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Get to Know 'Little Voice' Actress Shalini Bathina with These 10 Fun Facts! (Exclusive)

The new series Little Voice just premiered on Apple TV+ and we caught up with one of the show’s stars, Shalini Bathina, to learn more about her!

You might recognize Shalini from guest appearances on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Baby Daddy, and Raven’s Home. Little Voice marks her first series regular role and she’s definitely one to watch.

On Little Voice, Shalini plays Bess’ roommate Prisha, who has a touching storyline that will unfold during the first season.

Here are 10 Fun Facts about Shalini:

  • 1. During my childhood, I lived in India for 7 years of my life. It’s a home that will always have a special place in my heart.
  • 2. My first ever play was Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors in 8th grade; I played Adriana and completely fell in love with acting.
  • 3. I don’t have wisdom teeth. I mean they don’t exist, I’m evolved.
  • 4. I met my husband when I was 17 and we got married in 2018 in India.
  • 5. I love chocolate more than anything, including my husband.

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Sara Bareilles' 'Little Voice' Series Gets an Official Trailer - Watch Now!

The first official trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series Little Voice has been released!

Sara Bareilles co-created the series and wrote original music for lead character Bess King, played by Brittany O’Grady, to sing throughout the season.

Little Voice follows Bess King (O’Grady), a uniquely talented performer struggling to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love and complicated family issues. Also starring in the series are Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, and Shalini Bathina.

The show was also co-created by Jessie Nelson, who wrote the musical Waitress with Sara. The other executive producers on the highly anticipated series are J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot partner Ben Stephenson.

Little Voice will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on July 10. Listen to the studio version of the show’s theme song, which Sara wrote 16 years ago.

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Sara Bareilles' 'Little Voice' Apple TV+ Series Sets Lead Actors!

The cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ series Little Voice, which will feature new original music by Sara Bareilles, has been announced!

The four leads will be rising stars Brittany O’Grady, Shalini Bathina, Sean Teale, and Colton Ryan, according to Deadline.

Also joining the cast are Samrat Chakrabarti, Gopal Divan, Sakina Jaffrey and Emma Hong.

Sara is executive producing the new series alongside her Waitress collaborator Jessie Nelson, who is the lead writer on the show. Also executive producing are J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot partner Ben Stephenson.

Little Voice shares the title of Sara‘s debut album and it “will explore the journey of finding your voice in your early 20s. It is described as a fresh, intensely romantic tale of the search to find your true voice… and then the courage to use it.”

Brittany was spotted on set with Sara over the summer while filming in New York!