Yukti Thareja
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| Born | January 5, 2000 Karnal, Haryana |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
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Yukti Thareja (born January 5, 2000) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in the Indian film and music video industry. She gained recognition as a semi-finalist on MTV's Supermodel of the Year in 2019 and her performance in the music video Lut Gaye alongside Emraan Hashmi.[1] She has made notable appearances in Telugu, Malayalam, and Punjabi entertainment projects. Notable works include Rangabali (2023),[2] and Marco (2024).[3]
Early life and education
Thareja was born into a Haryanvi family in Karnal, Haryana, to Parveen, and Rita Thareja. She attended Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce in Delhi, where she studied for a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree. However, she left during her final year to focus on her modeling career.
Career
Thareja began her modeling journey by winning the Delhi Times Fresh Face contest in 2017. She gained widespread attention as a semi-finalist in MTV's Supermodel of the Year in 2019. She has worked on catalog shoots for brands such as House of Pink and Hallmark Suites.[4]
Thareja started her acting career with music videos, notably "Ik Supna" (2020). She rose to prominence with her role in the music video "Lut Gaye," featuring Emraan Hashmi and sung by Jubin Nautiyal, which amassed millions of views shortly after its release.[5]
In 2023, Yukti made her film debut with the Telugu movie Rangabali, opposite actor Naga Shaurya, produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri. She also entered Malayalam cinema with Marco (2024), an action entertainer directed by Haneef Adeni, in which she stars opposite Unni Mukundan. Yukti has also appeared in Telugu films such as the KJQ (King, Jackie & Queen).[6]
Thareja actively engages with her audience on social media, particularly on Instagram, where she has garnered a following of over 892,000 followers.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Project | Language | Role |
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| 2020 | Ik Supna (Music Video) | Punjabi | Lead Role |
| 2021 | Lut Gaye (Music Video) | Hindi | Lead Role |
| 2023 | Rangabali | Telugu | Sahaja- Lead Actress |
| 2024 | Marco | Malayalam | Maria- Lead Actress |
| 2024 | KJQ (King, Jackie & Queen) | Telugu | Lead Actress |
References
- ↑ "'Lut Gaye' fame actress Yukti Thareja to join Unni Mukundan's 'Marco'". The Times of India. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ Telugu, TV9 (25 August 2024). "Yukti Thareja : హీరోయిన్గా కలిసిరాని అదృష్టం.. నెట్టింట సెగలు పుట్టిస్తోన్న గ్లామర్ బ్యూటీ." TV9 Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "The Times of India 1.2M Followers 'Lut Gaye' fame actress Yukti Thareja to join Unni Mukundan's 'Marco'". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ STYLE, REDIFF. "The 7 Times Yukti Hit It Out Of The Park". Rediff. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ Desk, Tupaki (21 February 2024). "Yukti Thareja Graces Launch Event in Ethereal Elegance". www.tupaki.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Yukti Thareja signs her second Telugu film, the project has a major 'Nani's Dasara' connection, details inside". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 January 2025.