Shriya Pilgaonkar( श्रिया पिळगावकर )
Shriya Pilgaonkar
Name :Shriya Pilgaonkar
Born :25 April 1989 (age 28 years), Mumbai
Parents : Sachin Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar
Occupation : Actor
Biography :-
Shriya Pilgaonkar is an Indian film actress, director, producer, and stage performer. She is the daughter of actor, director and producer Sachin Pilgaonkar and actress Supriya Pilgaonkar.As a child, Pilgaonkar trained to become a professional swimmer and won several medals while in school. Believing that she might become a translator or a linguist when she grew up, Pilgaonkar also took classes in Japanese when she was a child. Later deciding to take a different route, Pilgaonkar completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology at Xavier’s college in Mumbai. She also studied at the Film and Television Institute of India. Pilgaonkar learned Kathak as a child and loves animation.
Career :-
- At the age of five, Pilgaonkar first appeared on television in the Hindi serial Tu Tu Main Main. In the popular sitcom, she played the role of the neighborhood boy Bittu. Pilgaonkar then made her stage debut in 2012 with her performance in Karan Shetty's 10-minute short play Freedom Of Love. The play was a part of the NCPA's Short and Sweet Festival. In the play, she acted, sang and danced.
- After her performance in Freedom of Love, Pilgaonkar made her big screen debut with the 2013 Marathi film Ekulti Ek. In the film, she plays the role of Swara, the daughter of Arun Deshpande (Sachin Pilgaonakar) and Nandini (Supriya Pilgaonkar). She was offered the role of Swara by her father (Sachin Pilgaonkar) who wrote, directed, and produced the film. Pilgaonkar said, "He has been credited for launching many a talent, including my mother. When he offered me the film, I didn't want a favour. But he corrected me, saying, 'I am not stupid to invest resources without reason'." She also added, "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 changing. I feel proud that I am doing my first film with my father." This movie debut led her to win six awards. Among them was the Maharashtra State Government Award for Best Debut Actress, which she received at the 51st Maharashtra State Film Awards. The film received average to positive reviews from critics. A critic of The Times of India gave the film 3/5 stars, stating "It's the perfect launch for his (Sachin Pilgaonkar) daughter Shriya into films and she does not disappoint."
- Following her role in Ekulti Ek, Pilgaonkar participated in other stage and film projects. She was approached by theatre veteran actor Akarsh Khurana to star in Internal Affairs and Common People. After appearing in both, she received an opportunity to work in the French film Un plus une, helmed by Oscar-winning director Claude Lelouche. In the film, she played the role of Ayanna, an Indian dancer and actor.
- Pilgaonkar made her Bollywood debut in the 2016 film Fan, written and directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra through Yash Raj Films. Pilgaonkar was selected for her role from the audition of 750 girls conducted by Maneesh Sharma, and she considered getting a role alongside Shah Rukh Khan a big breakthrough. In the film, she plays the role of Neha, a Delhi-based call center girl and Gaurav’s friend. She was shooting for both the films Fan and Un plus une at the same time.
- After the release of Fan, Pilgaonkar was overwhelmed by the response. Of the reception of the film, she said, "Honestly, I did not want to have any expectation because it was a small role and we had two Shah Rukhs in the film but I am so happy that everyone took notice and has acknowledged my performance."
- Director and producer
Director And Producer :-
In addition to being an actress, Pilgaonkar is also a director and a producer of short films. In 2012, she went to Harvard University for summer school, which led her to work on her own short films. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, she said, "Once I felt confident, I directed Painted Signal, a short film, and Panchgavya", a documentary which she co-directed with Hana Kitasei. It examines the plight of cows as they wander around Bikaner in Rajasthan. She also co-directed and edited the short film Dresswala with Siddharth Joglekar, which was an official selection at the 2012 Mumbai Film Festival. Both Painted Signal and Dresswala received average responses from critics and were screened at international film festivals.
Advertising:-
Pilgaonkar has modelled and is also known in the advertisement world. She has worked with celebrities such as Shahid Kapoor and Vikrant Massey, acting in advertisements.
Filmography :-
Television:-
Year
1996 2015 |
Show
Tu Tu Main Main Stupid Cupid |
Role
Bittu Ishanvi |
Director
Sachin Pilgaonkar Reshu Nath |
Notes
Television series, aired on Star Plus MTV Telefilm |
Films:-
Year
2013 2015 2016 |
Film
Ekulti Ek Un plus une Fan |
Role
Swara Ayanna Neha |
Director
Sachin Pilgaonkar Claude Lelouch Maneesh Sharma Plays:- |
Notes
Maharashtra State Government Award for Best Debut Actress Screened at 2015 Toronto International Film Festival Film that led to wider fame |
Year
1996 2014 2014 2016 |
Show
Freedom Of Love Internal Affairs Common People Bombay Dying |
Role
Rhea Maya |
Director
Karan Shetty Adhaar Khurana Akarsh Khurana Akarsh Khurana |
Notes
10-minute English language play English language play English language play English language play |
As director and producer:-
Year
2012 2013 2015 |
Shows
The Painted Signal Dresswala Panchgavya |
Notes
Short film Short film Documentary film |
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