Elli Avrram’s journey to Bollywood is anything but ordinary. Born on July 29, 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden, to a Swedish father and Greek mother, Elli grew up miles away from the glitz of Mumbai. Yet, with little more than her passion for dance and a fascination with Indian cinema, she set her sights on making it in Bollywood – a dream that seemed improbable, but soon became her reality.
She first caught widespread attention after appearing on “Bigg Boss” in 2013. With her striking Scandinavian-Greek features, infectious enthusiasm, and undeniable dance talent, Elli immediately stood out. Her early days in India weren’t glamorous: she grappled with the language barrier, homesickness, and the typical uncertainty of a newcomer in the film industry. Rather than let these challenges hold her back, she threw herself into learning Hindi and understanding Indian culture – both on and off the screen.
It didn’t take long for those efforts to pay off. Elli debuted in “Mickey Virus” (2013), where she surprised many with her comic timing and screen presence. Over the years, she’s taken on a mix of roles – sometimes center stage, sometimes in special dance numbers – and steadily built a niche for herself. Her turn in “Malang” (2020) earned her praise for bringing sensitivity to a supporting role, proving she could do more than just dance.
Off-screen, Elli is refreshingly low-key. She’s active on Instagram, often sharing snippets from her dance rehearsals, fitness routines, and travels. Dance remains her biggest passion – she started with ballet and Greek folk dance as a child, and has since woven elements of Indian classical and Bollywood choreography into her repertoire. The resulting style is uniquely hers.
Relationships and Dating Life
Despite her onscreen glamour, Elli prefers to keep her private life out of the limelight. She’s been linked to a few famous names over the years – most notably cricketer Hardik Pandya, after they were spotted together at various events in 2017 and 2018. Neither confirmed a relationship, and the buzz eventually faded. There was also a swirl of rumors connecting her to Salman Khan following her “Bigg Boss” stint, likely more a product of tabloid imagination than reality. On her end, Elli has always been firm that these stories are overblown and not reflective of her actual relationships.
In her own words, she’d “rather people talk about my work than who I’m seeing.” That attitude sets her apart from many of her peers – she isn’t interested in courting publicity via her personal life. Industry insiders describe her as warm and approachable, but fiercely protective of her privacy. She attends parties and premieres when her work calls for it, but avoids the excessive glitz that sometimes comes with Bollywood fame.
As of now, there’s no solid evidence of Elli being in a relationship. Recent years have seen her focus on work, especially on music videos and web series that let her experiment both as an actress and dancer.
Past Relationships
Ashish Chanchlani
Hardik Pandya
Maniesh Paul
Salman Khan
Elli Avrram’s story is still unfolding. From learning Hindi on her own to carving out a space in an industry known for being tough on outsiders, her persistence has quietly paid off. She continues to evolve – as a performer and as a person – inviting audiences to connect with her through her work, while keeping the rest of her life her own. In a world that loves to speculate, maybe that’s why she remains so intriguing.