Kriti Sanon turns 35: A look at former techie's journey to Bollywood glory, Rs 100 crore empire. What are her educational credentials?

Time of India

27-07-2025

Kriti Sanon
stands tall today as one of the most familiar and admired names in the
Hindi film industry
. However, her path to stardom was far from conventional. Hailing from an engineering background and having no familial ties to Bollywood, Kriti entered the entertainment world as a complete outsider. She initially stepped into the spotlight through the modelling world, gradually carving a space for herself with her distinctive style and confidence. Her big break came in 2014 when she starred alongside Tiger Shroff—son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff—in the action romance film Heropanti.
That debut marked the beginning of a successful journey. Kriti quickly became a rising star and earned the opportunity to work with some of the most iconic names in Indian cinema. In 2015, she was seen sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in Rohit Shetty's blockbuster Dilwale. Over the next few years, Kriti delivered consistent hits such as Bareilly Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, Housefull 4, and many others. Her portrayal of a surrogate mother in Mimi (2021) earned her the prestigious National Film Award, further cementing her place as a versatile and impactful performer.
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As she turns a year younger on 27 July, let us have a look at her net worth and journey as an entrepreneur.
Beauty with Brains: Entering the Skincare Space
Kriti's interests, however, extended far beyond the camera. With years of exposure to the world of glam and beauty on film sets, Kriti developed a keen interest in skincare. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she dove deep into understanding skincare routines and ingredients. This passion led to the launch of her own beauty brand, Hyphen, in 2023.
She co-founded Hyphen in partnership with PEP Technologies, the same company behind the successful personal care brand mCaffeine. According to a
Forbes
report, the skincare label raked in an impressive revenue of Rs 100 crore within its first year, firmly establishing itself in a highly competitive market. Hyphen now stands among the top celebrity beauty labels, competing with the likes of Katrina Kaif's Kay Beauty, Mira Rajput's Akind, and Aashka Goradia's Renee Cosmetics. Kriti's hands-on involvement and genuine passion for skincare became the cornerstone of the brand's quick success.
Strength in Sweat: Launching a Fitness Empire
Before venturing into beauty products, Kriti had already dipped her toes into the fitness world. In 2022, she co-founded The Tribe, a fitness brand born from personal struggle and transformation. After shooting for Mimi, Kriti had gained about 15 kilograms to authentically portray her character. The lockdown made it difficult for her to lose the extra weight as gyms remained shut.
Speaking to entrepreneur and content creator Raj Shamani, Kriti revealed that she worked out at home under the guidance of four personal trainers through virtual sessions. This deeply personal and challenging phase inspired her to launch The Tribe with those very trainers. In the same year, she opened her first fitness studio in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area. Two years later, in 2024, a second studio opened its doors in Bandra, another elite neighbourhood in Mumbai.
The Tribe stands as an example of how Kriti turned personal setbacks into scalable business opportunities, blending inspiration and enterprise.
Creative Control: A Leap into Film Production
In 2023, Kriti expanded her portfolio once more by stepping into film production. That year, she launched
Blue Butterfly Films
, her own production house aimed at narrating stories that resonated with her vision. Under this new banner, she produced the Netflix film Do Patti in 2024, where she also played a double role. The film garnered attention not just for her unique performance but also for casting Kajol as a police officer for the first time in her career.
Through Blue Butterfly Films, Kriti is not just acting in films anymore—she's shaping them, controlling the narrative, and championing bold, meaningful cinema.
A Lifestyle of Success: Real Estate Investments
Kriti's entrepreneurial success is also reflected in her real estate choices. As per a report by
Moneycontrol,
she recently moved into a posh apartment at Sandhu Palace, located in Mumbai's elite Bandra locality. The luxurious apartment comes with a hefty rental price tag of Rs 17 lakh per month, amounting to an annual rental cost of over Rs 2 crore. She now shares the building with prominent residents like cricketer KL Rahul and actor Jaaved Jaaferi.
Her investments go beyond urban real estate as well. In 2024, Kriti purchased a 2,000 sq. ft. land parcel in Alibaug—an area increasingly becoming a haven for celebrities and high-net-worth individuals. The land, estimated to be worth more than Rs 2 crore, is located within the same upscale project where Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan acquired a 10,000 sq. ft. plot. The move underlines her growing portfolio in premium property investment.
A Look At Her Net Worth
As per a
CNBC TV18
report that was published last year, Sanon's personal net worth stands at a jaw-dropping Rs 82 crore.
Educational Qualifications
Sanon is one of the few Bollywood actors who can boast of having solid educational credentials. She holds an electronics and communications degree from Noida's Jaypee Institute of Information Technology. In a 2015 interview with India Today, the 'Mimi' actress said that the journey from engineering to modeling happened organically.
"The journey from engineering to acting just happened. I guess some things are meant to be," she said.