Sangeeta Agrawal is an award-winning actress, writer, and director with over 30 years of stage and film experience. Based in the U.S. and originally from Mumbai, she has starred in several short and feature films, including the critically acclaimed Amar Colony and the Oscar Qualified, Coming Out With The Help Of A Time Machine which screened at Tribeca. She has written and directed several shorts including Five O’Clock Shadow and Ye Shaam Mastaani. Recent notable works include Designed By Preeti and Hills Don’t Dance Alone, which made its World Premire at the Oscar Qualifying Rhode Island Film Festival.
Sangeeta Agrawal grew up in Mumbai, between the colorful chaos of the bustling metropolis and the peaceful shores of the Arabian Sea. She came to love all the contrasts that define the human experience. She caught the acting bug in college, winning many awards in Mumbai, including Best Actress, at Jagruti, an all-India theater competition. At the age of 21, she moved to the United States where she continued to pursue her passion for theater. She was inspired, by the great cultural melting pot that is America, learning to respect so many contrasting human philosophies, and most importantly, coming to a greater understanding of herself. Meeting people from all over the world, hearing the sounds of many new languages and tasting the delicate flavors of countless international cuisines, has been a sensual roller coaster, upon which she still rides today, with her hands in the air, and the wind in her hair.
She made her writing and directing debut with a short film, Five O'Clock Shadow. It has been screened at many film festivals and has won several awards. She has since written and directed several shorts, although acting remains her first love.
Best NRI Actress Award at the Delhi International Film Festival 2015
Best Concept - Short Film - Delhi International Film Festival - 2017
Best South Asian Short - World Music and Independent Film Festival - 2017
James Christopher NOVA Fest Special Jury Award - NOVA Film Festival - 2018
Best Film - Grand Levin Prize - Wheaton Film Festival - 2017
New Voice Award - Immigration Film Festival - 2018
Best Actress - Mitrah’s Awards - 2019
Jutti Kasuri - Best Short Screenplay - Drama - The Northern Virginia International Film Festival - 2019
Maid in USA - Best Local Screenplay Award at The Northern Virginia International Film Festival - 2021
Best Actor - New Mexico Asian Film Festival - 2022
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Yellowstone International Film Festival - 2023
True to her name, has studied vocal Hindustani Classical music. She started painting on a whim, mainly to decorate her own home. Encouraged by friends and family, she started to sell her work through art shows and private sales. She hopes that her love of color and form comes through in her work.
Combining her artistic passions with a strong commitment to social impact, Sangeeta presently serves on the Board of Edu-Girls Inc. a Washington D.C. based non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and empower underprivileged girls.
20% from all art sales is donated to Edu-GIRLS Inc.