Shriya Pilgaonkar

Shriya Pilgaonkar

Pilgaonkar at the special screening of the film Thithi in 2016
Born Shriya Sachin Pilgaonkar
Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation
Film actress, director, producer, stage performer
Years active 2013–present
Known for Fan
Notable work Ekulti Ek
Un plus une
Fan
Parent(s)

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.[1]

Early life

As a child, Pilgaonkar trained to become a professional swimmer and won several medals while in school.[2] 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.[2] 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.[3]

Career

Acting

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.[4] 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.[5]

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'."[2] 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."[5] 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.[5][6][7][8] 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."[9]

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.[2] After appearing in both, she received an opportunity to work in the French film Un plus une, helmed by Oscar-winning director Claude Lelouche.[5] In the film, she played the role of Ayanna, an Indian dancer and actor.[5][10]

Pilgaonkar made her Bollywood debut the in 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.[10] 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.[4][11][12]

After the release of Fan, Pilgaonkar was overwhelmed by the response.[4] 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."[4]

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.[10] In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, she said, "Once I felt confident, I directed Painted Signal, a short film, and Panchgavya",[2] a documentary which she co-directed with Hana Kitasei. It examines the plight of cows as they wander around Bikaner in Rajasthan.[13] She also co-directed and edited the short film Dresswala with Siddharth Joglekar, which was an official selection at the 2012 Mumbai Film Festival.[14] Both Painted Signal and Dresswala received average responses from critics and were screened at international film festivals.[10]

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.[15]

Filmography

Television

Year Show Role Director Notes Refs.
1996 Tu Tu Main Main Bittu Sachin Pilgaonkar Television series, aired on Star Plus [10]
2015 Stupid Cupid Ishanvi Reshu Nath MTV Telefilm [16]

Plays

Year Show Role Director Notes Refs.
1996 Freedom Of Love Karan Shetty 10-minute English language play [10]
2014 Internal Affairs Rhea Adhaar Khurana English language play [10]
2014 Common People Maya Akarsh Khurana English language play [2]
2016 Bombay Dying Akarsh Khurana English language play [10]

Films

Year Show Role Director Notes Refs.
2013 Ekulti Ek Swara Sachin Pilgaonkar Maharashtra State Government Award for Best Debut Actress [10]
2015 Un plus une Ayanna Claude Lelouch Screened at 2015 Toronto International Film Festival [10]
2016 Fan Neha Maneesh Sharma Film that led to wider fame [10]

As director and producer

Year Show Notes Refs.
2012 The Painted Signal Short film [10]
2013 Dresswala Short film [10]
2015 Panchgavya Documentary film [13]

References

  1. ↑ "RELATIVE VALUE: THE THREE 'BESTIES'". Mumbai Mirror. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "ALMOST FAMOUS". Mumbai Mirror. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Making an impact". The Hindu. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Reaction to my performance in 'Fan' overwhelming: Shriya Pilgaonkar". The Indian Express. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "'It is more difficult to make an impact in a short role'". The Hindu. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sachin Pilgaonkar's daughter to debut in dad's directorial". Zee News. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Shriya bags Most Promising Newcomer award". The Times of India. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Winners at the 51st Maharashtra State Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ekulti Ek Movie Review". The Times of India. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "WATCH OUT FOR SHRIYA PILGAONKAR". Verve. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "Sachin Pilgaonkar's daughter to make her Bollywood debut in SRK's Fan?". India Today. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Shriya Pilgaonkar in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan'". The Indian Express. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Sinners and superstars". Live Mint. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  14. ↑ Ashwin, K. "14th Mumbai FIlm Festival Supports Local Talent". IndianShowBiz.com. IndianShowBiz.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "Meet Shriya Pilgaonkar, the Girl Who Made Her Debut in 'Fan' Opposite Shah Rukh Khan". News18. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  16. ↑ Atulkar, Preeti (12 May 2015). "Piku's Marathi connection". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
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