Kalki Koechlin is also a screenwriter who once aspired to be a criminal psychologist: Lesser known facts about the actor-writer

Eiffel Tower connection

French by birth, Kalki’s grandfather, Maurice Koechlin, was the Chief Engineer for the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty

Screenwriter

Apart from acting, Kalki is also known for her incredible writing skills that helped her become a successful screenwriter

Criminal psychologist

If not an actor, Kalki says that she would have become a criminal psychologist

College days

She worked as waitress on the weekends during her college days in London

A polyglot

Kalki is fluent in multiple language, such as English, Hindi, French and Tamil

Awards galore

The actor is known for her offbeat work and has won various accolades, such as a Filmfare Award, a National Film Award and two Screen Awards