Rasika Dugal (also spelled Rasika Duggal) is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films, television and digital streaming productions. She is widely recognised for portraying Beena Tripathi in the crime thriller series Mirzapur and Neeti Singh in the Netflix police procedural series Delhi Crime. Her other notable performances include Manto (2018), Hamid (2018), Out of Love (2019–2021), A Suitable Boy (2020), Lootcase (2020) and Shekhar Home (2024).

Dugal began her acting career with supporting roles in films and television before gaining wider recognition through independent cinema and streaming productions. Trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), she has developed a reputation for portraying complex characters across different genres and formats.

In 2026, she appeared in projects including Kartavya, Mirzapur: The Movie and Little Thomas, further expanding her work in Hindi cinema and digital entertainment.

Early Life and Background

Rasika Dugal was born on 17 January 1985 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. She grew up in Jamshedpur and spent her childhood there before moving to Delhi for higher education.

In an interview with The Indian Express, Dugal spoke about her strong connection with Jharkhand and described her childhood experiences in Jamshedpur as an important part of her personal background.

She completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Convent School in Jamshedpur. She later enrolled at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

After graduating, Dugal moved to Mumbai to study Social Communications Media at Sophia Polytechnic. She subsequently pursued formal acting training at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where she completed a postgraduate diploma in acting.

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Her educational background reflects an academic path that preceded her decision to pursue acting professionally.

Rasika Dugal Biography Height Weight Age Husband & More

Bio/Wiki
Other Name(s)	Rasika Dugall, Rasika Duggal
Nickname	Rashi
Profession(s)	Actor, Writer, Cinematographer
Famous Role	Beena Tripathi in the Hindi web series Mirzapur
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5′ 2″ (158 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Hindi; As an actor): Anwar (2007) as Deepti Short Film (Hindi; As an actor): Narmeen (2009) as Noor Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Kammatti Paadam (2016) as Juhi TV (Hindi; As an actor): Powder (2010) as Rati; aired on Sony Web Series (Hindi; As an actor): Permanent Roommates (2016) in a cameo role; streamed on TVF
Awards	• 2015: NETPAC Award (international film festival to promote Asian cinema) for Qissa • 2019: Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for best Actress in Mirzapur • 2019: Flame Award for Best Actor for Hamid • 2019: FOI Online Award- Special Mention for Hamid • 2020: Bollywood Life Award • 2021: Iconic Achievers Award for Most Versatile Actor • 2021: Golden Glory Award-Brand Impact Award for Most Loved Female Lead Actress on OTT Platform for Mirzapur • 2021: Indian Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series for Mirzapur • 2022: Forbes India Award for Icon of Excellence
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 January 1985 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2026)	41 Years
Birthplace	Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand)
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
School	Sacred Heart Convent School, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
College/University	• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi, India • Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Educational Qualification(s)	• BSc in Mathematics (honours) at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi, India (2004) • Post Graduate Diploma in Social Communications Media at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Post Graduate Diploma in Acting at Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Religion	Sikhism
Ethnicity	Punjabi
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling, Reading Books, Playing Games, Dancing, Reading & Writing Poetry
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	Mukul Chadda (actor)
Marriage Date	Year, 2010
Family
Husband/Spouse	Mukul Chadda
Parents	Father– Jessie Dugal Mother– Raveen Dugal
Siblings	Sister– Upneet Dugal
Favourites
Film	Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
Actor(s)	Pankaj Tripathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actress(es)	Sridevi, Rekha
Co-Actor	Pankaj Tripathi
Child Actor	Shivansh Kotia
Food	Chole-Kulche, Aloo ke Parathe, Chicken Biryani, Mutton
Dessert(s)	Chocolate Desserts, Seviyan
Snack	Ragi Chips
Restaurant(s)	Smoke House Deli, Salt Water Café
Colour(s)	Red, Blue
Style Quotient
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)	Rs 4 lakh-Rs 5 lakh for Mirzapur Season 3 (2024)
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 21.9 crores (as of 2024)

Career

Early Career (2007–2014)

Rasika Dugal began her film career in 2007 with appearances in Hindi films. Her early screen credits included Anwar and No Smoking, in which she played supporting characters.

She subsequently appeared in films such as Hijack (2008), Tahaan (2008), Agyaat (2009) and Thanks Maa (2010). These early projects provided her with opportunities to work in different genres, including drama, thriller and horror.

In 2009, she appeared in Ram Gopal Varma’s horror film Agyaat. The film was among her early prominent screen projects.

Dugal also worked in television during this period. Her television appearances included Powder, Rishta.com, Kismat and Upanishad Ganga. Although many of her early roles were relatively small, they helped her develop experience across film and television.

