made her known all over the India and made people respect her too.
- In 2019, she came as a guest for Bigg Boss 13.
- In 2022, she was the winner of Swayamavar – Mika Di Vohti.
- However, in 2023, she came in Bigg Boss 15 and she played the show really well. This is where it works well for her.
Aakanksha Puri Movies and TV Shows
| Movies and TV Shows / Album | Year |
|---|---|
| Kamar Pay Hath | 2024 |
| Honey Trap Squad | 2023 |
| Inspector Avinash | 2023 |
| Dua Karo: Ninja | 2022 |
| Fugitive | 2021 |
| Kaka: Mere Warga – Music Album – Female Lead | 2021 |
| Bewafa Tera Muskurana (Meet Bros Feat. Jubin Nautiyal) | 2021 |
| Vighnaharta Ganesha | 2017 – 2020 |
| Simran the Lost Soul | 2020 |
| Action | 2019 |
| Jubin Nautiyal – Chitthi | 2019 |
| Dancing Doll – Jyotica Tangri ft. | 2018 |
| Amar Akbar Anthony | 2015 |
| C.I.D | 2015 |
| Calendar Girls | 2015 |
Akanksha Puri: Big Boss OTT 2 Controversy
Akanksha was seen in a controversy back in 2023 Big Boss OTT season 2. Akanksha Puri kiss Jad Hadid on lips for some good seconds for doing a task. She could have said no, but as her feeling was great for Jad, they did like it as per many fans of the show on Reddit.
It did see even Salman Khan saying that it was not right at all. And Akanksha tried to say that she was forcing her way out, but Jad did not allow it. But Salman Khan that it was mistake of both.
Akanksha Puri’s Another Controversy
As Akanksha Puri has played the role of Goddess Parvati for three longs years in a famous show, people did have indeed great respect for her. But when people see her doing wired things in front of camera, they say on social media that it is not right as she carries name of Goddess Parvati with her.
Social Media Handle
Akanksha has a huge impact on social media with over 3.7 million followers on Instagram. She likes to post her work and great moments with her fans. And many do follow her for great looks of her. She also has a twitter account where she post time to time. On twitter she has around 119.9K Followers
| Social Media | Follower/Subscribers | Username |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 Million | @akanksha8000 | |
| 119.9K | @akanksha800 |
Net Worth
Akanksha Puri’s net worth is estimated at around INR 5 cr. INR. It shows how well rich she is. Akanksha makes the money from social media brand deals, modelling and acting. In 2024 summer, she did buy a Marcedes of MP number. This shows how well Akanksha is going. Plus she likes to collect luxury bags.
Trivia
- Akanksha Puri’s hobbies are dancing, travelling and singing.
- She is known to be a very open-minded lady.
- Many do know Akanksha from her days in Big Boss OTT season 2 back in 2023.
- Akanksha had worked as a cabin crew member before becoming an actress in 2013.
- Akanksha loves to eat South Indian food.
- She likes to watch Hollywood movies and series a lot.
- Akanksha is a fan of Ranbir Kapoor.
- Akanksha loves to travel to costal places a lot.
- She is fluent in English and Hindi languages.
- She has made three Tattoos and two times she made cover up tattoos. One on her Lower
FAQ
Akanksha Puri’s marital status is not married. She is yet to get married.
Akanksha Puri’s age is 35 years old, having born on July 26, 1988.
No Akanksha and Jaad had their love life last until the Big Boss OTT season 2 as after that they did have some good moments but not much.
Akanksha does live in New Mumbai in a good-looking flat.
