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Shriya Pilgaonkar

CELEBRITY / ACTOR

Maharashtra (Mumbai)

Shriya Pilgaonkar first appeared on television in the Hindi serial Tu Tu Main Main, playing a boy named Bittu. Pilgaonkar 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.

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."

languages known

English, Hindi

Open To Travel

Nationwide

Performance Fee

Enlisted In

Film Stars, TV ACTOR

Events Performed

CHARITY EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, FASHION SHOWS, WEDDINGS, CORPORATE EVENTS, PUBLIC EVENT (TICKETING), PUBLIC EVENT (NON TICKETING), INAUGRATION, BRAND ENDORSEMENT, FESTIVAL, BIRTHDAY PARTY, PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOT

Movies

1. Fan

2. House Arrest

 

tv shows

1. Stupid Cupid

2. 13 Mussoorie ( Web Series)

3. Mirzapur (Web Series)

4. Beecham House