Dolly Ahluwalia was born on October 20, 1960, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is an accomplished Indian actress and costume designer, recognized for her contributions to the Hindi film industry. Dolly is married to Kamal Tiwari. She graduated from the National School of Drama in 1979 and began her career in theatre before transitioning to films. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades, including three Filmfare Awards and three National Film Awards.