Priyanka Bose (born 1980) is an actor, theatre artist and producer known for her work across Indian, European and American film, television and theatre. Beginning her career on stage, Bose has built a body of work that spans multiple languages, industries and cultural contexts, working with filmmakers and collaborators from India, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. She is known for her performances in Gangor (2010), Lion (2016), The Wheel of Time (2021-2025), Jugnuma: The Fable (2024) and Agra (2023/2025), for which she won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in 2026.
Bose has frequently moved between independent cinema, mainstream productions, international television, theatre and producer-led projects, often portraying characters that challenge conventional cultural, social and gendered archetypes. She alternates between Mumbai and Los Angeles to shoot for upcoming Indian and international productions.
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Early Life and Education
Born in Delhi, Bose began her artistic career in theatre, performing in stage productions before transitioning to film and television. Fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali, she developed a practice that would later encompass work across multiple countries and artistic traditions.
Career
Early Work and Theatre
Bose's screen career began with appearances in films including, Johnny Gaddar (2007) Sorry Bhai! (2008), Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) and Guzaarish (2010). Her first leading role came in Gangor (2010), directed by Italian filmmaker Italo Spinelli and adapted from Mahasweta Devi's short story "Choli Ke Peeche". Her portrayal of the title character earned her the Best Actress award at the New Jersey Independent South Asian Film Festival.
