Niharika Lyra Dutt

Niharika Lyra Dutt is an Indian actress, theatre artist, classical Indian dancer and model. She is best known for her performances in Paatal Lok, Choona, and The Bizarre Murder of Mr. Tusker.

Early life
Dutt was born in New Delhi to Avijit Dutt, an actor, filmmaker, and writer, and Piu Dutt, a school teacher and theatre professional; her sister, Avalokita Dutt, is a filmmaker.

Dutt began performing on stage at a young age, making her debut in Class 3. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, where she joined the college’s Drama Society. Later, she enrolled in The Drama School, Mumbai.

Career
Dutt has appeared in plays, including Turel, Chuhal, and Juliet aur Uska Romeo.

She is known for her performances in Paatal Lok, Choona, and streaming films such as Music Teacher on Netflix. She has also acted in web series, including Pushpavalli and Die Trying.

She has been cast in Prime Video's upcoming Hindi series Call Me Bae, set to release in September 2024