Patralekha Paul (born 20 February 1990), known mononymously as Patralekha, is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi films and streaming series. She made her feature debut in 2014 with the drama CityLights, a performance that won her the Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female.
| Full name | Patralekha Paul |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 February 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Industry | Hindi cinema and web series |
| Debut film | CityLights (2014) |
| Notable award | Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female |
| Spouse | Rajkummar Rao |
Patralekha is of Bengali origin, with her surname rendered as Paul. She is professionally credited under the mononym Patralekha.
Patralekha began her screen career with CityLights (2014), a drama in which her performance brought her early recognition and the Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female. She subsequently moved between feature films and long-form streaming work.
In 2017, she appeared in the streaming miniseries Bose: Dead/Alive. Her later film work includes Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018). On streaming platforms, she has featured in the series Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu (2021), Aar Ya Paar (2022) and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (2024).
| Year | Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CityLights | Film |
| 2017 | Bose: Dead/Alive | Miniseries |
| 2018 | Nanu Ki Jaanu | Film |
| 2021 | Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu | Series |
| 2022 | Aar Ya Paar | Series |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Series |
Patralekha is married to the actor Rajkummar Rao, with whom she has frequently been associated in public appearances during her career.
Patralekha's debut in CityLights drew attention to her work in independent and realist Hindi cinema, and her subsequent move into streaming productions reflects the broader shift of Indian screen actors towards web-based long-form content during the late 2010s and 2020s.