Preetika Rao is an Indian Actress and Model. She was born on 29 May 1988, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She is best known for playing the role of Aaliya Zain Abdullah in Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa. She started her career as a model. She made her acting debut in 2010 with the Tamil film Chikku Bukku as Meenal ‘Ammu’. In 2012, she made her Telugu film debut with the film Priyudu as Madhu Latha. In 2013, she made her television debut with Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa as Aaliya Zain Abdullah. In 2015, she made her Kannada film debut with the film Rebel as Preetika. In the same year, she made her singing debut with the song ‘Na Tum Humein Jano’. In 2016, she participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League. In 2019, she made her Hindi film debut with Zee5’s film 377 Ab Normal as Neha. She will be next seen in the upcoming Kannada film directed by Shreyas Sudhindra
Name | Preetika Rao |
Nickname | Preetika |
Date of birth | 29 May 1988 |
Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Age (as in 2022) | 34 years old |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Profession | Actress, Model |
Known For | Aaliya Zain Abdullah in Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa (2013-2014) |
Nationality | India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hometown | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Address | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Food habit | Pure Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Singing, Cooking, Writing |
Years active | 2010- present |

Preetika Rao Career –
- She started her career as a model.
- She made her acting debut in 2010 with the Tamil film Chikku Bukku as Meenal ‘Ammu’.
- In 2012, she made her Telugu film debut with the film Priyudu as Madhu Latha.
- In 2013, she made her television debut with Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa as Aaliya Zain Abdullah.
- In 2015, she made her Kannada film debut with the film Rebel as Preetika.
- In the same year, she made her singing debut with the song ‘Na Tum Humein Jano’.
- In 2016, she participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League.
- In 2017, she played the role of Priya in the short film Metro Mulaqat.
- In the same year, she played the role of Mohini Mehta in Star Plus’s romantic drama television series Love Ka Hai Intezaar.
- In 2018, she played the role of Mahima ‘Mahi’ Malhotra in &TV’s episodic show Laal Ishq.
- In 2019, she made her Hindi film debut with Zee5’s film 377 Ab Normal as Neha.
- In 2021, she played the role of Meera in MX Player’s anthology film Love Sorries.
- She will be next seen in the upcoming Kannada film directed by Shreyas Sudhindra
Preetika Rao Family Background –
Preetika Rao was born and brought up in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She belongs to a Hindu Family. Her father’s name is Deepak Rao, who is an owner of an advertising agency. Her mother is a homemaker. She has a sister named Amrita Rao, who is also an Actress.
Father | Deepak Rao (owner of an advertising agency) |
Mother | Not Known (Homemaker) |
Brother | N/A |
Sister | Amrita Rao (Actress) |
Preetika Rao Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Preetika Rao is Unmarried. There is no information available about her boyfriend, affairs, engagement and relationship status.
Marital status | Unmarried |
Affairs/ Boyfriend | Not Known |
Husband/ Spouse | N/A |
Marriage Date | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Preetika Rao Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Preetika Rao is approximately 5 feet 5 inches and the body weight is around 51 kg. Her body type is hourglass Slim and her full body measurements are 32-28-34 Inches. She has stylish black colour hair and brown eyes.
Height | 5’5″ (165 cm) |
Weight | 51 kg (112 lbs) |
Chest | 32 Inches |
Waist | 28 Inches |
Hips | 34 Inches |
Figure | 32-28-34 Inches |
Body type | Hourglass Slim |
Eye colour | Brown |
Hair colour | Black |

Preetika Rao Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Ali Zafar |
Favourite Actress | Not Known |
Favourite Food | Sushi |
Favourite Cuisine | Thai, French |
Favourite Colour | White, neon colours |
Favourite Restaurant | Out of The Blue in Mumbai |
Favourite Place | Not Known |
Preetika Rao Educational Qualification –
She did her schooling at Convent Girls High School, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. After that, she graduated from Sophia College, Mumbai. Later, she did her diploma course in broadcast journalism from the New York Film Academy, New York.
School | Convent Girls High School, Prabhadevi, Mumbai |
College | Sophia College, MumbaiNew York Film Academy, New York |
Qualification | Graduate Diploma course in broadcast journalism |
Preetika Rao Net worth –
The net worth of Preetika Rao is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Preetika Rao’s income source mostly comes from her profession.
Net worth (2022) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |

Some lesser-known facts about Preetika Rao –
- Does Preetika Rao Smoke? Not Known
- Does Preetika Rao Drink Alcohol? Not Known
- She was born and brought up in Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
- She belongs to a Hindu Family.
- She is best known for playing the role of Aaliya Zain Abdullah in Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa.
- She started her career as a model.
- She made her acting debut in 2010 with the Tamil film Chikku Bukku as Meenal ‘Ammu’.
- In 2012, she made her Telugu film debut with the film Priyudu as Madhu Latha.
- In 2013, she made her television debut with Colors TV’s serial Beintehaa as Aaliya Zain Abdullah.
- In 2015, she made her Kannada film debut with the film Rebel as Preetika.
- In the same year, she made her singing debut with the song ‘Na Tum Humein Jano’.
- In 2016, she participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League.
- In 2019, she made her Hindi film debut with Zee5’s film 377 Ab Normal as Neha.
- She has also appeared in the music videos Surilee, Tere Vede and Tenu Bhul Na Pavagi.
- In 2011, she has crowned Miss Asia at the 37th International World Beauty Awards.
- She is a pure vegetarian.