Preeti Panigrahi Age, Wiki and Bio

Preeti Panigrahi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of BirthXX/XX/2002
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceKottayam, Kerala, India

Bio/Wiki

NicknameJuliet
Famous RoleAs Mira in the film Girls Will Be Girls (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolAmity International School, Sector 44, Noida
College/University
  • Hindu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
  • Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in History (2019-2022)
  • Postgraduate diploma in Animation Cinema (2022)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Traveling
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Photography

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSurya Narayan Panigrahi (Government Official)
MotherNandini Panigrahi (Teacher)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterTrupti Panigrahi (Assistant Professor)

Career

DebutShe made her film debut in Girls Will Be Girls (2024) as Mira after successfully auditioning in 2022.
Awards & Achievements
  • National Balshree Award (2015) for excellence in creative and performing arts
  • Sarvashresht Abhinetri (Best Actress) Award (2016) from Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
  • Theatrical Extravaganza (2017) award from Theatron, Delhi Public School RK Puram
  • Late Baljit Shastri Award for Best All-Rounder (2019) issued by Amity International School, Sector 44, Noida
  • Best Actress Award (2020) at Rajnigandha by Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi
  • Best Performer Award (2020) from Akaar – The Street Play Society of Lady Irwin College
  • Sundance Film Festival Award (2024) in the Special Jury Award for Acting for Girls Will Be Girls
  • News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2025 in Best Debut for Girls Will Be Girls
  • Hollywood Report Indian Award for Best Breakthrough Artist of the Year for Girls Will Be Girls
  • Filmfare OTT Award (2025) for Best Actor (Critics’ Choice – Female) for Girls Will Be Girls

Some Lesser Known Facts

Preeti grew up in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, without a family background in the film industry, engaging in theatre from a young age.
She excelled in academics and leadership during her time at Amity International School, even serving as the head girl.
Her creative talents in various areas earned her recognition during her school years.
In 2015, she became the youngest recipient of the National Balshree Honour.
She honed her acting skills through various theatre groups and became involved in different productions after school.
After being a notable student at Delhi University in 2021, she pursued further studies in animation and cinema after graduation.
Her role in Girls Will Be Girls involved significant preparation, including participation in workshops with a casting director.
Her performance earned her critical acclaim and multiple awards, propelling her career in acting and directing.