Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian film actress who works primarily in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu movies. However, she made her acting debut with a Malayalam film. Moreover, Aditi has performed in several supporting roles including the hit series Heeramandi in 2024. She has recently got married to a co-actor of Hindi cinema. We will learn more about Aditi Rao Hydari’s movies, husband, net worth, and more in this article.
Family Background
Aditi Rao comes from a family of mixed ethnicity. She came into the world on October 28, 1986 in Hyderabad. She was the daughter of a Muslim father and a Buddhist mother. Her father Ahsan Hydari was an engineer. He passed away in 2013. Moreover, her mother Vidya Rao is a singer. She has accomplished the thumri and dadra genres of classical learning.
Aditi’s Upbringing
Aditi has had a tough childhood as her parents separated when she was just two. Her mother brought her to New Delhi, where she cared for and raised her. She was then sent to a boarding school for her school education. Aditi spent her early days and school vacations in New Delhi and sometimes in Hyderabad too, as most of her family lived there.
Aditi’s relationship with her father was not fine. She stayed in the custody of her mother and enjoyed it. However, she has kept both her father’s and mother’s surnames in her name “Aditi Rao Hydari”.
About her looks
Aditi Rao Hydari is a beautiful and young 37-year-old woman. She stands gracefully at 5’5″, with a slender and elegant frame. Her captivating brown eyes and silky, chestnut-brown hair add to her natural beauty. Weighing 50 kg, her lean figure perfectly complements her striking appearance.
Educational Journey
Aditi Rao completed her schooling at Rishi Valley School, a boarding school in Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh. Furthermore, she completed her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College of the University of Delhi.
Journey in the Industry
Aditi Rao worked as an international Bharatnatyam dancer before she received an offer for a Tamil film. Her performance captivated the audience and held director Ramanathan’s attention. He offered her his film Shringaram where Aditi portrays the role of a temple dancer of the 19th century. The film was recognized with three National Film Awards in 2007 and also received positive acclaim for Aditi’s acting.
However, everything went well for Shringaram, it was not released in theatres all over India. Her first theatrical release was a Malayalam film Prajapathi, released in 2006. She was later cast in a Hindi drama film Delhi-6 in 2009.
After playing some supporting characters in Hindi films, Aditi was finally cast in a leading role in a London, Paris, New York movie in 2012. Her performance was praised by the audiences and reviewers from NDTV, and The Hindu.
Aditi Rao had her breakthrough appearance in 2016 with Wazir. She also played another supporting character with Deepika Padukone in the 2018 hit Padmavat. Aditi Rao took a break from the industry for about a year in 2019 and returned with three releases in 2020, featuring Tamil and Telugu films.
Aditi appeared in other films like The Girl on the Train, V, Ajeeb Daastaans, and more. More recently, she became popular for her role in the Netflix series Heeramandi. She played the character of a Bibbojaan in this film and was highly praised for her performance.
Aditi Rao Movies
Aditi Rao Hydari has been featured in numerous films including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Here is the list:
Malayalam Films
- Prajapathi (2006)
- Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020)
Tamil Films
- Sringaram (2007)
- Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
- Psycho (2020)
- Hey Sinamika (2022)
Telugu Films
- Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018)
- V (2020)
- Maha Samudram (2021)
Hindi Films
- Delhi-6 (2009)
- Rockstar (2011)
- Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)
- London, Paris, New York (2012)
- Murder 3(2013)
- Boss (2013)
- Khoobsurat (2014)
- Bhoomi (2017)
- Padmavat (2018)
- The Girl on the Train (2021)
- Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)
Aditi Television Series
- Taj: Divided by Blood (2023)
- Jubilee (2023)
- Heeramandi (2024)
Career Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work |
| 2013 | Best Actor (Female) in a Supporting Role | Zee Cine Awards | Yeh Saali Zindagi |
| 2018 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Asiavision Awards | Best Actress |
| 2018 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Edison Awards | Face of the Year |
| 2018 | Kaatru Veliyidai | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress – Tamil |
| 2019 | Sammohanam | See Cine Awards – Telugu | Best Debut Actress |
| 2019 | Padmavat | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Popular (OTT) |
Personal Life
Aditi Rao Hydari was reportedly married to Satyadeep Mishra. He was an Indian lawyer and also a former actor. The two met when Aditi was just 17 years old. She had a serious relationship with him and married him after turning 21. The couple kept their marriage a secret as Aditi was trying to be an actress in the industry. They never spoke about their relationship.
However, Aditi opened up about her terms with Satyadeep in a 2013 interview. She is now separated from Mishra but keeps a good relationship with him.
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Aditi Rao Husband
Aditi Rao Hydari met her current husband when they were shooting for a film Maha Samudram in 2021. She eventually fell in love with the actor Siddarth and started dating him. They officially announced their engagement on 28 March 2024 and married on September 16, 2024.
Moreover, the couple is now enjoying their post-marriage ceremonies together. Their wedding pictures are all over social media.
Net Worth
Alongside movies, Aditi Rao also earns money from brand endorsements. She has an estimated net worth of about $8 Million.
Aditi and Siddarth together have a net worth of about $16-$17 Million, almost double of her own.
