Pravessh Rana (born 26 February 1983) is an Indian actor, television host, and model. He is most known for having won the Mr. India title in 2008. Rana participated in the reality television show ''

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'' and has hosted the reality show ''

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'', as well as award shows such as the

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, and

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. He made his film debut in ''

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'' (2013), earning a nomination for Best Male Debut at the 2014

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. He starred in the British television serial '' The Serpent'' (2021) and the American television series ''

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'' (2021).

Early life and education

Rana was born in

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. He completed his schooling from St. Mary's Academy, Meerut, after which he completed

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at the

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. He completed his

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from the

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Career

He won the title of Mr India in 2008. Rana has hosted for television channels such as

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and

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and various seasons of ''

''. He was also the runner-up for the third season of the reality show ''Bigg Boss''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rana, Pravessh Living people People from Baraut Indian male models 1993 births Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian television presenters Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Ramjas College alumni Male actors in Hindi television Indian male film actors Indian expatriates in the United Kingdom 21st-century Indian male actors Indian web series actors