Preetika Rao is an Indian actor, model, and former film columnist and singer. She is best known for playing the role of Aaliya Haider/Aaliya Zain Abdullah in the Colors TV romantic drama series Beintehaa. Preetika Rao has also been cast in other shows and movies such as Chikku Bukku, Love Ka Hai Intezaar, Bigg Boss Season 7, Laal Ishq, 377 Ab Normal, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7, Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, Box Cricket League, Love Sorries, and Priyudu.
Born Name
Preetika Rao
Nick Name
Preetika
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Nationality
Education
Preetika Rao attended Sophia College and graduated with a major in history. She also got enrolled at a diploma course in broadcast journalism at the New York Film Academy.
Occupation
Actor, Model, Former Film Columnist, Singer
Family
Father – Deepak Rao (Owner of an advertising agency)
She has done endorsement work for brands like Renée Cosmetics, Maybelline India, Zebronics, Sona Chandis Jewellers, Bowtoes, and others.
Preetika Rao Facts
She made her film debut in the 2010 Tamil romance film, Chikku Bukku, based on the song of the same name from Gentleman (1993).
From 2013 to 2014, Preetika Rao co-starred opposite Harshad Arora in Beintehaa and her performance in the show won her several accolades including the 2014 Gold Awards for “Best Jodi” (with Harshad Arora) and “Best Debut Actress”, 2014 Indian Television Academy Awards for “GR8! Onscreen Couple Of The Year” (with Harshad Arora) and “Performance of the Year”, and 2014 Indian Telly Award for “Best Fresh New Face (Female)”.
Preetika Rao brought to life the character of Mahima Malhotra (Mahi) in the Hindi-language romantic horror television series, Laal Ishq, in 2018.
In 2019, she received the “Global Women Achievers Award” as well as the “Wow Iconic Personality Award” by Wow Magazine in the “Overseas Popularity” category.
Preetika has also appeared in the music videos for songs like Surilee by Shaan, Tere Vede by Manpreet Dhami, and Tenu Bhul Na Pavagi by Neelam Batra and Shahid Mallya.
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