Kalki Koechlin

Biography :

Kalki Koechlin is a French-Indian actress and writer renowned for her work in Indian cinema and theatre. Born on January 10, 1984, in Pondicherry, India, to French parents, she was raised in a multicultural environment, fluent in English, Tamil, and French. Kalki pursued drama and theatre studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, and worked with a local theatre company. Returning to India, she made her film debut in ‘Dev.D’ (2009), earning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Known for her unconventional roles, she has appeared in films like ‘Margarita with a Straw’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, and ‘Waiting’. Kalki is also an accomplished playwright and director, with works like ‘Skeleton Woman’ and ‘Living Room’. She has been honored with several awards, including the National Film Award and the French government’s Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.

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Awards & Achievements :

National Film Award – Special Jury Award for 'Margarita with a Straw'; Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Dev.D'; Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government

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Interesting Facts :

• Kalki Koechlin is a descendant of Maurice Koechlin, the French engineer who played a significant role in designing the Eiffel Tower.
• She co-wrote and starred in the film 'That Girl in Yellow Boots', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
• Kalki was conferred with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2018 for her contributions to arts and culture.