Surveen Chawla Age, Husband, Daughter, Movies & Net Worth (2026)
Surveen Chawla is an Indian actress, model and dancer born on 1 August 1984 in Chandigarh. She is 42 years old in 2026. She began on television in 2003, became known through Hate Story 2 and Punjabi cinema, and now works mainly in streaming series such as Sacred Games, Rana Naidu, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter and Mandala Murders. She has been married to businessman Akshay Thakker since 2015 and has one daughter.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Surveen Chawla |
| Nicknames | Baby, Motu |
| Date of birth / age | 1 August 1984 / 42 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actress, model, dancer, TV host |
| Height | About 5 ft 6 in (168 cm), as commonly listed |
| Education | Graduate in English, Chandigarh College for Women |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Akshay Thakker (m. 2015) |
| Children | One daughter, Eva |
| Years active | 2003 to present |
| Net worth | Approx. ₹20–30 crore |
| @surveenchawla (about 1.8 million followers) | |
| Lives in | Mumbai |
Who Is Surveen Chawla?
Surveen Chawla is one of the few actresses who has worked in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema. Her first break was a negative role on television. Over two decades she moved from soaps to films, then to digital platforms, where her recent work has drawn the most attention. She was credited with a leading role in Haq Se, her first web series, and played a politician in Mandala Murders, which is among her latest work.
Surveen Chawla Age and Young Days
She was born on 1 August 1984, so she turned 42 this August. Her Leo sun sign is often mentioned in profiles.
She grew up in Chandigarh. Her father is reportedly a businessman named Ranjeet Chawla, and her brother, Manwinder Singh, is also in business. Her mother’s name is not publicly known.
As a young girl she was a school topper and played sports in school and college. In her teens she wanted to become a surgeon. She finished Class 10 at Vivek High School in Sector 38B and Classes 11 and 12 at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 16, Chandigarh. She then studied English at Chandigarh College for Women.
She was about 18 or 19 when she entered the industry. In 2003 she reached the top 25 of Coke [V] Popstars season 2, and soon after she landed her first television role.
Surveen Chawla Height and Lifestyle
Most profiles list her height as roughly 5 ft 6 in (168 cm). A few sites list 160 cm, so treat the figure as approximate. Her eye colour is generally given as brown.
She practises yoga and also works out regularly. She is non-vegetarian and does not like cheese or butter. Her listed favourites include baingan bharta, rasmalai, panjiri, Chinese food and grilled fish. She enjoys singing, driving and travelling. She is an animal lover and has pet dogs named Bruiser and Bono. Her favourite actors are Amitabh Bachchan and Paresh Rawal, and her favourite actress is Rani Mukerji.
Career: From Popstars to Streaming
2003–2008: Television. She debuted as Charu in Kahin To Hoga on Star Plus. She later appeared in Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kaajjal, the reality show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, and a season of 24.
2008–2013: Films in many languages. Her film debut was the Kannada film Paramesha Panwala (2008), followed by the Telugu film Raju Maharaju (2009). In 2011 she won over Punjabi audiences with Dharti, then added Taur Mittran Di, Singh vs Kaur and Lucky Di Unlucky Story. She made Hindi appearances in Hum Tum Shabana, Himmatwala and Ugly, and acted in Tamil films including Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal.
2014–2016: Breakthrough. Hate Story 2 (2014) made her a widely recognised name. The same year she appeared in Disco Singh, Jai Hind 2 and the song “Mitran De Boot” with Jazzy B. In 2015 she did the Welcome Back number “Tuti Bole Wedding Di” and the Punjabi film Hero Naam Yaad Rakhi with Jimmy Shergill. Her role as Bijli in Parched earned festival praise. In 2016 she competed in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9 and was eliminated in a double elimination with Arjun Bijlani.
2017–2021: Digital debut. She acted in the short film Chhuri (2017) and hosted Rangoli on DD National in 2018–2019. In 2018 she moved to web series with Haq Se as Dr Meher Mirza. The same year she played Jojo Mascarenas in Netflix’s Sacred Games. She shot parts of the second season while pregnant. She also appeared in Decoupled (2021).
2023–2025: Her strongest streaming run. She plays Naina Naidu, wife of the lead, in Netflix’s Rana Naidu. The second season arrived on 13 June 2025. In May 2025 she played Anju Nagpal, the emotional centre of Criminal Justice: A Family Matter on JioHotstar. In July 2025 she played politician Ananya Bhardwaj in Mandala Murders (Netflix, YRF Entertainment), and she also featured in the Prime Video series Andhera. In 2023 she walked the Cannes red carpet.
2026: She attended the Filmfare Awards Punjabi and the Showsha Reel Awards 2026. No new release has been confirmed for her as of November 2026.
