Padmavati Rao

About Padmavati Rao

An immensely accomplished and respected actress and theatre artist from India, Padmavati Rao is celebrated for her large screen persona and dedication to creating good stories with importance. She has worked throughout her career in theatre, television, and film (with film being where she received most of her critical acclaim) and is known for the portrayal of complicated and emotionally deep characters, which have had a meaningful impact on her audiences.

Padmavati has been featured in numerous 'socially conscious' films (where the characters she created have had 'depth' with texture) that have gained her increased recognition due to her exceptionally gifted ability to create authentic and 'credible' empathy through her nuanced performances. Her work clearly indicates a preference for stories about social realities that make people think, stories that are 'centre stage' for women; stories that focus on people's relationship(s); and stories concerning the society in which they live.

Padmavati Rao, who has been trained as an actor and a member of the Indian theatre community for many years, has developed a unique ability to blend discipline, sensitivity and a strong sense of realism into her performances. All these qualities combined with her stage experience have given her the ability to capture audiences’ attention with subtle yet powerful expressions and heartfelt emotions - thus making her one of the most sought after artists working both independently and in the more mainstream theatre industry.

As a cultural commentator and speaker, Padmavati Rao speaks on topics such as: creativity, being resilient through difficult times and how through art can influence changes within our social framework. Many organisations and institutions have hired her to speak at various events, such as panel discussions, conferences/rallies or other cultural celebrations.