A biography for Shriya Pilgaonkarhasn’t been written yet.
“Earlier, only youngsters were trying their hands on digital platforms, TV was a different thing for actors and film actors were looked up as superior. Now, nothing of that sort exists anymore... So, I will be doing everything.”
“I never think in terms of better or worse, I believe there are many ways to get to where you want to be.”
“I couldn't be happier starting 2019 with this film 'Haathi Mere Saathi.' It's the first time that I am doing a trilingual film which I'm excited about. It will be my Tamil and Telugu debut.”
“I will definitely direct feature films one day.”
“Mom is really my closest friend and has been there at every stage. She is the adventurous kinds and made me travel by train alone when I was just five.”
“A movie like 'La La Land' would be just great. I just cant get over this musical love story. I loved Emma Stone and wish to do a role like that in future.”
“I was in the eighth standard and was selected as part of my school to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.”
“My criteria for choosing a film are first the story and the team that I'm working with.”
“Audiences are open to experimentation these days - that's a boon for me.”
“I have always had a performers instinct since I was a child.”
“Though the contemporary shows are good, I prefer sitcoms like my father's.”
“Some basic things I have picked up from Dad is how to interpret my character correctly, use the camera to my advantage and how not to hurry up with work.”
“If and when I am offered a strong script, I would be happy to do TV.”
“Sometimes you have to spoon feed filmmakers to let them know 'I am capable of this.'”
“I would want to create something new instead of following others.”
“I am not at all in a rush to make a career that only lasts for a short span of time.”
“I feel proud that I am doing my first film with my father.”
“I have been a part of four different genres - a political satire, gangster drama, thriller and period drama.”
“I am not very strategic by nature.”
“A lot of people can relate to the feeling of JOMO - Joy of Missing Out.”