- Avantika Akerkar is an Indian actress who is mostly known for working in Hindi and international films, television series and theatre. She lived in New York for many years before returning to India to pursue a career in the arts.
The versatile artist made her theatrical debut with Lunch Girls, directed by Quasar Padamsee of Q Theatre Productions. Since then, Avantika has never looked back. She featured in several movies, including The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The World Unseen, Loins of Punjab, Darkness Visible, Mission Majnu, to name a few.
Avantika has appeared in many shows on OTT streaming platforms as well, which include Sense 8, Made in Heaven, Four More Shots Please, Mukhbir and Mithya, among others. She has earned great recognition and accolades for her impressive performances and an increasing project portfolio.
Owing to her soaring credentials, Avantika is seen as one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. Besides playing hard hitting characters, she has also produced and started in two plays, emceed various shows and award ceremonies, recorded numerous audio books, and a song on the Buddha Cafe Franchise.
Having made her mark in the most volatile and challenging industry, Avantika wants to continue entertaining audiences with prolific performances in years to come.
- IMDb mini biography by: Team
- Won the FilmFare Award (India's Oscars) for the best short film in 2018 for "Rogan Josh, the film.".
- Has played the iconic character "Indira Gandhi", India's late Prime Minister in 7 different projects and 4 languages.
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