Yukti Thareja is an Indian model and actress from Haryana. She rose to fame when she appeared in MTV’s “Supermodel of the Year” in 2019 and has since become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
She was featured in several music videos including Jubin Nautiyal’s “Lut Gaye” and Vishal Mishra’ “Galti”. She made her acting debut in the Telugu-language film Rangabali (2023), portraying Dr. Sahaja Reddy opposite Naga Shaurya. In 2024, she starred as Maria opposite Unni Mukundan in Haneef Adeni’s neo-noir action thriller film Marco, the highest-grossing film of her career. So, who is Yukti Thareja? Here’s everything we know about the model-turned-actress.
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Yukti Thareja Biography
Yukti Thareja was born on January 6, 2000, in Kaithal, Haryana, India, and is now 25 years old.
| Birth Name | Yukti Thareja |
| Nickname | Yukti |
| Date of Birth | January 6, 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Kaithal, Haryana, India |
| Age | 25 years old (2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Haryanvi (Asian) |
| Profession | Model, Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Khatri (Kshatriyas) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend/Spouse | Unknown |
| Children | 0 |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Family
Yukti was born on January 05, 2001, into a Hindu family in Haryana. Her father’s name is Praveen Thareja. She grew up alongside her brother, whose identity has not been revealed yet.
Education
Yukti obtained a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce.
Yukti Thareja Personal Life
Yukti Thareja is known to be secretive when it comes to her personal life. She hasn’t disclosed anything about her love life or dating history to the media.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Career Overview
Yukti Thareja was scouted while she was still in college which led to an opportunity to participate in the MTV reality show Supermodel of the Year in 2019. She caught a lot of attention immediately after entering the modeling business. She was one of the top contestants on the show. She then participated in MTV Ace The Quarantine, where she placed in 4th spot.
In 2021, She appeared in the music video for the song Lut Gaye featuring actor Emraan Hashmi. Her charisma and slender figure made her an instant success in modeling.
Thareja ventued into acting with the Telugu-language film Rangabali (2023), directed by Pawan Basamsetti and starring opposite Naga Shaurya. In 2024, she was cast opposite Unni Mukundan in Haneef Adeni’s neo-noir action thriller film Marco, making her debut in Malayalam. She played Maria, a role that earned her praise from critics and audicnes alike. The film became her highest grossing project.
She will be next seen in Telugu films KJQ opposite Dheekshith Shetty and K-Ramp opposite Kiran Abbavaram, both in different stages of production. She is also slated to star in an untitled Kannada film opposite Nikhil Kumaraswamy.
Yukti Thareja Facts
She was discovered while she was still in college and began modeling. She has competed in various modeling contests and won awards.
Yukti won the Delhi Times Fresh Face title in 2017.
In 2019, she participated in the MTV reality show, Supermodel of the Year and emerged as one of the top contestants on the show.
She has appeared in several TV commercials, including Grofers.
Yukti is represented by TOABH Talent Management, a Mumbai-based modeling agency.
She’s got a flower tattoo on her left torso.
In 2023, she was picked to play the female lead in Devil: The British Secret Agent starring alongside Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Later, she was replaced by Samyukhta Menon.
Thareja joined the cast of GOATS, marking her debut in the web series space.