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Kalki Koechlin, born on January 10, 1984 in Pondicherry, India, is a stage actor, film actor and screenwriter. As of 2026, Kalki Koechlin is 42 years old. Schooling on record includes Goldsmiths, University of London. Listed accolades include National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (2016), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2010), Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and 1 more. Notable works include Made in Heaven, Gully Boy and Margarita, with a Straw.
My Take
What draws me to Kalki Koechlin is her refusal to play it safe. A French citizen raised in India, she could have stayed a curiosity at the margins of Hindi cinema, yet she planted herself in its center with roles few stars would touch. Films like Gully Boy and Margarita, with a Straw show an actor chasing meaning over glamour, and the National Film Award confirms the industry noticed. She also writes, which tells me she wants authorship, not just visibility. I respect performers who build careers around conviction rather than convenience, and she reads to me as exactly that kind of artist.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kalki Koechlin
- Name (Japanese)
- カルキ・ケクラン
- Reading
- かるき・けくらん
- Born
- January 10, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Pondicherry, India
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / screenwriter / writer / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
Awards & achievements
- 2016 National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention
- 2010 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- Screen Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Made in Heaven | — | |
| Notable work | Gully Boy | — | |
| Notable work | Margarita, with a Straw | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kalkikoechlin/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalki%20Koechlin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3192216
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kalki Koechlin born?
Born January 10, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Kalki Koechlin from?
Kalki Koechlin is from Pondicherry, India.
What does Kalki Koechlin do?
Kalki Koechlin works as stage actor, film actor, screenwriter, writer, television actor.
What is Kalki Koechlin known for?
Notable works include Made in Heaven, Gully Boy, Margarita, with a Straw.
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