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Date of birth5 July 1994
Age25 Years
BirthplaceIndore, Madhya Pradesh
ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyFather - Ravindra Mehta; Mother - Manju Mehta; Brother - Sourabh Mehta; Sisters - Surbhi Mehta, Ishika Mehta, Shivani Rahul Pawar
Preksha Mehta Biography
Preksha Mehta was an Indian actor and theatre artist from Indore who worked in television, film, theatre and music videos. Trained in drama and martial art
Early life and backgroundPreksha Mehta was born on 5 July 1994 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. She grew up in Indore and completed her schooling at Mount Carmel School and Christian Eminent Higher Secondary School in the city. For higher education she attended Acropolis Institute of Management Studies, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
She trained in performing arts as well: Preksha completed a course at the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama in Bhopal and became active in the local theatre community. In addition to formal drama training, she practised martial arts and held a black belt in Taekwondo. Maintaining physical fitness was important to her and she followed a daily workout routine.
Career
Preksha began her career in the performing arts as a dancer and choreographer in Indore, joining The Nerd’s Dance Institute and Event Company in 2013. In 2016 she became involved with the theatre group Akhyana Nat Shala, where she worked as a theatre artist.
She expanded into screen work with appearances on television and in films. On television she featured in the serial Meri Durga (2017) and appeared on the anthology crime series Crime Patrol (2017). In films she had roles in Sakha (2018) and the 2018 Bollywood release Pad Man.
Alongside stage and screen acting, Preksha worked as a model in music videos, including the Hindi songs “Dare to Love” by Shubham Tiwari and “Aashiq Ch. 2.” Her background in dance, theatre training and screen credits show a multi-disciplinary approach to performance across stage, television, film and music media.
Public profile
Preksha’s physical profile listed her height as approximately 165 cm (5'5"), with brown hair and brown eyes. She identified as Indian and her zodiac sign was Cancer.
Her family included her father Ravindra Mehta and mother Manju Mehta. She had a brother, Sourabh Mehta, and three sisters: Surbhi Mehta, Ishika Mehta and Shivani Rahul Pawar. At the time of her death she was unmarried.
Death and response
Preksha Mehta died on 25 May 2020 in Indore at the age of 25. Her death was reported as suicide. Reports indicate she was found by family members the following day. Friends and colleagues reacted publicly to her passing; a fellow actress and friend reflected on the importance of mental health and the hidden pain that can sit behind a smile.
Latest updates
Following her death, discussion around mental health and support for artists intensified within her theatre community. Her last social media activity included a personal post before she died, which was noted by friends and peers at the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama community.
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Recent Work
Film credit (2018).
2018Film credit (2018).
2018Television serial appearance (2017).
2017Television appearance (2017).
2017Career Highlights
- Trained at Madhya Pradesh School of Drama, Bhopal
- Theatre artist with Akhyana Nat Shala, Indore
- Television appearances in Meri Durga and Crime Patrol
- Film roles in Sakha and Pad Man
- Worked as dancer and choreographer in Indore
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