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From Heropanti to Tere Ishq Mein, Kriti Sanon’s most memorable performances

Since her Bollywood debut, Kriti Sanon has consistently gravitated toward roles that break the mold. From spirited small-town girls to emotionally layered characters, Kriti Sanon has never shied away from challenging narratives or unconventional choices. As she prepares for the release of her upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, it’s the perfect moment to revisit some of her most remarkable performances.

Entertainment desk | November 27, 2025 / 14:18 IST
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Heropanti: Dimpy Kriti made a striking entry into Bollywood as Dimpy, a young woman balancing familial expectations with her personal desires. Though Heropanti was primarily a commercial action-romance, she infused Dimpy with genuine warmth and relatability, signaling the arrival of a versatile talent.
Heropanti: Dimpy
Kriti made a striking entry into Bollywood as Dimpy, a young woman balancing familial expectations with her personal desires. Though Heropanti was primarily a commercial action-romance, she infused Dimpy with genuine warmth and relatability, signaling the arrival of a versatile talent.
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Bareilly Ki Barfi: Bitti In *Bareilly Ki Barfi*, Kriti portrayed Bitti, a free-spirited small-town girl unafraid to assert herself. Whether smoking, drinking, or dreaming big, she embodied independence with effortless charm. The role highlighted her ability to lead a story with both heart and strength.
Bareilly Ki Barfi: Bitti In *Bareilly Ki Barfi*, Kriti portrayed Bitti, a free-spirited small-town girl unafraid to assert herself. Whether smoking, drinking, or dreaming big, she embodied independence with effortless charm. The role highlighted her ability to lead a story with both heart and strength.
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Luka Chuppi: Rashmi Kriti’s portrayal of Rashmi explored the sensitive topic of live-in relationships in conservative Indian society. With wit and confidence, she steered her character’s journey, delivering humor, relatability, and social commentary in equal measure.
Luka Chuppi: Rashmi Kriti’s portrayal of Rashmi explored the sensitive topic of live-in relationships in conservative Indian society. With wit and confidence, she steered her character’s journey, delivering humor, relatability, and social commentary in equal measure.
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Mimi: Mimi Arguably her most transformative role, Kriti played a small-town girl navigating the challenges of surrogacy. Balancing vulnerability, emotional depth, and resilience, she carried the film with extraordinary conviction, earning a National Award for Best Actress and cementing her reputation as a daring performer.
Mimi: Mimi Arguably her most transformative role, Kriti played a small-town girl navigating the challenges of surrogacy. Balancing vulnerability, emotional depth, and resilience, she carried the film with extraordinary conviction, earning a National Award for Best Actress and cementing her reputation as a daring performer.
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Bhediya: Dr. Anika Stepping into supernatural comedy, Kriti brought life to Dr. Anika, a mysterious veterinarian whose playful yet enigmatic presence enriched the film. It showcased her willingness to experiment with genres beyond conventional cinema.
Bhediya: Dr. Anika Stepping into supernatural comedy, Kriti brought life to Dr. Anika, a mysterious veterinarian whose playful yet enigmatic presence enriched the film. It showcased her willingness to experiment with genres beyond conventional cinema.
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Teri Baato Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: Sifra As the AI humanoid Sifra, Kriti masterfully balanced mechanical precision with subtle human emotion, proving her adaptability to futuristic storytelling.
Teri Baato Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: Sifra As the AI humanoid Sifra, Kriti masterfully balanced mechanical precision with subtle human emotion, proving her adaptability to futuristic storytelling.
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Crew: Divya Rana In Crew, she portrayed a stylish and street-smart air hostess navigating chaos with flair, seamlessly blending glamour, confidence, and screen presence.
Crew: Divya Rana In Crew, she portrayed a stylish and street-smart air hostess navigating chaos with flair, seamlessly blending glamour, confidence, and screen presence.
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Do Patti: Saumya & Shailee Tackling dual roles in the crime thriller Do Patti, Kriti demonstrated her ability to inhabit two distinct emotional worlds, each delivered with clarity and precision.
Do Patti: Saumya & Shailee Tackling dual roles in the crime thriller Do Patti, Kriti demonstrated her ability to inhabit two distinct emotional worlds, each delivered with clarity and precision.
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Tere Ishq Mein: Mukti Her latest venture, Tere Ishq Mein, sees Kriti diving into a rugged, intense character. With raw energy and depth, the film promises to reveal a new, unexplored side of her craft.
Tere Ishq Mein: Mukti Her latest venture, Tere Ishq Mein, sees Kriti diving into a rugged, intense character. With raw energy and depth, the film promises to reveal a new, unexplored side of her craft.

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