Ketaki Narayan is an Indian actress and model. She appears in Malayalam, Marathi Cinema, Telugu and Hindi Cinema. She debuted with the Marathi film Youth. She has appeared in several short films and musical albums.

She hails from Akola, Maharashtra. She studied in Bharat Vidyalay, Akola. She completed her graduation in Computers from MIT, Pune. Ketaki worked as a Software Engineer in Cognizant before becoming full time model and actress, She won the Radio Mirchi Queen Bee Miss Talent – 2014. Ketaki appeared on the cover of various magazines including Femina, Vogue, FWD, Creme, Vanitha and New Woman.

Ketaki Narayan is an acclaimed multi-lingual actor, filmmaker, and creative practitioner whose career is defined by a deep-rooted commitment to independent cinema and the evocative power of short-form storytelling. With a diverse filmography spanning Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, Ketaki has established herself as a “craft-first” artist, moving seamlessly between high-profile features and avant-garde independent projects. Her notable works include Veeram, Pune Highway, Yatra 2, and the British-Indian feature Footprints on Water, alongside trending OTT series such as Kaala Paani (Netflix).

A celebrated veteran of the international festival circuit, Ketaki’s lead performance in the award-winning short Burning traveled to over 40 global festivals, including ImagineIndia (Madrid) and the Indian Panorama (IFFI Goa). Her artistic excellence was further cemented with a Best Actress win at the Dhaka International Film Festival for Prappeda (Hawk’s Muffin), a film that also garnered acclaim at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

Beyond her presence on screen, Ketaki is a prolific creator who has transitioned from a background in Information Technology to a multifaceted role behind the camera. She co-produced the documentary Indian Chaiwala and has written, directed, and produced the short films Budgie and Chembarathy (Hibiscus). These directorial works, currently navigating the festival circuit, explore delicate themes of freedom, grief, and eternal love during the pandemic. Trained in physical theatre at Adishakti, Ketaki brings a sophisticated, analytical, and deeply empathetic perspective to the jury, blending her extensive experience as a performer with her visionary approach as a director.

Web series 2019 Laakhon Mein Ek – Season 2, Abhishek Banerjee 2020 High Time, Shubhendu Lallit 2022 Pitchers, Arunabh Kumar Athang, Jayaant Pawar

Short films 2015 Antahkaran Gatha 2017 Out Of Stock 2017 Burkha Se Bikini Tak 2018 Burning 2019 The Muse 2020 Budgie

Feature films 2016 Youth Udaharnarth Nemade 2017 Veeram 2018 Diwanjimoola Grand Prix Page 4 2019 Bodhi Under World Jawani Zindabad Nirmal Enroute Respect Died Girlz 2021 FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik 83 2022 Prappeda Aviyal Vichithram Samaira 2023 Kadhikan 2024 Yatra 2025 Pune Highway