Family Background and Career Highlights of Iliana DeKruijz Shared Amid Birthday Wishes

Actor Iliana DeKruijz celebrated her mother Simira DeKruijz’s birthday on August 29 with an Instagram post that featured the two sharing a warm hug. Iliana’s caption praised her mother’s uniqueness and extended birthday greetings, sparking a flurry of fan comments.

The post offered a glimpse into Iliana’s personal life. Her father, Ronaldo DeKruijz, is a mechanical draftsman based in Goa and follows the Roman Catholic faith. Simira, originally from a Muslim family, later adopted Christianity, reflecting the family’s diverse religious roots.

Iliana is the second of four siblings—elder sister Farah, younger brother Rees, and younger sister Ellen. The family shifted back to Goa from Mumbai when she was ten, a move that influenced her upbringing.

Iliana wed Michael Dolen in 2023, the same year she welcomed her first son, Ko Phoenix Dolen. Two years later, in 2025, she gave birth to her second child, Kinu Raif Dolen. The actress regularly documents her motherhood journey, sharing both tender moments with her children and candid discussions about parenting challenges.

Her filmography includes a string of successful Indian movies such as "Pokiri," "Jalsa," "Kick" and "Julayi," as well as the Tamil feature "Nanban," showcasing her versatility across regional industries before establishing a solid foothold in Bollywood.