Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Kubra Sait is an Indian actress, TV host and anchor, most well-known for her short role in the Salman Khan starrer movie “Sultan”.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Kubra was born on July 24, 1983, and is originally from Bangalore city.
- Parents : Kubra’s father was divorced by her mother at 42 years old. She was married to him at 19 years old via an arranged marriage.
- Her mother’s name is Yasmin Sait. She was a businesswoman who managed supermarkets in her younger years. She is now also the “momager” for her children.
- Kubra has a younger brother called Danish Sait, who is a successful television and radio host most well-known for his “Supari” pranks.
- For most of her childhood, Kubra has been a parent to her younger brother due to her mother’s busy schedule & their father not being in the picture.
- She reveals that Danish suffered from bipolar disorder, and behaved erratically as a child. She would have had to tolerate his sudden tantrums and aggressive actions growing up.
- Education : Kubra has a degree in Finance and Marketing from the National Institute of Management and Information Sciences.
Fear of Public Speaking :
- Kubra was also a victim of bullying in her primary school years, and discloses that by 6th grade she was so overwhelmed that she could not have a proper conversation with anyone.
- She went on to take public speaking classes from the Buoyancee Learning Centre, which encouraged her to regain confidence.
- In her 7th grade, Kubra made her first public speech during the school assembly about earthquakes.
- She continued her pursuit in public speaking, and hosted her first show at about the age of 13 for the Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy to congratulate 7 doctors throughout the state. She was given a large fruit basket, a garland and chocolates as a token of appreciation for her work.
- Kubra expresses that she is an introvert, and going on stage seemed impossible at one time. She accredits her mother for giving her the encouragement to achieve fame & success.
Movie Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Kubra has reported worked at Microsoft in Dubai as an accounts manager before pursuing her career in entertainment.
- In 2010, she moved from Dubai to Mumbai to shoot for Salman Khan’s 2011 film – Ready.
- At the same time, Kubra continued in her career of public speaking by joining the Indian Event Management Company.
- Since then she has won multiple awards, including The IAA Crown Awards, IAA Indian Leadership, etc.
- She was also the winner of the India’s Best Female Emcee Award in 2013 and is considered one of Asia’s most prolific public speaker.
- Another achievement that is not commonly known to many was the Miss India Worldwide beauty pageant in 2009, where Kubra won Miss Personality.
- As an entertainer, she has hosted multiple prestigious shows over 30 countries. She frequently appears on TV commercials or as hosts for events and award ceremonies.
- One of her most notable acting gigs till date has been in the 2016 superhit movie Sultan.