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Rasika Dugal may not be the kind of person who seeks publicity but she certainly makes headlines. In more than 15 years in the Indian film industry, she has played both a grieving mother in an art house film and the sharp-eyed IPS trainee on Netflix, or the ambitious second wife to a crime boss on Amazon Prime – often in the same year. The common thread is a commitment to say “no”.
She didn’t find her way to acting via industry insiders, but theatre and a gold medal from FTII. She began in small but important roles in films that no one but connoisseurs of the art knew about. With the release of Mirzapur in 2018, Rasika’s Beena Tripathi, was introduced to audiences who wondered: why have we never seen her before? The reason being, of course, they had not been paying attention.
Quick Biography Profile
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Rasika Dugal |
| Date of Birth | January 17, 1985 |
| Age (2026) | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches (158 cm) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Husband | Mukul Chadda (married 2010) |
| Education | BSc Mathematics, LSR Delhi; FTII Pune (Gold Medalist) |
| Known For | Beena Tripathi – Mirzapur (Amazon Prime) |
| Net Worth (Est.) | Rs 12–15 crore (approx.) |
Age of Rasika Dugal
Rasika Dugal is from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, where she was born on 17 January 1985. As of April 2026, she was 41 years old. She is one of the most fascinating and engaging actors of her generation in Indian film and OTT – in spite of being in her 40s, she is only getting better with time. Source: Wikipedia
Rasika Dugal Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Rasika is 5 feet 2 inches (158 cm) tall, with a weight of 56 kg. Her fashion sense is a preference for handloom fabrics and minimalist style – a theme that is reflected in her attitude to life and work. She is a connoisseur of Hindustani classical music, and a voracious reader, particularly of Urdu poetry, as well as a gym buff. Critics have likened her voice to seasoned actor Waheeda Rehman’s. Source: Facebook
Early Life and Family Background
Rasika was born on January 17, 1985, in Jamshedpur’s Circuit House Area, Jharkhand. Her parents, Raveen and Jessie Dugal, were originally from Burma, and moved to India – providing her with an interesting cultural upbringing. She has two sisters, Upneet and Kashvi Dugal.
Educational Qualification
She was a good student at Sacred Heart Convent School in Jamshedpur, and had a theatrical bent. When she was in her early teens, she aspired to be a doctor but a love of the stage grew with school and local theatre workshops.
Following school, she shifted to Delhi and studied Mathematics at Lady Shri Ram College for Women and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Her study of math while nurturing a relationship with theatre is a detail that makes sense – it would allude to a mind that can be analytical, and bring to her roles a range of emotions.
She further went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Social Communications Media from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai and a postgraduate diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune as a gold medalist. She earned Rs 7,000 for her first job in the industry.
| Category | Details |
| School | Sacred Heart Convent School, Jamshedpur |
| Graduation | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (2004) |
| College | Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi |
| Postgraduate Diploma 1 | Social Communications Media – Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai |
| Postgraduate Diploma 2 | Acting – Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune (Gold Medalist) |
Rasika Dugal Marriage
Rasika Dugal Husband: Mukul Chadda
Actor Mukul Chadda is a theatre workshop mate of Rasika. They were in a relationship for three years, before their wedding in 2010. Mukul Chadda is best known for his role in the Indian The Office, and has also starred in the films Satyagraha and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
Beyond building a family together, they work on projects together. They’ve also written a Hindi short film, Banana Bread, and Rasika was the film’s cinematographer – an uncommon move for a leading actress, and a testament to her interest in all aspects of telling stories. They will also be starring together in Fairy Folk in 2024. Neither her nor her husband are public about their personal lives, and it is not known if they have children.
Career Timeline of Rasika Dugal
Rasika had her first onscreen appearance in a minor role in the film Anwar in 2007. This was followed with a long, long apprenticeship of supporting roles in films such as No Smoking (2007), Hijack (2008), Tahaan (2008) and Agyaat (2009). These didn’t provide her with a leading role, but they did provide her with opportunity.
Her first feature film in a leading role was Kshay, in 2011 – a well-crafted, low-budget film by Karan Gour. She was Chhaya, a woman who has a fixation on an idol in a temple. It was successful at the Los Angeles and Shanghai film festivals. This was a glimpse of Rasika’s talent for roles with complex psychological undertows.
