Mithila Palkar
Mithila Palkar is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films, Marathi cinema, and web series. She became one of the most famous actors in Indian OTT content after she gained recognition from digital platforms. She is best known for her performances in Little Things and Girl in the City. [1][2][3]
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| Mithila Palkar in 2025 | |
| Born | 11 January 1993 (age 33) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | IES Modern English School, Dadar MMK College, Bandra (BMM) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Little Things Girl in the City Karwaan Tribhanga |
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| Awards | Filmfare Marathi Award Filmfare OTT Awards |
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Early Life & Education
Mithila Palkar was born on 11 January 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Marathi family. She spent her early years in Vasai before moving to Dadar with her grandparents.
She completed her schooling at IES Modern English School, Dadar, and later pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media (BMM) from MMK College, Bandra.
She participated in dramatics and dance and music during her school and college years. She also trained in Hindustani classical music and Kathak dance.
Career
Mithila Palkar started her acting career with the Marathi short film Majha Honeymoon (2014). Her first appearance in Bollywood came with Katti Batti (2015), where she played a supporting role.
She became famous in 2016 when her "cup song" video went viral and reached millions of views, which increased her popularity on social media platforms.
Her breakthrough performance came in the web series Girl in the City (2016–2021), which she followed with her main role as Kavya Kulkarni in the successful series Little Things (2016–2021). The series became a major hit on Netflix and earned her critical acclaim and awards.
In 2017, she made her Marathi film debut with Muramba, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Marathi.
She later appeared in several notable films including Karwaan (2018), alongside Irrfan Khan and Dulquer Salmaan, and Chopsticks (2019).
She appeared with Kajol and Tanvi Azmi in the Netflix film Tribhanga, which she starred in during 2021. She also appeared in the Hollywood film A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting in a cameo role.
Mithila expanded her professional work by performing in films made in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages. The actress is currently working on future projects which include the horror-comedy movie "Bhooth Bangla (2026), which will be released in 2026. [4][5][6]
Notable Works
- Little Things – Breakthrough web series role
- Girl in the City – Popular youth series
- Muramba – Award-winning Marathi debut
- Karwaan – Critically acclaimed Bollywood film
- Tribhanga – Netflix drama film
- Chopsticks – Netflix original film
Achievements and Recognition
Mithila Palkar has received several awards and recognitions for her performances. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Marathi for Muramba and has also won multiple Filmfare OTT Awards for her role in Little Things.
People have praised her for her authentic manner of performing which she shows through her acting in online shows. In 2018, she was featured in Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list, recognizing her as one of the most influential young talents in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
Mithila Palkar prefers to keep her personal life private. She has achieved success in her career because she comes from a non-film family background and worked her way up in the entertainment industry.
People recognize her for her happy nature which allows her to build strong bonds with her fans through her online platforms.
External Links
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References
- ↑ Mithila Palkar (Actress) Age, Family, Biography & More . In StarsUnfolded . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Mithila Palkar – About, Age, Height, Family & More . In India Forums . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Mithila Palkar Biography, Career, Age & More . In FilmyFocus . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Bhooth Bangla trailer release date: Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy promises scares and laughs . In The Hindu . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Bhooth Bangla Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar Film VFX, Suspense, Twist & Rakshas Element Impress . In Filmibeat . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Bhoot Bangla teaser: Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan reunite for horror comedy . In The Hollywood Reporter India . Retrieved 13 April 2026