Nitanshi Goel shines at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 after winning Best Debut Female for her lead role in Laapataa Ladies (Photo: Instagram | @nitanshigoelofficial)
An industry where genius takes time to bloom has witnessed the outpour of fortunes for an artist who set forth exceptional performances at an early age of 18, she has entered the industry with her charm on both the small and the big screen with her breakthrough performance as Phool in Laapataa Ladies, Nitanshi was awarded for Filmfare Best Debut Female at the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025. While Laapataa Ladies brought her to the mainstream cinema audience, her acting journey commenced years earlier on Indian television.
Nitanshi Goel born on June 12, 2007, and started her acting career when she was just 9 years old with her most popular work on television so far has been Ishqbaaaz, where she played little Anika. The role opened several other doors and soon she became a household name in mythological and historical dramas over time, Nitanshi carved a niche for herself with her maturity, screen presence and command over emotionally rich roles traits rarely seen in teenage performers.
Nitanshi's father is Nitin Goel who is a banker with Axis Bank and her mother Rashi Goel is a schoolteacher being an only child, Nitanshi's parents have greatly helped her maintain a balance between studies and showbiz. Their encouragement and presence have played a vital role in Nitanshi's initial success and grounded nature.
Besides acting, education has always been of prime importance for Nitanshi had her early schooling was done at Mother's Pride, after which she enrolled at The Khaitan School and Ryan International School, Noida. Reports say she completed her higher secondary education in 2024.
Nitanshi started her career on television, starring in Naagarjuna Ek Yoddha, Karmaphal Daata Shani, Daayan, Thapki Pyar Ki and Peshwa Bajirao (as young Kashibai). Her acting ability matured at every step with more roles. Nitanshi's cinematic debut came in the Aamir Khan-produced Laapataa Ladies (2024) with the loveable Phool Kumari. She briefly appeared as Seerat in Maidaan, a sports biopic released the same year. Her success story starts now which includes a Telugu film with Anand Deverakonda.
Nitanshi Goel's estimated net worth is between Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2 crore (approx. $200,000–250,000) and her income sources would include television shows, Bollywood movies, brand endorsements and guest appearances. Given that her career is on an upward swing and she have several endorsements slated, the financial prospects in her favor appear to be set for an astronomical growth in the coming years.
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Nitanshi's filmography is taking off. So far, her most potent performances include:
These films formed her transition from television to mainstream Indian cinema and she received great acclaim for her screen presence and emotive depth.
Even before her Bollywood debut, Nitanshi was awarded the Teen Actress of the Year followed by nominations for Best Debut Female and Best Actress (Critics) at the 2025 Filmfare Awards. The critic's award was bagged by her co-star Pratibha Ranta, but Nitanshi secured the much-coveted Filmfare Best Debut Female award staking her claim as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cinema. She was also awarded the IMDb Breakout Star Award for making a strong impact in films.
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