Kubbra Sait Bio: Age, Family, Career, Awards, Net Worth And More

Kubbra Sait is an Indian actress and television host known for her work in the Hindi entertainment industry. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Kukoo in the Netflix original series, Sacred Games.

Wiki/Biography

Kubbra Sait, born on July 27, 1983, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, is currently 40 years old as of 2023. She attended New Horizon Public School for her initial schooling and completed her high school education at New Horizon English High School, Bengaluru. After finishing her higher secondary education, she pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree and a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) with a focus on Finance/Marketing. She obtained these degrees from Jyoti Nivas College and the National Institute of Management & Information Sciences, both located in Bengaluru.

Physical Appearance

Height: 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements: 34-26-34

Family

She is a member of a Muslim family residing in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Parents & Siblings

Kubbra Sait’s father is named Zakria Sait, while her mother, Yasmin Sait, is a homemaker. She also has a younger brother named Danish Sait, who works as a radio jockey.

Husband & Children

In her book “Open Book: Not Quite a Memoir,” she reflects on her unmarried status, initially desiring marriage and a family but ultimately abandoning the plan. One passage from her memoir poignantly expresses this shift: “At 27, I left it all behind and began anew in Mumbai, at an age when I thought I should have been settled down with a spouse or starting a family. But when those expectations weren’t met, I chose to let go of the pursuit of what didn’t happen and instead focus on the potential of what could happen.”

Additionally, she bravely shares a deeply personal experience of undergoing an abortion in her candid and honest narrative.

Relationships/Affairs

In 2016, just before the 25th Literature Festival, she made public her relationship with Cyrus Mistry, a Parsi boyfriend.

Religion

She follows Islam.

Careers

As a Marketing Programs Specialist:

After graduating from the National Institute of Information and Management Sciences, she swiftly landed a position in Dubai. For over a year, she served as a Marketing Programs Specialist at Microsoft, Dubai.

Films:

She embarked on her cinematic journey in 2011 with the Hindi-language film “Ready,” portraying the character Sunaina. The following year, she graced the screen in “Jodi Breakers” as Vinita. In 2015, she showcased her talent in “I Love NY” as Vidya Saxena. Then, in 2016, she made a notable appearance in “Sultan” as a commentator. Fast forward to 2019, she delivered a memorable performance in the acclaimed movie “Gully Boy,” portraying Scarlett. Since then, she has been a part of several noteworthy films including “Jawaani Jaaneman” (2020), “Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare” (2020), and “RK/RKay.”

Web Series:

In 2017, she made her digital debut on Amazon Prime’s “Going Viral Pvt. Limited,” portraying the character Natasha. The following year, she appeared in “Fourplay” as Brinda. It was in that same year that she rose to prominence with her portrayal of Kukoo in the acclaimed web series “Sacred Games.” In 2019, she joined the cast of the comedy drama series “TVF Tripling,” playing the role of Sheetal. Subsequently, she took on significant roles in series such as “RejectX” (2019), “The Verdict – State vs Nanavati” (2019), “Illegal” (2020), and “Waqalat from Home” (2020). In 2023, she starred in the popular web series “Farzi” as Saira. That same year, she appeared in “The Trial,” where she portrayed the character Sana.

Awards

Kubbra Sait was honored with the India’s Best Female Emcee Award in 2013.
She also clinched the title of Miss Personality in the Miss India Worldwide Beauty Pageant back in 2009.

Favourites

Food: Chocolate and Biryani
Actor: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh
Actress: Sushmita Sen, Scarlett Johansson
Film: Her, Short Term 12
Singer: Arijit Singh
Web Series: The Staircase
Beauty Brands: Rub Rub Rub, Lush, Natasha Moor, Becca, Benefit
Color: Black

Net Worth

By 2023, various media outlets estimate Kubbra Sait’s net worth to be around $5 Crores, with a significant portion attributed to her acting projects.

Facts/Trivia

Kubbra Sait, in her memoir, recounted her childhood days, revealing she was far from being a child prodigy. Instead, she faced daily challenges like being isolated in the classroom, eating lunch alone, and enduring teasing from classmates.
During her school years, she was introverted and subjected to teasing due to her name, Kubbra, which sounded similar to “Kubda,” meaning humped. These experiences often shook her confidence. However, in the 6th grade, her mother enrolled her in Buoyancee Learning Classes, which played a significant role in boosting her self-assurance.
Apart from her notable roles in films and web series, Kubbra Sait has also appeared in numerous advertisements, including campaigns for Airtel, Ganna.com, TVS, Wego, and Big Bazaar’s Public Holiday Sale.
Despite being a follower of Islam, Kubbra doesn’t abstain from consuming alcohol.
Prior to her acting career, she started out as a host, making her entry into the film and entertainment industry at just thirteen years old.
She has a soft spot for cats and keeps a pet cat in her Mumbai home.
Kubbra follows a non-vegetarian diet and often shares glimpses of her daily life and stylish moments with her fans through her active social media presence. As of 2023, she boasts over 570K followers on her Instagram handle.