Mithila Palkar (born 11 January 1993) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi and Marathi cinema and Indian web series. She came to wider attention through her Marathi rendition of the "cup song" and has since built a career across short films, theatrical features, television and streaming productions. Her honours include a Filmfare Award Marathi and two Filmfare OTT Awards.
| Born | 11 January 1993 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Languages of work | Hindi, Marathi |
| Acting debut | Majha Honeymoon (2014, Marathi short film) |
| Hindi film debut | Katti Batti (2015) |
| Notable web series | Girl in the City (2016–2021), Little Things (2016–2021) |
| Major awards | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Marathi; two Filmfare OTT Awards |
Palkar made her acting debut with the Marathi short film Majha Honeymoon in 2014. The following year, she appeared in the Hindi feature film Katti Batti (2015), marking her entry into mainstream Hindi cinema. Around this time, she gained popular recognition for a Marathi adaptation of the "cup song", a video that circulated widely online and helped raise her profile beyond traditional film audiences.
Palkar became one of the recognisable faces of the early Indian streaming era through two long-running shows. She played the lead in the television series Girl in the City (2016–2021) and starred in the web series Little Things (2016–2021). Her performance in Little Things earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress – Comedy Series and the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Critics) – Comedy Series.
In Marathi cinema, Palkar received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Marathi for her performance in Muramba (2017). She has also appeared in Hindi films including the road comedy-drama Karwaan (2018) and the family drama Tribhanga (2021).
Palkar is among the actors associated with the rise of Indian web series in the latter half of the 2010s, with Little Things and Girl in the City being early examples of long-form Indian streaming content aimed at urban young adults. Her parallel work in Marathi cinema, recognised by Filmfare, has positioned her across both regional and Hindi-language industries.