Patralekha

Patralekha

Patralekha gracing ‘Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards October 2016’
Born (1990-02-20) 20 February 1990[1][2]
Shillong, Meghalaya, India[3]
Nationality Indian
Other names Anwita Paul[4]
Occupation Actress
Years active 2014—present

Patralekha (born 20 February 1990 in Shillong, Meghalaya) 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 Rajkumar Rao.[11][12]

Personal life

Patralekha was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, to a charted accountant father and a homemaker mother. She is in a relationship with actor Rajkumar Rao.[1]

Career

Patralekha made her film debut with a leading role in the drama CityLights, opposite Rajkumar 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 Co-stars Notes
2014 CityLights Rakhi Singh Rajkummar Rao Screen Award for Best Female Debut
2016 Love Games Ramona Raichand Gaurav Arora

Awards

Year Award(s) Category Work Result
2015 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female CityLights Won

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 Press Trust of India (28 March 2016). "Did not get many offers after 'CityLights': Patralekha". IBNLive. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Patralekha wants to act with everyone — from Meryl Streep to Ranbir Kapoor". Hindustan Times. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 Jaskiran Kapoor (16 May 2014). "Girl And the City". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Why Rajkummar and Patralekha are tight-lipped about their relationship". The Times of India. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  6. ↑ IANS (29 May 2014). "Newcomer Patralekha eyeing Hollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Anand Vaishnav (28 May 2014). "CityLights Actress Patralekha Is Happy With Her Unconventional Debut". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  8. ↑ IANS (28 May 2014). "Vidya Balan my inspiration: Patralekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  9. ↑ IANS (29 May 2014). "Newcomer Patralekha eyeing Hollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ IANS (26 May 2014). "Patralekha has a clarity about what she's doing: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  12. ↑ Aanchal Tuli (11 May 2014). "Patralekha talks about memories of Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  13. ↑ IANS (12 June 2014). "Patralekha dedicates 'Citylights' success to Mahesh Bhatt, Hansal Mehta". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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