Dolly Minhas Wiki, Biography, Height, Husband, Family, Net Worth In 2025

Dolly Minhas is an acclaimed Indian actress and former model who has left her mark in Hindi, Punjabi, and Kannada films as well as Indian TV. Known for her grace on screen and her long-term presence in the field, she has succeeded in straddling mainstream cinema with notable television roles. What made her stand out was her portrayal of Catwoman, a very atypical character, which at the time did not see many Indian actresses play.

Early Life and Education

Born on Thursday, 8 February 1968 in Chandigarh, Dolly Minhas is of Punjabi heritage and is a member of the Aquarius zodiac. From a young age, it was clear that she had a large talent for the creative arts, in particular singing and dance. She finished out her school years at Carmel Convent School in Chandigarh and went on to attend Panjab University for higher education. In 1988, her life changed when she won the Miss India title, which in turn gave her access to modeling and acting roles.

Physical Appearance

Dolly Minhas has a very put-together and graceful demeanor. At around 5 feet 5 inches tall, she sports black hair and brown eyes. What also adds to her appeal is her confidence, which in turn helps her to play a variety of roles in different film industries.

Family Background

She hails from a Rajput background. Although she has spoken of her heritage in the past, Dolly does what she can to keep info on her parents and siblings to herself, which in turn she puts up a wall between her personal and professional life.

Marriage and Personal Life

During the early years of her career, Dolly Minhas fell for film director Anil Mattoo while they were working on her first project. They tied the knot in 1997, and they have a son and a daughter. Although they are in the entertainment business, she has done a great job at keeping her family life out of the media spotlight.

Acting Career

Dolly Minhas began her acting career in 1991 with a role in the film Dastoor. She slowly won recognition through films like Mr. Bond, Kshatriya, and Game. Over the years, she appeared in films such as Pyaar Mein Twist, Good Luck!, Dil Dhadakne Do, Kabir Singh, and Bombay Dreams.

Her entry into the Kannada film industry was in 1993 with Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege. Also in the Kannada film industry, which followed that of her debut was Honey Moon, Kalavida, and Makkala Sakshi. Ina  Punjabi film, she made her debut in 2007 with Mitti Wajaan Maardi and later featured in the films Mel Karade Rabba and Jatt Juliet 2.

Television has had a very large role in her career. From the time of her debut in 1996 in Hindustani, she has been in Shaktimaan, Vishnu Puran, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Dil Se Dil Tak, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

Favourite Things and Interests

Dolly’s a fan of travel and reading in her free time. She is into chole bhature, which is her favorite food, also has a thing for lassi. Also, she looks up to Amitabh Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman, is a Bigg Boss viewer, and is into white and gray. Also, she speaks Hindi, English, and Punjabi, has two pet dogs at home, and is very much into Lord Ganesha.

Net Worth and Legacy (2025)

As of 2025, Dolly Minhas has built a consistent net worth out of her film and TV work, which also saw her long-term success in the industry. What is more than that which is her wealth is that she is admired for her versatility, consistency, and has seen her span many languages and generations.