Priyanka Zemse

Priyanka Dattatrey Zemse is a Mumbai-based, multilingual actress, host, a latin and bollywood dancer whose dynamic artistry has graced over 40 projects – film, television and digital productions in Hindi, Marathi and English. A consummate performer, she has collaborated with Friday Filmworks on feature films and delivered standout turns in Asur 2 (Jio Cinema), Dahan (Hotstar) and the acclaimed web series CARTEL. Her television credits include Zee TV’s long-running hit Kundali Bhagya, Balaji Telefilms’ Molki (Colors) and maratji serials like Bheeti Laage Jeevha on Sony Marathi, the Zee Studio serial Tu Chaal Pudhe.

On the digital frontier, Priyanka is a familiar face for streaming giants— Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, MTV, SonyRox, SonyMIX, ZOOM TV, Times Group, Sony Marathi, Star Pravah, Zee 5 (Zing, Z etc.), YouTube and Sony LIV—where her work has earned both critical acclaim and popular appeal.
Her short film ‘Me Raani’ was an academy qualifier in 2025 and has won awards and nominations at many international film festivals.
An FTII Pune short course alumna (Acting & Film Appreciation), she also holds a BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration and an PG in Business Management. Crowned Miss Raigad Maharashtra 2017–18, Priyanka’s drive, discipline and passion underscore every performance—and herald a career poised for global impact.

Beyond the lens, she commands the stage as an emcee: launching the Kia Seltos, hosting marquee events for LBB Mumbai and Monarch Brandy, and steering the two-day VFX India Summit & Awards with poised professionalism.

Priyanka Zemse delivers a powerful performance in the critically acclaimed short film Me, Raani, portraying Anju—a single mother fighting against poverty and patriarchy to empower her daughter. Her nuanced portrayal of strength, vulnerability, and hope has won hearts and accolades worldwide.

The film earned the Grand Jury Prize at the Best of India Short Film Festival (UK), was named “Short Film of the Year 2024” by Shorted India, and qualified for Oscar consideration at the 97th Academy Awards.

Known for her emotional depth and authenticity, Priyanka brings raw realism to every role. Her work in Me, Raani establishes her as a compelling voice in Indian cinema—an actor committed to stories that move, challenge, and inspire.

Beyond the screen, she’s a Mumbai-based entrepreneur, seamlessly balancing art and ambition.