Shriya Pilgaonkar is a well-known actor. House Arrest, Aranya, Bhangra Paa Le, Bhangra Paa Le, and Kaadan are the most recent films in which Shriya Pilgaonkar has starred. On April 25, 1989, Shriya Pilgaonkar was born.
| Born | 25 April 1989 (age 31) |
| Full Name | Shriya Sachin Pilgaonkar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actress director producer stage performer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Fan |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Harvard Summer School, USA |
| College | Film & Television Institute of India, Pune |
| Educational Qualifications | Diploma in Acting |
| Film Debut | Ekulti Ek (2013) |
| Father | Sachin Pilgaonkar (Actor) |
| Mother | Supriya Pilgaonkar (Actress) |
| Sister | N/A |
| Brother | N/A |
Early life
Pilgaonkar learned as a child to become a professional swimmer and, while in school, received many medals. Believing that when she grew up she would become a translator or a linguist, Pilgaonkar also took Japanese classes when she was a child. Pilgaonkar finished her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai and later chose to take a different path. As a boy, Pilgaonkar learned the Kathak dance.
Career
Pilgaonkar first came on television at the age of five in the Hindi series Tu Tu Main Main, playing a role called Bittu. In 2012, Pilgaonkar made her stage debut with her appearance in Freedom Of Love, Karan Shetty’s 10-minute short play. The play was a part of the Short and Sweet Festival at the NCPA. She did acting, dancing and singing in the play.
With the 2013 Marathi film Ekulti Ek, Pilgaonkar made her big-screen debut after her role in Freedom of Love. She plays Swara, the daughter of Arun Deshpande (Sachin Pilgaonakar) and Nandini in the movie (Supriya Pilgaonkar). Her father (Sachin Pilgaonkar), who wrote, directed, and produced the film, offered her the role of Swara.
Pilgaonkar said, “He has been credited for launching many talents, including my mother. I didn’t want a favor when he offered me the film.”But he corrected me, saying, ‘I am not stupid to invest resources without reason’. “I’m not stupid to invest resources without reason.”Experience-wise I am a beginner but I think it’s a wonderful time to be in the industry. There is so much happening, so much modifying. I feel proud that I am doing my first film with my father. “Experience-wise, I’m a beginner, but I think it’s a great time to be in the industry. So much is going on, so much is changing. I’m proud that I’m a beginner, but I think it’s a great time to be in the industry. The Maharashtra State Government Award for Best Debut Actress, which was received by her at the 51st Maharashtra State Film Awards, was among them. The film received positive reviews from critics on average. “It’s perfect launch into movies for his (Sachin Pilgaonkar) daughter Shriya and she never disappoints.
Pilgaonkar participated in other stage and film projects following her role in Ekulti Ek. She was approached to star in Internal Affairs and Common People by theatre veteran actor Akarsh Khurana. After acting in both, she was given an opportunity to work in the French film Un plus une, directed by Claude Lelouch, the Oscar-winning producer. She played the role of Ayanna, a dancer, and actor from India, in the film.
Pilgaonkar made her Bollywood debut in the year 2016 film, Fan, written and directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra through Yash Raj Films. For her part, Pilgaonkar was chosen from the audition of 750 girls conducted by Maneesh Sharma, and she considered a major breakthrough to get a role alongside Shah Rukh Khan. In the film, she plays the role of Neha, a call center girl from Delhi and a friend of Gaurav’s. She was filming at the same time for both the Fan and Un plus une films.
Pilgaonkar was overwhelmed by the response after Fan’s publication. She said at the movie’s reception program, “Honestly, I did not want to have any expectations because it was a small role and we had two Shah Rukhs in the fulfill but I am so happy that everyone took notice and has acknowledged my performance.”
Personal life
Shriya Pilgaonkar, the charming lady, is still single and focusing on her career development. She enjoys traveling and writing very much. Shriya is a passionate fan of Shah Rukh Khan actors as well as Jitendra Josh and Kangana Ranaut actresses.
Fact
Shriya is the daughter of Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, popular Marathi and Hindi TV and film actors. She really knows the Japanese language well, as she tried to be a Japanese translator once.
In 2015, she starred in the French film Un plus une, directed by Claude Lelouche, the Academy award winner. Panchagavya was a documentary film co-produced by her, and she directed short films such as The Painted Signal and Dresswala.
