Amrapali Dubey
Amrapali Dubey is an Indian actress known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema. She entered Bigg Boss 20, the Hindi reality show hosted by Salman Khan, as the fifth contestant on 6 September 2026, and she is still in the house, nominated in Week 9.
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Early life and education
Amrapali Dubey was born on 11 January 1987 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. She moved to Mumbai with her grandfather, and she was educated at Bhavan's College in Mumbai.
Career
Amrapali Dubey began her acting career on Hindi television in 2009, with her debut in Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar, where she played Shweta Singh. She also appeared in Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein. She made her Bhojpuri film debut in Nirahua Hindustani in 2014, opposite Dinesh Lal Yadav, known as Nirahua. Her later Bhojpuri films include Patna Se Pakistan, Nirahua Hindustani 2, Border, Nirahua Hindustani 3, Nirahua Chalal London, Sher Singh and Aashiqui. She is known as the YouTube Queen of Bhojpuri cinema for the huge viewership her films draw on YouTube, and she runs the YouTube channel Aamrapali Dubey Official, where she posts Bhojpuri music videos. She is often described as one of the highest-paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema. From 2 August 2026 she fronted Bhojpuri Bawaal, a reality talk show on JioHotstar and Colors.
Bigg Boss 20
Amrapali Dubey entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026 as the fifth contestant. The season premiered that day, hosted by Salman Khan, airing on JioHotstar at 9 pm and on Colors TV at 10:30 pm, with the Tathastu theme under which housemates start with two lifelines. She was nominated in Week 4, Week 7 and Week 8, and again in Week 9, when the Chain Reaction task on 2 November put her in the nominations alongside Mahhi Vij, Arishfa Khan, ScoutOP, Uditi Singh and Manish Goel. Early in the season she clashed with Arishfa Khan, after calling her a kid, and with Mahhi Vij over cooking chicken in September. On 24 October, guest host Rohit Shetty told her to play individually rather than as part of a group. During Family Week, on 4 November, she sacrificed one of her lifelines so that Gullu could hear his mother's message. She is still in the house, nominated in Week 9.
Facts table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Amrapali Dubey |
| Also spelled | Aamrapali Dubey |
| Born | 11 January 1987 (age 39) |
| Birthplace | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Age | 39 (in 2026) |
| Bigg Boss 20 | Entered 6 September 2026; fifth contestant |
| Known for | Bhojpuri cinema, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Bigg Boss 20 status | Still in the house, nominated Week 9 |
Filmography - Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Shweta Singh |
| 2009 | Maayka | Tina |
| 2009-2010 | Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Suman Pratapsingh |
| 2010 | Mera Naam Karegi Roshan | Reet Singh |
| 2026 | Bhojpuri Bawaal | Herself (host) |
| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant |
Filmography - Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nirahua Hindustani | Sona Chopra |
| 2015 | Patna Se Pakistan | Shahnaz |
| 2017 | Nirahua Hindustani 2 | Chandani Nirahu Yadav |
| 2018 | Border | Nagma Shashtri |
| 2018 | Nirahua Hindustani 3 | Champa |
| 2019 | Nirahua Chalal London | Julie |
| 2019 | Sher Singh | |
| 2022 | Aashiqui | Ganga |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Amrapali Dubey?
Amrapali Dubey is an Indian actress known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema. She entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026 as the fifth contestant.
How old is Amrapali Dubey?
Amrapali Dubey was born on 11 January 1987, so she is 39 in 2026.
What is Amrapali Dubey known for?
She is known for her Bhojpuri films, including Nirahua Hindustani, Border and Nirahua Chalal London, and for the huge YouTube viewership of her films, which earned her the label YouTube Queen of Bhojpuri cinema.
When did Amrapali Dubey enter Bigg Boss 20?
She entered on 6 September 2026, the day the season premiered, as the fifth contestant.
Is Amrapali Dubey still in Bigg Boss 20?
Yes, as of 6 November 2026 she is still in the house. She is nominated in Week 9, and the eviction result is due at Weekend Ka Vaar on 7 and 8 November.
How tall is Amrapali Dubey?
Amrapali Dubey is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall.