Alizeh Agnihotri Explained

Alizeh Agnihotri
Birth Date:1996 10, df=y
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Actress
Father:Atul Agnihotri
Mother:Alvira Khan
Relatives:Salim Khan family[1]

Alizeh Agnihotri (born 27 October 1996) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Born into the Khan family, she is the daughter of actor Atul Agnihotri and producer Alvira Khan Agnihotri. She made her acting debut as a child, appearing in Hello (2008), directed by her father.[2] As an adult, she played the lead role in the 2023 film Farrey, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[3]

Early life

Alizeh Agnihotri was born in Mumbai on 27 October 1996 to actor, producer and director Atul Agnihotri and Alvira Khan.[2] She is the younger child to the couple and has an elder brother named Ayaan Agnihotri.[4]

Agnihotri pursued her schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai and completed her Undergraduate degree at SOAS University of London. She has a B.A. in Developmental Studies and Graduated in 2018.[5]

Career

Agnihotri made her acting debut as a child in her father Atul Agnihotri directorial film Hello.[6] In 2023, she made her official debut with film Farrey. The movie was premiered at 54th International Film Festival of India and it was released theatrically, on 24 November 2023. Alaka Sahani of The Indian Express gave 3 stars out of 5 and praised Agnihotri's performance and said "it is Agnihotri, whose intelligence as well as ambition is at the centre of Farrey, holds the story together and keeps her character relatable. She also deftly portrays Niyati’s transitions at different stages of the movie."[7] For her performance in the film, she won various of Accolades including Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

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In 2024, Alizeh was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list by GQ.[8] and was featured on various magazine covers including Hello!, The Word, and Grazia.Agnihotri is also a celebrity endorser for several brands and products, including Being Human Clothing, Tory Burch LLC, and Nykaa.[9]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008HelloUnnamed Child actor
2023FarreyNiyati Singh[10]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
202469th Filmfare AwardsBest Female DebutFarrey
Zee Cine AwardsBest Female Debut[11]
Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons AwardsBest Debut Actress[12]
News 18 Reel AwardsBest Debut Actress[13]
Indian Film Festival of MelbourneBest Actress[14]
International Indian Film Academy AwardStar Debut of the Year – Female[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alizeh Agnihotri on working with uncle Salman Khan: Why not, but.... Anita . Britto . 5 February 2024 . . 12 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240205155147/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/alizeh-agnihotri-on-working-with-uncle-salman-khan-exclusive-2475002-2023-12-12 . 5 February 2024 . live . en.
  2. Web site: 23 November 2023 . Alizeh Agnihotri Biography: Know Everything About The Farrey Star and Salman Khan's Niece, Family, and More . 5 February 2024 . JagranTV.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20240205155148/https://www.jagrantv.com/en-show/alizeh-agnihotri-biography-know-everything-about-the-farrey-star-and-salman-khan-s-niece-family-and-more-rc1047750 . 5 February 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners - Complete List. . 17 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240318154936/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2024/winners . 18 March 2024.
  4. Web site: 5 December 2023 . Meet Alizeh Agnihotri: Know everything about her lifestyle, relationship with Salman Khan, family, Bollywood debut, and more . 5 February 2024 . Financial Express . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918031034/https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-meet-alizeh-agnihotri-know-everything-about-her-lifestyle-relationship-with-salman-khan-family-bollywood-debut-and-more-3328171/ . 18 September 2024 . live . en.
  5. Web site: Sahani . Alaka . Salman Khan made me promise that I won’t overact: Alizeh Agnihotri . The Indian Express . The Indian Express Pvt. Ltd. . 21 September 2024 . en . 31 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Exclusive: "It's a very exciting time to be an actor," says Alizeh . . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240207105853/https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-its-a-very-exciting-time-as-an-actor-says-alizeh-64110.html . 7 February 2024 . live.
  7. News: Sahani . Alaka . Farrey movie review: Alizeh Agnihotri leads a near-perfect cast in this teenage drama that scores high . 24 November 2023 . The Indian Express . 24 November 2023 . en . 24 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124181759/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/farrey-movie-review-alizeh-agnihotri-leads-a-near-perfect-cast-in-this-teenage-drama-that-scores-high-9035651/ . live .
  8. Web site: Meet GQ's Most Influential Young Indians of 2024. 27 April 2024 . 25 April 2024. GQ India . Sanjana . Ray . et al . https://web.archive.org/web/20240805075851/https://www.gqindia.com/content/gq-most-influential-young-indians-2024 . 5 August 2024 . live.
  9. News: Salman Khan introduces Alizeh Agnihotri as the face of Being Human women collection. ET BrandEquity. 10 October 2023 . 30 September 2024.
  10. Web site: 'Farrey' Actress Alizeh Agnihotri Says, 'I Want To Do A Film That I Enjoy' . news.abplive.com . ABP Live . 5 February 2024 . en . 12 December 2023.
  11. Web site: 2024 Zee Cine Awards Winners . Zee Cine Awards . 16 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417021812/https://zeecineawards.com/2024-2/ . 17 April 2024 . live . en.
  12. Web site: Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Complete list of winners ft. Kiara Advani, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar and more. Pinkvilla . Apeksha . Juneja . 19 March 2024 . 19 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240319032548/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-complete-list-of-winners-ft-kiara-advani-akshay-kumar-karan-johar-and-more-1287517?amp . 19 March 2024 . live.
  13. News: Dishya. Sharma. News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024 Winners: Animal Wins Best Film; Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor Best Actors. News 18. 10 March 2024. 10 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240322160514/https://www.news18.com/movies/news18-showsha-reel-awards-2024-winners-animal-wins-best-film-varun-dhawan-shraddha-kapoor-best-actors-8809368.html . 22 March 2024 . live.
  14. News: 'Laapataa Ladies', 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' lead in nominations for IFFM 2024. CNBC TV18. 10 July 2024. 10 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710132011/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/laapataa-ladies-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-lead-in-nominations-for-iffm-2024-19441264.htm . 10 July 2024. live.
  15. News: Salman Khans niece Alizeh Agnihotri celebrates Best Debutant win for Farrey at IIFA 2024; calls it Rewarding and incredible journey. Bollywood Hungama . 30 September 2024 . 30 September 2024.

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