Wamiqa Gabbi

Born: 29 September 1993

Wamiqa Gabbi has quietly built an impressive career spanning nearly two decades, making her screen debut as a child in the beloved Jab We Met (2007) before becoming a powerhouse in Punjabi cinema. She's the go-to leading lady for comedy gold—audiences loved her in Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 and the Nikka Zaildar franchise—while also proving her dramatic chops in films like the crime drama Kali Jotta (2023). What's really impressive is how she's effortlessly moved across industries: from Tamil to Malayalam cinema, she's shown that talent transcends language barriers. Her real breakthrough moment came in 2023 when she landed critically acclaimed roles in the OTT space, including a standout performance in the period drama Jubilee and a nuanced turn in Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya, which earned her a Filmfare OTT Award. What sets Wamiqa apart is her versatility—she's equally comfortable making you laugh in a lighthearted comedy or keeping you on the edge of your seat in a thriller. Her contribution to Bollywood has been quietly reshaping the landscape, bringing freshness to both streaming content and theatrical releases without relying on hype or nepotism. Her recent work shows she's hit her stride in mainstream Hindi cinema too, with back-to-back comedy projects like Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025) and Bhooth Bangla (2026) that showcase her natural comic timing. The Chandigarh native has become that rare actor who can seamlessly navigate comedy, drama, and thrillers, making her one of the most reliable and underrated talents in Indian cinema right now.