Critical Recognition (2015–2017)

Dugal’s career gained greater critical attention through her performances in independent and character-driven films.

In 2015, she appeared in Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost, directed by Anup Singh. The film featured Irrfan Khan, Tillotama Shome and Tisca Chopra, with Dugal portraying Neeli. The film received critical attention for its treatment of identity, gender and family relationships.

She also appeared in Train Station and other independent productions during this period.

In 2017, she starred in the Hindi comedy-drama Tu Hai Mera Sunday, directed by Milind Dhaimade. The film followed a group of friends who regularly played football on a Mumbai beach and explored their personal and social challenges.

Her work in independent cinema helped establish her as an actress interested in varied and performance-oriented roles.

Breakthrough with Manto and Hamid (2018)

A significant stage in Dugal’s career came in 2018, when she appeared in two critically recognised films: Manto and Hamid.

In Manto, directed by Nandita Das, she portrayed Safia, the wife of Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto. The biographical drama explored the life and work of the writer, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Dugal’s performance received positive attention and earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Screen Awards.

In the same year, she appeared in Hamid, directed by Aijaz Khan. The film tells the story of a young boy searching for his missing father in Kashmir. Dugal portrayed Ishrat, the boy’s mother.

Her performance in Hamid received critical recognition, and she won the Best Actress award at the Rajasthan International Film Festival for the film.

These projects strengthened her reputation as a performer in independent and socially relevant cinema.

Success in Mirzapur (2018–Present)

Dugal reached a wider audience through the Amazon Prime Video crime thriller series Mirzapur, which premiered in 2018.

She portrays Beena Tripathi, a complex character connected to the powerful Tripathi family in the fictional world of Mirzapur. The character’s story explores power, family relationships, survival and personal agency.

Her performance attracted considerable attention from viewers and critics. Beena became one of the series’ prominent characters, and Dugal continued playing the role in subsequent seasons.

The popularity of Mirzapur significantly increased her public recognition and established her as a familiar face in Indian streaming entertainment.

In 2026, she reprised the character in Mirzapur: The Movie, the feature-film continuation of the franchise.

Delhi Crime

Another major project in Dugal’s career is the Netflix crime drama Delhi Crime.

She plays Neeti Singh, a police officer working alongside DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, portrayed by Shefali Shah. The series explores criminal investigations and the challenges faced by law enforcement officers.

The first season of Delhi Crime premiered in 2019 and received international recognition, including the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.

Dugal continued playing Neeti Singh in later seasons. Her character developed across the series, portraying the professional and personal challenges of a police officer.

She returned for the third season, which premiered on Netflix in November 2025. Her performance in the series received further recognition, and she won the Best Performance Female award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2026 for Delhi Crime.

Other Television and Streaming Projects

Alongside Mirzapur and Delhi Crime, Dugal has appeared in several television and digital productions.

In 2019, she joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s Made in Heaven, where she played Nutan Yadav. The series explores relationships, social class and the wedding industry in contemporary India.

She also starred in the romantic drama series Out of Love (2019–2021), portraying Dr. Meera Kapoor. The series follows a married couple whose relationship is affected by questions of trust and infidelity.

In 2020, she appeared in the television adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel A Suitable Boy, directed by Mira Nair. She portrayed Savita Mehra Kapoor.

Her other streaming credits include OK Computer (2021), Spike (2022), Adhura (2023) and Shekhar Home (2024). In Shekhar Home, she played Iraboty, appearing alongside Kay Kay Menon and Ranvir Shorey.

These projects demonstrate her involvement in a range of digital productions, including drama, comedy, crime and mystery.

Recent Film Projects (2024–2026)

In 2024, Dugal appeared in Fairy Folk, a Hindi fantasy comedy-drama that explored relationships and human behaviour through an unusual narrative.

She later appeared in Lord Curzon Ki Haveli (2025), a comedy thriller directed by Anshuman Jha. She portrayed Ira in the film, which also featured Arjun Mathur, Paresh Pahuja and Tanmay Dhanania.

In 2025, she appeared in the film Logout, a digital-era thriller released on ZEE5.

In 2026, she starred in Kartavya, a Hindi crime drama directed by Pulkit and released on Netflix. The film featured Saif Ali Khan in the lead role, with Dugal portraying Varsha Malik, the wife of his character.

She also reprised Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur: The Movie, which was released theatrically in September 2026.

Another 2026 release was Little Thomas, directed by Kaushal Oza. Dugal portrayed Jessie Miranda, a mother whose life revolves around her family, bakery and interest in music. For the role, she undertook piano training and worked with a dialect coach to develop a Goan accent.

