Preeya Kalidas is a multifaceted performer, boasting a remarkable career as both an actor and singer. Her extensive repertoire in London's West End is a testament to her exceptional talent, with leading roles in numerous musicals, including the iconic Bombay Dreams, where she originated the role of Priya. This was followed by notable performances in The Narrator in the revival of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, School of Rock, Everybody's Talking about Jamie, and Bend it like Beckham the Musical, earning her a prestigious Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Pinky.
In addition to her impressive stage credits, Preeya has also made a significant impact in the world of theatre, taking on leading roles in plays such as Margo in Jeremy Sam's The Good Life, Chiaroscuro at Bush Theatre, Levi Addai's Oxford Street, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's Khandan at London's prestigious Birmingham Rep/Royal Court Theatre, and most recently, opposite Juliette Stevenson in Robert Icke's The Doctor at Duke of York Theatre in London and New York.
Preeya's filmography is equally impressive, with starring roles in award-winning feature films such as Four Lions alongside Riz Ahmed, International hit film Bend it like Beckham, Milady in The Three Musketeers, and short films C4 Jump Boy, Tanika Gupta's The Fiancee, Sari and Trainers, Paso Doble alongside Aiden Turner, and most recently, One Punch, written and directed by Emmy-nominated director Huse Monfaradi.
Her television credits are equally impressive, including series regular roles in BBC's Eastenders, Carmen in BAFTA-nominated BBC Three Bollywood Carmen, Peter Kosminsky's BAFTA award-winning C4 drama Britz, series regular in BBC's Mistresses, and Jed Mercurio's BBC Series - Bodies. Preeya has also starred in single BBC dramas Banglatown Banquet alongside Shabana Azmi and England Expects with Steven Mackintosh, BBC Pilot Hounslow Diaries, BBC Bedtime, BBC New Blood, and ITV's Mr Eleven.
