Mokksha is an Indian actress, classical dancer, and former teacher who was born as Pritha Sengupta on June 22 in Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India. She holds Indian nationality and belongs to the Bengali ethnic community. Raised in Barrackpore, she completed her schooling at St. Claret School and Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School. Alongside academics, she pursued classical dance training and developed a strong interest in performing arts from a young age. She later earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Psychology from Asutosh College, University of Calcutta. Before entering the film industry, she worked as a teacher at St. Augustine’s Day School, Barrackpore, where she also taught dance. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi, English, and capable of working in multiple South Indian languages, Mokksha has successfully expanded her reach across different film industries. On Instagram, she is active under the username @mokksha_official and has over 410K+ followers. Her profile highlights her work as an Indian actor and classical dancer while reflecting her passion for culture, cinema, and performance.
Mokksha began her entertainment journey in Bengali cinema through supporting roles in films such as Filter Coffee Liquor Cha (2019) and Switzerland (2020). Her breakthrough arrived when she secured the lead role of Sanjana Bose in Karma (2020), establishing her as a promising actress in Bengali cinema. She continued her rise with another leading role in Shorshephool (2021), where she further demonstrated her acting abilities. In 2022, Mokksha expanded her career beyond Bengal by making her Tamil debut with the psychological thriller Yevaal. During the same year, she entered Telugu cinema with Lucky Lakshman, portraying Shreya, a performance that received positive attention from critics and audiences. Her multilingual transition showcased her adaptability and willingness to embrace diverse roles and film industries.
Her career continued to gain momentum with the Telugu romantic drama Neethone Nenu (2023), where she played Seetha and earned appreciation for her natural screen presence. The same year, she made her Malayalam debut in Kallanum Bhagavathiyum, portraying the divine role of Bhagavathy, inspired by Goddess Durga. The performance was widely praised and helped introduce her to Malayalam cinema audiences. In 2024, she appeared in the Telugu romantic thriller I Hate You as Indhu and later starred in Alanaati Ramchandrudu as Dharani. She reunited with director East Coast Vijayan for the Malayalam horror film Chithini, where she portrayed a powerful supernatural character, further showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her upcoming Telugu film Ramam Raghavam (2025), in which she plays Varsha, continues her growing presence in South Indian cinema. Beyond films, she appeared in the Hoichoi web series Rawkto Bilaap, demonstrating her ability to work across streaming and digital platforms.
In her personal life, Mokksha remains deeply connected to classical dance and cultural expression. She is professionally trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi, disciplines that have significantly influenced her artistic identity. Her dedication to social causes was highlighted in 2024 when she performed a street dance based on a song by poet Kazi Nazrul Islam during protests seeking justice in the Kolkata rape and murder case, an act that received widespread attention online. She often shares moments from her dance practice, film shoots, travel experiences, and daily life through social media. Known for balancing education, teaching, dance, and acting, Mokksha continues to inspire aspiring artists with her commitment to both art and social awareness.