These projects reflect her continued presence in both mainstream and independent Hindi cinema.

Filmography

The following table lists selected feature-film appearances by Rasika Dugal.

Year	Film	Role
2007	Anwar	Deepti
2007	No Smoking	Suzi
2008	Hijack	Neha
2008	Tahaan	Nadira
2009	Agyaat	Sameera
2010	Thanks Maa	Krish’s biological mother
2011	Kshay	Chhaya
2013	Aurangzeb	Trishla Phogat
2014	Bombay Talkies	Amrita Mathur
2015	Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost	Neeli
2015	Train Station	Wife
2016	Kammatti Paadam	Juhi
2017	Tu Hai Mera Sunday	Tasneem
2018	Manto	Safia
2018	Hamid	Ishrat
2018	Once Again	Sapna
2020	Lootcase	Lata
2020	Darbaan	Bhuri
2024	Fairy Folk	Ritika
2025	Logout	Supporting role
2025	Lord Curzon Ki Haveli	Ira
2026	Kartavya	Varsha Malik
2026	Mirzapur: The Movie	Beena Tripathi
2026	Little Thomas	Jessie Miranda

Television and Web Series

Year	Title	Role
2010	Powder	Rati
2010	Rishta.com	Revati
2010	Kismat	Lubna
2012	Upanishad Ganga	Various roles
2015	Dariba Diaries	Zeenat Bano
2016	P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke	Shobha Thakur
2016	Permanent Roommates	Guest appearance
2016–2023	Humorously Yours	Kavya Goyal
2017	TVF Couples	Kavya
2018–Present	Mirzapur	Beena Tripathi
2019	Made in Heaven	Nutan Yadav
2019–Present	Delhi Crime	Neeti Singh
2019–2021	Out of Love	Dr. Meera Kapoor
2020	A Suitable Boy	Savita Mehra Kapoor
2021	OK Computer	Satoshi
2022	Spike	Rudra
2023	Adhura	Supriya
2024	Shekhar Home	Iraboty

Short Films and Other Work

In addition to feature films and streaming series, Dugal has appeared in several short films.

Her short-film credits include Narmeen (2009), Agli Baar (2015), Chutney (2016), The School Bag (2017), Life Support (2017) and Banana Bread (2020).

She co-wrote Banana Bread with her husband, actor Mukul Chadda. The project was an example of her involvement in creative work beyond acting.

Dugal has also participated in audio and podcast productions. In 2020, she was associated with the Audible comedy podcast Uncovidable, created by Vekeana Dhillon.

Awards and Recognition

Rasika Dugal has received several awards and nominations for her work in films and digital entertainment.

Some notable recognitions include:

Year	Award / Organisation	Work	Recognition
2019	Screen Awards	Manto	Best Supporting Actress nomination
2019	Rajasthan International Film Festival	Hamid	Best Actress – Winner
2019	Indian Television Academy Awards	Mirzapur	Best Actress – Web Series nomination
2021	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Mirzapur	Best Actress in a Series nomination
2023	Filmfare OTT Awards	Delhi Crime Season 2	Best Supporting Actress nomination
2025	Filmfare OTT Awards	Shekhar Home	Critics’ Choice Best Actor (Female), Series – Winner
2026	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Delhi Crime Season 3	Best Performance Female – Winner

Her performances in Manto, Hamid, Mirzapur and Delhi Crime have been particularly important in establishing her reputation as an actor.

Personal Life

Rasika Dugal is married to actor Mukul Chadda. The couple married in 2010 after being in a relationship for several years.

Chadda is also an actor and has appeared in films, television and digital productions. The couple have collaborated on creative projects, including the short film Banana Bread.

Dugal has spoken in interviews about her interest in reading Urdu poetry, learning music and listening to podcasts. She has also discussed the importance of preparation, research and character development in her approach to acting.

She is based in Mumbai, where she continues to work in Indian film and digital entertainment.

Acting Style and Public Image

Dugal is known for portraying characters with psychological complexity and emotional depth. Her roles frequently involve characters dealing with personal conflicts, social expectations, family relationships and professional responsibilities.

Her portrayal of Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur is markedly different from her role as Neeti Singh in Delhi Crime. While Beena is associated with power, survival and family politics, Neeti is depicted as a police officer navigating professional and personal challenges.

In interviews, Dugal has discussed the importance of detailed preparation and understanding the motivations of the characters she portrays. She has also spoken about the challenges of building a career in the film industry, particularly during the early years when she frequently accepted smaller roles.

Her career has included both mainstream productions and independent films, allowing her to work with a range of filmmakers and performers.