Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar (born 10 June 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi television and

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cinema. She made her acting debut with ''2612'' and later on appeared in '' Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki'' (2013). Prakash is best known for her roles as Ragini Maheshwari in ''

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'' (2015–16) and Diya Singh in ''

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'' (2017–18) . In 2020, she participated in

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's stunt-based reality show '' Khatron Ke Khiladi 10''. In 2021, she participated in

's reality show '' Bigg Boss 15'' and emerged as the winner of the show. Since February 2022, Prakash is portraying the dual role of the female protagonist Pratha Gujral and Prarthna Gujral in

's thriller franchise '' Naagin 6''. She made her Marathi film debut with ''Mann Kasturi Re'' in (2022).

Early life and education

Prakash was born on 10 June 1993 in

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, Saudi Arabia, and raised in a

family. She is an engineer by education. She graduated in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from

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Career

Early work (2012–2018)

Prakash began her acting career in 2012, with

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's thriller ''2612'' playing Rashmi Bhargava. In 2013, she was seen playing Dhara Vaishnav in

's soap opera '' Sanskaar - Dharohar Apnon Ki'' opposite Jay Soni. From 2015 to 2016, she portrayed the leading role of Ragini Maheshwari in

's popular drama romance ''

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'' which earned her nominations for

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and Golden Petal Awards. In 2017, she was seen portraying Diya Singh in Sony TV's mystery drama '' Pehredaar Piya Ki''. After Pehredaar Piya Ki ended, Prakash was re-cast as Diya Singh in ''

'' opposite

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. In 2018, she was seen portraying Uruvi in

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Drama ''

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'' opposite Aashim Gulati.

Success and recent work (2019–present)

In 2019, Prakash was seen portraying Mishti Khanna in Voot's romantic drama ''

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'' alongside Kunal Jaisingh and Aneri Vajani. In 2020, she made her reality debut through participating in

's stunt-based show '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10'' despite being one of the strongest contenders, had to quit the show midway after suffering a severe eye injury which ended her journey at the 6th place. In 2021, she participated in

's popular reality show '' Bigg Boss 15'' where she survived for 17 weeks inside the house and emerged as the winner of the show. Soon after Bigg Boss 15 ended, In February 2022, she was signed for

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's popular supernatural franchise '' Naagin 6'' as the female protagonist Pratha Gujral, a shape-shifting serpent. As a part of the leap track of the same season , she played a double role of a mother-daughter , Pratha Gujral and Prarthna Gujral. Prakash is one of highest paid Indian Television actresses. In November 2022, Prakash made her Marathi debut alongside Abhiney Berde in romantic drama, '' Mann Kasturi Re'' directed by Sanket Mane.

Personal life

Prakash is dating actor and host Karan Kundrra. The two met inside the '' Bigg Boss 15'' house and eventually started dating after that.

In the media

Prakash was included by '' Femina India'' in their list of Beautiful Indians 2022 for 'Celebs for Good' attributing to her contribution towards the welfare of stray animals and challenged individuals. She was included by '' HT City'' in their 30 Under 30 list of 2022 for the Television Category. She was awarded the ‘Digital Sensation of the Year’ at '' Filmfare Middle East'' 2022 held in Dubai.

Filmography

Films

Television

Special appearances

Web series

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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