Priya Bapat

Priya Bapat (born 18 September 1986)[2] is an Indian actress who works in Hindi and 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 Award and was nominated in the Best Actress category at the Marathi Filmfare Awards in 2014.[3] 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".[4]

Priya Bapat Kamat
Born (1986-09-18) 18 September 1986
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, Model
Years active2000–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2011)​
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Biography

Priya was born on 18 September 1986 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[2] She completed her Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.[5] She married fellow actor Umesh Kamat in 2011.[6]

Career

She made her debut with Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar movie in 2000. She also remember for her roles in Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai. Bapat's role in Kaksparsh and Timepass 2 was acclaimed good reviews from critics.[7][8] She 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.[9] She also played a role in Mayanagari- City of dreams as pournima Amre.[10]

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2018Aamhi DoghiSaavi
2017Gachchi
2016VazandarPooja
2015Timepass 2Prajakta Lele
2015Lokmanya: Ek Yug PurushSameera
2014Happy JourneyJanakiBest Actress Maharashtra State Award, Best Actress Marathi Filmfare Nomination
2014Aandhali KoshimbirManju
2014Time PleaseAmruta SaneBased on Nava Gadi Nava Rajya
2013KaksparshUmaBest Actress Screen Awards, Best Actress Zee Gaurav, Best Actress Maharashtra State Awards
2010Anandi AnandAnandi
2008Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale BoltoyShashikala Bhosale
2006Lage Raho Munna BhaiCameoCoffee Shop Caller Priya
2003Munna Bhai M.B.B.SCameoA Medical Student
2002BhetChild Artist
2000Dr. Babasaheb AmbedkarRamabai AmbedkarChild Artiste

Theater
Year Title Language Notes
2011Nava Gadi Nava RaajyaMarathiBased on life of a couple after marriage
Vatevaratee Kaachaa GaMarathi /HindiBased on child sexual exploitation

Television
Year Title Language Channel Role
2010Shubham KarotiMarathiZee MarathiKimaya
2007Adhuri Ek KahaniMarathiZee MarathiArpita
BandiniMarathiMi Marathi
DaminiMarathiETV Marathi
2001De DhamalMarathiAlpha TV Marathi
2002AbhalmayaMarathiAlpha TV Marathi
ShaqueHindiSony TVSpecials @ 10
Vicky Ki TaxiHindiReal ChannelEpisodic Show
2014Aamhi TravelkarMarathiZee MarathiAnchor for 1st Marathi International Travel Reality Show
2011Sa Re Ga Ma PaMarathiZee MarathiAnchored Season 10
2009Goodmorning MaharashtraMarathiZee MarathiAnchor
2002Alpha FeaturesMarathiAlpha TV MarathiAnchor
Dadasaheb PhalkeMarathiETV MarathiDocumentary
2001Kids WorldMarathiAlpha TV MarathiAnchor

Web Series
Year Title Language Channel References
2019 Mayanagari-City of Dreams Hindi Hotstar Poornima Amre (née Rao Gaikwad)
2019 Aani Kay Hava Marathi MX Player [11]
2020 Aani Kay Hava Season 2 Marathi MX Player [12]

Award

In the year 2014, [13] won the colors screen award due to her good performance.

References
  1. "Priya and I have each other's back: Umesh Kamat". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  2. "Priya Bapat : Biography". www.justmarathi.com. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  3. "Priya Bapat Bio". Marathi.TV. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  4. "Priya Bapat plans to help the Indian weaver community through her new venture - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  5. World, Republic. "Did you know Priya Bapat completed her graduation in Mass Communication?". Republic World. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  6. Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat's unseen wedding pictures | Entertainment - Times of India Videos, retrieved 9 January 2017
  7. Timepass 2 Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Timepass 2 by Times of India, retrieved 1 February 2021
  8. Kaksparsh Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Kaksparsh by Times of India, retrieved 1 February 2021
  9. "Atul Kulkarni teams up with Priya Bapat for 'Happy Journey' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  10. "प्रिया बापट नव्या चित्रपटात बनली राजकारणी, 'मायानगरी' चित्रपटात अशी आहे स्टारकास्ट". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 28 May 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  11. India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to. "'Aani Kay Hava' Review: Don't Miss This Slice of Life Marathi Comedy Series". India West. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  12. Aani Kay Hava Season 2 Review: A heart-warming tale of love that has you smiling throughout, retrieved 17 December 2020
  13. Priya Bapat
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