Madhurima Tuli (born 19 August 1986) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi television, Bollywood films and South Indian cinema. She is known for her roles in the Hindi television series Chandrakanta, Kumkum Bhagya and Qayamat Ki Raat, as well as the films Baby (2015), Naam Shabana (2017) and Tehran (2025). She also participated in reality television programmes, including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3, Nach Baliye 9 and Bigg Boss 13.

Tuli began her acting career in South Indian cinema before moving into Hindi films and television. Her role as Anjali Singh Rajput in Baby brought her wider recognition among Hindi film audiences. She later appeared in the action thriller Tehran, starring John Abraham, marking another significant project in her film career.

Early Life and Family Background

Madhurima Tuli was born on 19 August 1986 in India. Several published biographies identify Odisha as her birthplace, while she is associated with Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where she grew up.

Her father has been reported to have worked for Tata Steel, while her mother has been associated with social and NGO-related activities. She also has a younger brother, Shrikant Tuli, who is associated with the music label SVMT Music.

Tuli developed an interest in performing at a young age. Before establishing herself as an actress, she was interested in sports and athletics. Her early experiences in extracurricular activities and public competitions helped her become more comfortable with performance and presentation.

While attending college, she participated in the Miss Uttaranchal beauty pageant and won the title, according to published biographical accounts. The achievement became an early milestone in her journey towards modelling and acting.

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Education and Acting Training

Detailed information about Madhurima Tuli’s academic qualifications is limited in widely accessible, reliable publications. However, several biographies report that she received professional acting training at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School in Mumbai.

After deciding to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, she moved to Mumbai, where she developed her acting skills and explored opportunities in modelling, advertising, films and television.

Her early modelling work included advertisements for brands such as Godrej, Airtel, Lenovo, UltraTech Cement and Domino’s Pizza, according to published profiles.

Madhurima Tuli Biography Height Weight Age Boyfriend & More

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Madhu
Profession(s)	Actress, Model
Famous For	“Chandrakanta” on Colors TV’s ‘Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha’ (2017-2018)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	32-26-32
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	19 August 1986 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2026)	40 Years
Birthplace	Odisha, India India Today
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
School	Not Known
College/University	A college in Dehradun
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Debut	Telugu Film: Satta (2004) Tamil Film: Ellam Avan Seyal (2008) Bollywood Film: Toss (2009) Hollywood Film: The Black Prince (2017) TV: Kasturi (2007)
Religion	Hinduism
Caste/Ethnicity	Garhwali
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address	An apartment in Wadala, Mumbai
Hobbies	Doing Yoga, Gymming, Travelling
Controversy	• Balaji Telefilms replaced her with Mona Vasu on Colors channel’s serial ‘Parichay’ without informing her.
Boys, Affairs, and More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	Vishal Aditya Singh (Ex-Boyfriend)
Family
Parents	Father– Praveen Tuli (Works for Tata Steel) Mother– Vijaya Pant Tuli (Mountaineer)
Siblings	Brother– Shrikant Tuli (Younger) Sister– None
Favourite Things
Favourite Actress	Sonam Kapoor
Favourite TV Show	Orange Is The New Black
Favourite Fashion Designer(s)	Divya Reddy, Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani
Favourite Outfit	Jeans and Ganji (Vest)
Favourite Sport	Cricket
Favourite Destination	Paris
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	₹50,000/day (as in 2018)

Career

Early Career and South Indian Cinema

Madhurima Tuli began her film career with the Telugu-language film Saththaa in 2004, in which she appeared opposite Sai Kiran. This early experience introduced her to film production and acting.

She subsequently worked in South Indian and Hindi-language projects while developing her career in Mumbai.

In 2008, she appeared in Homam, a Telugu thriller directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. She also appeared in Toss (2009), further expanding her experience in feature films.

Her early filmography demonstrated her willingness to work across different languages and genres rather than limiting herself to a single film industry.

Television Career

Tuli gradually became more familiar to Hindi television audiences through appearances in fiction dramas and reality programmes.

Her television work included the following series:

• Kasturi (2007–2008)
• Shree (2008)
• Jhansi Ki Rani (2009)
• Rang Badalti Odhani (2010–2011)
• Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka (2011)
• Kumkum Bhagya (2014)
• Savitri Devi College & Hospital (2017)
• Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha (2017–2018)
• Qayamat Ki Raat (2018–2019)
• Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 (2020)

Her roles included supporting characters, antagonists and leading parts. Through these projects, she gained experience portraying characters in romantic dramas, supernatural fiction, family serials and fantasy television.

