Priya Bapat

She gained her confidence, which set the stage for her to take on more substantial roles eventually. She portrayed Radhika in the play, ‘Dada Ek Good News Aahe’, which also marked her turning point in her acting career. The Marathi play proved to be a witty script and explored relationships, which showcased Priya’s versatility and her funny bone timing. The play was a grand success, which further cemented her position as one of the prominent actresses in Marathi theatre and films.

Priya Bapat’s nuanced performance resonated easily with the audience as they believed she is capable of handling diverse roles and has contributed to the landscape of Indian digital entertainment. 

Priya, therefore, has more often consistently portrayed strong, independent female-centric roles that are challenging and not the typical stereotypes, and thus inspired women across India. She has had a perfect choice of roles that reflect her commitment to the projects she has which also have addressed social issues through her films. 

A very talented and dedicated actress with her legacy of artistic integrity and versatility, she has a platform that has had a positive impact on Indian Society. 

Priya predominantly acted in Marathi films. She is best known for essaying roles in films such as Kaksparh and Aamhi Doghi, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Screen Awards in 2013. She also acted in Happy Journey, for which she had won the Award of Best Actress by the Maharashtra State Film Award and was nominated for the Best Actress category in Marathi Filmfare Awards in 2014 as well. 

Priya made her debut with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar film in 2000 and is remembered for roles in Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai. Her role in Kaksparsh and Timepass garnered good reviews from the film critics.

She has also acted in serials such as Shubham Karoti, Vicky Ki Taxi, Abhalmaya, etc. In 2009, she appeared in the famous film Me Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy, wherein she essayed the character of Shashikala Bhosale. Thereafter, she has done many roles in films, Andhali Koshimbir, Vasandar, and Mayanagar- City of Dreams, in which she has a lead role, as Purnima Rao Gaikwad.

In 2025 Priya Bapat got her popularity for playing alongside Nawazuddin Siddique in the Biopic Costao, which was released on Zee5 Global. She portrayed Maria, the resilient wife of an honest customs officer. The film actress also collaborated with her elder sister Shweta Bapat, a costume designer who actively helps the Indian Weavers Community through their clothing venture together called the ‘Sawenchi’ 

Priya Bapat’s dream role in the film industry is to play the role of strong women characters.

In October 2024, Priya Bapat acted in a Hindi language television series called Raat Jawaan Hai, directed by Sumeet Vyas and written by Khyati Anand Puthran and was produced by Yamini Pictures Private Limited. The series also starred Barun Sobti and Anjali Anand along with Priya. The series premiered on SonyLIV.