Preeti Panigrahi Biography 2026

Preeti Panigrahi hails from Noida, Uttar Pradesh and is working in the Indian film industry. In 2024, she played the lead role Meera in Suchi Talati’s film Girls Will Be Girls. For this film, she won the Jury Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition category). This was her first major feature film and received very positive reviews.

She started her career with short films and advertisements. Between 2023–2024, she worked in short films like Jag Puran, Night Queen and Echoes. Her acting in these short films was noticed. Currently, along with acting projects, she is also active in theatre and workshops. She also speaks openly on social issues, especially women’s rights and gender equality.

Preeti Panigrahi Personal Life

Preeti Panigrahi was born on 28 December 2002 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She was interested in acting and stage performances since childhood. Her father Surya Narayan Panigrahi recognized this interest and helped her in every way.

Along with her studies, she was very active in the theatre group of Hindu College, University of Delhi during her college days. She played roles in many plays which later proved helpful for film acting. On social media, she keeps talking about topics like women’s rights and gender equality. She does not make her personal life much public and focuses on her career projects.

Preeti Panigrahi Family

Preeti Panigrahi’s family belongs to Noida. Her father’s name is Surya Narayan Panigrahi and her mother’s name is Namita Panigrahi. She is close to her parents and sister. She has a sister named Tripti Panigrahi.

However, no information is available about her brother. The family lives in Noida and supports Preeti in her career.

Preeti Panigrahi Education

Preeti Panigrahi completed her schooling from Amity International School, Sector-44, Noida. She did well in studies and also played leadership roles in school. She served as the Vice Head Girl in 2017-18 and took over her responsibilities as the Head Girl in 2018-19.

She scored 98% marks in her Class XII examination and secured 10 C.G.P.A in Class X. After completing her schooling, she did her graduation (2019-22) in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi. She was active in acting and theater even during her college.

Presently she is doing PG Diploma in Animation Cinema from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

Preeti Panigrahi Career

Preeti Panigrahi began her acting career with commercials and short films. In 2023, she starred in the short film “Jag Puran.” In 2024, she appeared in two more short films, “Night Queen” and “Echoes.”

That same year, she played the lead role of Meera in Suchi Talati’s film “Girls Will Be Girls.” The film screened at the Sundance Film Festival, earning Preeti the Jury Award (World Cinema Dramatic Competition). This was her first major feature film and received considerable attention.

She is currently pursuing a PG Diploma in Animation Cinema from the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, alongside her acting projects. She has a strong theater background and is also active on social media.

Preeti Panigrahi Films

• 2023: Jag Puran (Short Film)
• 2024: Night Queen (Short Film)
• 2024: Echoes (Short Film)
• 2024: Girls Will Be Girls (Feature Film – lead role as Meera, dir. Shuchi Talati, Jury Award at Sundance 2024)

Preeti Panigrahi Relationships

No information about Preeti Panigrahi’s personal life and love affairs is publicly available. She focuses on her career and keeps her personal life away from the media and does not discuss it. She has no public relationships until 2026.

Preeti Panigrahi Net Worth and Annual Income

The exact information about Preeti Panigrahi’s net worth is not publicly available yet. Till now his net worth has not been officially disclosed. Her income comes from acting in short films and feature films, advertisements, brand promotions, and theater work. Primary earnings come from films, ads and brand collaborations.

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Preeti Panigrahi Interesting Facts

• Preeti Panigrahi attended Amity International School, Sector 44, Noida, where she served as Vice Head Girl (2017-18) and Head Girl (2018-19).
• Scored a 10 CGPA in Class X and a 98% mark in Class XII.
• She earned a BA in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi (2019-22) and performed in numerous plays in the college theatre group.
• She is currently pursuing a PG Diploma in Animation Cinema from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata.
• She won the Jury Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival for “Girls Will Be Girls” – her first feature film.
• Worked in short films like “Jag Puran” (2023), “Night Queen” (2024) and “Echoes” (2024).
• Openly talks about topics of women’s rights and gender equality.

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