She is the daughter of Usha Kiran, a noted Marathi-Hindi actress.
Married to Baba Azmi, cinematographer and brother of Shabana Azmi.
She is the aunt of actress Saiyami Kher.
She shaved her head for Bajirao Mastani (2015), a bold move that won her critical acclaim.
She belongs to the Azmi–Akhtar family, one of the most respected families in Indian cinema.