Patralekha Paul
Patralekha Mishra Paul | |
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Patralekha at the Lakme Fashion Week 2018 | |
Born |
[1][2] Shillong, Meghalaya, India[3] | 20 February 1990
Residence | Mumbai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Anwita Paul[4] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2014—present |
Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
Partner(s) | Rajkummar Rao |
Patralekha Mishra Paul (born 20 February 1990) is an Indian film actress.[5][6][7]
Her father, a chartered accountant, wanted her to follow in his footsteps, but she was interested in acting.[8] She made her debut with director Hansal Mehta's Hindi film CityLights,[9][10] alongside Rajkummar Rao.[11][12]
Personal life
Patralekha was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, to a Chartered Accountant father and a housewife mother Papri Paul. She also has two siblings Parnalekha Mishra Paul and Agnish Paul.[1]
Career
Patralekha made her film debut with a leading role in the drama CityLights, opposite Rajkummar Rao. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film tells the story of a poor couple living in Rajasthan, who moves to Mumbai in search of livelihood.[4] Made on a low budget, the film became a commercial success[13] and earned her positive reviews from critics. Her next film, Love Games, was an urban-thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt.[2] The cast of the film included Patralekha, Gaurav Arora and Tara Alisha Berry. It was released on 8 April 2016 and received negative reviews, however her performance was better received.
Filmography
Year | Movies | Role | Notes |
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2014 | CityLights | Rakhi Singh | Screen Award for Best Female Debut |
2016 | Love Games | Ramona Raichand | |
2018 | Nanu Ki Jaanu | Siddhi | |
Television
Year | Title | Character | Network | Notes |
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2017 | Bose:Dead/Alive | Nandani | Alt Balaji | |
Awards
Year | Award(s) | Category | Work | Result |
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2015 | Star Screen Awards | Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female | CityLights | Won |
References
- 1 2 Vaibhavi V Risbood (20 February 2016). "Reports about my break-up with Rajkummar astonished me: Patralekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- 1 2 Press Trust of India (28 March 2016). "Did not get many offers after 'CityLights': Patralekha". IBNLive. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ "Patralekha wants to act with everyone — from Meryl Streep to Ranbir Kapoor". Hindustan Times. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- 1 2 Jaskiran Kapoor (16 May 2014). "Girl And the City". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ "Why Rajkummar and Patralekha are tight-lipped about their relationship". The Times of India. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ IANS (29 May 2014). "Newcomer Patralekha eyeing Hollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ Anand Vaishnav (28 May 2014). "CityLights Actress Patralekha Is Happy With Her Unconventional Debut". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ IANS (28 May 2014). "Vidya Balan my inspiration: Patralekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ IANS (29 May 2014). "Newcomer Patralekha eyeing Hollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (29 May 2014). "Patralekha Wants to go to Hollywood, Star With Streep, Roberts and Winslet". NDTV Movies.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ IANS (26 May 2014). "Patralekha has a clarity about what she's doing: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ Aanchal Tuli (11 May 2014). "Patralekha talks about memories of Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ IANS (12 June 2014). "Patralekha dedicates 'Citylights' success to Mahesh Bhatt, Hansal Mehta". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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