Preeti Panigrahi | |
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 Panigrahi in 2024 | |
| Born | 2002 (age 21–22) |
| Alma mater | Hindu College, Delhi |
Preeti Panigrahi is an Indian actress who starred in the 2024 film Girls Will Be Girls . She received the Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival for her performance as a high school student navigating the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations.
Preeti Panigrahi was born in 2002 and grew up in India. [1] She attended Hindu College, Delhi University, where she was actively involved in the theatre circuit. [1] She is pursuing further studies in animation at SRFTI. [2] Her passion for acting was inspired by her father's love for theatre. [1]
Panigrahi landed the lead role of Mira in Girls Will Be Girls after responding to an open call in 2022. [1] The audition required participants to submit a video depicting their high school persona. Drawing from her experience as the head girl in school, Preeti played the character of Mira. [1] She prepared for the role by participating in workshops with casting director Dilip Shankar. [1] At the Sundance Film Festival, Girls Will Be Girls won an audience award in the world cinema dramatic competition and Panigrahi's performance earned her a special jury prize. [1] [2] [3] Critic Anupama Chopra wrote, "Panigrahi is the find of the year. Without a trace of strain or drama, she captures the myriad emotions coursing through Mira as she discovers passion, sexuality, unbridled rage, a twisted sort of jealousy, resentment, disappointment and eventually, comfort." [4]
Panigrahi won the Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival for Girls Will Be Girls. [1]
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