Patralekha

Patralekha

Patralekha in 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

Patraleka 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

Patraleka 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

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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