Nargis Fakhri portrait

Nargis Fakhri

Actress Model International Artist
Stage Name / Nickname:Global Citizen
Date of Birth:October 20, 1979 (Age 45)
Place of Birth:Queens, New York City, USA
Nationality:American (Pakistani‑Czech descent)
Figure Measurements:34-24-35
Net Worth:$12 million (~₹95‑100 crore)
Height:5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Education:BA in Fine Arts & Psychology, Queens College, CUNY
Marital Status:Unmarried
Parents:Mohammed Fakhri, Marie Fakhri
Siblings:Aliya Fakhri
Known For:Rockstar, Madras Café, Spy, Housefull franchise

Early Life & Modeling Beginnings

Born in Queens, NYC on October 20, 1979, to a Pakistani father and Czech mother, Nargis calls herself a global citizen. She grew up in New York, lost her parents early, and began modelling at 16, appearing in America’s Next Top Model (Cycles 2 & 3), and gaining wider fame via the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar.

Acting Career Highlights

Nargis made her acting debut with Rockstar (2011) opposite Ranbir Kapoor. While praised for her beauty, her Hindi skills were dubbed; she earned a Filmfare Best Debut nomination and IIFA’s Hottest Pair (with Ranbir).

She then starred in Madras Café (2013) as a journalist, Main Tera Hero (2014), and delivered her first international role in Spy (2015), winning praise for her antagonist Lia. She earned an MTV nomination for “Best Fight”.

Subsequently appeared in Housefull 3 (2016), Dishoom, Azhar, Torbaaz (2020, released on Netflix), and made her OTT debut with the show Tatlubaaz (2023). With her recent return in Housefull 5 (2025), she hinted at an international project as well.

Works

Films & Web (comma‑separated): Rockstar, Madras Café, Main Tera Hero, Spy, Dishoom, Azhar, Housefull 3, Torbaaz, Tatlubaaz (web), Shiv Shastri Balboa, Housefull 5, plus music video appearances.

Net Worth & Brand Work

Estimated net worth around $12 million (~₹95‑100 crore), built from films, modelling, endorsements, and social media. She reportedly charges ₹1–2 crore per film and supplement with brand deals (including Reebok, Cadini, Van Heusen Woman). She owns properties in Mumbai and New York, and drives a Range Rover and Porsche 718.

Personal Life & Interests

Unmarried and currently dating American chef Justin Santos. She previously dated Uday Chopra and filmmaker Matt Alonzo. Nargis practices yoga, meditation, enjoys cooking, and maintains a spiritually mindful lifestyle.

Awards & Recognition

  • IIFA Award – Hottest Pair (Rockstar, with Ranbir Kapoor)
  • Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination (Rockstar)
  • MTV Best Fight nomination (Spy)
  • Awarded at Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (2023) for contributions to entertainment.

Trivia & Lesser‑Known Facts

  • Failed to reach top rounds on America’s Next Top Model despite early exposure
  • Debuted via Kingfisher Calendar before mainstream films
  • Speaks openly about mental health, deepfakes, and responsible social media use
  • First Indian actor of Pakistani‑Czech descent to crossover between Bollywood and Hollywood markets

Upcoming Projects & Future Outlook

  • Feature in Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Telugu, releasing July 2025)
  • Housefull 5 (2025) marked her comeback to the Bollywood ensemble franchise
  • Teases a new international project in 2024–2025, signaling continued global ambitions.