Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar (born 11 June 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi television. She is known for playing Ragini Maheshwari in Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur (2015–16). In 2020, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.[2][3] In 2021, she appeared in the fifteenth season of Bigg Boss and emerged as the winner of the show. [5]
Tejasswi Prakash | |
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| File:Tejasswi.jpg Tejasswi Prakash in 2022 | |
| Born | 11 June 1993[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Bachelor of Engineering from Mumbai University[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | |
| Partner(s) | Karan Kundrra[4] |
Early life
Prakash was born and raised in a Marathi speaking musical family. She is an engineer by education. She graduated in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Mumbai University.[3]
Career
Prakash began her acting career in 2012, with Life OK's 2012. In 2013, she played Dhara in Sanskaar - Dharohar Apnon Ki. From 2015 to 2016, she portrayed the lead role of Ragini Gadodia in Colors TV's Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur opposite Namish Taneja.[6][7]
In 2017, she played Diya Singh in Sony TV's Pehredaar Piya Ki opposite Affan Khan.[8] After Pehredaar Piya Ki ended, Prakash was re-cast as Diya Singh in Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya opposite Rohit Suchanti.[9][10] In 2018, she portrayed Uruvi in Star Plus's Karn Sangini opposite Aashim Gulati.[11]
In 2019, Prakash portrayed Mishti Khanna in Voot's Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka opposite Kunal Jaisingh.[12] In 2020, she participated in Colors TV's Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.[13]
In 2021, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 15 and was announced as the winner of the show.
Filmography
Films
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | School College Ani Life |
Indu | Marathi | [14] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | 2012 | Rashmi Bhargava | ||
| 2013–2014 | Sanskaar — Dharohar Apnon Ki | Dhara Vaishnav | ||
| 2015–2016 | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Ragini Maheshwari | [15] | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | [16] | |
| 2017 | Pehredaar Piya Ki | Diya Singh | ||
| 2017–2018 | Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya | |||
| 2018 | Swisswale Dulhania Le Jayenge 2 | Simran | [17] | |
| 2018–2019 | Karn Sangini | Uruvi | [18] | |
| 2019 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Mishti Salgaonkar | ||
| Shaadi Ho Toh Aisi | Jiya | |||
| 2020 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 | Contestant | Quit (6th place) | [19] |
| Ladies vs Gentlemen | Panelist | |||
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | Comedian | ||
| 2021–2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | Contestant | Winner | |
| 2022–present | Naagin 6 |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Dhara | Special appearance in crossover special | |
| 2014 | Beintehaa | Dance performance for Jazbaat Ki Rang Holi Special | [20] | |
| Parichay (TV series) | Special appearance | |||
| 2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Ragini | Special appearance | [21] |
| 2015–2016 | Sasural Simar Ka | [22] | ||
| 2016 | Krishnadasi | Crossover special appearance | [23] | |
| Balika Vadhu | ||||
| Ishq Ka Rang Safed | ||||
| Thapki Pyar Ki | ||||
| Udaan | ||||
| Comedy Nights Live | Ragini (along with Namish Taneja) | [24] | ||
| Comedy Nights Bachao | [25] | |||
| 2019 | Ace Of Space 2 | Herself | Special appearance | |
| Kitchen Champion 5 | Episodic | |||
| 2021 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Herself | Special appearance to promote Zee Comedy Factory. |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Mishti Khanna | Voot | [26] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Intezaar | THEMXXNLIGHT, Ikka | |
| Sunn Zara | JalRaj | ||
| Ae Mere Dil | Abhay Jodhpurkar | ||
| KalaKaar | Kulwinder Billa | ||
| 2021 | Fakira | Amit Mishra | [27] |
| Mera Pehla Pyaar | Javed Ali, Nikhita Gandhi | [28] | |
| 2022 | Duaa Hai (Himesh Reshammiya) |
Vineet Singh (composed by Himesh Reshammiya) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress In Negative Role (Popular) | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Nominated |
| 2016 | Golden Petal Awards | Most Stylish Personality | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Gold Awards | Best Actor Female (Popular) | Karn Sangini | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Actor Female Popular (OTT) | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Nominated |
See also
References
- ↑ "This is how Tejaswi Prakash celebrated her birthday". The Times of India. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "That's how they run a show". The Pioneer. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "You don't get these suji wala golgappas in Mumbai: Actress Tejaswi in Noida". The Times of India.
- ↑ India TV https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-15-live-updates-karan-kundra-tejasswi-prakash-elated-families-approve-of-their-relationship-755124. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Bigg Boss 15 winner: Tejasswi Prakash win the show, takes home prize money of Rs 50 lakh". People News Chronicle. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ↑ "Dear makers, please kill us before giving these twists to your shows". indiatoday.com. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ↑ Niyogi, Shreejata. "Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar refuses to turn negative in Swaragini; to quit?". TellyChakkar. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Tejasswi Prakash in Shashi-Sumeet's next for Sony TV". The Times of India. The Times Group. 14 April 2017.
- ↑ "Exclusive: My new show with same star cast will have a better story, says Pehredaar Piya Ki producer". Times of India. 29 August 2017.
- ↑ "Tejasswi Prakash pulls off stunts 'really well' on her new show with Pehredaar Piya Ki cast". Hindustan Times. 6 October 2017.
- ↑ "Tejasswi Prakash to make her mythological debut". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2: Aneri Vajani, Kunal Jaisingh, Tejasswi Prakash's promo piques Twitterati's interest". DNA India. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ↑ DelhiAugust 1, Indo-Asian News Service New; August 1, 2019UPDATED; Ist, 2019 14:11. "Here's how Tejasswi Prakash is preparing for Khatron Ke Khiladi 10". India Today. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Tejasswi Prakash on School College Ani Life, choosing Marathi film over Bollywood supporting role | PINKVILLA". www.pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ↑ "Swaragini actor Tejaswi Prakash Wayangankar's new show is inspired by Lamhe?". The Indian Express. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ↑ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2016 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". 13 March 2016.
- ↑ Nathan, Leona (4 February 2018). "Priyank Sharma Is Romancing Tejasswi Prakash In Switzerland And Fans Can't Keep Calm". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ↑ "Tejasswi Prakash: Karn Sangini is a contemporary take on a mythological tale". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Exclusive - Khatron Ke Khiladi 10: Tejasswi Prakash injures her eye while performing a stunt; but hasn't quit the show". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ↑ "This Holi is a special day on TV". 16 March 2014.
- ↑ "'Comedy Nights With Kapil' special episode for Mahashivratri". 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor to appear on Swaragini and Sasural Simar Ka". 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ragini to be jailed in Colors' Swaragini". 21 March 2016.
- ↑ "'Swaragini' actors Tejaswi aka Ragini and Namish aka Lakshya to appear on 'Comedy Nights Live'". 10 March 2016.
- ↑ "'Swaragini' actors Tejaswi aka Ragini and Namish aka Lakshya to appear on 'Comedy Nights Bachao'". 30 June 2016.
- ↑ "Watch: Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2's promo introduces promising star cast". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ↑ "Check Out Latest Hindi Song Music Video - 'Fakira' Sung By Amit Mishra | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ Hungama, Mera Pehla Pyaar, retrieved 18 October 2021