Urvashi Rautela, born on February 25, 1994, is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder. Hailing from a middle-class Garhwali Rajput family in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, she has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry.

Urvashi’s journey began at the tender age of 15 when she stepped into the world of modeling. Her first major break came at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, where she walked the ramp as a showstopper. She also clinched the title of Miss Teen India 2009 during her teenage modeling days. Her striking looks and captivating presence led her to become a showstopper at prestigious events like Lakme Fashion Week, Amazon Fashion Week, Bombay Fashion Week, and Dubai Fashion Week.

In 2011, Urvashi achieved remarkable success by winning the titles of Indian Princess 2011 and Miss Asian Supermodel 2011. However, her crowning glory came when she became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2011 pageant held in China. Her dedication to pageantry led her to turn down a film offer for Ishaqzaade, prioritizing her focus on the Miss Universe pageant.

In 2012, she secured the coveted crown of I AM She – Miss Universe India, along with the special award for Miss Photogenic. Despite having to relinquish her crown due to being underage, Urvashi’s determination remained unshaken. In 2015, she once again participated in Indian pageantry and clinched the title of Miss Diva- Miss Universe India 2015. Representing India at Miss Universe 2015, she left an indelible mark, even though she didn’t place.

Urvashi made her acting debut in 2013 with the film Singh Saab the Great. Since then, she has appeared in notable Bollywood films such as Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti, Hate Story 4, and Pagalpanti. Her foray into regional cinema includes the Kannada film Mr. Airavata (2014) and the Tamil film The Legend (2022).

Beyond her professional achievements, Urvashi is an alumna of Gargi College, Delhi, and her interests span dancing, reading, yoga, gymming, water sports, and biking. She founded the Urvashi Rautela Foundation to support education, health, and basic necessities for the needy. With her net worth estimated at around $6 million, Urvashi continues to shine as one of India’s most stunning and accomplished actresses.