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Anya Chalotra

Anya Chalotra is an English actress known for her stage work and television roles, especially as Yennefer of Vengerberg in Netflix’s *The Witcher*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anya Chalotra is an English actress known for her stage work and television roles, especially as Yennefer of Vengerberg in Netflix’s *The Witcher*. She made her professional debut in *Much Ado About Nothing* at Shakespeare’s Globe and later appeared in *Wanderlust* and *The ABC Murders*.

Early life and education

Chalotra was born in Wolverhampton, England. Sources identify her birth year as 1995 or 1996, and she trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Career

She began with stage work, including *Much Ado About Nothing* at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2017, before moving to screen roles. Her television appearances include *Wanderlust*, *The ABC Murders*, and *The Witcher*.

The Witcher

Chalotra is best known for portraying Yennefer of Vengerberg in Netflix’s fantasy series *The Witcher*, a role that brought her wider international recognition.

Public profile

Biographical sources commonly list her as a British or English actress of Indian heritage, but some personal details such as exact birth date and relationship status are inconsistently reported across sources.

Key facts

  • She is credited as an English actress with work in both stage and screen productions.
  • Her breakout role was Yennefer of Vengerberg in *The Witcher*.
  • She made her screen debut in the BBC One drama *Wanderlust* in 2018.
  • She also appeared in *The ABC Murders* in 2018.
  • IMDb lists her height as 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
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Canadian context

She is known to Canadian audiences through Netflix’s *The Witcher*, which has been widely streamed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Anya Chalotra?
Sources conflict on her birth year, listing 1995 or 1996; IMDb says she is 29 and gives July 28, 1995 as her birth date.
What movies has Anya Chalotra appeared in?
Reliable sources in the search results mainly list her television and stage work, including *Wanderlust*, *The ABC Murders*, and *The Witcher*; no major filmography is clearly established from these results.
What is Anya Chalotra in *The Witcher*?
She plays Yennefer of Vengerberg in Netflix’s *The Witcher*.
How tall is Anya Chalotra?
IMDb lists her height as 5 feet 6 inches, or 1.68 metres.
What is Anya Chalotra’s net worth?
The provided search results do not include a reliable, well-sourced net worth figure, so it should be treated as unverified.
Does Anya Chalotra have a boyfriend?
The provided sources do not give a confirmed, current boyfriend, and relationship details should be treated cautiously because available entries conflict or are unsourced.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Chalotra
    Supports: Birth year range, nationality, stage debut, screen debut, and role in *The Witcher*.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9923141/faq/
    Supports: Birth date, age, height, known roles, and family details.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9923141/
    Supports: Height, known for, and screen credits.
  4. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Chalotra
    Supports: Birth date and role as Yennefer in *The Witcher*.
  5. The Movie Database — https://themoviedb.org/person/2146944-anya-chalotra
    Supports: Birth date, place of birth, and credits in *Wanderlust* and *The ABC Murders*.