Biography
Who is Mouni Roy?
Early life and education
Mouni Roy was born on September 28, 1985, in Cooch Behar, India. She grew up in a Bengali-speaking family. Her mother, Mukti, worked as a theatre artist, and her father, Anil Roy, was an office superintendent. Her grandfather, Shekhar Chandra Roy, was also a well-known Jatra theatre artist.
She attended the Kendriya Vidyalaya in Baburhat until completing her 12th class studies. Later, she moved to Delhi to further her education. Mouni attended Miranda House and began studying mass communication at Jamia Milia Islamia. She eventually left her studies midway to pursue a career in the Mumbai film industry.
Television career beginnings
Mouni started her professional acting career in 2006. Her first role was in the drama series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where she portrayed Krishna Tulsi. Following this, she participated in the dancing competition show Zara Nachke Dikha and emerged as the winner. She later appeared as Shivani Sabharwal in the show Kasturi and participated in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh in 2008.
By 2011, she began gaining significant recognition. She portrayed the character Sati in the mythological series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, which aired on Life OK until 2014. In 2013, she played the lead role of Meera in the show Junoon, Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq. In 2014, she competed in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7, where she finished in fourth place.
Breakthrough in Naagin and films
In 2015, Mouni Roy gained widespread fame by starring in the supernatural series Naagin. She played the lead character, Shivanya, and the show achieved top rankings on television rating charts. This role made her widely known in India. She also hosted the dance show So You Think You Can Dance on &TV and participated in the Box Cricket League as a player for the Mumbai Tigers.
Mouni transitioned into Hindi cinema with her full-fledged debut in the 2018 sports film Gold, alongside Akshay Kumar. The film was a commercial success, earning ₹1.5 billion globally. Later, she played the antagonist Junoon in the 2022 blockbuster Brahmāstra: Part One, Shiva. This performance earned her the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Personal life and recent projects
Mouni married businessman Suraj Nambiar on January 27, 2022. The couple held traditional Bengali and Malayali ceremonies in Panaji, Goa, after a three-year relationship. They later divorced in 2026. She has also been awarded the UAE Golden Visa due to her frequent travel to the country.
Her recent work includes several streaming projects. In 2023, she appeared in the web series Sultan of Delhi as the character Nayanthara. In 2024, she played Yasmine Ali in the series Showtime and appeared in the film Blackout. In 2025, she took on the role of a ghost in The Bhootnii and appeared in the series Salakaar.
Birthday and age
Mouni Roy was born on September 28, 1985, which makes Mouni 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Mouni shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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