Disha Patani is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Hindi films. Born on 13 June 1992 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, she is 34 years old as of October 2026. From beauty-pageant stages to some of Bollywood's biggest action and dance numbers, she has built a career marked by a striking screen presence and a steady stream of high-profile releases.
Early Life
Disha Patani was born on 13 June 1992 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father, Jagadish Singh Patani, is a police officer, and her mother works as a health inspector. She is the middle of three siblings: her elder sister Khushboo Patani serves as an Indian Army officer and is also known as a fitness coach, while her younger brother is Suryansh Patani.
Patani enrolled in an engineering course at Amity University in Lucknow but left during her second year to pursue modelling and acting. In 2013, she finished as the first runner-up at Pond's Femina Miss India Indore, a result that opened the door to her film career.
Career
Patani made her acting debut in the 2015 Telugu film Loafer. Her breakthrough came the following year with her Hindi debut in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), where she played Priyanka Jha, the girlfriend of the cricketer whose life the film traces. Her performance earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. She followed this with a series of mainstream Hindi releases: the action-comedy Kung Fu Yoga (2017), the action hit Baaghi 2 (2018) opposite Tiger Shroff, Bharat (2019) alongside Salman Khan, the thriller Malang (2020), Radhe (2021), Ek Villain Returns (2022) and Yodha (2024). She also appeared in the period epic Kanguva (2024) and in Kalki 2898 AD (2024). Beyond films, she featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list in 2019 and starred opposite Tiger Shroff in the popular T-Series music video "Befikra".
Recent Work
In 2026, Patani has continued her run of big releases. She features in Awarapan 2, the sequel to the Emraan Hashmi cult favourite, which has now arrived on streaming. She is also part of the massive ensemble cast of Welcome to the Jungle (2026), the third instalment of the popular Welcome comedy franchise headlined by Akshay Kumar.
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Personal Life
Patani keeps her personal life largely private. Born into a Kumaoni family, she has spoken publicly about her close bond with her siblings. She rarely discusses her relationships in interviews, and this profile does not repeat unverified claims about her private life.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the Awarapan 2 official trailer, released on the Vishesh Films YouTube channel, below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Disha Patani born?
She was born on 13 June 1992 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is 34 years old as of October 2026.
What was Disha Patani's debut film?
She made her acting debut with the Telugu film Loafer (2015), followed by her Hindi debut in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), where she played Priyanka Jha.
Which award did she win for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story?
She won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for her performance as Priyanka Jha.
What are Disha Patani's latest films?
Her 2026 releases include Awarapan 2 and Welcome to the Jungle, alongside earlier hits like Baaghi 2, Malang and Kalki 2898 AD.
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