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Pallavi Batra (born 2 May 1989) is an Indian film, ad-film & theatre actor, TV host and voice-over artist. With a strong theatre background, Pallavi has established herself as a promising Bollywood actress and a fresh, young face for brands.
Film and TV career
Pallavi has starred in Bollywood films with leading production houses and made a mark in the advertising world.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9/11: The Last Fall | Abhishek Sharma | Pallavi |
| 2011 | No One Killed Jessica | Raj Kumar Gupta | Newsreader |
| 2013 | Ek Thi Daayan | Kannan Iyer | Sangeeta |
| 2014 | Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | Aman Sachdeva | Rosy |
| 2014 | P.K. | Rajkumar Hirani | Bridesmaid |
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- Vodafone: Acted in the popular TV commercial for Vodafone as a part of the 'Made for you' series directed by Rajiv Rao
- Bisleri: Was the face of the Bisleri 500 launch TVC targeting college students in the commercial directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy
- Aman ki Asha: Pallavi played the leading role in the commercial promoting Indo-Pak friendship directed by Gajraj Rao
- Big Bazaar: Pallavi was a part of their campaign celebrating 10 years in India directed by Bollywood director Rajkumar Gupta
TV and online anchoring
- Pallavi anchored a show for NDTV Good Times titled Swarovski Sparkling Inspirtaions 2014
- She hosted Live Hangouts for the Fashion Design Council of India during Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week AW'14 with leading Indian fashion designers
Early years
She started her acting career at the age of 13 where she played the role of an aspiring pilot in ‘9/11: The Last Fall’ the directorial debut of Abhishek Sharma (of Tere Bin Laden fame). She was, then, selected for a workshop conducted by the prestigious National School of Drama at the age of 14 where she played the lead role in the finale show.
Theatre experience
- ‘Zangoora’ (performed over 500 shows): Pallavi played two main roles for over 3 years in India’s first and biggest Bollywood musical being staged at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon. [1]
She received training from the industry’s best during the production. The play was directed by Broadway director David Freeman, along with Mr. Darshan Zariwala, Mr. Dilip Shankar and Vikranth Pawar. She received extensive dance training from Shiamak Davar’s troupe and extensive training in aerial work and harness flying.
She worked alongside Viveik Oberoi, Isha Sharvani, Gauahar Khan, Yuri, and Hussain Kuwajerwala
- ‘Ten Years with Guru Dutt: Abrar Alvi’s Journey’: Pallavi played a leading role, and the role of Waheeda Rehman in the play staged at NCPA theatre Mumbai (2013)and various theatres in New Delhi
- ‘Walking the Path’: Pallavi played the female lead in the play directed by Dilip Shankar, and performed at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi on 2 October 2011 (Gandhi Jayanti)
- ‘Krishna Sudama’: Batra assisted veteran theatre person Sushma Seth in directing a play for rehabilitated children in association with the NGO Arpana
- ‘Pride and Prejudice in 10 minutes’: Pallavi played the lead role of Elizabeth in the play written by Tim Hehir, as part of the Short & Sweet theatre festival finale in Delhi. (nominated for Best Actress)
- ‘Infinite Stupidity’: She experimented with clowning in the play directed by LAMDA graduate Ashwath Bhatt
- 'Strictly Dandia': She acted in the play titled directed by senior theatre director and the Director, Arts at the British Council, India, Vivek Mansukhani. Performed at Taj Palace, Delhi (October 2009)
- She also taught the children of Lotus Valley International School a play, Sound of Music for their annual day