Apeksha Porwal is an Indian actress, model, who has worked in Hindi films, web series, and theatre. She first gained recognition through beauty pageants before venturing into the world of acting. She is best known for playing the character ‘Koyal’ in the SonyLIV series ‘Undekhi’ and has also appeared in various projects such as ‘Imperfect’, ‘Dil Bekaraar’, ‘Badhaai Do’, ‘Slave Market’, ‘Salt City’, and ‘Honeymoon Photographer’.
In October 2026, she once again grabbed headlines after appearing in the trailer for Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Jailer 2‘; her action sequence in the trailer piqued the audience’s curiosity about her background and career.
Apeksha Porwal Bio/Wiki
Apeksha Porwal was born on August 29, 1993, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As of 2026, she is 33 years old. She completed her schooling at Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School in Thane and graduated with honors in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She developed an interest in modeling at a young age and, alongside modeling, trained in the Indian classical dance form, Kathak.
Before entering the world of acting, she participated in beauty pageants. Later, she underwent training in method acting at the Jeff Goldberg Studio in Mumbai. She won the ‘Miss Teen India International’ title in 2009 and subsequently claimed the ‘Femina Miss India Delhi’ title in 2015. She was also the second runner-up at ‘Miss Diva 2017’.
Apeksha Porwal Personal Information
| Full Name | Apeksha Porwal |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date of Birth | 29 August 1993 |
| Age | 33 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane, Maharashtra |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Qualification | Graduation in Economics honours |
| Height (approx.) | 5’7″ (170 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 33-26-34 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
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Apeksha Porwal Debut
| Film Debut | Badhai Ho as Komal (2022) |
| Web Series Debut | Imperfect as Ankita (2018) |
Apeksha Porwal Family & Relationship
Apeksha Porwal was born into a family in Mumbai. Her father, Sanjay Porwal, is a chartered architect, while her mother, Sangeeta Porwal, is a yoga instructor. She also has an elder sister named Abhilasha Porwal.
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Sanjay Porwal (Chartered Architect) |
| Mother | Sangeeta Porwal (Yoga Instructor) |
| Sister | Abhilasha Porwal (elder) |
Apeksha Porwal Career
Apeksha Porwal began her career in the world of beauty pageants. In 2009, she won the title of ‘Miss Teen India International.’ Subsequently, in 2010, she won the ‘Vero Moda/Only Model Hunt.’ In 2015, Apeksha won the title of ‘Femina Miss India Delhi.’ That same year, she was also the first runner-up at ‘Miss India Worldwide‘ and in 2017, she was the second runner-up at ‘Miss Diva’.
Before embarking on an acting career, Apeksha was involved in social entrepreneurship. In 2015, she co-founded ‘Janta Meals,’ a social enterprise focused on providing affordable and nutritious food.
Later, Apeksha decided to pursue a career in acting and completed a nine-month ‘Method Acting’ diploma at the Jeff Goldberg Studio in Mumbai. She also trained under acting coaches like Neeraj Kabi and Atul Mongia.
She gained theatre experience before venturing into screen acting. She worked in the theatre production ‘Deranged Marriage’ and acted in a stage adaptation of Luigi Pirandello’s play, ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author.’
Apeksha made her web series debut in 2018, playing the character of Ankita in ‘Imperfect.’ She subsequently gained significant recognition for her role as Koyal in the SonyLIV crime thriller ‘Undekhi’; her performance in this series marked a pivotal turning point in her career.
In 2021, she appeared as Mitali Pednekar in the web series ‘Dil Bekaraar.’ Later, she worked on ‘Salt City’ and the international English-Arabic series ‘Slave Market,’ in which she played the role of an Indian princess.
Apeksha made her Hindi film debut in 2022 with ‘Badhaai Do’, playing the character Komal. She continued working in films and OTT projects, later appearing as Zoya in ‘Honeymoon Photographer’.
In 2026, Apeksha once again grabbed attention after appearing in the trailer for ‘Jailer 2’. Her brief action sequence caught the audience’s eye. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Rajinikanth, ‘Jailer 2’ is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026.
Apeksha Porwal Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2026 | Jailer 2 | — |
| 2022 | Badhai Do | Komal |
| 2020 | Pyaar Ek Dhoka Hai (short) | Parul |
Apeksha Porwal Web Series
| Year | Web Series | Role |
| 2024 | Honeymoon Photographer | Zoya |
| 2023 | Slave Market | Lavani |
| 2022 | Salf City | Rashmi |
| 2021 | Dil Bekaraar | Mitali Pednekar |
| 2020-2026 | Undekhi | Koyal |
| 2018-2019 | Imperfect | Ankita |
Apeksha Porwal Awards & Achievements
- In 2009, Apeksha Porwal won the title of ‘Miss Teen India International’.
- In 2010, she won the ‘Vero Moda/Only Model Hunt’.
- In 2015, she won the title of ‘Femina Miss India Delhi’ and was the first runner-up at ‘Miss India Worldwide’.
- In 2017, she was the second runner-up at ‘Miss Diva’ and ‘Miss Universe India’.
Apeksha Porwal Social Media Accounts
| @apeksha_porwal | |
| YouTube | @ApekshaPorwal |
Apeksha Porwal Interesting Facts
- She won the title of Miss Teen India International in 2009.
- In 2015, she was also named Fujifilm Miss Selfie.
- She has appeared in TV commercials for brands such as Imperial Blue, FBB, L’Oréal, and Whisper.
- In 2015, Apeksha co-founded a social enterprise called Janta Meals, which worked to provide affordable food in the slum areas of Mumbai.
- Before acting, she worked in theatre and played the lead role in ‘Deranged Marriage’.
- Apeksha is a national-level chess player.
- She can speak Hindi, English, and Marathi.
- Apeksha loves traveling and has visited places like Bali, Phuket, and Istanbul.
- She is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly.
- In 2023, Apeksha appeared on the cover of ‘She’ magazine.
- Her favorite actor is Shah Rukh Khan, and she also greatly admires Deepika Padukone.
