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Actress
2010–present
Elnaaz Norouzi (Template:Langx; born 9 July 1992)[1][2][3] is a German actress.
Early life and education
Elnaaz Norouzi was born in Tehran, Iran. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Hanover, Germany.[4] Norouzi has German citizenship.[5] She started working as an actress when she was fourteen. She went to school, while weekend photoshoots became a daily occurrence for her. She travelled around Asia and Europe until she was 19. After graduating from the Goetheschule in Hanover, she decided to move to India.[6]
Career
She started her career as a model at the age of 14 in Germany.[7] In 2017, she made her debut in Pakistani film Maan Jao Na, playing the role of a young girl Raania.[8] She entered the Indian film industry by playing the role of Zoya in Netflix Bollywood web series Sacred Games.[9] Later, Norouzi worked in many movies and series, including Hello Charlie, Chutzpah, Tehran, Abhay, Khido Khundi and Made in Heaven.[10][11]
She performed a dance number in Rashtra Kavach Om and JugJugg Jeeyo, produced by Karan Johar.[12] In July 2022, she made her singing debut with 'La La Love'.[13] She marks special appearance in the Marathi song "Hridayi Vasant Phultana", an item number from the Malind Kavde's directorial 2022 film Takatak 2.[14]
In June 2025, she entered as contestant in the Prime Video's The Traitors and she was eliminated on Day 7 and placed 11th.[15]
Personal life
Elnaaz Norouzi was born in Iran.[16] Her family shifted to Germany, where she grew up and spent her teenage years.[17] In 2015, she found a new home in India.[18] Norouzi can speak English, German, French, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, which has helped her to act in various film industries.[19]
In 2018, she accused director Vipul Shah of sexual harassment.[20][21]
During the Mahsa Amini protests in 2022, Norouzi voiced support for the protests against the forced head covering.[22] To support the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, which denounced the Government of Iran and the Islamic religious police, Norouzi posted a video of herself stripping down to being topless.[23] In January 2026 she released her song "Javid Shah"[24] in support of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests and Reza Pahlavi.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maan Jao Na | Raania | Urdu |
| Khido Khundi | Naaz Grewal | Punjabi | |
| 2021 | Hello Charlie | Mona Malhotra | Hindi |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Russian Party Girl | |
| Rashtra Kavach Om | Dancer | ||
| Takatak 2 | Guest appearance in the song "Hridayi Vasant Phultana" | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Kandahar | Shina Asadi | English |
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Rosy | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Tehran | Layla | Hindi |
| Mastiii 4 | Bindia Saxena | ||
| TBA | Hotel Tehran | Zara | English |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Sacred Games | Zoya Mirza | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Abhay | Natasha | ||
| 2021 | Chutzpah | Sara Khan | ||
| 2022 | Tehran | Yasaman Haddadi | Persian | |
| 2023 | Made in Heaven | Leila Shirazi | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond | Fahima Naqvi | ||
| 2025 | Hai Junoon! | Goldie | ||
| The Traitors | Contestant | 11th place | ||
| 2026 | Wheel of Fortune India | Co-Host | Hindi |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Made in India | Guru Randhawa | [25] |
| 2026 | Javid Shah | herself | [26] |
References
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi Biography. Bio Talkies. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi Durex 2011 advertisement (video). YouTube. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Instagram post. Instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ {{{title}}}. niksho.com. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi reveals her first job, first crush, first movie - Sacred Games 2. Youtube(27 July 2019). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ↑ (Vom Flüchtlings-Mädchen zum Bollywood-Star - Elnaaz (26) kam als Kind aus dem Iran nach Hannover (From refugee girl to Bollywood star - Elnaaz (age 26) came to Hanover from Iran as a child), Perrevoort, Cori. www.bild.de(2019-01-21). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi bags a role in Apple TV series Tehran, to star alongside Glenn Close. India Today(6 October 2021). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ This Iranian actress is set to make her Pakistani film debut. The Express Tribune(2017-03-01). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Sacred Games' Elnaaz Norouzi opens up on her Bollywood journey, Mahamood, Neha. Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi shares how it was to work with Gerard Butler in 'Kandahar'. The Times of India(2023-04-06). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi to perform dance number in 'JugJugg Jeeyo'. The Times of India(2022-05-25). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi to perform dance number in 'JugJugg Jeeyo'. The Times of India(2022-05-25). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi announces new single 'La La Love'; to release on July 27. Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ↑ 'Takatak 2' new song: Elnaaz channels her inner 'Marathi mulgi' in the evergreen chartbuster 'Hridayi Vasant Phultana'- Watch. The Times of India(2022-08-16). Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ The Traitors' Elnaaz Norouzi Says She Was 'Under Pressure' On The Show: 'I Enjoyed But…'. News18(1 July 2025). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star opposite 'Maan Jao Naa' actor Elnaaz Norouzi. The Express Tribune(2020-10-26). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Maan Jao Na's Elnaaz Norouzi opens up about Bollywood breakthrough, Sarym, Ahmed. Images(2018-04-09). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Independence Day special | Elnaaz Norouzi: I am from Iran phir bhi dil hai Hindustani. Hindustan Times(2023-08-15). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi, Randall, Melissa. NYFA. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ↑ 'Vipul Shah tried to kiss me, he touched my butt'. Mid-day(19 October 2018).
- ↑ MeToo Movement: Celebs Accused of Sexual Harassment. News18.
- ↑ Elnaaz Norouzi: What happened to Mahsa Amini in Iran could’ve happened to me.
- ↑ Fans call Elnaaz Norouzi 'brave' as she strips to protest against 'morality police' in Iran.
- ↑ Elnaz Norouzi - Javid Shah.
- ↑ Watch: Guru Randhawa's new single 'Made In India' has him trying everything to woo his lady-love, Team, DNA Web. DNA India. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ↑ Elnaz Norouzi - Javid Shah.