Shriya Pilgaonkar To Star In YRF’s Next; To Be Seen In New Avatar – Report

Shriya Pilgaonkar is set to star in an exciting new project with Yash Raj Films. She made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Fan (2016). From her breakout role in Fan to her impressive performances in series like Mirzapur and Taaza Khabar, Shriya has established herself as a formidable talent in the industry.

Shriya Pilgaonkar Returns To YRF For New Project

Now, Shriya is returning to Yash Raj Films for a new venture. And fans are buzzing with anticipation after she recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo that revealed a YRF script in her hands. As reported by Filmfare, the project reportedly also stars Vaani Kapoor, Surveen Chawla, and Gullak fame Vaibhav Raj Gupta. With Shriya’s versatility and strong screen presence, anticipation is high for what she brings to this upcoming YRF venture. So far details about the title and plot have not been announced. It remains to be seen when the makers will share updates about the same. According to industry sources, Shriya will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar, making this project all the more intriguing.

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The daughter of actors Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shriya made her acting debut in the Marathi film Ekulti Ek in 2013. She won the Best Debut Actress award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards. Her Hindi film debut came with Fan, where she played Neha, a Delhi-based call centre employee. A role she views as a significant breakthrough. She was handpicked by Maneesh Sharma from an impressive pool of 750 auditionees. Her notable work includes House, Guilty Minds, Broken News, and Taaza Khabar.

About Shriya Pilgaonkar’s Career

After Fan, Shriya solidified her reputation with acclaimed web series such as Mirzapur (2018), Guilty Minds, The Broken News (2022), and Taaza Khabar (2023). In addition to her screenwork, she has also acted in and directed various theatrical productions.

Shriya’s first foray into acting began at age five when she appeared in the Hindi television series Tu Tu Main Main. She was seen playing a character named Bittu. She made her stage debut in 2012 with Karan Shetty’s 10-minute short play Freedom Of Love. Shriya performed at the NCPA’s Short and Sweet Festival, where she showcased her talents in acting, singing, and dancing.

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