Priya Bapat is an Indian actress who works in Marathi and Hindi films, television, theatre and web series. Most viewers know her as Poornima Gaikwad in the political drama City of Dreams and from Marathi films such as Kaksparsh, Happy Journey and Aamhi Doghi. In November 2026 her newest release is the ZEE5 Marathi series Hey Kay Navin?, in which she stars with her husband, actor Umesh Kamat.
Quick facts
- Full name: Priya Bapat
- Date of birth: 18 September 1986
- Age: 40 (as of November 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (raised in Dadar)
- Profession: Actress (film, television, theatre, web series)
- Known for: City of Dreams, Kaksparsh, Happy Journey, Aamhi Doghi
Priya Bapat was born on 18 September 1986 in Mumbai. Her first screen role came as a child: she played Ramabai Ambedkar in the 2000 film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. In 2015 she played Prajakta Lele in Timepass 2, the sequel to the 2014 Marathi hit Timepass. That was a later career role, not her debut.
On television she appeared in serials including Shubham Karoti, Vicky Ki Taxi and Abhalmaya, and she hosted the travel show Aamhi Travelkar. This page covers her age, career, marriage and the main facts of her biography.
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Priya Bapat Profile Facts
- Name: Priya Bapat
- Occupation: Actress
- Date of birth: 18 September 1986
- Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Debut film: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000), as a child artist
Career Highlights
Her breakthrough as a lead actress came with Kaksparsh (2012), in which she played Uma. The role won her Best Actress honours at the 2013 Screen Awards, Zee Gaurav and Maharashtra State Film Awards. She won a second Maharashtra State Film Award for Happy Journey (2014). She was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, Marathi for Vazandar (2016) and Gachchi (2017).
Hindi-speaking audiences know her best as Poornima Gaikwad in City of Dreams, the Disney+ Hotstar political drama that began in 2019. The role brought her several best actress awards for web series.
Her recent work, in order of release:
| Year | Title | Format | Role or note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andhera | Hindi series, Prime Video (released 14 August 2025) | Inspector Kalpana Kadam |
| 2025 | Bin Lagnachi Goshta | Marathi film, directed by Aditya Ingale (in cinemas 12 September 2025) | Ritika, opposite Umesh Kamat |
| 2026 | Hey Kay Navin? | Marathi series, ZEE5 (from 31 March 2026) | Rama, opposite Umesh Kamat |
Excel Entertainment produced Andhera, and Bapat shares the lead with Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli and Surveen Chawla. Bin Lagnachi Goshta follows a couple who live together in London against their families’ wishes. The film began streaming on Prime Video on 24 October 2025.
Hey Kay Navin? was directed by Varun Narvekar and produced by Pratisaad Productions and Bahawa Entertainment. Its eight episodes follow a long marriage going through a midlife shift.
Personal Life
Priya Bapat married actor Umesh Kamat in 2011. The couple often work together on stage and on screen. Hey Kay Navin? is their second web series together, after Aani Kay Hava.
FAQ
How old is Priya Bapat?
Priya Bapat was born on 18 September 1986, so she is 40 years old as of November 2026. She turned 40 on 18 September 2026.
Who is Priya Bapat’s husband?
She is married to Marathi actor Umesh Kamat. They married in 2011 and have since played couples on screen, most recently in the film Bin Lagnachi Goshta (2025) and the ZEE5 series Hey Kay Navin? (2026).
What is Priya Bapat’s height?
Neither she nor any major outlet or official profile has published her height. Figures on fan and aggregator sites are unconfirmed, so this page leaves height out.
What was Priya Bapat’s first film?
Her first film was Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000), in which she played Ramabai Ambedkar as a child artist. Her breakthrough as a lead came later, with the Marathi film Kaksparsh in 2012.
What is Priya Bapat doing now?
Her latest release is Hey Kay Navin?, a Marathi series that began streaming on ZEE5 on 31 March 2026. Before that, she appeared in the Prime Video horror series Andhera and the Marathi film Bin Lagnachi Goshta, both released in 2025.
Sources
- Priya Bapat, Wikipedia
- Priya Bapat, IMDb
- Bin Lagnachi Goshta, Wikipedia
- Andhera release date, Free Press Journal
- Hey Kay Navin? trailer report, Scroll.in
- Priya Bapat excited to be part of Timepass 2, Business Standard
