Patralekha Paul
Patralekha Mishra Paul | |
|---|---|
 Patralekha at the Lakme Fashion Week 2018 | |
| Born | 20 February 1990[1][2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014—present |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Partner | Rajkummar Rao |
| Parent | Ajit Paul (Father) Papri Paul (Mother) |
| Relatives | Parnalekha Paul (Sister) Agnish Paul (Brother) |
Patralekha Mishra Paul (born 20 February 1990) is an Indian film actress.[4][5][6] She made her debut with director Hansal Mehta's Hindi film CityLights,[7][8] alongside Rajkummar Rao.[9][10]
Early life
Patralekha was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, to a Chartered Accountant father and a homemaker mother Papri Paul. In an interview, she stated that her grandmother was a poet. She has two siblings Parnalekha Paul and Agnish Paul. She went to The Assam Valley School, a boarding school, and then graduated from Bishop Cotton Girls' School, Bangalore. Her father wanted her to follow in his footsteps, but she was interested in acting.[11] While studying in H.R. College of Commerce and Economics she did a few commercials for Blackberry, and Tata Docomo, before getting a break in films.[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 move to Mumbai in search of livelihood.[12] 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.
Personal life
Patralekha has been in a relationship with Rajkummar Rao since 2010.[14]
Filmography
| Year | Movies | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CityLights | Rakhi Singh | Screen Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2016 | Love Games | Ramona Raichand | |
| 2018 | Nanu Ki Jaanu | Siddhi | |
| 2019 | Where is My Kannadaka | TBA |
Television / Online Streaming
| Year | Title | Character | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bose:Dead/Alive | Nandani | Alt Balaji | |
| 2018 | Cheers | Prerna | JioCinema | India's First VR Web Series |
| 2019 | Badnaam Gali | Nayonika (Nayan) | Zee5 | |
| 2020 | Forbidden Love | Keya | Zee5 |
Awards
| Year | Award(s) | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Star Screen Awards | Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female | CityLights | Won |
References
- ^ a b Vaibhavi V Risbood (20 February 2016). "Reports about my break-up with Rajkummar astonished me: Patralekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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 (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 (28 May 2014). "Vidya Balan my inspiration: Patralekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Jaskiran Kapoor (16 May 2014). "Girl And the City". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ IANS (12 June 2014). "Patralekha dedicates 'Citylights' success to Mahesh Bhatt, Hansal Mehta". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Bollywood celebs on a vacation".
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