From Raaz: Reboot to Rana Naidu – Kriti Kharbanda Completes 9 Years in Bollywood

Today marks a special milestone for actress Kriti Kharbanda, as she completes 9 years in Bollywood since her Hindi film debut with Raaz: Reboot. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the supernatural thriller not only revived the cult Raaz franchise but also introduced Kriti to Hindi cinema audiences after her successful run in Kannada and Telugu films.

Kriti played the central role of Shaina in the film, starring alongside Emraan Hashmi and Gaurav Arora. Shot extensively in Romania, the movie tested Kriti’s mettle in a challenging horror genre a bold choice for a debutante. While Raaz: Reboot received a mixed response at the box office, Kriti’s performance was widely noticed, opening doors to her journey in Bollywood.

Since then, Kriti has carved a versatile career path, dabbling in romance, comedy, and intense drama. From Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, which earned her immense love for portraying Aarti Shukla, to big commercial outings like Housefull 4, intense OTT dramas like Taish, heartfelt entertainers such as 14 Phere, and most recently the Netflix series Rana Naidu, Kriti has proven her ability to balance critical acclaim and mass appeal.

Looking back, Raaz: Reboot will always remain a defining moment the film that brought Kriti Kharbanda into the Hindi film industry. As she celebrates this 9-year journey, Kriti stands today as one of the few actresses who seamlessly transitioned from regional cinema to Bollywood, building a loyal fan base across industries.

With several projects in the pipeline, Kriti continues to grow from strength to strength. Her debut may have been rooted in horror, but her career since has been anything but scary instead, it’s been a journey of reinvention, persistence, and charm.