Gul Panag Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Children, Films, Wiki

Gulkirat Kaur Panag also known as Gul Panag is a prominent Indian actress, model, former beauty queen, voice artist, activist, politician, pilot, and entrepreneur known for winning Femina Miss India Universe 1999, representing India at Miss Universe, and starring in acclaimed films like Dor, Paatal Lok, and various web series while advocating for fitness, aviation, and social causes.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gulkirat Kaur Panag
• Stage Name: Gul Panag
• Born: January 3, 1979
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian (Punjabi Sikh)
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Activist, Politician, Pilot
• Height: 1.68 m
• Religion: Sikhism
• Parents: Harcharanjit Singh Panag and Gurjit Kaur
• Siblings: Sherbir Singh Panag
• Spouse: Rishi Attari
• Children: One son (Nihal)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Gulkirat Kaur Panag was born on January 3, 1979, in Chandigarh, India. Brought up by her parents Harcharanjit Singh Panag, a retired Lieutenant General in the Indian Army, and Gurjit Kaur, in an army family that relocated frequently across India and abroad due to her father’s postings. She has one brother, Sherbir Singh Panag.

Growing up as an army brat, she changed over 14 schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas in various cities, The Lawrence School Lovedale in Ooty, and the International School of Lusaka in Zambia. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Punjabi University, Patiala, and a master’s degree in Political Science from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Her ethnicity is Indian. Her religion is Sikhism.

Career

Gul Panag began her career by winning Femina Miss India Universe in 1999, leading to her participation in Miss Universe. She debuted in acting with the film Dhoop in 2003 and gained recognition for roles in Dor (2006), where she earned critical acclaim, along with films like Jurm, Hello Darling, and web series such as Paatal Lok.

Beyond acting, she is a certified pilot, adventure enthusiast (biking, trekking, jeep safaris), voice artist, and entrepreneur involved in fitness and aviation initiatives. She contested elections with the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014 and 2017 but later focused on activism, philanthropy, and promoting women’s empowerment, road safety, and environmental causes. Her multifaceted career highlights versatility in entertainment, aviation, and public service.

Awards and Nominations

• Femina Miss India Universe (1999)
• Critical acclaim for Dor (various film awards nominations)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gulpanag
• LinkedIn: Gul Panag
• X (Twitter) Handle: @gulpanag

Personal Life

Gul Panag, 47. Her height is 1.68 m. She is married to Rishi Attari, an airline pilot (IndiGo captain), whom she dated for years before their traditional Punjabi Sikh wedding on March 13, 2011, in a Gurdwara in Chandigarh.

No past relationships are publicly detailed beyond this long-term partnership. They have one son, Nihal, born in 2018. As parents, both army brats, they instill cultural awareness and love for India in their child while maintaining a private family life focused on travel, adventure, and balanced parenting.

Net Worth

Gul Panag’s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting in films, web series, and voice work; brand endorsements and modeling; aviation-related activities as a certified pilot; entrepreneurial ventures in fitness, travel, and sustainability; speaking engagements and activism; and investments from her multifaceted career in entertainment and public initiatives.