Anup Singh’s Qissa (2015) starring Irrfan Khan, further enhanced her reputation in the world of independent Indian film. She starred as Neeli with Tisca Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Tilotama Shome – a film which debuted at TIFF in 2013 and was well received in European film festivals before it was released in India.
In Nandita Das’ biopic Manto (2018) she played Safia, the wife of playwright Saadat Hasan Manto (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui). Her understated performance of the character won her a nomination for the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred as Ishrat, the mother of Hamid, in Aijaz Khan’s National Film Award-winning (Best Feature Film in Urdu) Hamid (2018). Rasika was awarded Best Actor for her performance at the Rajasthan International Film Festival. And she also graced the Cannes red carpet in 2018 as part of the Manto cast. Source: IMdb
Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur – The Life-changing role
In 2018, Amazon Prime Video’s Mirzapur became one of the most popular Indian web series ever. It was complex, brutal and had complicated characters set in a crime-infested part of Uttar Pradesh.
Rasika was Beena Tripathi – the second wife of Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi), the cunning gangster at the centre of the series. Beena is no victim. She’s smart, devious and navigates a world created by men with a power that is both dangerous and fascinating. Rasika’s performance – sometimes languid, sometimes heartbreaking – secured her an Indian Television Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a web series.
Rasika starred in Mirzapur from 2018-2024, in a total of 29 episodes. In 2026, Mirzapur: The Film is in post-production and Rasika will reprise her role as Beena Tripathi in the movie. Source: IMdb
Rasika Dugal Movies, TV and Web Series
Films:
| Title | Year | Role |
| Anwar | 2007 | Small Role |
| No Smoking | 2007 | Supporting Role |
| Hijack | 2008 | Supporting Role |
| Tahaan | 2008 | Nadira |
| Agyaat | 2009 | Supporting Role |
| Kshay | 2011 | Chhaya |
| 10ml Love | 2012 | Supporting Role |
| Aurangzeb | 2013 | Supporting Role |
| Bombay Talkies | 2013 | Amrita Mathur |
| Qissa | 2015 | Neeli |
| Train Station | 2015 | Supporting Role |
| Kammatti Paadam | 2016 | Supporting Role |
| Chutney | 2016 | Rasika |
| Shor Se Shuruaat | 2016 | Lina |
| The School Bag | 2017 | Ammi |
| Tu Hai Mera Sunday | 2017 | Supporting Role |
| Lust Stories | 2018 | Guest Appearance |
| Once Again | 2018 | Sapna |
| Manto | 2018 | Safia |
| Hamid | 2018 | Ishrat |
| Darbaan | 2020 | Supporting Role |
| Lootcase | 2020 | Lata Kumar |
| Fairy Folk | 2024 | Ritika |
| Logout | 2024 | Supporting Role |
| Lord Curzon Ki Haveli | 2025 | Lead Role |
| Mirzapur: The Film | 2026 | Beena Tripathi |
Rasika Dugal TV Show
| Title | Year | Role |
| Powder | 2010 | Supporting Role |
| Rishta.com | 2010 | Supporting Role |
| Kismat | 2010 | Supporting Role |
| Upanishad Ganga | 2012 | Supporting Role |
| Dariba Diaries | 2015 | Zeenat Bano |
| P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke | 2016 | Shobha Thakur |
| Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik | 2016 | Host |
Web Series:
| Title | Year | Role |
| Humorously Yours | 2016–2023 | Kavya |
| Permanent Roommates | 2016 | Guest Appearance |
| Saheb, Biwi & Billi | 2017 | Supporting Role |
| Mirzapur | 2018–2024 | Beena Tripathi |
| Made in Heaven | 2019 | Supporting Role |
| Delhi Crime | 2019–2025 | Neeti Singh |
| Out of Love | 2019–2021 | Lead Role |
| A Suitable Boy | 2020 | Supporting Role |
| OK Computer | 2021 | Supporting Role |
| Adhura | 2023 | Lead Role |
| Shekhar Home | 2024 | Iraboty Adhyo |
Upcoming movies & Recent News of Rasika Dugal
Kartavya – Netflix Crime (2026)
Saif Ali Khan and Rasika Dugal’s first collaboration onscreen, Kartavya, a crime drama, is part of Netflix’s Next On Netflix India 2026 list. Kartavya is based on real life events and set in the Indian heartland, it sees a police officer forced to choose between his duty and his family when his family’s lives are put at risk. The casting of Rasika immediately caught attention and the first look promised much – her stoic, yet fierce expressions and look suggest she will be a complex and pivotal character.
