Urvashi Rautela

Biography

Urvashi Rautela (pronounced [ʊɾ.ʋə.ʃiː rɔː.teːlɑː]; born 25 February 1994) is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who predominantly works in Hindi films. She gained prominence after winning the title of Miss Diva- Miss Universe India 2015, and representing India at Miss Universe 2015. She began her modelling career at the age of 15 and also previously won the title of Miss Teen India 2009. Rautela made her acting debut in 2013 with Singh Saab the Great (2013) and has since appeared in some notable films like Sanam Re (2016), Great Grand Masti (2016), Hate Story 4 (2018), Pagalpanti (2019), and Daaku Maharaaj (2025).

== Early life and education == Rautela was born on 25 February 1994, in a Rajput family in Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand) to Manwar Singh Rautela, a Garhwali and Meera Rautela, a Kumaoni. Rautela was educated at St. Joseph's Convent School in Kotdwar. She is an alumna of Gargi College, Delhi.

== Pageantry career ==

=== Various pageants and fame (2009–2015) ===

Rautela's journey in the fashion industry began at the age of 15 when she got her first major break at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. She also won the title of Miss Teen India 2009. As a teenage model, she walked the ramp as a showstopper for Lakme Fashion Week, Amazon Fashion Week, Bombay Fashion Week, and Dubai Fashion Week. In 2011, Rautela won Indian Princess 2011 and Miss Asian Supermodel 2011. She also won the title of Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2011 which took place in China, making her the first Indian woman to win this pageant. She was also offered Ishaqzaade but turned it down as she wanted to prioritise her focus on the Miss Universe pageant. In 2012, Rautela won the coveted crown of I AM She – Miss Universe India along with the special award for Miss Photogenic. However, she had to relinquish her crown because she was underage at that time. In 2015, she participated in Indian pageantry once again and won the title. She represented India in Miss Universe 2015, however she did not place.

== Acting career ==

=== Debut and early career (2013–2017) ===

Rautela made her Hindi film debut with the film Singh Saab The Great where she starred as the female lead opposite Sunny Deol. Following the release of the film, Urvashi appeared in Yo Yo Honey Singh's international video album Love Dose, which was released in October 2014. Soon after, she ventured into the Kannada cinema and made her debut with the film Mr. Airavata. Although the film received negative reviews from critics, Urvashi's dance sequence was praised. Sunayana Suresh, writing for Times of India noted, "Urvashi is expressive and leaves her mark in the few scenes and songs she appears in, especially with her dancing." Later, she appeared in two other Hindi films, Sanam Re and Great Grand Masti, both of which had average box office collections. She also featured in two music videos in 2016. Laal Dupatta with Mika Singh and Anupama Raag, and Gal Bann Gayi along with Vidyut Jammwal. In 2017, Rautela starred in a special dance sequence Haseeno Ka Deewana in the film Kaabil. Her performance received compliments from Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan. Apart from that, she made a special appearance in a Bangladeshi film Porobashinee.