Actress Ritu Chauhan Biography :
Early Life and Education
Born on February 3, 1982, in Delhi, Ritu Chauhan comes from a middle-class Hindu family. She is currently 43 years old. Astrologically, she is an Aquarius.
Ritu received her early education in Delhi, but some reports suggest she was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College, Agra. She had a passion for acting since childhood, and her family always encouraged her passion.
Start of Acting Career
Ritu Chauhan began her acting career in 2008 with the TV serial “Mata Ki Chowki.” Initially, she played small roles, but her hard work and dedication gradually earned her recognition.
Her first major role was “Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki” (2011), after which she appeared in “Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar.”
Ritu gained recognition with her role as Dr. Lisa D’Cruz in “Har Yug Mein Aayega Ek – Arjun” (2012). This was a detective series in which her performance was highly praised.
Popular Television Shows
Religious and Mythological Serials
- “Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali” (2012–2013) – Ruma (Sugreev’s wife)
- “Devon Ke Dev Mahadev” (2011–2014) – Rati
Mainstream Serials
- “Piya Albela” (2017–2018) – Surbhi/Ritu
- “Kasauti Zindagi Ki 2” (2019–2020) – Suman
- “Mose Chaal Kiye Jaaye” (2022)
Other Major Projects
- “Adalat” (2014)
- “C.I.D.” (2016)
- “Savdhaan India: Crime Alert” (2014)
- “Crime Patrol Dastak” (2014–2021)
- “Hai Taubba” (2021)
- “Gusto with GD” (2023)
Actress Ritu Chauhan Film Career
Ritu Chauhan made her big screen debut in the 2015 Bollywood film “Ishq Ne Crazy Kiya Re.” She starred alongside Madhurima and Mugdha Godse in the lead roles.
Enter into Music Videos and Bhojpuri Cinema
Ritu Chauhan also made her presence felt in the Punjabi music industry. She worked with Diljit Dosanjh in the music video “Har Dil Bole Udippa” (2019).Her entry into Bhojpuri cinema proved to be a turning point in her career. She has also previously appeared in comedy shows.
Popular Bhojpuri Songs
- “Kamar Hila Ke Nachalu Ae Jaan” – with Ritesh Pandey
- “Maja Marta Sabuniya” – with Rakesh Mishra
- “Hota Jawani Hamar Jiyaan” (2019)
- “Muhhe Mein Belna Hoor Deb” (2023)
- “Tenge Tenge” (2024)
- “Pardes” (2025)
- “Tivaiya Vrat Lele Khaad”– Chhath Geet (2024)
Ritu has now also established herself as a Bhojpuri singer.
Turning to Direction and Production
Ritu Chauhan hasn’t limited herself to acting. She’s also ventured into direction and production.
Her Projects as a Director
- “Na Umeed” (2019)– Director
- “Grandpa Turns Model” (2019) – Co-Director
- “The Incense Sticks” (2020) – Creative Director
Production House
She has established her own production house, “Ritu Chauhan Entertainment“, under whose banner she is producing several Bhojpuri music projects and web shows.
Personal Life
Ritu Chauhan married actor Ankur Malhotra in 2018. It was a love marriage. They hosted a grand reception in Mumbai after their court marriage, which was attended by many celebrities from the TV industry.
Social Media and Current Projects
Ritu is very active on social media. Her YouTube channel, “Ritu Chauhan Official,” is popular for Bhojpuri songs.On Instagram, she goes by the name @ritu_official_now.
She is currently starring as Charu in her new TV show, “Bade Ghar Ki Chhoti Bahu” (2025). She is also working on new projects under her production house, such as “Badki Didi 2.”
Ritu Chauhan Net Worth and Income
According to various reports, Ritu Chauhan’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million (Rs 25 crore).Her monthly income is said to be around Rs 2.5 lakh.
