Kriti Kharbanda, hailed as one of the most talented and beautiful actresses in Indian cinema, is marking a significant milestone in her career as she celebrates 15 years in the industry. The versatile actress, who began her journey with the Telugu film 'Boni' in 2009, has carved a niche for herself with her stellar performances in both regional and Bollywood films.
Despite her debut film not making waves at the box office, Kriti Kharbanda's talent caught the attention of filmmakers and producers across Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema. She went on to deliver remarkable performances alongside some of the biggest stars, including Pawan Kalyan and Yash, before making a dazzling entry into Bollywood with 'Raaz: The Reboot'.
In her illustrious career, Kriti has showcased her versatility and acting prowess through films like 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana', 'Housefull 4', and 'Taish'. Known for her penchant for performance-oriented roles, she has garnered a loyal fan following both in India and globally.
Celebrating her journey on social media, Kriti shared an insightful post reflecting on her evolution as an actor. Recounting a poignant moment from her past, she shared how she experienced the transformative power of cinema firsthand when she was mobbed by fans chanting her character's name from her Kannada movie 'GOOGLY' in a mall.
Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "I've spent the last 15 years, pretty much the majority of my life, being an actor. What started out as a hobby, as a way to pay the bills and being recognized slowly grew into a passion! A passion that I didn't even know existed inside of me.
Along the way, I grew, as a human being and as an actor. The more I understood the business, the more fascinated I became. I remember the day too, when I made that mental shift.
Today as I mark 15 years of being an actor, I want to share a story with you. I used to run a boutique with my mum since my teenage years. We used to shop, design, and spend of a lot time picking up fabrics and what not. So a few days after the release of my kannada movie, GOOGLY, we were out in a mall. I entered the store like I always do, and everything was fine. As I exited I realised there were 100's of people outside the store. I looked up and noticed people standing around the aisle and staring down at me. I didn't quite understand what was happening till the crowd started chanting "doctree doctree!" I couldn't believe my ears and my eyes! I was so overwhelmed, that I held my dad's arm and said, "Parking main chalo pa, we need to leave!" That was the day I realised the power of cinema and our industry. I went from being a teenager, to an actor and eventually into a star all so quickly, I was afraid to blink. Soon after this life changed.
Today I want to take this opportunity to thank me. The younger, naive, trusting, passionate, brave me. I'm here coz of her today. Coz she could have given up, I know she wanted to when things got hard, but she didn't. She kept going. And I want to thank the me of today. I'm so proud of the person I've become and I wouldn't change a thing about me.
A big thank u to everyone who's been a part of this incredible journey. My family, my siblings, my husband and my friends, but most of all, the people who offered me work and believed in my talent, and the fans who kept me going with their love for me. Thank u for trusting me with entertaining you. Thank u for watching my movies and thank u for believing in me.
Lots of love
#kritikharbanda #15yearsofkritikharbanda"
Expressing gratitude, Kriti thanked her younger self for her unwavering passion and resilience, as well as her family, husband, friends, and fans for their unwavering support throughout her journey. With heartfelt appreciation, she acknowledged the trust placed in her by the industry and her audience, vowing to continue entertaining and inspiring with her performances.
As Kriti Kharbanda embarks on the next chapter of her career, her remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors and a testament to the enduring power of talent, perseverance, and dedication in the world of Indian cinema.
