Biography

Ritika Shrotri is a prominent Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer primarily recognized for her work in Marathi cinema and television. Born in Pune, Maharashtra, she began her acting career at the young age of six and has since evolved from a child artist into a leading actress. She is an alumna of SPM English School and S.P. College in Pune.

She made her television debut in the serial Guntata Hriday He and gained early visibility in shows such as Dabba Gul, Be Dune Daha, and Gunda Purush Dev. Her transition to the big screen began with a role in Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta, followed by her lead debut in the 2015 coming-of-age film Slambook.

Shrotri’s filmography includes several high-profile Marathi projects such as the super-hit Boyz, Takatak, and Darling. She received significant acclaim for her role as Radhika Sane in Bucket List, starring alongside Madhuri Dixit. Her career has also expanded into Hindi cinema with her debut in the Netflix film Meenakshi Sundareshwar and a role in the action thriller Raid 2. Her recent 2025 projects include films such as Vada Paav and Hridayi Vasant Phultana. Beyond her screen work, Shrotri is a dedicated stage performer and writer. She garnered international attention for her solo play The Light Catcher, in which she portrays ten different characters. This performance earned her the Best Actor award at the Red Curtain International Festival and was showcased at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025. She is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, having completed her Arangetram in 2013.
- IMDb mini biography by: Shrinivas G. Kulkarni