A Passion for Acting
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Hey there! I’m Preeti Gupta, and my world revolves around acting—the process, the history, the raw magic of it all. I began my journey in Mumbai, arriving with a heart full of dreams and a mind set on making it in the film industry.
Early on, I had the opportunity to perform in films like Paheli and popular television series like Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, and Kasturi. But as my career grew, something was missing. I wanted a deeper connection with my craft, to go beyond just “showing” my acting skills and find a way to truly become the characters I played.
Journey with
The Method
The answer came to me in New York City, where I found myself at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute—the birthplace of Method Acting. Studying under Geoffrey Horne and Robert Ellerman, I discovered a technique that finally gave me the purpose, direction, and depth I was craving. It empowered me to go beyond memorizing lines and channel real, lived emotions into every role.
Soon, I found myself playing lead roles in American independent films such as A New Christmas, Unfreedom, and Proof, earning the Best Actress Jury Award from FFTG New York. Theatre became my second home, as I took on lead roles in stage productions in both the U.S. and India, including Romeo and Juliet, The Price, The Owl and the Pussycat, and Hedda Gabler. The journey felt complete when I became the first South Asian director at LSTFI, bringing my voice and my heritage to new stages and audiences. My latest production, Katha, which premiered at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in New York, celebrated Indian history and culture with a sold-out run.
My Mission
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After teaching the Method for over seven years, I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned. I’m passionate about making this transformative technique accessible to aspiring actors. The Method has given me a roadmap to authenticity, resilience, and confidence, and now, I want to pass that on to others. Every part of my journey has led me to this, and I’m here to help make the road easier for the next generation of actors.
Preeti's Filmography