Surveen Chawla Movies and TV Shows
| Year | Title | Language / Platform | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kahin To Hoga | Hindi TV | Charu |
| 2008 | Paramesha Panwala | Kannada | Shruti |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Telugu | Sneha |
| 2011 | Dharti | Punjabi | Bani |
| 2013 | Himmatwala, Ugly, Singh vs Kaur | Hindi, Punjabi | Various |
| 2014 | Hate Story 2, Disco Singh, Jai Hind 2 | Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil | Various |
| 2015 | Hero Naam Yaad Rakhi, Parched | Punjabi, Hindi | Bijli (Parched) |
Surveen Chawla Web Series
| Year | Series | Platform | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Haq Se | ALTBalaji | Dr Meher Mirza |
| 2018–19 | Sacred Games | Netflix | Jojo Mascarenas |
| 2021 | Decoupled | Netflix | Shruti |
| 2023–25 | Rana Naidu (S1–S2) | Netflix | Naina Naidu |
| 2025 | Criminal Justice: A Family Matter | JioHotstar | Anju Nagpal |
| 2025 | Mandala Murders | Netflix | Ananya Bhardwaj |
| 2025 | Andhera | Prime Video | Cast member |
Surveen Chawla Husband: Akshay Thakker
Her husband, Akshay Thakker, is a Mumbai-based businessman. They met through a mutual friend in 2013. They married on 28 July 2015 in a private Christian ceremony at a castle in northern Italy. She kept the wedding secret for two years and announced it on Twitter on 27 December 2017.
Past media reports linked her with actors Apurva Agnihotri and Gaurav Chopra and cricketer S. Sreesanth. These reports were not confirmed in detail.
Surveen Chawla Children
The couple has one daughter, Eva, born in April 2019. Surveen said the name comes from Sanskrit and means “life”. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was named Eva’s godfather. Surveen has credited her mother-in-law for strong support during pregnancy. She has said she put on about 18 kg and lost most of it within six months. She also spoke openly about emotional ups and downs after childbirth and how she handled them.
Surveen Chawla Net Worth and Income Sources
Her net worth is estimated at roughly ₹20–30 crore (about US$2.5–3.5 million). The exact number varies because actors do not publish their earnings and each site uses a different method. Reported annual income was around ₹2 crore in 2023.
Her income comes from:
- Web series and films
- Brand endorsements and TV commercials
- Her clothing label Bisu, started in 2014
- Contemporary Dupatta, a clothing line with her mother
- Her YouTube channel
She is reported to own a BMW 730Ld and a Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d.
Surveen Chawla Instagram and Social Media
Her Instagram handle is @surveenchawla. It had about 1.8 million followers in July 2026, with an engagement rate of about 1.5%. Her posts focus on fashion, beauty, fitness, travel and work projects. Her bio reads “Don’t like boxes.” She also runs a YouTube channel, @thesurveenchawla, and uses Twitter, where she first announced her marriage.
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award | Category / Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Debut Female, Dharti |
| 2013 | Big Punjabi Entertainment Award | Honour for Punjabi cinema |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress, Disco Singh |
| 2016 | Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | Grand Jury Prize, Parched |
She has also received a Punjabi Icon honour on Baisakhi.
A Legal Matter Reported in the Media
In 2019 a court in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, reportedly summoned Surveen, her husband and her brother over a complaint by an investor in a film company. The complainant alleged that part of his investment was not returned. The outcome is not publicly known.
Lesser-Known Facts
- She spent less than a week struggling in Mumbai before her first TV role.
- Her first television part was a negative character.
- She has spoken about facing the casting couch while working in South Indian cinema.
- Her daughter appeared on television at five months old.
- Her pet dogs are named Bruiser and Bono.
- She has done ramp walks and TV ads for brands such as Cadbury Celebrations.
- She also hosted the TV show Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars.
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FAQs
1. How old is Surveen Chawla?
Surveen Chawla was born on 1 August 1984. In November 2026 she is 42 years old. Her birthday is on 1 August, so she will turn 43 in 2027.
2. Who is Surveen Chawla’s husband?
Her husband is Akshay Thakker, a Mumbai-based businessman. They met through a mutual friend in 2013 and married on 28 July 2015 in northern Italy. She made the marriage public on 27 December 2017 through Twitter.
3. Does Surveen Chawla have children?
Yes. She has one daughter, Eva, born in April 2019. Surveen said the name means “life” in Sanskrit. There are no reports of other children.
4. What is Surveen Chawla’s height?
Most profiles list her height at about 5 ft 6 in (168 cm). A few sources give 160 cm. She has not published an official figure, so these numbers are approximate.
5. What is Surveen Chawla’s net worth?
Her net worth is estimated at about ₹20–30 crore. Income comes from web series, films, endorsements, clothing brands and social media. The range varies because actors rarely disclose exact earnings.
Conclusion
Surveen Chawla’s journey runs from the Popstars stage in 2003 to major Netflix and JioHotstar series in 2025. She balanced work across several languages with marriage, motherhood and business ventures. Her recent performances mean this biography of Surveen Chawla is still being updated. She has no confirmed new release yet, but her streaming work keeps her visible in 2026.
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