Personal Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sobhita Dhulipala |
| Date of Birth | May 31, 1992 |
| Age | 31 years (2024) |
| Birthplace | Tenali, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com in Corporate Law, H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Languages | Telugu, Hindi, English, Tamil |
| Height | 5’8″ |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Former Beauty Queen |
Family Information
| Relation | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Venugopal Rao (Merchant Navy Engineer) |
| Mother | Santha Kamakshi (Primary School Teacher) |
| Hometown | Visakhapatnam |
Early Life and Education
Born into a Telugu Brahmin family in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, Sobhita Dhulipala spent her formative years in Visakhapatnam. At the age of sixteen, she made the bold decision to move to Mumbai independently to pursue her dreams. She enrolled at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, studying corporate law while simultaneously nurturing her artistic interests.
Her early artistic inclinations manifested through classical dance training in both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, laying a strong foundation for her future in performing arts.
Pageantry Success
Early Recognition
In 2010, Sobhita won her first beauty pageant title as Navy Queen at the annual Navy Ball. This initial success sparked her interest in pageantry.
Femina Miss India 2013
A college friend’s suggestion led her to participate in Femina Miss India 2013, where she won the Femina Miss India Earth title. Despite describing herself as an “uncool geek,” she entered the competition initially just hoping to clear the first round.
Miss Earth 2013
Representing India at Miss Earth 2013 in the Philippines, she won multiple subsidiary titles:
- Miss Photogenic
- Miss Beauty for a Cause
- Miss Talent
- Miss Beautiful Face
Acting Career
Bollywood Debut
Sobhita made her acting debut in 2016 with Anurag Kashyap’s “Raman Raghav 2.0,” earning a nomination at the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival 2016 for best supporting performance.
Notable Projects
Her versatile filmography spans multiple languages and industries:
Hindi Cinema
- Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
- Chef (2017)
- Kaalakaandi (2018)
- Ghost Stories (2020)
Telugu Films
- Goodachari (2018)
- Major (2022)
Malayalam Cinema
- Moothon (2019)
- Kurup (2021)
Tamil Cinema
- Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022)
- Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023)
Web Series Success
Her breakthrough came with Amazon Prime’s “Made in Heaven” (2019-2023), where she portrayed Tara Khanna, a wedding planner. The role established her as a leading digital star.
Awards and Recognition
Acting Awards
- Breakthrough Performer of the Year (Grazia Millennial Awards, 2019)
- Best Actress Drama nomination (iReel Awards, 2019)
- GQ India Emerging Star of the Year (2019)
- Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress (2023)
Style Recognition
- Vogue Force of Fashion (2023)
- Elle Style Icon of the Year (2023)
- Grazia Trendsetter of the Year (2023)
- Gen Z Style Icon (2022)
Personal Interests and Talents
Sobhita maintains diverse interests beyond acting:
- Photography
- Writing poetry and short stories
- Classical dance
- Traveling
- Reading (particularly works by Haruki Murakami, Gabriel García Márquez, and Virginia Woolf)
- Environmental conservation
- Playing guitar
- Painting
- Swimming
Professional Philosophy
As an actress from a modeling background, Sobhita consciously chose roles that allowed her to showcase her performance abilities rather than just her appearance. She has consistently worked to break the stereotype of models being merely “glam dolls” in the film industry.
Impact and Legacy
Sobhita has established herself as a versatile performer across multiple film industries and platforms. Her journey from Tenali to international recognition exemplifies dedication, talent, and the breaking of industry stereotypes.