Anupriya Goenka is a prominent Indian actress, celebrated for her roles in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Her talent and dedication have earned her a devoted following.

Wiki/Biography

Anupriya Goenka’s birthdate is Friday, May 29, 1987, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her astrological sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling at Gyan Bharati School in Saket, New Delhi, and earned a BCom degree from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, also in New Delhi.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’7″
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Anupriya hails from a Marwari family. Her father, Ravindra Kumar Goenka, was a garment entrepreneur, and her mother, Pushpa Goenka, is a homemaker. She has two older sisters and a brother. She is rumored to be dating actor Vaibhav Raj Gupta.

Career

Anupriya moved to Mumbai in 2008, initially working in the corporate sector before discovering her passion for theatre. She juggled corporate work and acting, appearing in commercials. A significant breakthrough came in 2013 when she starred in the UPA Government’s “Bharat Nirman” ad campaign.

Her role in India’s first lesbian advertisement for Myntra in 2015 further boosted her recognition. She has also modeled for numerous brands including Coke, Garnier, Stayfree, Kotak Mahindra, Pepperfry, and Dabur. She even hosted for ShopCJ for over a year.

Her acting journey began with the short film “Worth the Kiss” (2013), followed by her Telugu debut in “Potugadu” (2013) and Bollywood debut in “Bobby Jasoos” (2014). Her television debut was in “Stories by Rabindranath Tagore” (2015).

Her filmography includes notable films like “Paathshala” (2014), “Daddy” (2017), “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), “Padmaavat” (2018), and “War” (2019). She also made her mark in the web series world with “Sacred Games” (2018-19), “Criminal Justice” (2019), “Panchali” (2019), and “Asur” (2020).

Controversy

In 2019, a dispute arose between Anupriya and the makers of the web series “Panchali” concerning promotional activities. Anupriya clarified her perspective, highlighting disagreements about the portrayal of intimate scenes and the lack of communication regarding promotional strategies.

Favourite Things

• Cuisine: Continental
• Actresses: Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra
• Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan
• Colours: White, Red, Black
• Perfume: Beautiful by Estée Lauder

Facts/Trivia

Anupriya’s family moved from Kanpur to Delhi after facing business setbacks. After high school, she worked at a call center and in the corporate sector before discovering her love for acting through a workshop at the National School of Drama (NSD).

Her mentor, Neeraj Kabi, significantly influenced her acting career. She auditioned for a lead role in “Sultan” but didn’t secure the part. She credits Pradeep Sarkar for her early success in the industry and is involved in philanthropy, particularly with organizations supporting children with disabilities.

Beyond acting, she enjoys painting and is an animal lover.

Anupriya Goenka’s Notable Roles