Film Career and Recognition

Tuli continued to appear in films during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Some of her projects during this period included Kaalo (2010), Cigarette Ki Tarah (2012), Maaricha (2012), Warning (2013) and Nimbe Huli (2014).

In Kaalo, she played Rukmini, a newly married woman. The horror film received recognition at a horror film festival in Cape Town, according to published accounts.

She also appeared in the short film Lethal Commission (2012), which was among her projects outside mainstream feature films.

Her career subsequently expanded into larger Hindi film productions, including action thrillers and dramas.

Baby (2015)

One of Tuli’s best-known film appearances was in Baby, the 2015 Hindi action thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey and starring Akshay Kumar.

In the film, she played Anjali Singh Rajput, the wife of Kumar’s character. Although the role was not the film’s central female lead, it helped increase her visibility among mainstream Hindi cinema audiences.

The project also became an important connection in her later career, as she reprised the same character in the 2017 film Naam Shabana.

Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015)

Tuli appeared in Hamari Adhuri Kahani, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and starring Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan and Rajkummar Rao.

The film explored complicated personal relationships and emotional struggles. Her appearance added another project to her growing Hindi filmography during 2015.

Naam Shabana (2017)

In 2017, Tuli returned as Anjali Singh Rajput in Naam Shabana, a spin-off of Baby. The film starred Taapsee Pannu in the leading role, alongside Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and Anupam Kher.

The project continued the fictional universe established in Baby and allowed Tuli to reprise a character she had previously portrayed.

The Black Prince (2017)

Tuli appeared in The Black Prince, a historical drama based on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.

In the film, she portrayed a younger version of a character played by Shabana Azmi. The project expanded her filmography beyond mainstream Bollywood productions.

Chandrakanta

One of Tuli’s notable television roles was the title character in Colors TV’s fantasy series Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha.

The series combined fantasy, romance, supernatural elements and palace intrigue. Her portrayal of Princess Chandrakanta introduced her to audiences who followed fantasy-based Indian television dramas.

The programme remains one of the television projects most closely associated with her name.

Reality Television: Khatron Ke Khiladi

Tuli participated in the third season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the Indian version of the international stunt-based reality television format. The season was filmed in Brazil and broadcast on Colors TV.

The programme challenged contestants to complete physically demanding and fear-based stunts. Tuli’s participation gave her experience in a reality television environment beyond scripted acting.

She later competed in Zee TV’s I Can Do That, another reality programme featuring performance and challenge-based tasks.

Nach Baliye 9

In 2019, Tuli participated in the ninth season of Nach Baliye, a celebrity dance reality show, alongside actor Vishal Aditya Singh, with whom she had previously been in a relationship.

The show featured celebrity couples competing in choreographed dance performances. Their participation attracted attention because of their personal history and on-screen interactions.

Their appearance on the programme increased public interest in their relationship and contributed to their subsequent visibility in entertainment news.

Bigg Boss 13

Tuli entered the thirteenth season of Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant in 2019. The reality show aired on Colors TV and was hosted by Salman Khan.

Her participation brought her into a high-profile environment in which contestants lived together under constant camera surveillance and competed in tasks and weekly elimination rounds.

During the programme, Tuli’s interactions with other housemates attracted considerable media attention. Her previous relationship with Vishal Aditya Singh also became a topic of discussion during the season.

The show further increased her public recognition, particularly among viewers who followed Indian celebrity reality television.

Avrodh: The Siege Within

Tuli also appeared in the Indian military drama series Avrodh: The Siege Within. The series was inspired by events associated with India’s 2016 surgical strikes and was based on the book India’s Most Fearless.

Her work in the series added a military-themed drama to her television credits and demonstrated her participation in projects outside conventional family and romantic television formats.

Tehran (2025)

In 2025, Tuli appeared in Tehran, an action thriller starring John Abraham and directed by Arun Gopalan. The film was inspired by real-world geopolitical events.

She played Vandana, the wife of the central character portrayed by Abraham. Her role involved depicting the personal and family consequences associated with the dangerous professional circumstances of the protagonist.

In an interview with Moneycontrol published on 28 August 2025, Tuli discussed the film and her return to a prominent theatrical and streaming film project after a period in which she had taken fewer film assignments.

She described the character as relatable because of the courage, patience and emotional resilience required to support a family during uncertain circumstances.

In an interview with The Indian Express published on 16 October 2025, she also reflected on her career, her experience of working with established actors and her desire to receive greater recognition for her performances.

