Annapurna Soni
Biography
Annapurna Soni is a versatile Indian actress, theatre artist, and voice-over professional known for her compelling performances across prominent Hindi web series and films. A graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, she worked extensively with the professional NSD Repertory Company before relocating to Mumbai to transition from acclaimed stage work to mainstream digital entertainment. In addition to her acting background, she is also a trained singer and dancer. She made her on-screen debut in the 2018 web series 'Rangbaaz'. Since then, she has delivered memorable performances in major digital productions, including 'The Railway Men', 'Sunflower', 'Delhi Crime Season 2', and 'Life Hill Gayi'. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Sharma Ma'am in Amazon Prime Video's 'Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya'.Her notable feature film credits include Meghna Gulzar's 'Chhapaak', the Netflix action-drama 'Class of '83', and Balaji Motion Pictures' 'Goodbye', where she shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan. In 2021, her performance in the short film 'Cheepatakadumpa' earned her the Best Actress Award at the Kasargod International Film Festival of India.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Sharma Ma'am
A relaxed principal tries to reform a failing public school, triggering a messy transformation as misfit teachers work to repair the system one lesson at a time.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Kamini Bai
When Mr. Kapoor of Sunflower society is found dead, the cops arrive and interrogate the neighbours. In a society full of quirky characters, who must have killed Kapoor and why?
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Manjari
An Anthology series that highlights the stigmas around mental health and mental illness in India. According to the latest World Health Organization report on depression, almost 7.5% of Indians suffer from major or minor mental disorders that require expert intervention. The brainchild of Dr. Neerja Birla, Zindaginama strives towards creating an environment where mental health dialogue is encouraged. It's okay not to be okay. Six different stories from six creators with a common theme - to encourage us to be sensitive to our environment and peers and to show openness to acknowledging mental health struggles in our lives.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Sushma
Siblings turn rivals when they are put on an inheritance race by reviving a down-in-the-dumps hotel in the hills. Who will emerge victorious?
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Three small town friends, their reunion, a gorilla, a bull, the full moon, the kundalini, a tomato, and patriarchy-smashing mischief.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Pammy
After a mother's sudden death, chaos and grief collide when four adult siblings return to their traditional father's home for the funeral.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Roma
After a desperate laborer from the lower caste steals water from the local Brahmin temple, he is banished from his water-impoverished village, forcing him to take destiny into his own hands.