Amruta Khanvilkar, born on November 23, 1984, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a renowned Indian actress and dancer, celebrated for her work in both Marathi and Hindi cinema. Raised in a Marathi family, she moved to Pune during her childhood and completed her graduation at Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce. Amruta began her entertainment career in 2004 as a contestant on India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj, marking her entry into the film industry with the Marathi film “Golmaal” (2006) and subsequently debuting in Bollywood with “Mumbai Salsa” (2007). Her versatile acting is evident from notable roles in films such as “Phoonk,” “Saade Maade Teen,” and “Natarang”—especially her iconic Lavani dance performance “Wajale Ki Bara.” She gained further recognition with acclaimed performances in “Katyar Kaljat Ghusali,” “Raazi,” “Malang,” “Chandramukhi,” and “Har Har Mahadev.” Amruta is also known for winning Nach Baliye 7 with her husband Himmanshoo Malhotra, and for her dynamic presence in web series and dance reality shows, making her one of the most influential and highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema.