Priya Bapat is an Indian actress, model, anchor and singer who mostly works in Marathi language films and television shows. She is known for her appearances in the Marathi film Kaksparsh (2013) as Uma, Aamhi Doghi (2018) as Saavi, and the Hindi web series ‘City of Dreams’ Season 2 (2021) as Poornima Rao Gaikwad on Disney+ Hotstar.
Wiki/Biography
Priya Bapat was born on Thursday, 18 September 1986 (age 36 years; in 2022) in Dadar, Mumbai. Priya completed her schooling at Balmohan Vidyamandir School, Mumbai. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Priya pursued her master’s degree in mass communication at Sophia Polytechnic College, Mumbai.
Childhood photos of Priya Bapat
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (approx): 33-26-34
Physical Transformation
Vazandar (2016)
Priya plays the role of a girl, Pooja, who wants to reach size zero by following a rigorous weight loss regime in the Marathi film Vazandar. Therefore, he added 16 kg to his body weight to prepare for his character.
I’d rather get it. Makes me appreciate it more. Whether wearing 16 kg for #Vazandaar or lose it all later.#value yourself. pic.twitter.com/ed9qGAlgps
— Priya Bapat (@bapat_priya) October 23, 2016
Family
Priya Bapat belongs to a Maharashtrian family.
Parents & Siblings
Priya’s father’s name is Sharad Bapat.
Childhood photo of Priya Bapat with her father
Priya Bapat with her father
His mother’s name is Smita Bapat.
Priya Bapat with her mother
Priya has an older sister, Shweta Bapat, who is a clothing designer.
Priya Bapat with her mother
Husband & Son
Priya Bapat married Umesh Kamat on 6 October 2011. The couple met at the premiere of the Marathi film Bhet in 2002.
Priya Bapat with her husband
Relationships/Relationships
Before marrying Umesh in 2011, Priya dated him for about six years.
Career
Movie
In 2000, Priya Bapat made her Bollywood debut as a child artiste with the film Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in which she played the role of young Ramabai Ambedkar.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Bollywood movie poster
Priya appeared in the Bollywood films Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006).
Priya Bapat in a still from Bollywood movie Munna Bhai MBBS
In 2013, Priya appeared in the Marathi film ‘Time Please’ with her husband where she played the role of Amruta Sane.
Time Please Marathi movie poster
Priya has appeared in several Marathi films such as Aandhali Koshimbir (2014) as Manju, Happy Journey (2014) as Janaki, Timepass 2 (2015) as Prajakta Lele, and Vazandar (2016) as Pooja.
Priya Bapat in a still from the Marathi movie Vazandar (2016)
Television
In 2001, Priya made her television debut with the Marathi show De Dhamal where she played the role of Rutuja on Alpha TV Marathi.
Priya Bapat in a still from the Marathi television show De Dhamal
Later, she appeared in several Marathi television shows such as Abhalmaya (2002) on Alpha TV Marathi as Monee, Adhuri Ek Kahani (2007) on Zee Marathi as Arpita, and Shubham Karoti (2010) on Zee Marathi as Kimaya.
Shubham Karoti’s Marathi show poster
Web Series
In 2019, Priya appeared in the web series Mayanagari-City of Dreams where she played Poornima Rao Gaikwad on Disney+ Hotstar.
Poster of Priya Bapat’s first Hindi web series Mayanagari-City of Dreams
Priya Bapat appeared in season 1 (2019) and season 2 (2020) of the Marathi web series ‘Aani Kay Hava’ as Jui on MX Player with her husband Umesh Kamat. In 2021, he appeared in the sequel to his debut web series City of Dreams’ Season 2.
Priya Bapat in a still from the Hindi web series City of Dreams Season 2
In March 2022, Priya appeared in one of the episodes titled ‘Pehchaan’ of the Hindi web series Khud Ke Liye on YouTube.
Singer
In 2016, Priya made her singing debut with the song ‘Golu Polu’ in the Marathi film Vazandar.
In 2017, she lent her voice to the Marathi song ‘Tu Mi Ani Gachchi’ from the Marathi film Gachchi.
Anchor
Priya appeared as an anchor in various Marathi television reality shows such as Kids World (2001) on Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha Features (2002) on Alpha TV Marathi, Goodmorning Maharashtra (2009) on Zee Marathi, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Season 10 (2011) on Zee Marathi, and Aamhi Travelkar (2014), the 1st Star Travel Reality Show on Marathi Prava International.
Poster of reality show Priya Bapat Aamhi Travelkar (2014)
Commercial
Priya has appeared in several commercials for brands such as Bisleri, Chings Secret, Bharat Matrimony, Ram Bandhu Masala, Parsik Bank, Sunfeast Marie Light, Phillips, Whisper Ultra, Sunsilk Shampoo, Canara Bank and Yellow Diamond.
Award
- 2013: Best Actress for Marathi film Kaksparsh at Screen Awards
Priya Bapat with the Best Actress award for the Marathi film Kaksparsh
- 2013: Best Actress for Marathi film Kaksparsh at Zee Gaurav Awards
- 2013: Best Actress for Marathi film Kaksparsh at Maharashtra State Awards
- 2014: Best Actress for the film Happy Journey at the Maharashtra State Film Awards
- 2014: Nominated for the Best Actress category at the Filmfare Marathi Awards for the film Happy Journey
- 2021: Best Actress Award for Marathi web series Aani Kay Hava at Talent Track Awards
- 2021: Best Jodi Award for Marathi web series Aani Kay Hava at Talent Track Awards
Favourite
- Food: Ukdiche Modak, Puran poli, and Varan bhaat
- Restaurant: Le Cafe in Chembur
- Fruits: Apple, Watermelon and Mango
- Vacation Destinations: Belgium and Germany
Facts/Trivia
- Priya is trained in Indian classical music. He attended Shivaji Park Vidyalaya to train in Indian classical music, and he has received professional training from Shubhada Dadarkar. In an interview, talking about her interest in music, Priya said,
To be honest, when I was little I wanted to dance but it was my mother who enrolled me in singing classes. It was his dream that I study classical music. I practiced in Hindustani music with the harmonium because it was a rule in the class. I continued my studies till the eighth grade and also appeared for the entrance level examination. But later, I switched to light music like Bhakti geet and natya sangeet because I was bored with aalaps, I wanted to sing words.”
- In 2011, Priya appeared in the Marathi drama ‘Nava Gadi Nava Raajya,’ with her husband, Umesh Kamat, which was based on the life of a couple after marriage.
- Priya Bapat was offered to play one of the hockey players in the Bollywood film ‘Chak De India,’ but she turned down the offer as the scheduled shooting dates clashed with her final year exams. In an interview, he talked about rejecting the film and said,
I don’t regret turning down ‘Chak De India’ because when the film was offered to me, I was studying and studies were my priority. I used to act for fun.”
- Priya Bapat has topped several designers like Shruti Mangaaysh and Archana Kochhar at the Pune Times Fashion Week.
Priya Bapat walked the ramp for designer Archana Kochhar at Pune Times Fashion Week
- Priya is a fitness enthusiast, and she often shares her workout regime on social media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCgsbXw40ZA
- Priya appeared in several videos like ‘Husband, Wife & Lockdown’ (2020) and ‘Husband, Wife & New Year’s Resolutions’ (2021) on Bharatiya Digital Party, a Marathi channel on YouTube.
- In 2021, Priya teamed up with her sister Shweta Bapat, a clothing designer, and launched a traditional Indian clothing venture called ‘Sawenchi.’ In an interview, she talked about her clothing brand and said,
I always wanted to start a business like this but I never thought I would do it so soon. We started with a saree for now and this will be an extension of my style too- understated and elegant. The design will be ours and the execution will be done by weavers from various parts of the country, including Jaipur, Maheshwar, Indore, Kutch and Hyderabad.
- Priya has appeared on the cover of several magazines such as Citadel and Perfect Woman.
Priya Bapat on the cover of Citadel magazine
Priya Bapat on the cover of Perfect Woman magazine
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