Nargis Fakhri is an American film actress popular for her works in both Hollywood and Bollywood cinemas. She’s born on October 20, 1979 (already 42 as of writing) and hails from Queens, New York in the USA. She may be more popularly known as a show business personality, but if you’re a sports fan, you’ve probably seen her in Mohammad Azharuddin’s biopic called Azhar. She’s also the brand ambassador of Betway India.
Curious about what this actress is all about? In this article, find out everything about this famous actress and more interesting facts about her.
A Short Bio of Nargis Fakhri
Real Name: Nargis Fakhri
Nickname: Nargis
Famous As: Model, Actress
Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
Age: 42 yrs. Old
Star Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Queens, New York
Current Residence: New York, USA
School: Queens College, City University of New York
Qualification: BA
Nationality: American
Net Worth: Approximated $12-$15 million as of 2020
Salary: 1-2 Crore INR per movie
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Boyfriend/Husband: Tony Beig
Religion: Islam
Ethnicity: Mixed
Parents: Mohammed Fakhri, Marie Fakhri
Siblings: Aliya Fakhri
Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, nargisfakhri.com
Nargis Fakhri’s Looks
Nargis is known for her attractive looks. It takes a lot to be a model, and of course, we have more details about her looks including her body measurements.
Fakhri is approximately 5 ft 9 inches tall and weighs around 55kg. She’s a beauty with long luscious black hair and dark brown eyes. Her body figure measures 34-27-35.
Nargis Fakhri’s Family Members
Nargis’ father, Mohammed A Fakhri was a Pakistani businessman in the US. Meanwhile, her mother’s name is Marie A. Fakhri, a Czech and a former police officer. Her parents are now divorced and have been since she was six. Unfortunately, his father is also already deceased.
Nargis has a sister named Aliya Fakhri who’s also living in New York. There’s not a lot of info about Aliya’s career, but it’s been reported that the two siblings are very close.
Nargis Fakhri’s List of Boyfriends
Nargis has dated big names in the industry including Uday Chopra in 2014. Their relationship ended in 2017, and the following year, she then confirmed her relationship with a Hollywood filmmaker, Matt Alonzo. Her relationship with Alonzo is reported to have ended in early January 2020 after she deleted all their photos on her social media accounts. Fakhri also got a tattoo of Alonzo’s initials on her hand, and she had it laser-removed a few months after.
In January 2022, Fakhris was reported to be dating a US-based entrepreneur named Tony Beig. Fakhri spoke about how she wants her relationship under the wraps, and as of 2023 it’s unclear if these two are still dating.
Some reports suggest Nargis isn’t dating anyone at the moment. Her IG account has nothing to say about her dating status too.
Nargis Fakhri’s Career and Profession Info
Fakhri started modeling when she was 16 years old and she’s been a contestant of America’s Next Top Model during its second and third cycle. After her ANTM stint, she stayed in the US and worked as a freelance model. She appeared regularly on numerous fashion shows, and it was in 2009 when her popularity increased in India.
This was when she did the Kingfisher Calendar and with the waves it made, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali handpicked her for a Hindi romantic drama show called Rockstar. This was when she realized she wanted to do more in India since she could relate to the country’s culture.
Her debut in Ali’s show in 2011 was her main break in acting and after that, she’s worked on numerous films, shows, and even music videos.
Nargis Fakhri Filmography:
- Rockstar (2011)
- Madras Cafe (2013)
- Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013)
- Main Tera Hero (2014)
- Kick (2014)
- Spy (2014)
- Saagasam (2016)
- Azhar (2016)
- Housefull 3 (2016)
- Dishoom (2016)
- Banjo (2016)
- 5 Weddings (2018)
- Amavas (2019)
- Torbaaz (2020)
- Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023)
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu (2023)
Nargis Fakhri Music Video Appearances:
- If My Indian Dad Was a Rapper (Lilly Singh)
- Habitaan Vigaad Di (Parichay)
- Woofer (Snoop Dogg)
- Tere Vaastey (Satinder Sartaaj)
- Palabi Kothai (Tasnim Anika)
- Fayaah Fayaah (Guru Randhawa)
Nargis Fakhri’s Net Worth
Fakhri’s Instagram account alone shows how she’s living a luxurious life. Her estimated net worth is $12-$15 million USD as of 2020. It’s been reported that her price for a Hindi film is around 1-2 Crore INR.
Other Facts About Nargis Fakhri
If you can’t get enough of Nargis Fakhri, here are more interesting facts about her:
- Before getting into Bollywood, she didn’t know how massive the industry was.
- She’s always game to eat out of the norm food like snails, frogs, alligators, and chocolate-covered ants.
- She has a degree in Physiology and Fine Arts before she became a model.
- Fakhri has once spoken about how she didn’t want to get married. According to her, she doesn’t feel like it’s necessary.
- She doesn’t like wearing eyeglasses so her endorsement for Bausch and Lomb lenses make sense.
Wrapping Up
Fakhri is still very much active in the entertainment industry. You can keep yourself up to date about her latest projects and more through her Instagram account, @nargisfakhri and her official website, nargisfakhri.com.
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