Mirzapur: The Film – Post Production
Rasika Dugal is currently in post-production for Mirzapur: The Film, where she will be reprising her famous role of Beena Tripathi on IMDb, which became one of the most popular women on Indian OTT. It’s set to be released in 2026.
Lord Curzon Ki Haveli – World Première
Anshuman Jha directed the black comedy Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, featuring her most recently, alongside Arjun Mathur and Zoha Rahman, which world premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Harper’s Bazaar India – March 2026 Cover Star
Rasika appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar India’s March 2026 edition, where she discussed her work, women’s representation in cinema, and breaking free from role types that filmmakers typically assign to women on screen. She reflected on how writers often portray women as “noble mothers” who refuse to mother and refuse to mourn, and she examined why a male gaze defines our ideas of femininity in literature.
World Book Day – April 2016
On World Book Day (April 23, 2026), Rasika shared a carousel of images on Instagram of herself and her recent reads to reveal she is getting back into the habit of reading. Social News XYZ Her reading list included literary and social commentary, and highlights her renowned passion for learning beyond her work as an actress.
Inspiration Post — April 2026
In mid-April 2026, Rasika wrote on Instagram about her sources of inspiration – books, music and podcasts – and her admiration for figure skater Alysa Liu’s successful return to the Winter Olympics in 2026 which she called one of the most joyous, skillful triumphs of the last few months.
Upcoming Projects:
Mirzapur: The Film (2026) – post-production
Rudra (9 episode TV series) – post production
Lollypop Since 1947 – completed
Awards and Recognition
FTII Gold Medalist – PG Diploma in Acting
Best Actor nomination – Rajasthan International Film Festival, for Hamid (2018)
Best Supporting Actress – Screen Award, for Manto (2018)
ITA Award Nomination – Best Performance in a Web Series, for Mirzapur
Cannes Film Festival – red carpet with Manto team (2018)
Net Worth (As of 2026)
According to the most common figures found in celebrity biographies, estimates place Rasika Dugal’s net worth in 2025-26 at Rs 12-15 crore. She earns money from her film roles, work for OTT platforms, advertisements and her theatre performances. She has a modest lifestyle and prefers to work on projects she’s passionate about, rather than those that offer the highest fees. The very broad range in some published figures (from Rs 12 crore to much higher) is due to the challenges in calculating income from independent and OTT projects, so the lower published figure is mentioned here. Source: IMdb
Social Media Profile
Rasika Dugal is very active on Instagram, posting film news, personal interests, book reviews and the occasional aspect of her life. She is known for her low key approach, prioritizing quality over quantity in her posts. Her photos have appeared on the covers of Hello!, Cosmopolitan and Candy Mag, to name a few.
| Platform | Username / Handle | Followers |
| @rasikadugal | 1 Million+ | |
| X (Twitter) | @RasikaDugal | 43K |
Conclusion
Rasika Dugal’s acting career is founded on a simple principle, one that is uncommon in our industry: she is passionate about her work, selects projects that are interesting and believes that if the work is good, an audience will find it. It has led to a career of work – Manto, Hamid, Mirzapur, Delhi Crime, A Suitable Boy – that would be ample for any actor, let alone one who did it for years before being recognised. She is still one of the most consistently strong and fascinating performers in Indian cinema, at 41 and with Mirzapur: The Film in post-production and several more films to come in 2016.
FAQs
Rasika Dugal’s birthday is January 17, 1985. She is 41 years old in 2026.
Actor-in-comedy Mukul Chadda, of the Indian version of The Office and Satyagraha, is Rasika Dugal’s husband. They were married in 2010, and met at a theatre workshop. The pair has also co-written a short film, Banana Bread.
Rasika is Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur, Kaleen Bhaiya’s (Pankaj Tripathi) second wife. Beena is clever, rebellious and one of the most intriguing female characters. She starred in 29 episodes from 2018 to 2024, and will play the same character in Mirzapur: The Film (2026).
Experts estimate her net worth to be anywhere between Rs 12-15 crore in 2025-26. Rasika Dugal’s sources of income are from web series, movies, and brand endorsements.
Her most notable roles are in Mirzapur (Beena Tripathi), Delhi Crime (Neeti Singh), Manto, Hamid, Qissa, Lootcase and A Suitable Boy. Her most popular role is as Beena in Mirzapur.
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