Preeti Nigam

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Preeti Nigam
OccupationActress
Years active1996-present

Preeti Nigam is an Indian television actress, known for her performances in Telugu-language serials. [1] She has had a career spanning over two decades, with notable roles in both positive and negative characters. Her acting career began in the 1990s, and she is recognized for her roles in several successful serials such as Ruthuragalu , Kasturi, and Chandramukhi. [2]

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Early life and background

Preeti Nigam was born and raised in Hyderabad in a Kayastha family with roots in Uttar Pradesh. [3] Her ancestors migrated from Uttar Pradesh to the Nizam's dominions and settled in Hyderabad several years ago. [3] She spent her early years in the Sultan Bazar area and initially did not know Telugu. Coming from a family with a strong background in the arts, Preeti received training in classical dance forms such as Kathak and Kuchipudi. During her school years, she gave her first stage performance at the Birla Mandir. [3]

Career

Despite her interest in acting, Preeti's entry into the industry was met with resistance from her father, who questioned the necessity of acting for girls. However, her mother encouraged her passion. Preeti initially faced challenges due to her lack of proficiency in Telugu. Her acting debut came in 1989 in a dance-based documentary film, where she delivered a small dialogue. Her first notable role was in the Doordarshan serial Aaradhana, where she was initially hired as a choreographer but was later asked to act. Unable to speak Telugu at the time, she played a mute character, relying solely on her expressive eyes. [3]

Career Breakthrough

Preeti initially struggled with Telugu but learned the language to advance her career. She gained recognition for her performance in Ruthuragalu (1996–1999), a popular serial where she portrayed the character of Haritha. The serial’s title song became immensely popular, and Preeti's portrayal earned her widespread acclaim. She continued to rise to fame with other notable roles in serials like Kasturi, Adadhi, Endamavulu, Kavyanjali, and Santhi Nivasam. Her career further soared when she portrayed negative roles, particularly in Chandramukhi. She has also appeared in serials like Swati Chinukulu, America Ammayi, and Sravana Sameeralu, balancing both positive and negative shades of characters. [3]

Films

In addition to her extensive television career, Preeti has acted in several Telugu and Hindi films. She featured in films such as Student No: 1 , Sai, Chakali Ailamma, Jai Telangana, and Tripura. She played supporting roles in several films including the Hindi films Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) and Well Done Abba (2009) before portraying the lead role of the revolutionary Chakali Ilamma in the film of the same name in 2013. [4] [5]

Personal life

Preeti is married to Nagesh Karra, whom she met during the shooting of Ruthuragalu. [5] They have two children, Adithi Sri and Aryan. Their son Aryan was selected to represent India in the World Roller Games in Barcelona (Spain) in 2019. [6]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2001 Student No: 1
2002 Santosham Rani
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! Nookaraju's wife
2003 Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu Vivekananda's step-mother
Kabaddi Kabaddi Nagendra's wife
Back Pocket
2004 Sye Prudhvi's mother
Kaani Lakshmini
2006 Asadhyudu Ram's wife
2008 Welcome to Sajjanpur Jamuna Bai Hindi film
Ready Pooja's mother
2009 Well Done Abba Sakina's motherHindi film
2010 Shoebite Hindi film; unreleased
2013Chakali Ailamma Chakali Ailamma
2015 Tripura Tripura's servant
2019 Hulchul Rudra's mother
2021 Bolo Hau Rukhsar's motherHindi film [7]

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
1996 -1999 Ruthuragalu Haritha DD-8
KasturiSunila
Anubhandhalu
Devadasu
2003 - 2008 Chakravakam Gemini TV
2007 - 2013ChandramukhiYashodhara ETV Telugu
2011SundarakandaBhanumathi Devi Gemini TV
2012 - 2014Kanchana Ganga Star Maa
2013 - 2016Sravana Sameeralu Gemini TV
2013 - 2020 Swathi Chinukulu Sunanda ETV Telugu
2015 - 2018 America Ammayi Jayanthi Vajrapati Zee Telugu
2017 - 2018Ruthu Geetham ETV Telugu
2017 - 2018Uyyala JampalaNeeraja Star Maa
2018 - 2019Kante Kurtune KanaliBhramarambika Devi Star Maa
2020 - 2021DeeparadhanaMuneeswari Gemini TV
2020 - present Intinti Gruhalakshmi Anjali Star Maa Cameo
2021 - present Paape Maa Jeevanajyothi Hymavathi Star Maa
2021Swarna PalaceRangamma Zee Telugu
2021Ishmart Jodi 2Contestant Star Maa Participated with her husband Nagesh
2023-presentKalisundam RaaShakti ETV Telugu
2024 Harikatha Disney+ Hotstar

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