Kubbra Sait is an Indian actress, television presenter, model, and author who transitioned from a corporate career in Dubai into a successful career in Indian entertainment.
She rose to international prominence with her breakthrough performance as Kuckoo in the acclaimed Netflix crime series Sacred Games, earning widespread praise for her portrayal of the transgender bar dancer.
She subsequently expanded her career through major Bollywood films, international productions such as Apple TV+’s Foundation, and streaming projects including Farzi and The Trial.
Profile
- Full Name: Kubbra Sait
- Date of Birth: July 27, 1983
- Age: 43 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Model, Television Presenter, Author
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 55 kg
- Eye Color: Hazel Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Parents: Zakariah Sait, Yasmin Sait
- Siblings: Danish Sait
- Spouse: Unmarried
- Children: None
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Religion: Islam
- Ethnicity: Indian (Memon Muslim)
- Net Worth: $3 million
Early Life and Education
Kubbra Sait was born on July 27, 1983, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and is 43 years old.
She grew up in a Memon Muslim family with her parents, Zakariah Sait and Yasmin Sait, and alongside her younger brother, Danish Sait, who later became known as a radio jockey, comedian, television host, and actor.
Kubbra Sait completed her schooling at New Horizon Public School and New Horizon English High School in Bengaluru before continuing her education at Jyoti Nivas College.
She later earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree, specializing in Finance and Marketing, from the National Institute of Management Information Sciences in Bengaluru.
She moved to Dubai in 2007 after completing her education and began working in the corporate sector. She worked as an account manager for Microsoft before eventually leaving the corporate world to pursue event hosting and entertainment.
Her transition from business and marketing into performance laid the foundation for her later career in television and film.
Personal Life
Kubbra Sait keeps her personal dating life mostly private, though recent celebrations sparked media attention regarding a rumored relationship with Akash Mehta.
She has historically been linked to Cyrus Mistry in past dating overviews, but generally remains unmarried and focused on her career.
Career
Kubbra Sait began her professional entertainment career through television presenting and live event hosting after leaving her corporate position in Dubai.
She hosted major events and worked on commercial campaigns before gradually taking on acting roles. She made an early film appearance in Ready in 2011 and later appeared in projects including Sultan.
She achieved her breakthrough in 2018 when she was cast as Kuckoo in Netflix’s Sacred Games.
Her portrayal of the transgender bar dancer became one of the most memorable performances in the series and brought her widespread recognition in India and internationally.
Kubbra Sait continued her film career with appearances in Gully Boy, The Verdict: State vs Nanavati, Jawaani Jaaneman, and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.
She also expanded into international television by joining the cast of Apple TV+’s science-fiction series Foundation as Phara Keaen.
She subsequently appeared in major streaming productions including Farzi, The Trial, and Shehar Lakhot. She has also continued working in Hindi cinema, with later credits including Son of Sardaar 2 and Deva.
Alongside acting and television presenting, she became an author with the publication of her memoir Open Book: Not Quite a Memoir in 2022.
Awards
- Miss India Worldwide – Miss Personality – Won (2009)
- Gold Awards – Breakthrough Performance of the Year – Won (2018)
- Indian Television Academy Award – Best Negative Actress, Web Series – Won (2019)
- Streaming Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Won (2019)
Net Worth
Kubbra Sait has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
She has built her wealth through Bollywood films, international and Indian streaming productions, television presenting, brand endorsements, commercial campaigns, modeling, and writing.
Social Media
- Instagram: @kubbrasait
- X: @kubbrasait
Filmography
- Ready (2011)
- Sultan (2016)
- Sacred Games (2018)
- Gully Boy (2019)
- The Verdict: State vs Nanavati (2019)
- Jawaani Jaaneman (2020)
- Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
- Foundation (2021)
- Farzi (2023)
- The Trial (2023)
- Shehar Lakhot (2023)
- Son of Sardaar 2 (2025)
- Deva (2025)
Books
- Open Book: Not Quite a Memoir (2022)
