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Disha Patani Biography: Life, Career, Family & Net Worth

Disha Patani is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema, from her breakout in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) to the commercial hits Baaghi 2 (2018) and Awarapan 2 (2026). Born June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, she moved from modelling — including a first runner-up finish at Pond’s Femina Miss India Indore 2013 — to films, and is now one of Bollywood’s most bankable young stars.

Quick facts

  • Full name: Disha Patani
  • Born: June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Known for: M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Baaghi 2 (2018), Malang (2020), Awarapan 2 (2026)
  • Debut: Loafer (Telugu, 2015); Hindi debut M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
  • Relationship status: Not publicly confirmed; she has never confirmed any relationship

Early life and family

Disha Patani was born on June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a Hindu Kumaoni Rajput family. Her father, Jagadish Singh Patani, served as a police officer and retired as a Deputy Superintendent of Police; her mother, Padma Patani, worked as a health inspector. Disha is the youngest of three siblings: her elder sister Khushboo Patani served as a Major in the Indian Army and is now a fitness coach and entrepreneur, and she has a younger brother, Suryansh Patani.

Patani grew up in Bareilly and later enrolled for a B.Tech in Computer Science at Amity University, Lucknow. She dropped out in her second year to pursue a career in modelling and acting — a decision that launched her into the spotlight.

Modelling and beauty pageants

Before films, Patani worked as a model and entered beauty pageants. In 2013, she was the first runner-up of Pond’s Femina Miss India Indore (Zoya Afroz won the title). The pageant exposure led to modelling assignments and eventually to film auditions, including her first screen appearance in the 2016 music video “Befikra” opposite Tiger Shroff.

Film career

Patani made her acting debut with the Telugu film Loafer (2015), opposite Varun Tej, playing Mouni. The film gave her a foothold, but her breakthrough came a year later with her Hindi debut in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), where she played Priyanka Jha opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. The biographical sports drama was a major commercial success, and Patani won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female (2017) for the role.

She then appeared in the Jackie Chan-starrer Chinese action comedy Kung Fu Yoga (2017) as Ashmita, before landing her first major Bollywood commercial success with Baaghi 2 (2018) opposite Tiger Shroff — an action film that grossed around ₹258 crore worldwide. In 2019, she appeared alongside Salman Khan in Bharat, followed by the romantic-action thriller Malang (2020) opposite Aditya Roy Kapur, where her performance as Sara Nambiar drew praise.

The early 2020s brought a mixed slate: Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai (2021) with Salman Khan, Ek Villain Returns (2022) with John Abraham, and Yodha (2024) with Sidharth Malhotra, in which she played Laila Khalid. She also expanded beyond Hindi cinema: a brief role as Roxie in the Telugu blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD (2024) with Prabhas, and her Tamil cinema debut in Kanguva (2024), playing bounty hunter Angelina opposite Suriya.

In 2026, Patani had two notable releases. Welcome to the Jungle, an ensemble comedy headlined by Akshay Kumar in which she plays Nadia Daruwala, released theatrically on June 26, 2026 and was a commercial success. Her female-lead role opposite Emraan Hashmi in Awarapan 2, released August 14, 2026, also found commercial success, with trade estimates placing its worldwide collection at roughly ₹207–213 crore. She also made a cameo as Julie (a dancer) in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo (2026).

Endorsements and public image

Patani is one of India’s most in-demand celebrity endorsers. She has been a brand ambassador for Dabur Gulabari (signed October 2021), Bata footwear, Fossil watches (India, since 2020), Joy Personal Care, and Calvin Klein’s underwear line in India (from 2023). She reportedly charges ₹1–1.5 crore per endorsement deal. She also performed at the 2017 IPL opening ceremony in Indore and headlined “The Entertainers” US tour in March 2023. In 2019, she ranked 43rd on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list, with estimated annual income of ₹5.8 crore.

Personal life

Patani keeps her private life largely out of the press. She has been romantically linked with actor Tiger Shroff for several years, but neither has ever publicly confirmed a relationship, and reports in 2022 suggested they had parted ways (unconfirmed). Reputable outlets describe them as friends and former co-stars. She is known for her disciplined fitness regimen and has roughly 60 million followers on Instagram.

Recent news: October 2026

On the night of October 18, 2026, unidentified men opened fire at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area as he returned from a football-club gathering. Police said about ten shots were fired around 7 pm; Shroff escaped being hit by bullets but suffered minor injuries from gunpowder and glass fragments, while his driver and an auto-rickshaw driver were injured. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Shroff at his residence that night, and Mumbai Police registered a case and began an investigation. Late that night, Disha Patani visited Shroff’s residence, as seen in an ANI video of her arrival, with PTI coverage confirming the visit. The investigation is ongoing.

Major achievements

  • IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2017)
  • First runner-up, Pond’s Femina Miss India Indore 2013
  • Ranked 43rd on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list (2019), with ₹5.8 crore estimated annual income
  • Commercial hits: Baaghi 2 (~₹258 crore worldwide), Welcome to the Jungle (2026), Awarapan 2 (~₹207–213 crore worldwide, 2026)
  • Tamil cinema debut with Kanguva (2024); appearances in Telugu (Loafer, Kalki 2898 AD), Chinese (Kung Fu Yoga) and Hindi cinema

Net worth snapshot

Disha Patani’s net worth is estimated at ₹75 crore (approximately US$8.6 million) as of 2026. The figure is a media estimate converged across independent outlets — Moneycontrol, News18, India Today and The Times of India — and is supported by hard reported anchors: a per-film fee of ₹5–7 crore and reported monthly income of about ₹1 crore. No Forbes, Bloomberg or Hurun net-worth figure exists for her. Read the full breakdown in Disha Patani’s net worth article.

For more on the actor she has been linked with, see Tiger Shroff’s biography and Tiger Shroff’s net worth.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Disha Patani?

Disha Patani is an Indian actress, born June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. She debuted with the Telugu film Loafer (2015), broke through with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), and starred in Baaghi 2 (2018), Malang (2020), Kanguva (2024) and Awarapan 2 (2026). She is also one of India’s top celebrity brand endorsers.

How old is Disha Patani?

Disha Patani was born on June 13, 1992, making her 34 years old in 2026. She made her film debut at 23 with the Telugu film Loafer in 2015.

What was Disha Patani’s first film?

Disha Patani’s first film was the Telugu-language Loafer (2015), opposite Varun Tej. Her Hindi debut came the following year with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), for which she won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female.

Is Disha Patani in a relationship with Tiger Shroff?

Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff have been romantically linked for years, but neither has ever publicly confirmed a relationship. Reputable outlets describe them as friends and former co-stars of Baaghi 2 (2018). She visited his Mumbai residence late on October 18, 2026, after his car was fired upon in Juhu.

What is Disha Patani’s net worth?

Disha Patani’s net worth is estimated at about ₹75 crore (approximately US$8.6 million) in 2026 by multiple Indian media outlets including Moneycontrol, News18 and India Today. No Forbes, Bloomberg or Hurun net-worth figure exists for her. See Disha Patani’s net worth for the full breakdown.

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