Personal details
- Birth Date: 1986-09-18
- Birth Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Parents: Sharad Bapat
- Professions: Actress, Music Department
Priya Bapat, honestly, she’s a total gem in the Marathi and Hindi film world. She kicked off her film journey way back as a kid in the film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, and it wasn’t just any movie—it bagged a National Award, so yeah, not your average debut. Fast forward a bit and she’s making her mark in Marathi cinema with Mahesh Manjrekar’s Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy in 2008. That film? Absolute hit. But Priya didn’t just stop at being part of popular movies; she properly stole the show with her role as Uma in Kaksparsh. People couldn’t stop talking about her performance—critics, audiences, everyone was raving. It’s the kind of role that gets you noticed, and it did. She scooped up the Best Actress trophy at Zee Gaurav and even grabbed the Maharashtra State Award. Not bad, right? Off-screen, she’s got her own love story going on with Umesh Kamat, who’s not just her husband but also her partner-in-crime on stage. They’ve both shared the spotlight in the Marathi play Nava Gadi Nava Rajya, and fans just eat up their chemistry—can’t blame them, honestly. Priya’s career is one of those where she’s not just ticking boxes or showing up for the sake of it; she brings this realness and spark to every project, whether it’s a big Bollywood film or a heartwarming Marathi drama. Total powerhouse, and still going strong.
referencennSwetha Bapat’s sister actually has her own little corner in the world of cinema. Swetha herself is known for her killer costume design work in Bollywood, but her sister? She’s got a reputation too, though she keeps it a bit more low-key. There’s always been this unspoken sibling rivalry—a bit of playful banter at family dinners about whose work made the bigger splash onscreen. It’s not every day you see two sisters carving out their own paths behind the scenes, right? Some folks say Swetha’s attention to detail comes from trying to outdo her sis, but honestly, both of them bring something totally unique to the table. Their combined influence is woven into more films than you’d guess, hiding in plain sight in the wardrobe choices and subtle touches nobody else would notice unless you’re really looking. The Bapat sisters are kind of an open secret in the industry—if you know, you know.
September 18, 1986
Konidela Ram Charan
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sharad Bapat and Surekha
38 years old