Mithila Palkar – Red Hot Glam in the Happy Patel Universe
Mithila Palkar, born January 11, 1993, in Mumbai, is a versatile Indian actress celebrated for her relatable roles in web series and films.
By: Tupaki Desk | 21 Jan 2026 10:53 AM ISTMithila Palkar, born January 11, 1993, in Mumbai, is a versatile Indian actress celebrated for her relatable roles in web series and films. She rose to fame with her viral "cup song" rendition in 2016 and starred as Kavya in the beloved Netflix series Little Things (2016–2022) opposite Dhruv Sehgal. Her notable films include Muramba (2017, winning Filmfare Marathi Best Female Debut), Karwaan (2018) with Irrfan Khan, Tribhanga (2021) with Kajol, and Ori Devuda (2022).
Her acting debut came with the Marathi short film Majha Honeymoon (2014), followed by her Bollywood entry in Katti Batti (2015) as Imran Khan's sister.
The elegant photo captures Mithila in a stunning red floral gown with black velvet bow accents on the shoulders, exuding sophistication in a cozy indoor setting. Her sleek updo, bold red lips, dewy makeup, and playful side glance radiate charm and confidence. Captioned: “Ye kaand kaise hoo haa?” ~ a perpetual wonderment in the Happy Patel universe. I know a lot of you have been watching and enjoying and I see you and I love you
Photo @shivamguptax15
Styled by @shreejarajgopal
Outfit @summeraway
Make up @shrushti_birje_23
Hair @sujata_hmu
it ties perfectly to her quirky, endearing persona in the Happy Patel universe.Currently buzzing with projects, Mithila stars in the comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (released January 16, 2026, directed by Vir Das, her first full comedy as Roopa/Rupa Kumari), Sweet Dreams (2025), Saale Aashiq (2025), Oho Enthan Baby (2025 Tamil film), and the upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla (May 2026) with Akshay Kumar, directed by Priyadarshan.
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