These interviews provide useful insight into her professional outlook and her continuing interest in diverse acting opportunities.

Recent Projects and Future Aspirations

In August 2026, The Times of India published an interview in which Tuli discussed her connection with Goa and her interest in working in Goan cinema.

She expressed a desire to explore projects that reflect Goa’s culture, history, heritage and people. She also discussed other film projects she had completed or hoped would be released.

These comments indicate her interest in expanding her work across different film industries and exploring a wider variety of characters.

Specific release dates and roles for projects that have not yet been officially announced should be treated as unconfirmed until supported by production announcements or reliable reporting.

Personal Life

Madhurima Tuli has been publicly associated with actor Vishal Aditya Singh. The two participated together in Nach Baliye 9 in 2019, where their previous relationship and personal differences received attention from viewers and entertainment publications.

Their interactions were also discussed during Bigg Boss 13. Media coverage of their relationship became a recurring part of the public conversation surrounding their reality television appearances.

Tuli has spoken in interviews about her approach to relationships and companionship. In an interview published by The Times of India in August 2026, she discussed marriage as a choice based on companionship, mutual respect and understanding.

She has also spoken about the difficulties of working in the entertainment industry, including periods when professional opportunities are limited. In interviews, she has emphasised perseverance, personal resilience and the importance of continuing to work towards long-term goals.

Fitness and Lifestyle

Fitness and physical activity have been recurring themes in Tuli’s interviews. In an interview published by The Indian Express in October 2025, she discussed changes to her diet and exercise habits.

She described becoming more conscious of her food choices after experiencing weight gain earlier in her time in Mumbai. She also spoke about the role of regular exercise and a balanced routine in maintaining stamina and concentration.

Her interest in sports and athletics predates her acting career, according to published accounts. These interests have remained part of her public profile.

Filmography

The following table lists selected films associated with Madhurima Tuli’s career. It is not an exhaustive list of every appearance.

Year	Film	Language	Role or Notes
2004	Saththaa	Telugu	Film debut
2008	Homam	Telugu	Supporting role
2009	Toss	Hindi	Sherry
2010	Kaalo	Hindi	Rukmini
2012	Cigarette Ki Tarah	Hindi	Lead role
2012	Lethal Commission	English	Short film
2012	Maaricha	Kannada/Tamil	Film appearance
2013	Warning	Hindi	Gunjan Dutta
2014	Nimbe Huli	Kannada	Film appearance
2015	Baby	Hindi	Anjali Singh Rajput
2015	Hamari Adhuri Kahani	Hindi	Film appearance
2017	Naam Shabana	Hindi	Anjali Singh Rajput
2017	The Black Prince	English/Punjabi	Historical drama
2020	Pasta	Hindi	Short film
2022	Jeena Abhi Baaki Hai	Hindi	Musical film
2025	Tehran	Hindi	Vandana

Film titles, years and role descriptions should be cross-checked against official film credits before publication.

Television and Reality Shows

Year	Programme	Role or Participation
2007–2008	Kasturi	Tanu Singhania
2008	Shree	Bindiya
2009	Jhansi Ki Rani	Gayatri
2010–2011	Rang Badalti Odhani	Khushi Sharma
2010	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3	Contestant
2011	Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka	Richa Thakral
2014	Kumkum Bhagya	Tanushree “Tanu” Mehta
2015	I Can Do That	Contestant
2017	Savitri Devi College & Hospital	Naina
2017–2018	Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha	Princess Chandrakanta
2018–2019	Qayamat Ki Raat	Sanjana
2019	Nach Baliye 9	Contestant
2019–2020	Bigg Boss 13	Wildcard contestant
2020	Ishq Mein Marjawan 2	Neha
2020	Avrodh: The Siege Within	Namrata Joshi

Television roles and seasons are based on published credits and may require additional verification for a complete filmography.

Awards and Recognition

Tuli’s early recognition included winning the Miss Uttaranchal title while she was in college, as reported by biographical sources.

Her career has also included participation in established television programmes and feature films featuring prominent actors and filmmakers.

Although she has accumulated a varied portfolio across films, television and reality programming, a comprehensive list of formally documented individual acting awards was not established from the sources cited in this biography. Unverified award claims should therefore not be added without reliable supporting evidence.

Social Media

Madhurima Tuli maintains a public social media presence through which audiences can follow her professional activities, appearances, travel and personal interests.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhurimatuli/
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3257717/

Account details may change, so readers should verify the authenticity of profiles before following them.