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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 and the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She also received nomination for the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.[1]

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

Television

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Year Title Role Ref.
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
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]
25th IIFA Awards Best Actress Won [20]
Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Won [21]
Best Actor Female - Viewers Choice Nominated
70th Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Won [22][23]
Best Actress (Critic) Nominated

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Nitanshi Goel

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''Nitanshi Goel'' is an Indian actress known for her breakthrough lead role in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama film Laapataa Ladies (2024). She began her career as a child artist in Hindi television and films, appearing in series such as Thapki Pyar Ki, Peshwa Bajirao, and Daayan, as well as supporting roles in films including M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Indu Sarkar. Her portrayal of Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, marked her Bollywood lead debut and brought her widespread recognition for its depth and charm. Goel's performance in the film earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actor (Female) at the 70th Filmfare Awards in 2025 and the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) at the IIFA Awards 2025, while Laapataa Ladies itself secured multiple major honors including Best Film at Filmfare and Best Picture at IIFA. Trained in Kathak dance and passionate about singing, she has transitioned from child roles to becoming one of the most promising young talents in Hindi cinema, with upcoming projects highlighting her growing presence in the industry.

Early life

Family and childhood

Nitanshi Goel was born on 12 June 2007 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is the daughter of Nitin Goel and Rashi Goel. Goel spent her early childhood in Noida before relocating to Mumbai with her parents to pursue acting opportunities.

Modeling and early exposure

Nitanshi Goel began her career as a child model, participating in fashion shows and appearing in advertisements from a young age. In 2015, she won the Miss Pantaloons Junior Fashion Icon title at age 7–8, marking a notable achievement in her child modeling phase. Following this recognition, she continued to engage in various fashion shows and brand advertisements, gaining further exposure that facilitated her transition into acting opportunities.

Career

Child artist roles in television and film (2012–2023)

Nitanshi Goel began her career as a child artist with a small role in the 2012 Hindi film Vicky Donor. She subsequently featured in several Hindi television series and films, typically in supporting parts or as younger versions of main characters in drama, mythological, and supernatural genres. Her early television work included roles in Ishqbaaaz (2016) as Young Anika, Thapki Pyar Ki (2016–2017) as Bani/Young Bani Pandey, and Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha (2016–2017) as Chutki. In films, she appeared as a young character in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). Goel continued with child roles in Karmaphal Daata Shani (2017) as Bhadra, Peshwa Bajirao (2017) as Young Kashibai, and Indu Sarkar (2017) as Young Indu. In 2019, she played Rimpi Bhasin in Daayan, Young Shailja in Love Sleep Repeat, and Young Rohini in Inside Edge. She also portrayed Kid Regha Sathe in the film Posham Pa (2019). Later in her child artist phase, Goel appeared as Young Jhulan in Hurdang (2022) and as Niyati in Masoom Sawaal (2022). These roles established her as a recognizable young performer in Hindi television and cinema before her transition to more prominent parts.

Breakthrough and lead roles (2024–present)

In 2024, Nitanshi Goel achieved her breakthrough with her Bollywood lead debut in the comedy-drama Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, where she portrayed the central character Phool Kumari (also known as Phool). Her performance was widely praised for its natural charm, depth, and heartwarming yet poignant depiction of a young girl navigating life's complexities. The role established her as a breakout talent, earning her the IMDb Breakout Star STARmeter Award as the youngest recipient globally. That same year, Goel appeared in a supporting role as Seerat in the biographical sports drama Maidaan. She also starred in the title role of the short film Zoya. Building on her earlier experience as a child artist, Goel's 2024 work marked her transition to prominent and lead roles. Her performances drew attention for conveying a blend of fragility and optimism, contributing to her recognition among breakthrough performers of the year. Looking ahead, Goel has several projects in development, including an item number in Shootout at Byculla (2025), a role in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 (2025), and a pan-India Telugu-language film opposite Anand Deverakonda produced by Sithara Entertainment.

Awards and nominations

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Result |- | 2025 || 70th Filmfare Awards || Best Debut Actor (Female) || Laapataa Ladies || Won |- | 2025 || IIFA Awards || Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) || Laapataa Ladies || Won |}

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