Nitanshi Goel

Indian actress (born 2007)

Nitanshi Goel

Goel in 2025

Born|  (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007 (age 18)

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Occupation| Actress
Years active| 2012–present

Nitanshi Goel (born 12 June 2007) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. She is known for her leading role in the comedy-drama film Laapataa Ladies (2024), which won her the IIFA Award for Best Actress.[1]

## Early life

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Goel was born on 12 June 2007 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] She came to Mumbai with her parents Nitin Goel and Rashi Goel to pursue her career in acting.[3]

## Career

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Goel began her career as a child model, making appearances in fashion shows and advertisements.[4] In 2015, she won the title of Miss Pantaloons Junior Fashion Icon.[5]

Goel made her Bollywood lead debut in 2024 with the film Laapataa Ladies, produced by Aamir Khan Productions. She received positive reviews and accolades for her performance in the film.[6] Saibal Chatterjee noted, "Nitanshi Goel conveys a combination of fragility and optimism with minimum effort."[7] Eastern Eye featured Goel in their Top 50 Asian stars of 2024.[8] Goel was also seen in the biographical sports drama film Maidaan.[9]

## Filmography

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### Films

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Year | Title | Role | Ref.

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2024 | Laapataa Ladies | Phool Kumari | [10][11]
Maidaan | Seerat | [12]

### Television

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Year | Title | Role | Ref.

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2016 | Ishqbaaaz | Young Anika  | [13][14]
2016–2017 | Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha | Chutki |
2017  | Thapki Pyar Ki | Young Bani Pandey |
Karmaphal Daata Shani | Bhadra |
Peshwa Bajirao | Young Kashibai |
2019  | Daayan | Rimpi Bhasin | [15]
2019  | Love Sleep Repeat | Young Shailja |
Inside Edge | Young Rohini | [16]

## Awards and nominations

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Work  | Result  | Ref

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2021  | Iconic Gold Awards | Teen Actress of the Year  | —  | Won  |
2024  | IMDb | Breakout Star  | Laapataa Ladies | Won  | [17]
2024  | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress  | Nominated  | [18]
2025  | Iconic Gold Awards | Breakout Star (Female)  | Won  | [19]
2025  | 25th IIFA Awards | Best Actress  | Won  | [20]

## References

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1. ^ "Nitanshi Goel On 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Entry: I Am Full Of Goosebumps- Exclusive!". Times Now. 23 September 2024.
2. ^ "Laapataa Ladies' Nitanshi Goel celebrates 17th birthday with a beauti-phool photoshoot". hindustantimes. 13 June 2024.
3. ^ "Nitanshi Goel Biography: Know Everything About The Laapataa Ladies Leading Lady, Age, Career, Education, And More". Jagran tv.
4. ^ "Laapataa Ladies' Phool AKA Nitanshi Goel Reveals Mom's No-Dating Rule: I Am Allowed To Talk To Boys, BUT...- EXCL". Times Now. 14 May 2024.
5. ^ "PANTAlOONS JUNIOR FASHION ICON ANNOUNCES WINNERS". Daily Pioneer. 26 May 2015.
6. ^ "Meet The Talented Star Cast Of Laapataa Ladies Who Uplifted A Great Story With Their Stellar Performances". India Times. 29 April 2024.
7. ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (1 March 2024). "Laapataa Ladies Review: Emotionally Engaging Film Laced With Doses Of Wry Humour". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
8. ^ "Top 50 Asian stars of 2024 | EasternEye". www.easterneye.biz. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
9. ^ "Sourav Ganguly reviews Ajay Devgn's Maidaan: 'A must-watch Indian sports film'". Hindustan Times. 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
10. ^ "So 'beautyphool'! 'Laapataa Ladies' actress spotted in a sari at Met Gala, but there's a catch". The Times of India. 8 May 2024.
11. ^ "Nitanshi Goel recalls filming climax scene of Laapataa Ladies: Injured my foot severely". WION. 15 May 2024.
12. ^ "Maidaan Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajay Devgn's Film Records A Drop". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
13. ^ "This Noida girl is TV's small wonder". The Times of India. 6 July 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
14. ^ "Did you know Nitanshi Goel was in Class 9 when she shot for 'Laapataa Ladies'?". India Today. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
15. ^ "Nitanshi Goel Biography: Know Everything About The Laapataa Ladies Leading Lady, Age, Career, Education, And More". jagrantv. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
16. ^ "Laapataa Ladies' Nitanshi Goel says Amitabh Bachchan sat on his knees, read lines with her: 'Dadaji, nanaji jaise lag rahe the'". The Indian Express. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
17. ^ "Laapataa Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel becomes youngest IMDb Breakout Star at 16". Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
18. ^ "'Laapataa Ladies' fame Nitanshi Goel nominated for Best Actress at Indian Film Festival in Melbourne". CNBC TV18. 15 July 2024.
19. ^ "Kartik Aaryan, Chandu Champion, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Win Top Honours at the 6th Edition of Iconic Gold Awards 2025". The Tribune. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
20. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (9 March 2025). "Winners of the IIFA Awards 2025 2025 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 10 March 2025.

## External links

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