Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, renowned for her roles in films like Heeramandi, Padmaavat, Delhi 6, and Rockstar, celebrated her birthday today. Aditi began her acting career in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, making her Bollywood debut in the 2006 film Prajapathi. Most recently, she portrayed Bibbojaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi.
To celebrate her birthday, here’s a must-watch list of five standout films featuring Aditi:
Padmaavat (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_5_BLt76c0
Set in medieval Rajasthan, this epic tale follows Queen Padmavati, whose beauty draws the attention of Alauddin Khilji. Aditi plays Mehrunissa, Khilji's first wife, alongside stars Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, under the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Hey! Sinamika (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpBiBcIHYvQ
Co-starring Dulquer Salmaan, this film tells the story of Mouna and Yaazhan, a couple whose marriage begins to strain. Directed by Brinda Master, it also features Kajal Aggarwal.
Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EImTzMiVdzo
This anthology film includes Aditi in the segment 'Geeli Pucchi', where she explores a queer love story between two women in a male-dominated workplace, sharing the screen with Konkona Sen Sharma.
Wazir (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdwM7xKOph0
In this gripping thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Aditi stars alongside Farhan Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Manav Kaul. The story follows Daanish, a cop seeking revenge for his daughter’s death, who finds solace in another grieving parent.
The Girl on the Train (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE8-4aRf5VQ
Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, Aditi portrays Nusrat John, a missing woman, in this mystery thriller that focuses on Mira Kapoor (Parineeti Chopra), who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.
Upcoming Projects
Gandhi Talks
Aditi’s collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi in Kishore Pandurang Belekar’s silent film has generated significant anticipation. Their performances are expected to deliver a thought-provoking experience.
Lioness
Currently in production, this film tells the story of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Ranjit Singh and goddaughter to Queen Victoria. Aditi will play Mehak Kaur, an educated immigrant living in Southall, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Aditi’s Love Story with Siddharth
Aditi and actor Siddharth first crossed paths on the set of Maha Samudram, a Telugu film released in 2021. Despite the film's lackluster performance, it sparked a romance between the two. The couple was first seen together at Rajkummar Rao’s wedding in 2021, and they have been spotted frequently since, although they kept their relationship private. Earlier this year, they got engaged and celebrated their marriage on September 16, 2024.
