Wamiqa Gabbi: Biography, Movies, Web Series & Latest News
Born on September 29, 1993, in Chandigarh, she became well-known for her great performances in Jubilee (2023) and Khufiya (2023). These roles earned her praise and a loyal fan base.
In this gentle exploration, we will follow her artistic journey. We will look at her early beginnings and her growing career. We will also see her real social media presence and the exciting projects ahead. This will give us a warm view of this bright talent’s world.
Wamiqa Gabbi was born into a Punjabi family in Chandigarh, India. Her father, Govardhan Gabbi, is a renowned Hindi and Punjabi novelist, while her mother, Raj Kumari, is a homemaker. She completed her schooling at St. Xavier’s School and graduated with a degree in Arts from D.A.V College in Chandigarh.
At age 8, she began her acting journey with the Punjabi TV serial Saude Dillan De, setting the stage for her diverse career.
Wamiqa ventured into South Indian cinema with notable roles:
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Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam (Tamil, 2016), a romantic drama.
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Godha (2017), where she played a Punjabi wrestler in Malayalam cinema, earning the 2018 Flowers Indian Film Award for Best Female Debutante.
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Bhale Manchi Roju (Telugu, 2015), marking her Telugu debut.
Wamiqa made her mark in Punjabi cinema with lead roles in several successful films:
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Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), co-starring Yo Yo Honey Singh and Amrinder Gill, earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards.
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Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017) and Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019) solidified her status as a leading actress.
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Kali Jotta (2023) was a critical and commercial success, highlighting her emotional depth.
Her Hindi film career includes both supporting and lead roles:
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Debuted as a child artist in Jab We Met (2007), playing one of Geet’s cousins.
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Appeared in 83 (2021), a sports drama.
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Starred in Khufiya (2023) and Baby John (2024), cementing her presence in Bollywood.
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Grahan (2021) showcased her ability to handle complex roles.
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Mai: A Mother’s Rage (2022) and Modern Love Mumbai (2022), both directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, highlighted her versatility.
Her roles in Jubilee (2023) as an aspiring actress and Khufiya (2023) as a spy’s wife were pivotal, earning her a Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress for Khufiya.
Awards and Recognition
Wamiqa’s talent has been recognized with several accolades:
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Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress for Khufiya (2023).
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Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards for Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013).
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Won the 2018 Flowers Indian Film Award for Best Female Debutante for Godha.
Personal Life
Wamiqa Gabbi comes from a literary family, with her father, Govardhan Gabbi, being a celebrated novelist. She has a pet dog named Phoebe and is passionate about dancing, having trained in Kathak. Known for her down-to-earth personality, she often shares glimpses of her life on social media. As of April 2025, her relationship status remains private, with no confirmed dating rumors.
Social Media Presence
Wamiqa Gabbi is highly active on social media, particularly Instagram, where she has 5.6 million followers as of March 2025 (News18). Her handle, @wamiqagabbi, features behind-the-scenes photos, fashion posts, and personal moments. Fans often compare her beauty to Aishwarya Rai, boosting her online popularity.
As of April 2025, Wamiqa Gabbi is involved in several exciting projects across languages and platforms:
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Tamil: Genie (filming with Jayam Ravi), Iravaakaalam (completed, awaiting release).
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Punjabi: Kikli (with Mandy Takhar and Jobanpreet Singh).
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Malayalam: Tiki Taka (with Asif Ali).
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Telugu: G2 (with Adivi Sesh and Emraan Hashmi).
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Hindi: Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling (with Jaya Bachchan and Siddhant Chaturvedi), Bhooth Bangla (with Akshay Kumar and Tabu).
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OTT: Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, a Netflix miniseries with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Ali Fazal.
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Recent Release: Bhool Chuk Maaf (released April 10, 2025, with Rajkummar Rao).
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