Amrita Prakash is an Indian film actress. She began her acting career when she was four years old, and has acted in both

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and

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. She has since, been seen in a myriad of

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, TVCs and

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reality and fiction shows.

Early life and career

Amrita was born to Dr. Prakash Bakshi, who is the chairman of the

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. She holds a Master's degree in Commerce and

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from The University of Mumbai. Amrita started her career as a four year old, with advertising. Her first TVC was for a local footwear company in

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. After which, over the course of her childhood she did over 50 commercials for prominent brands including Rasna, Ruffles Lays, Glucon-D,

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, etc. She was the face of

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Soaps packaging for over two years. More recently she has been seen in commercials for

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, Gitts Processed Foods, etc. Her stint with television started when she was 9 years old with a drama show in which she played Gautami Gadgil's niece. Right after which she bagged her own show when she was seen anchoring ''

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'', a cartoon show on

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for about 5 years, making her character of Miss India hugely popular, especially amongst the kids. She gained popularity with her first film in 2001 -

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's ''

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'', where she played the pivotal part of Milli. Post ''

'', Amrita continued with

. When she was 14, she was chosen to be part of

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's first

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titled '' Kya Masti Kya Dhoom'' which she co-anchored alongside

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for over two years. Her last television drama, where she played one of the lead protagonists was ''

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'' for

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. In 2004, she appeared in

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film '' Manjupoloru Penkutty'' directed by Kamal. The story focused around a 16-year-old school girl in

who was tormented by and rose against her sexually abusive stepfather. The film was dubbed and re-released in

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and

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. Amrita was nominated by the State for the National Awards as Best Actress. She went on to do one of her most defining roles with Rajshri Films, playing the character of Chhoti in

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's Vivah. Her performance in ''Vivaah'' was hugely appreciated by critics. Amrita has repeatedly been quoted saying- "Vivaah was one amongst the biggest milestones and turning points of my career. I cannot be grateful enough to him (

) for being the teacher and guide he has been to me through and since the film. And for bringing me onto the map of every city in India." Amrita played the character of Sandhya in '' Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi''. She played a small part in

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''We Are Family''. She took up the show ''

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'' for

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. She played the lead protagonist, Dipika on the show.

Filmography

Films

Television

Music Video

* ''Humnava'' (2024) - sung by Gaurav Sharma

References

External links

*
Amrita Prakash's Interview
in

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Amrita Prakash's Interview
in

Official Website
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