NORA FATEHI BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES, SONGS & FACTS

Nora Fatehi is a Canadian-Moroccan dancer, actress and singer who has become one of the most recognisable performers in Hindi cinema. Born Naura Fathi, she moved to India to pursue a career in entertainment, teaching herself dance by studying videos online before her talent caught the attention of filmmakers.

Her breakthrough arrived with "Dilbar" (2018), the first Hindi song to cross 20 million YouTube views in 24 hours; in 2021 it became the first song by an African-Arab female artiste to cross 1 billion YouTube views. She made her singing debut with "Pepeta" in 2019, signed with Warner Music Group in 2024, and has major projects lined up for 2026.

Image: Nora Fatehi at the Manish Malhotra Diwali Bash, October 2024. Photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Early Life

Nora Fatehi was born on 6 February 1992 in Canada (she is 34 years old in 2026), with the birth name Naura Fathi. She is a Canadian of Moroccan descent. Her exact birthplace varies between sources: Wikipedia lists Toronto, while other outlets report Montreal, so it is safest to say she was born in Canada and raised there before moving to India.

She attended the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and later studied Mass Communication at Jai Hind College, Mumbai.

Career

Nora made her acting debut with the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014). In 2015 she made special dance appearances in Telugu films including Temper, Baahubali: The Beginning and Kick 2. She gained wider television visibility as a contestant on Bigg Boss 9, the reality show hosted by Salman Khan (see our Salman Khan biography), and later appeared on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Her breakthrough arrived with the recreated track "Dilbar" from the action thriller Satyameva Jayate (2018), starring John Abraham (read our John Abraham biography), which became a nationwide sensation. She followed it with a string of hit dance numbers: "Kamariya" from Stree (2018), starring Rajkummar Rao (see our Rajkummar Rao biography), "O Saki Saki" from Batla House (2019), "Garmi" from Street Dancer 3D (2020) and "Kusu Kusu" from Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021).

As an actress, she played Mia in Street Dancer 3D (2020) opposite Varun Dhawan (more in our Varun Dhawan biography), appeared in Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021), and featured in Crakk, Madgaon Express, Matka and Gangs of Godavari in 2024.

Her music career runs in parallel: she made her singing and production debut with "Pepeta" (2019), released the English single "Dirty Little Secret" (2022), performed "Light The Sky" at the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony, signed with Warner Music Group in February 2024, collaborated with Badshah on "NORA" and "Body On Me" (2024), and teamed up with Jason Derulo for "Snake" (2025). She has also served as a judge on Dance Deewane Juniors and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, and won the Fashion Trailblazer award at the Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards 2023.

Recent Work

In 2025, Nora appeared in Ufff Yeh Siyapaa and Be Happy, and featured in Netflix's The Royals. She returned with the dance number "Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka" in Maddock Films' Thamma. Looking ahead to 2026, she has KD: The Devil, slated for release on 30 April 2026 according to reports, and Side Heroes, also expected in 2026 according to reports.

Personal Life

Nora Fatehi keeps her personal life largely private. She is unmarried and is known to be close to her family, often speaking fondly of her Moroccan heritage and Canadian upbringing in interviews. Outside of work, she focuses on dance training, fitness and her music career.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official video of "O Saki Saki" from Batla House, featuring Nora Fatehi:

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Nora Fatehi?

Nora Fatehi was born on 6 February 1992, which makes her 34 years old in 2026.

Where is Nora Fatehi from?

She is a Canadian of Moroccan descent, born in Canada. Sources differ on the exact city: Wikipedia lists Toronto, while other outlets report Montreal.

What was Nora Fatehi's breakthrough song?

Her breakthrough was "Dilbar" (2018) from Satyameva Jayate, the first Hindi song to cross 20 million YouTube views in 24 hours. In 2021 it became the first song by an African-Arab female artiste to cross 1 billion YouTube views.

Is Nora Fatehi also a singer?

Yes. She made her singing debut with "Pepeta" in 2019, released "Dirty Little Secret" in 2022, signed with Warner Music Group in February 2024, and collaborated with Jason Derulo on "Snake" (2025).