Kriti Sanon Birthday: Heropanti To Mimi, How She Became One Of Bollywood's Most Sought-After Leading Ladies

Kriti Sanon has elevated herself from glamorous roles to playing characters with substance. But, this didn't happen suddenly. The 34-year-old took baby steps towards finding her footing in a highly competitive film industry, and finally becoming deserving enough for a National Award.After a modellng career, Kriti debuted into Bollywood with Heropanti (2014), and appeared in Dilwale (2015) and Raabta (2017). While all the movies had an average run at the box office, Kriti was just another cast member who added bling with her appeasing good looks and poise. But this phase did not last long.ALSO READ: Kriti Sanon Recalls Being Addressed As Tiger Shroff's Heroine After Debut | EXCLUSIVEIt was in the year 2017 that turned the tables for Kriti. The actor took the leap of faith with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's Bareilly Ki Barfi. This was the first time Kriti played a small town girl clad in cotton kurtis, jeans and a jhola-bag. This was also the first time every girl-next-door connected with her character. Bitti Sharma had dreams in her eyes, wished to break away from the middle-class clutches, secretely smoked and was a huge Bollywood fan.Caught in a love triangle with Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao, Bitti brought Kriti huge accolades. And there was no looking back. Kriti had found her calling.The actor followed it up with Luka Chuppi and Arjun Patiala, both in 2019. Infact, this was the year she gave four releases, apart from two cameos. Kriti continued to play her cards well, picking a sensitive topic and character in Mimi (2021). Revolving around the theme of surrogacy with Kriti playing a surrogate mother, Mimi brought her a National Award too.

Kriti has understood the game of Bollywood. She has also understood her strengths. But, that doesn't stop her from experimenting and expanding her limits every now-and-then. She played a royal queen in Panipat, a warewolf in Bhediya, Sita in Adipurush and a robot in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.Now, Kriti is set to turn producer with Do Patti, also starring Kajol. ALSO READ: Happy Birthday Kriti Sanon: 9 Films That Solidified This Outsider's Position In BollywoodThe way Kriti has panned out her career in just one decade is noteworthy. Today, she is a bankable actor who producers trust to bring profits. And all this as she stays true to her roots. She is often snapped with her sister Nupur Sanon and parents spending family time. Kriti is one actor, every girl with dreams in her eyes can relate to. Because Kriti carved her own path as an outsider, in an industry that has no time for mediocracy. Sending Kriti Sanon birthday wishes, today!