Nitanshi Goel – Laapataa Ladies Actress’ Acting Career and Achievements

The 17-year-old Laapataa Ladies actress, Nitanshi Goel, primarily works in the Hindi television and film industry. Most of her fans must have seen her on television, portraying various roles since 2012 as a child actress. Besides that, she has also appeared in TV advertisements and fashion shows, and often makes headlines for her style and gorgeous outfits, as an inspiration for many young girls.

Early Life and Work of Nitanshi Goel

Though born in Noida, UP, Nitanshi Goel shifted to Mumbai with her parents to pursue her acting career. Since the sky was the limit for her, she began working as a child model, showing her talent in multiple advertisements and fashion shows such as the Indian Kids Fashion Week and Miss Pantaloons Junior Fashion Icon.

After going to a playschool named Mother’s Pride in Noida, she joined The Khaitan School and then, Ryan International School in the same city. Nitanshi Goel also had a notable school life and was reportedly a class monitor in 2018. She also appeared in print advertisements for various brands such as Kids Kart, East Essence and Biba.

Nitanshi Goel showcased her talent in various fields as a child artist. She also welcomed opportunities to work for the TV commercials for Amul Milk, Yes Bank, Indica Hair Colour and more, as well as newspaper advertisements for Delhi Times, Sandhya Times and NBT (Navbharat Times).

Nitanshi Goel in Movies

Laapataa Ladies, released in March 2024, is the first of the Nitanshi Goel movies that helped her bring her talent in front of a larger audience. In this movie, she played Phool Kumari, a newly-wed bride who unknowingly gets left behind on a train. Released in 2024, this movie got positive reviews, while the ‘Sajni’ song turned out to be one of the best Nitanshi Goel songs.

In Maidaan, released in April 2024, Nitanshi Goel portrayed Seerat, the daughter of the lead character, Syed Abdul Rahim, and the movie received mixed reviews. Besides that, she has also played small roles in Vicky Donor (2012), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Indu Sarkar (2017) and Hurdang (2022).

Nitanshi Goel debuted in a music video, Mere Sapne, in 2022. The following year, she also appeared in two more music videos, Nakhra and Hum Mile The Jahan.

Nitanshi Goel’s Television Appearances

The Laapataa Ladies actress appeared in a few television series, such as the following:

Year	Platform	Title	Role
2016	Sony	Mann Mein Hai Vishwas	Shabri
2016	Star Plus	Ishqbaaaz	Young Anika
2016-2017	Life OK	Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha	Chutki
2017	Colors TV	Thapki Pyar Ki	Young Bani Pandey
2017	Colors TV	Karmaphal Daata Shani	Bhadra
2017	Sony	Peshwa Bajirao	Young Kashibai
2019	&TV	Daayan	Rimpi Bhasin
2019	ZEE5 Original	Love Sleep Repeat	Young Shailja
2019	Amazon Prime Video	Inside Edge	Young Rohini

Nitanshi Goel’s Achievements

Nitanshi Goel, the Laapataa Ladies actress, has set an inspiration for many at such a young age. In 2020, during COVID-19, she received a Certificate of Appreciation for her support and contribution. After two years, United Business Journal listed her as one of the Influential Personalities 30 Under 30. Besides that, the following are her other achievements:

Year	Category	Award	Result
2015	Miss Pantaloons Junior Fashion Icon	–	Winner
2017	Work in Karmphal Daata Shani	ITA	Winner
2018	Best Child Artist	Newspapers Association of India	Winner
2018	Best Child Artist	Newsmakers Achievers Award	Winner
2018	Best Child Actress by Cinema	Aaj Tak Award	Winner
2019	–	Afternoon Voice Award	Winner
2019	–	Ryan Star Award	Winner
2021	Teen Actress of the Year	Iconic Gold Awards	Winner
2022	–	BIBA of the Year Award	Winner
2023	–	Satyajit Ray Icon Cinema Award	Winner
2023	Social Influencer of the Year	Tycoon Global Award	Winner
2023	Youngest Indian Global Actor of the Year	Real Imperial Award	Winner
2024	Breakout Star (for Laapata Ladies)	IMDB	Winner
2024	Best Actress (for Laapata Ladies)	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Nominated
2025	Breakout Star (Female) (for Laapata Ladies)	Iconic Gold Awards	Winner
2025	Best Actress (for Laapata Ladies)	25th IIFA Awards	Winner

Nitanshi Goel’s Personal Life

Nitanshi Goel is trained in karate and Mohiniyattam, which helped her perform in various dance competitions. She is the daughter of Rashi Goel and Nitin Goel and reportedly used to observe Priyanka Chopra to learn acting. Her hobbies include playing snooker and piano, and travelling.

Reportedly, her mother had been taking care of her studies. Nitanshi used to ensure that her love for dancing, swimming or painting did not hinder her studies. She also stated that she won the all-rounder award every year in her school. However, the toughest part of being a child actress was staying away from her home and father, especially during a shoot in Mumbai.

Nitanshi Goel’s YouTube channel was launched in 2009, where her real-life moments and those related to her acting and modelling career are shared. On the other hand, the Nitanshi Goel Instagram account contains posts and reels that share her achievements and highlight her talent, which can bring career opportunities to her. Besides that, she also remains active on Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat.

Nitanshi Goel, the Laapataa Ladies actress, always remains in trend for her glamour and outfits, and this time she is trending for her Instagram posts highlighting her in a contemporary-style lehenga reportedly costing ₹1,85,000 ($2,165).

Being a child actress is not easy, but the Laapataa Ladies actress, Nitanshi Goel, has managed everything while going through this phase, especially with her parents’ support. Her approach towards life seems to be full of discipline, effort, dedication and achievements. From advertisements to movies, she has welcomed every opportunity in her life, setting an example for other people her age. Overall, with more memorable roles such as the one in Laapataa Ladies, she can soon turn into a mega star in the entertainment industry.

Today, Nitanshi Goel is trending for her graceful debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. She represented L’Oréal Paris and is reportedly the youngest Indian actress to have made history by walking the red carpet. Reportedly, it has been an honour for her, and she wishes to empower other females too. Besides that, she also remains active on social media, especially through brand collaborations.

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