Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nora Fatehi

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nora Fatehi made an impact.

Nora Fatehi is a Canadian dancer and actress working primarily in the Indian film industry. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She made her acting debut in the Hindi film *Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans*.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2015: Signed Telugu film Sher

In late June 2015, Nora Fatehi signed a Telugu film titled Sher.

August 2015: Signed Telugu film Loafer

In late August 2015, Nora Fatehi signed the Telugu film Loafer, directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring opposite Varun Tej.

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November 2015: Item number in Oopiri/Thozha

In late November 2015, Nora Fatehi appeared in an item number in Karthi's bilingual film Oopiri/Thozha.

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December 2015: Entered Bigg Boss House

In December 2015, Nora Fatehi entered the Bigg Boss house as a wild card entrant in the ninth season, staying for 3 weeks before being evicted.

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2015: Bigg Boss contestant

In 2015, Nora Fatehi participated as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss.

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2016: Participation in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

In 2016, Nora Fatehi participated in the reality television dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. She also appeared in the Bollywood film Satyameva Jayate, where she was featured in the recreated version of the song "Dilbar".

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2018: Kamariya with Rajkummar Rao

In 2018, Nora Fatehi collaborated with Rajkummar Rao in the song "Kamariya" for the film Stree.

February 2019: Signed with T-Series

In February 2019, Nora Fatehi signed a contract with the record label T-Series as an exclusive artist.

2019: Release of Pepeta

In 2019, Nora Fatehi collaborated with Tanzanian musician Rayvanny to release her first international English debut song, "Pepeta".

2020: Played Mia in Street Dancer 3D

In 2020, Nora Fatehi played Mia, a dancer, in the dance film Street Dancer 3D.

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2020: Supporting role in Street Dancer 3D

In 2020, Nora Fatehi played a supporting role in the Hindi film Street Dancer 3D.

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March 2021: "Dilbar" Hits 1 Billion Views

On 6 March 2021, Nora Fatehi became the first African-Arab female artiste whose song "Dilbar" crossed one billion views on YouTube.

2021: Supporting role in Bhuj: The Pride of India

In 2021, Nora Fatehi played a supporting role in the Hindi film Bhuj: The Pride of India.

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October 2022: Featured in 'Light The Sky' for FIFA World Cup

In October 2022, Nora Fatehi was chosen to feature in "Light The Sky", a song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collaborating with artists RedOne, Manal, Balqees, and Rahma Riad.

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2022: Appearances in Songs and Dance Shows

In 2022, Nora Fatehi appeared in the song "Manike" for the film Thank God and in "Jehda Nasha" from the film An Action Hero. She also performed in the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and judged dance shows Dance Deewane Juniors and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10.

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