Who Is Helly Shah? Meet the Gullak Season 5 Actress Who Played Dr. Preeti Singh

Helly Shah plays the role of Dr. Preeti Singh in the fifth season of TVF’s critically acclaimed web series Gullak, which continues to capture the heartwarming realities of a middle-class Indian family. In Season 5, she stars alongside the beloved ensemble cast, including Anant V. Joshi as her love interest Annu Mishra, Jameel Khan as Santosh Mishra, Geetanjali Kulkarni as Shanti Mishra, and Harsh Mayar as Aman Mishra. The series is streaming on SonyLIV from 5 June, with new episodes releasing every Friday.

Helly Shah is a widely popular Indian television and film actress, best known for her standout performances in hit Hindi shows like Swaragini, Devanshi, and Ishq Mein Marjawan 2. Born on 7 January 1996 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, she has carved a niche for herself as one of the most versatile and successful young actresses in the Indian entertainment industry.

Helly Shah was born on 7 January 1996 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where she was raised in a traditional Gujarati Hindu family. She shares a close bond with her supportive family, including her mother, Vanlata Shah, and her younger brother, Priyam Shah. Passionate about acting from a young age, Helly began her career early and landed her first major television role while still studying in the 8th standard. Despite her demanding shooting schedules, she successfully balanced her education by pursuing higher studies through distance learning.

Helly Shah began her acting journey in 2010 with Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal and quickly rose to prominence by becoming one of the youngest lead actresses on television with Alaxmi – Hamari Super Bahu. She gained nationwide fame with her role as Swara Maheshwari in Swaragini, followed by successful performances in Devanshi and Sufiyana Pyaar Mera, where she impressed audiences with a dual role. Her popularity soared further with Ishq Mein Marjawan 2. Expanding her horizons, Helly made her Cannes Film Festival debut in 2022 and stepped into films with Kaya Palat, while continuing her television success with Zyada Mat Udd.

Helly Shah gained early recognition with Swaragini (2015–2016), where she played Swara Maheshwari, followed by her lead role in Devanshi (2016–2017) as Devanshi Bakshi. She showcased her versatility with a dual role as Saltanat and Kaynaat Shah in Sufiyana Pyaar Mera (2019), and later starred as Riddhima Raisinghania in Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 (2020–2021). Expanding into films, she made her debut with Kaya Palat, while also appearing in Zyada Mat Udd (2025) as Kajal Thakkar.