Kratika Sengar is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Hindi television industry. She came into the limelight for portraying Rani Lakshmi Bai in the Indian historical drama Jhansi Ki Rani (2009).
Kratika Sengar was born on 3 July 1986 (age 37 years; as of 2023) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. For her schooling, Kratika attended Methodist High School, in Kanpur. Soon after completing her higher secondary education, Kratika Senger pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University, Noida.
Family
Born and brought up in a middle-class Rajput family, Kratika Sengar’s father’s name is Vedant Sagar, while her mother, Kalpana Sengar is a homemaker. Additionally, Kratika Sengar has a brother named Anuraag Sengar Vedant.
Career
Fascinated by acting since childhood, Kratika Sengar often participated in several skits and cultural functions in her school. Owing to her passion for acting, Kratika Sengar pursued a course in Mass Communication.
Soon after graduating, Kratika Sengar started working for an advertising agency in Mumbai and for the Hungama TV channel.
After trying her luck on multiple acting auditions, Kratika Sengar got her big break in the prominent daily soap, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, wherein she played Sanchi Nakul Virani.
In 2008, Kratika Sengar appeared in several TV shows like Kya Dill Mein Hai (2008), Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, and Bura Na Mano Holi Hai.
In 2009, Kratika played the titular role of Rani Lakshmi Bai in the popular TV show Jhansi Ki Rani.
Moreover, in 2012, Kratika Sengar played the lead role of Aarti Goyal in Zee TV’s daily soap Punar Vivah.
Subsequently, in 2015, she worked in the drama show Service Wali Bahu, wherein she played Payal Rai.
Meanwhile, in 2016, she appeared in another TV serial Kasam Tere Pyar Ka. Moreover, she played Tanuja Sikand in the TV show.
2007: Star Parivaar Favorite Naati Award for the role of Prerna Omi Gill in the TV serial ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay.’
2010: Zee Rishtey Favourite Beti Award and Madhavrao Scindia Leadership Best Television Actress Award for the role of Rani Lakshmibai in the TV serial ‘Jhansi Ki Rani.’
2011: BIG Television Veer Character Female Award for the role of Rani Lakshmibai in the TV serial ‘Jhansi Ki Rani.’
2012: Women Achievers Aadhi Aabadi Award for the role of Rani Lakshmibai in the TV serial ‘Jhansi Ki Rani.’
5th Boroplus Gold Awards for Best Celebrity Jodi along with Gurmeet Choudhary Best Actress (Popular), Zee Rishtey Popular Face (Female) Award, and BIG Star Entertainment Award for the Most Entertaining Television Actor Female for the role of Aarti Yash Scindia in TV serial ‘Punar Vivah.’
2016: Zee Gold Best Refresh Jodi Award and Indian Television Academy Best Actress-Drama (Jury) Award for the role of Tanu in the TV serial ‘Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.’
2017: Colors Golden Petal Best Jodi Award along with Sharad Malhotra, Kalakar Award for Best Actress, and Garv Indian Television Awards for Best Onscreen Jodi (Critics) along with Sharad Malhotra, Best Actress (Popular) for the role of Tanu in the TV serial ‘Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.’
2018: Garv Indian Television Awards for Best Onscreen Jodi (Critics) along with Sharad Malhotra, Best Personality (Critics), and Best Actress (Popular) for the role of Tanu in the TV serial ‘Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.
Initially, Kratika Sengar was rumoured to be dating Sushmita Sen’s brother, Rajeev Sen. Not only this but they were found to be doing PDA on Twitter with mushy comments and kiss emojis on comments. However, later they refuted the rumours.
Meanwhile, on 3 September 2014, Kratika Sengar tied the knot with actor Nikitin Dheer. Moreover, Nikitin Dheer is the son of famous TV actor Pankaj Dher. Additionally, the couple is parents to a daughter named Devika Dheer.
Do You Know These Lesser Known Facts About Kratika Sengar?
Kratika Sengar doesn’t like smoking cigarettes or consuming alcohol.
She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
In her leisure time, she likes swimming, shopping, travelling, and reading books.
In a media interaction, she mentioned that she didn’t like going to her college.
Although Kritika is famous for her glamour, she is not fond of makeup. Moreover, she only likes to apply Kajal.
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