Arawinda Kirana Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Movies, Religion, Net Worth, Books, Age, Height

Sri Arawinda Kirana Rustandi, widely recognized as Arawinda Kirana, is a highly acclaimed Indonesian actress, director, writer, producer, and activist.

Best known for her breakthrough titular role in the critically praised film Yuni (2021), directed by Kamila Andini, which earned her the Citra Award for Best Leading Actress at the Festival Film Indonesia, making her the youngest recipient of that honor, along with international recognition including the Silver Yusr for Best Actress at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Her versatile work in acclaimed projects like Before, Now & Then (2022), Like & Share (2022), and earlier appearances in This Earth of Mankind (2019) and Galih & Ratna (2017).

Profile

• Full Name: Sri Arawinda Kirana Rustandi
• Stage Name: Arawinda Kirana
• Born: 27 September 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, and Activist
• Height: 1.6m
• Parents: Nur Ariobimo and Menour Ariobimo
• Siblings: Vindra
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Sri Arawinda Kirana Rustandi was born on September 27, 2001, in Jakarta, Indonesia. She grew up as the eldest child in her family with parents Nur Ariobimo and Menour Ariobimo, and she has one younger brother named Vindra.

She completed high school at Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri in 2019, during which she worked as an English translator and video editor while serving as president of the student council and participating in Model United Nations and debate teams.

She took a screenwriting summer course at New York Film Academy and began her higher education in Film and Television at Jakarta Institute of Arts (Institut Kesenian Jakarta), though she later became non-active there.

She now studies Film & Television Production at the University of Southern California – School of Cinematic Arts on a scholarship, with training in musical theatre and ballet from a young age. Her ethnicity is Indonesian, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Arawinda Kirana launched her professional career in entertainment around 2017 with her debut in the film Galih & Ratna, followed by roles in This Earth of Mankind (2019) and the anthology Quarantine Tales (2020) in the segment Happy Girls Don’t Cry, which earned her the Piala Maya for Best New Actress and the Tuti Indra Malaon Award as an emerging talent.

She gained early attention through her natural presence in these projects while balancing activism, including founding the viral #BerkainBersama cultural movement that generated massive social media engagement.

This period marked her transition from modeling and minor roles to more serious acting, setting the foundation for her rapid rise in Indonesian independent cinema.

Her career reached new heights with the starring role as Yuni in Kamila Andini’s Yuni (2021), a coming-of-age story that premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and won the Platform Prize, bringing her widespread acclaim for its honest portrayal of social issues like forced marriage and empowerment.

The performance secured her the Citra Award for Best Leading Actress at Festival Film Indonesia, along with international honors like the Silver Yusr at Red Sea and Best Actress at Asian World Film Festival, establishing her as a standout talent.

She followed with strong supporting and leading roles in films such as Before, Now & Then (2022) as Dais, Like & Share (2022) as Sarah, and others like Hard Feelings (2023), while expanding into producing and writing, including short films and upcoming features.

Arawinda Kirana builds on her success by pursuing filmmaking in Los Angeles, where she develops her directorial debut DEF(R)AMED and stars in and produces projects like Ibu with director Kanya Iwana.

Her work continues to blend powerful acting with advocacy on topics like environment, colorism, and women’s rights, earning her a reputation as an influential voice in global cinema through festival circuits and collaborations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @arawindak
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @arawinda2709

Personal Life

Arawinda Kirana keeps her personal life private and focuses on her family. She has no confirmed spouse or current romantic partners, and past rumors about relationships, including unsubstantiated claims in 2022, were addressed by her as untrue without further details shared.

She balances her international career with activism and personal growth, maintaining a low-key lifestyle while dedicating time to creative pursuits and social causes.

Filmography

• Galih & Ratna (2017)
• This Earth of Mankind (2019)
• Quarantine Tales (2020)
• Yuni (2021)
• Before, Now & Then (2022)
• Like & Share (2022)

Net Worth

Arawinda Kirana has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She generates her income primarily through acting fees from acclaimed independent films and festival projects, supplemented by producing work, modeling, and her activism-related ventures.

Her rising international profile and awards contribute to her growing earnings in the film industry