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Nora Fatehi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth6 February 1992

Age30 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada

ProfessionActress, Dancer, Model

NationalityCanadian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrother - Omar (younger)

Nora Fatehi Biography

Canadian-born performer Nora Fatehi built a cross-industry career as a dancer, actress and model, becoming widely known in India for her belly-dance work.起

Early life and background

Nora Fatehi was born Naura Fathi on 6 February 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in the same city. She comes from an Arabic-Moroccan family with roots that include connections to India through her mother. Raised in Toronto, Nora attended Westview Centennial Secondary School and later enrolled at York University; she left college before completing a degree.

From a young age she was drawn to performing. While still a student she frequently performed for audiences and developed an interest in dance. She taught herself belly dance by watching videos and went on to become known for that skill. Nora is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, French and Arabic.

Career

Nora began her professional life in entertainment as a model after signing with Orange Model Management, which led to commercial work. She made her Bollywood debut in the film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and appeared in the Malayalam movie Double Barrel (2015). In 2015 she entered Indian reality television as a wildcard contestant on Bigg Boss 9.

Her visibility increased through appearances in item songs and commercial projects. In 2015 she featured in the song “Manohari” from the Telugu blockbuster Baahubali: The Beginning. She made her web-series debut in early 2018 with Ladies Special: Types Of Single Girls, released on a YouTube channel.

Nora’s profile rose sharply with a high-profile dance performance in the recreated version of the 1990s song “Dilbar,” which was included in the 2018 film Satyamev Jayate. The song’s video amassed tens of millions of views quickly after release and became one of the fastest videos to reach 100 million views on YouTube, cementing her reputation for belly dance and stage presence.

Public profile

Nora’s public image blends work as a dancer, actress and model. She is known for her stage performances, film item numbers and appearances across Indian film industries. Her stated hobbies include travelling and reading; she has cited a preference for non-vegetarian food and has named several favorite actors and actresses from the Indian film world. Personal details reported in public profiles note that she is unmarried and has a younger brother named Omar.

Controversies and legal matters

Nora has been involved in legal and investigative matters reported publicly. In October 2021 she was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering case linked to con artists under investigation. She was again questioned by Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing and the Enforcement Directorate in September 2022 regarding the same case. In December 2022 she filed a defamation suit against fellow actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleging damage to her career.

Latest updates

Her more recent public work includes continuing to appear in film and music projects and maintaining a presence in Indian entertainment media. She remains best known for the viral “Dilbar” performance and for bringing belly dance to a mainstream audience in India.

Personal tastes and lesser-known notes

Nora has said she carries a childhood teddy bear with her and enjoys music ranging from Indian film songs to international pop and hip-hop. She has also shared affinities for particular films and performers. Physically, she is reported to be around 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches) tall with brown eyes and black hair.

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Recent Work

Satyamev Jayate (song “Dilbar”)

High-profile dance performance that became a viral chartbuster and significantly raised her public profile.

2018
Ladies Special: Types Of Single Girls

Web series debut on YouTube’s The Timeliners channel.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Bollywood debut in Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014)
  2. Item song “Manohari” in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
  3. Wildcard contestant on Bigg Boss 9 (2015)
  4. Viral belly-dance performance in “Dilbar” from Satyamev Jayate (2018)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nora Fatehi born?

Nora Fatehi was born on 6 February 1992.

What is Nora Fatehi known for?

Nora Fatehi is known for actress, Dancer, Model.

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Nora Fatehi's marital status is listed as Unmarried.