Karuna Pandey was born on September 4, 1980, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is a prominent Indian actress, theatre artist, and dancer known for her extensive work in television and film. Karuna has been married to Rutwij Vaidya for over a decade, and they share a deep bond, often referring to their pets as their children. Her father, P.C. Pandey, who was an officer in command of military farms, passed away in 2005, while her mother, Deepa Pandey, is a homemaker. Karuna has a sister named Bhawna Sharma, who is a businesswoman. She pursued her education at various Kendriya Vidyalaya schools across India due to her father's military career.