Kalki Koechlin
Kalki Koechlin is an actress and writer known for choosing distinctive roles in Hindi films, independent cinema and theatre. She began her screen career with Dev.D in 2009, where her performance brought her widespread recognition and a Filmfare…
Biography
Kalki Koechlin is an actress and writer known for choosing distinctive roles in Hindi films, independent cinema and theatre. She began her screen career with Dev.D in 2009, where her performance brought her widespread recognition and a Filmfare Award. Over the years, she has appeared in popular films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Gully Boy, while also earning praise for more unconventional projects.
Her performance in Margarita with a Straw was particularly acclaimed and earned her a National Film Award. Beyond acting, Kalki has remained closely connected to theatre as a writer, performer and director. She co-wrote the play Skeleton Woman, which received the MetroPlus Playwright Award. Her work has also included writing and advocacy on social and cultural issues.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- MetroPlus Playwright AwardBest English Theatre Script — Skeleton Woman — 2009 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress — Dev.D — 2010 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Ensemble Cast — Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara — 2012 — Winner
- Tallinn Black Nights Film FestivalBest Actress — Margarita with a Straw — 2014 — Winner
- National Film AwardSpecial Jury Award — Margarita with a Straw — 2016 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Actress (Critics) — Margarita with a Straw — 2016 — Winner
- Times of India Film AwardBest Actress (Critics) — Margarita with a Straw — 2016 — Winner
- IWM Digital AwardBest Supporting Actress in a Web Series — Made in Heaven — 2019 — Winner
- GQ India AwardStyle Maven — 2019 — Winner
- ELLE Sustainability AwardMould-Breaker of the Year — 2023 — Winner
- ELLE List AwardMouldbreaker of the Year — Kho Gaye Hum Kahan — 2025 — Winner
- Order of Arts and LettersKnight — Government of France — 2018 — Honour
Family
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