A biography for Shriya Pilgaonkarhasn’t been written yet.
“I fear that one day I am going to look older than my parents. I am so worried about that.”
“We need to realise that not everyone can take the path to overnight success. Take actors such as Rajkummar Rao and Vicky Kaushal - they have built their work and profile over the years to get to where they are.”
“The British series I was part of, 'Beecham House,' directed by Gurinder Chadha, was set in 1795. That was also an incredible experience, just to see the kind of research that goes into recreating that time period.”
“I have always loved languages, I have studied basic French and Japanese too.”
“Since I am a big foodie, trying out different places to eat is the most exciting part of my travels.”
“So yes, I would absolutely love to explore more films from the south as and when the opportunities present themselves.”
“When I got to know I will be starring opposite Shah Rukh, I was speechless.”
“If I come across a good project, I will surely take it up.”
“On stage I'm slightly nervous than when I'm in front of camera. Because when on the stage, the mind can't waiver but at the same time, the energy to be on the stage makes me feel alive.”
“In my latest 'Mirzapur,' I had no pressure actually to match up the level of other people in terms of performance because all of our characters were well-written. So there was no sense of insecurity.”
“For me, it has always been a dream to 'travel to work' and 'work to travel.'”
“I have shot for a political satire by Anubhav Sinha called 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai.'”
“Not too many people know that I sing.”
“I look at a film as just a film; language doesn't really matter. I just don't want to limit myself to a particular language, genre or medium.”
“The most important thing is to be steady and consistent.”
“Internal Affairs' is my first full-length play.”
“The love and respect that my parents have gained through their body of work is unmatchable. My goal is not to surpass their stardom or anybody's stardom for that matter, but to create an identity of my own.”
“I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.”
“It's always fun when you pick up a skill for a particular character.”
“I am a Kathak dancer, and have got an advanced diploma in it.”