Priya Bapat
Priya Bapat | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2000–present |
Known for | Kaksparsh (2012) ”Time Please” (2012) Happy Journey (2014) Aamhi Doghi (2018) |
Spouse | [1] |
Priya Bapat is an Indian actress who mainly works in Marathi films. She is best known for her roles in the movies Kaksparsh and Aamhi Doghi, for which she won the Best Actress award at the Screen Awards in 2013, and Happy Journey, for which she won the Best Actress Maharashtra State Film Award and was nominated in the Best Actress category at the Marathi Filmfare Awards in 2014. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema.[2]
Early life
[edit]Bapat was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[citation needed] She completed her bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Ruia College. She married fellow actor Umesh Kamat in 2011.[3]
Career
[edit]She made her debut with Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar movie in 2000. She is also remembered for her roles in Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai. Bapat's role in Kaksparsh and Timepass 2 acclaimed good reviews from critics.[4][5] She was also seen in many serials such as Shubham Karoti, Vicky Ki Taxi, Abhalmaya etc. She also appeared in the 2009 movie Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy where she played the role of Shashikala Bhosale. She has done many roles in movie Andhali Koshimbir, Happy Journey, Vazandar, Time Please.[6] She played the lead role in Mayanagari- City of dreams as Pournima Rao Gaikwad.[7]
The actress has also collaborated with her elder sister Shweta Bapat, a costume designer, to help the Indian weaver community through their clothing venture "Sawenchi".[8]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Ramabai Ambedkar | Child Artiste |
2002 | Bhet | Child Artist | |
2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S | Meenal | Debut in Hindi cinema |
2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Cameo | Coffee Shop Caller Priya |
2008 | Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | Shashikala Bhosale | |
2010 | Anandi Anand | Anandi | |
Aika Dajiba | |||
2012 | Kaksparsh | Uma | Best Actress Screen Awards, Best Actress Zee Gaurav, Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated -MFK Award for Favourite Actress |
2014 | Happy Journey | Janaki | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress, Best Actress Marathi Filmfare Nomination Nominated - MFK Award for Favourite Actress |
Time Please | Amruta Sane | Based on Nava Gadi Nava Rajya Nominated -MFK Award for Favourite Actress | |
Aandhali Koshimbir | Manju | ||
2015 | Timepass 2 | Prajakta Lele | Nominated -MFK Award for Favourite Actress |
Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush | Sameera | ||
2016 | Vazandar | Pooja | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi Nominated Also Playback Singer |
2017 | Gachchi | Keerti | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi Nominated Also Playback Singer |
Pimpal | Meghna | ||
2018 | Aamhi Doghi | Saavi | |
Gulabjaam | Cameo appearance as a customer | ||
Nava Phool | Short film | ||
2019 | Zehn | Sanaa | Short film |
2022 | Timepass 3 | Prajakta Lele | Only in flashback scenes |
Chakki | Reema | ||
2024 | Visfot | Tara | Hindi film; Filming[9] |
Theater
[edit]Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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2011 | Nava Gadi Nava Raajya | Marathi | Based on life of a couple after divorce |
2017 | Vatevaratee Kaachaa Ga | Marathi /Hindi | Based on child sexual exploitation[10] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
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2000 | Damini | Child Artist | Marathi | ETV Marathi |
Bandini | Mi Marathi | |||
2001 | De Dhamal | Alpha TV Marathi | ||
Kids World | Anchor | Alpha TV Marathi | ||
2002 | Aabhalmaya | Alpha TV Marathi | ||
Alpha Features | Anchor | Alpha TV Marathi | ||
2004-2006 | Adhuri Ek Kahani | Arpita Deodhar | Zee Marathi | |
2007 | Shaque | Specials @ 10 | Hindi | Sony TV |
2009 | Vicky Ki Taxi | Episodic Show | Real Channel | |
Goodmorning Maharashtra | Anchor | Marathi | Zee Marathi | |
2010 | Shubham Karoti | Kimaya | Zee Marathi | |
2014 | Aamhi Travelkar | Anchor for 1st Marathi International Travel Reality Show | Zee Marathi | |
2011 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | Anchored Season 10 | Zee Marathi | |
Dadasaheb Phalke | Documentary | ETV Marathi | ||
2022 | Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special | Guest | Zee Marathi |
Web series
[edit]Year | Title | Language | Channel | References |
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2019-present | City of Dreams | Hindi | Hotstar | Poornima Rao Gaikwad[11] |
2019-present | Aani Kay Hava | Marathi | MX Player | Jui[12] |
2023 | Rafuchakkar | Hindi | JioCinema | Ritu Bhandari[13] |
2024 | Raat Jawaan Hai[14] | Hindi | SonyLIV | Suman |
Zindaginama | Vaidehi |
References
[edit]- ^ "Priya and I have each other's back: Umesh Kamat". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Top 5 Actresses:सर्वात जास्त मानधन घेणाऱ्या मराठी अभिनेत्री कोण माहितीये काय?". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat's unseen wedding pictures, retrieved 9 January 2017
- ^ Timepass 2 Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Timepass 2 by Times of India, retrieved 1 February 2021
- ^ Kaksparsh Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Kaksparsh by Times of India, retrieved 1 February 2021
- ^ "Atul Kulkarni teams up with Priya Bapat for 'Happy Journey'". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "प्रिया बापट नव्या चित्रपटात बनली राजकारणी, 'मायानगरी' चित्रपटात अशी आहे स्टारकास्ट". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 28 May 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Priya Bapat plans to help the Indian weaver community through her new venture". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh starrer Visfot goes on floors". Bollywood Hungama. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Actress speaks up about sexual abuse". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "सिटी ऑफ ड्रिम्सचा पहिला सीझन आणि प्रिया बापटचा तो बोल्ड सीन, अजूनही होते त्याची चर्चा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to. "'Aani Kay Hava' Review: Don't Miss This Slice of Life Marathi Comedy Series". India West. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Maniesh Paul, Priya Bapat's upcoming series 'Rafuchakkar' teaser out". ThePrint. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Chakraborty, Urmi (10 September 2024). "Raat Jawaan Hai trailer: Barun Sobti, Anjali Anand and Priya Bapat navigate parenthood". Telegraph India.
External links
[edit]- Priya Bapat at IMDb