Amrita Rao
| Stage Name / Nickname: | Ammu |
| Date of Birth: | June 7, 1981 (Age 44) |
| Place of Birth: | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 34-26-34 |
| Net Worth: | $20 million (~₹165 crore) |
| Height: | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Education: | Canossa Girls School; Sophia College (Psychology, dropped out) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | RJ Anmol (m. 2016) |
| Children: | Son (born 2020) |
| Parents: | Advertising agency-owning father, homemaker mother |
| Siblings: | Preetika Rao (sister) |
| Known For: | Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na, Vivah, Welcome to Sajjanpur |
Early Life & Education
Born on June 7, 1981 in Mumbai, Amrita Rao hails from a Konkani‑speaking Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family. She attended Canossa Girls School and enrolled for Psychology at Sophia College but dropped out to pursue modeling and acting. Her younger sister Preetika Rao is also an actress.
Career Highlights
Amrita made her screen debut in Ab Ke Baras (2002), earning a Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination. Her breakthrough came with Ishq Vishk (2003), winning the IIFA Star Debut Female award.
In 2004, she starred in Masti, Main Hoon Na (earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination) and Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!. She appeared in Vivah (2006), one of the year’s biggest hits, which earned her a Dadasaheb Phalke Critics Award and acclaim for portraying a traditional bride to-be. Her performance in Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) won her a Stardust Award for Best Actress.
After a hiatus, Rao returned in Thackeray (2019), playing Meena Tai. She is set to reprise Sandhya in the upcoming Jolly LLB 3 opposite Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, marking her big-screen return in late 2025.
Works
Films & TV (comma-separated): Ab Ke Baras, Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na, Masti, Deewar, Shikhar, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, Pyare Mohan, Vivah, Welcome to Sajjanpur, Love U…Mr Kalakaar!, Jolly LLB (cameo), Thackeray, Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (TV musical drama).
Net Worth & Enterprise
Estimated net worth stands at $20 million (~₹165 crore)—earned via films, endorsements, modeling and her entrepreneurial ventures in event management and fashion. She reportedly earns ₹0.5–1 crore per film and around ₹1 crore per endorsement, and co-launched a clothing line and a YouTube channel Couple of Things with her husband.
Awards & Recognition
- IIFA Star Debut of the Year – Female (Ishq Vishk)
- Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female (Ishq Vishk)
- Stardust Best Actress award (Welcome to Sajjanpur)
- Dadasaheb Phalke Critics Award for Best Actress (Vivah)
- Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination (Ab Ke Baras), Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination (Main Hoon Na).
Personal Life & Public Image
Amrita Rao married radio jockey RJ Anmol in a private ceremony in 2016—later revealing they actually wed in 2014 but delayed announcing it to avoid affecting her career. They welcomed a son in 2020 via a low-key pregnancy announcement.
She is known for her modest, girl-next-door image and has openly discussed her reluctance to do intimate scenes on screen opting instead for roles aligned with her comfort and values.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Began with commercial ads (Perk, Close-up, Cadbury, Nestlé) before entering films.
- Once cited by painter M.F. Hussain as a muse after Madhuri Dixit-era inspiration.
- Turned down many roles involving kissing or explicit scenes; preferred clean, value‑based roles.
Upcoming Projects
- Jolly LLB 3 (October 2, 2025) – legal comedy third installment starring Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, and Amrita Rao returning to cinema after six years.