Triptii Dimri: The Girl Next Door Who Became India’s National Crush

Triptii Dimri has become one of the most talked-about actresses in Bollywood today. From playing intense characters in films like Bulbbul and Qala to becoming the “National Crush” after Animal, her journey is full of hard work, struggles, and inspiring success .

Here is everything you need to know about her, presented in a simple and friendly way.

What’s This?Quick Answer
Full NameTriptii Dimri
NicknameTrapss (her friends call her this!)
Date of Birth23 February 1994
Age32 years old (as of 2026)
Where is she from?Born in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, but raised in Delhi
Famous ForAnimal (2023), Bulbbul (2020), Qala (2022), Laila Majnu (2018)
Instagram@tripti_dimri

Family & Childhood: Simple Roots, Big Dreams

Triptii comes from a loving, middle-class family. Nothing filmy or fancy—just real people with big hearts.

  • Her Father: Dinesh Prasad Dimri – He worked for Air India, so the family lived in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar area. But here’s a fun fact: in his younger days, he used to perform in Ramleela plays! He would dress up as Ram or even Ravan. So you could say acting runs in the blood .
  • Her Mother: Meenakshi Dimri – A homemaker who always believed in Triptii’s dreams. When the world said “she won’t make it,” her mom said “go for it” .
  • Her Siblings:
    • Brother: Ashutosh Dimri – Works with Indian Airlines.
    • Sister: Kritika Dimri Papne – A software professional living in Delhi.

Heartwarming Story: When Triptii decided to become an actress, some relatives told her parents, “Why are you sending your daughter there? She’ll get spoiled. No one will marry her.” But her parents didn’t listen. They stood by her like a rock. And look where she is today!

School & College Life: The Delhi Girl

Triptii grew up in Delhi and had a pretty normal childhood.

  • School: Delhi Public School (DPS)
  • College: Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), Delhi University
  • What she studied: Sociology (Honors)
  • Acting Training: She also went to the famous FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) in Pune to learn acting properly .

How She Got Discovered: This is straight out of a Bollywood movie! A friend of her brother clicked some photos of her in a park—just casually—and sent them to a modeling agency. She got a call for an audition and was selected! Her first break was a Santoor soap ad .

The Struggle: When People Said “You Can’t Do It”

When Triptii moved to Mumbai, life wasn’t easy. For about one and a half years, she faced rejection after rejection. She would go for 3-4 auditions every single day, and people would tell her:

  • “You’re too simple.”
  • “You don’t look like a heroine.”
  • “This industry is not for you.”

But she didn’t give up. She kept knocking on doors until one opened.

🎥 The Journey: From Flops to Fame

2017-2018: The Difficult Start

  • Mom (2017): Her first film, but only a tiny role. Most people didn’t even notice her.
  • Poster Boys (2017): Her first proper film.
  • Laila Majnu (2018): This was her big break—she played the lead role of Laila opposite Avinash Tiwary. But the film failed at the box office. Imagine putting your heart and soul into a film, and it doesn’t work. She was heartbroken.

But something magical happened years later: Laila Majnu became a cult classic on YouTube and Netflix. Today, everyone loves it!

2020-2022: The OTT Queen

  • Bulbbul (2020) – Netflix: This was the game-changer. Triptii played a woman who fights back against injustice. Her performance was so powerful that she won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress .
  • Qala (2022) – Netflix: Another critically acclaimed role. She played a singer with a troubled past. People finally started recognizing her talent.

2023: The Year Everything Changed – ANIMAL

Then came Animal with Ranbir Kapoor. Triptii played Zoya, a character with a small but very impactful role. Her chemistry with Ranbir, her emotional scenes—everything clicked.

Result? Overnight, she became the “National Crush.” Fans started calling her “Bhabhi 2” (because Ranbir’s wife in the film was Rashmika, and Triptii was the other woman). She was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

From being told “no one will marry you” to being called every Indian man’s crush—what a journey!

Her Films: A Quick List

YearMovie NameCo-Stars
2017MomSridevi (tiny role)
2017Poster BoysSunny Deol, Bobby Deol
2018Laila MajnuAvinash Tiwary
2020Bulbbul (Netflix)Avinash Tiwary, Rahul Bose
2022Qala (Netflix)Babil Khan, Swastika Mukherjee
2023AnimalRanbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna
2024Bad NewzVicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk
2024Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala VideoRajkummar Rao
2024Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan
2025Dhadak 2Siddhant Chaturvedi
2026O’ Romeo (shooting)Shahid Kapoor
2027Spirit (announced)Prabhas

Personal Life: Is She Dating Anyone?

Triptii is very private about her personal life. She stays away from social media drama and lets her work do the talking.

  • Marital Status: Not married
  • Boyfriend Rumors: She has been linked to Karnesh Ssharma (Anushka’s brother and her producer from Bulbbul) and a businessman named Sam Merchant. But she has never confirmed any relationship. She says most rumors are just gossip .

So yes, she’s single and focused on her career right now.

How She Looks: Physical Stats

FeatureDetails
Height5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
WeightAround 55 kg
Figure34-24-35
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Tattoos: She has a beautiful Yin-Yang landscape tattoo on her right shoulder and another one on her left shoulder .

Awards & Achievements

  • 2020: Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Bulbbul)
  • 2021: Featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list
  • 2023: Nominated for Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Qala)
  • 2024: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Animal)

Fun Facts: The Girl We Didn’t Know

  • Food Love: She loves chaisoobhath (grinded black lentils) with rice and ghee. Sounds yummy!
  • Dessert: Gulthia (a type of halwa)
  • Favourite Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan
  • Favourite Actress: Deepika Padukone
  • Pet Lover: She has four pet dogs at home!
  • Hidden Talent: She can sing! She sang the song “Ghodey Pe Sawaar” in Qala herself .
  • New Home: In 2024, she bought a beautiful bungalow in Mumbai’s Bandra West for ₹14 crore .

What Makes Her Special?

Triptii is not your typical Bollywood actress. She doesn’t come from a film family. She doesn’t have godfathers in the industry. She’s just a regular girl who worked hard, faced rejections, and never gave up.

She represents every middle-class girl with a dream. If she can make it, maybe you can too.

From being told she would never get married if she became an actress, to being called India’s National Crush—Triptii Dimri’s story is proof that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

She’s here to stay, and we can’t wait to see what she does next!

Which Triptii Dimri movie is your favorite? Laila Majnu, Bulbbul, or Animal? Drop a comment and let me know! ❤️

By Vicky

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