Ulka Gupta Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Ulka Gagan Gupta, better known as Ulka Gupta, is a renowned Indian actress who works across Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali entertainment. She became widely recognized as young Manikarnika “Manu” in Jhansi Ki Rani.

Her later work includes Banni Chow Home Delivery, Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare, Main Hoon Saath Tere, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, and Rajni Ki Baraat.

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Real Name:	Ulka Gagan Gupta
Stage Name:	Ulka Gupta
Born:	April 12, 1997 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Saharsa, Bihar, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	159 cm (5 feet 2½ inches)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Gagan Gupta, Manju Gupta
Siblings:	Goya Gupta, Janmejay Gupta
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early life and education

Ulka Gupta was born on April 12, 1997, in Saharsa, Bihar, India. She is the daughter of actor Gagan Gupta and Manju Gupta. Her ethnicity is Indian.

She grew up alongside her younger sister Goya Gupta and brother Janmejay Gupta, while her father’s involvement in acting helped shape her early interest in performance. Her religion is Hinduism.

Ulka Gupta was raised in Mumbai after her family moved there, and she attended Rustomjee International School in Dahisar. She entered acting as a child and began auditioning for television productions at a young age. Her early exposure to performance eventually led her to professional screen work before she reached her teenage years.

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Career

Ulka Gupta began her television career as a child actress, appearing in Resham Dankh and later playing Child Savri Singh in Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar. Her major breakthrough came in 2009 when she portrayed young Rani Lakshmibai, Manu, in Jhansi Ki Rani. She trained in horse riding, sword fighting, and Sanskrit for the role, which brought her major recognition and several awards.

She subsequently appeared in Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi, Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev, and Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav. Her film career began in Telugu cinema with Andhra Pori, followed by Rudhramadevi, Traffic, Mr. Kabaadi, Shrestha Bangali, Odh – The Attraction, and Simmba. She later returned to television as the lead of Banni Chow Home Delivery, followed by Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare and Main Hoon Saath Tere.

In 2026, Gupta appeared in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond and Rajni Ki Baraat. She also has 1857 Diary: The Hidden Pages listed among her upcoming film projects.

Awards and nominations

• Indian Telly Awards — Most Popular Child Artist for Jhansi Ki Rani — Winner.
• Zee Gold Awards — Best Performer of the Year for Jhansi Ki Rani — Winner.
• Indian Television Academy — Young Achiever, Television — Winner, 2011.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ulkagupta
• Twitter: @Ulka12official
• Facebook: Ulka Gupta

Personal life

Ulka Gupta, 29 years old, is currently single and unmarried. She has not publicly confirmed a spouse or children, and details about past relationships are private.

She remains active in acting across television and films and has also spoken about facing colourism during her early years in the entertainment industry. In 2026, she continued her film career after The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. Her height is 159 cm (5 feet 2½ inches).

Net worth

Ulka Gupta‘s net worth is $2 million USD. Her income comes primarily from television serials, feature films, promotional appearances, and entertainment projects.

Her long-running career includes Jhansi Ki Rani, Banni Chow Home Delivery, Dhruv Tara, Main Hoon Saath Tere, Simmba, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, and other Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali productions.

Filmography

• Jhansi Ki Rani
• Andhra Pori
• Rudhramadevi
• Simmba
• Banni Chow Home Delivery
• The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond
• Rajni Ki Baraat
• 1857 Diary: The Hidden Pages

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