From a small town in Himachal to walking the IIFA stage with an award in hand, Pratibha Ranta’s journey is nothing short of cinematic.
Pratibha Ranta has officially arrived in Bollywood, and she’s done it in style. The actress was recently awarded Best Debut at IIFA 2025 for her heartfelt performance in Laapataa Ladies, a film that’s been making waves both nationally and internationally. In the movie, she plays a central character navigating confusion and identity in rural India, a role that demanded both emotional depth and subtle charm. On receiving the award, Pratibha described the moment as a “dream come true” and thanked the film’s director, Kiran Rao, for believing in her. Her win is particularly meaningful given her non-filmy background and the fact that she’s carved her own path through sheer grit and talent.
Pratibha Ranta Biography:
- Full name: Pratibha Ranta
- Date of birth: December 17, 2000
- Education: Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management, Mumbai; trained dancer
- Married to: Unmarried
- Debut project: Lead role in Zee TV’s Qurbaan Hua (2020)
- Bollywood debut: Laapataa Ladies (2023), directed by Kiran Rao
- Notable projects: Qurbaan Hua, Laapataa Ladies
- Awards and nominations: IIFA 2025 – Best Debut (Winner); Recognized as a breakout performer in multiple 2023 film roundups
- Other facts: Originally from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh; also a trained Kathak dancer