Bollywood actress and producer Kriti Sanon became the first Indian actress to speak at the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin. She urged world leaders to act on women’s health and gender equality.

Sanon Demands Action on Women’s Health

At a session titled “Women’s Health – Global Wealth: Catalysing Returns on Bold Investments,” Sanon, UNFPA India’s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, called on governments and institutions to prioritize women’s health.

“Women’s health is not a side issue,” she said. “It is the cornerstone of humanity’s progress, prosperity, and future.”

She highlighted that women make up nearly half of the global population, but investments in their health remain low. Sanon shared that USD 300 million in women’s health can yield USD 13 billion, a nine-fold return.

“Investing in women’s health is not just moral; it is strategic,” she added. “Healthy women build stronger families, communities, and economies.”

Inclusion and Awareness

Sanon promoted the idea “Nothing about her, without her.” She said women must participate in policies affecting their health. Drawing from her fieldwork, she noted child marriage, poor maternal care, and barriers to healthcare. She stressed that timely actions can save lives and empower generations.

Film and Career Updates

Kriti is preparing for Aanand L. Rai’s romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Dhanush, releasing on November 28. The teaser has already sparked excitement.

Sanon earned an engineering degree from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and began as a model. She debuted in 1: Nenokkadine and Heropanti (2014), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Her major films include Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Luka Chuppi (2019), Dilwale (2015), and Housefull 4 (2019). She won National Film Award and Filmfare Best Actress for Mimi (2021).

Although Adipurush (2023) underperformed, Bhediya (2022), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), and Crew (2024) were hits.

She also endorses top brands and runs her own clothing line.