Avantika

Avantika is a multi-hyphenate artist with a passion for storytelling and expressive thinking. She stars opposite Rebel Wilson in the Paramount/Netflix comedy feature SENIOR YEAR. Avantika is the breakout star of Disney's Original Movie 'Spin', premiering on the Disney Channel and then on Disney+. This moment garnered her a spot on VARIETY's 2021 Power of Young Hollywood "Up Next" list. The film 'SPIN' follows an Indian American teen, who discovers her artistic side through the unique world of DJ culture and learns she has a passion for creating mixes that blend the textures of her Indian heritage and the world around her while living with her multi-generational family. She also appears as a recurring star on Disney +'s groundbreaking Diary of a Future President (produced by Gina Rodriguez) and voices 'Kamala' on Disney Channel's Mira, the Royal Detective. Prior to her experiences in Hollywood, Avantika worked in the Indian entertainment market for three years. Also Avantika is a dancer - ballet, contemporary and Indian classical dances (Kuchipudi and Kathak). The Los Angeles based actor-dancer-producer aims to portray and produce stories that highlight marginalized communities - and bring them to mainstream media. Avantika is currently focusing her efforts on highlighting causes that are important to her - helping teens with cancer being one.