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| Real Name: | Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar |
| Profession: | Indian actress |
| Birthplace: | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Boyfriend: | Karan Kundrra |
| Age: | 30 |
Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar (born 10 June 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi television and Marathi films. Prakash is best known for her role of Ragini in Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur and Pratha in Naagin 6. In 2020, she participated in Colors TV’s stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. In 2021, she participated in Colors TV’s controversial reality show Bigg Boss 15 and emerged as the winner. She made her Marathi film debut with Mann Kasturi Re which fetched her a nomination for Best Actress Debut at the Filmfare Marathi Awards.
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Tejasswi Prakash Biography
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| Born |
Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar
10 June 1993 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai (B.E) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Early Life and Education
Prakash was born on 10 June 1993 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and raised in a Marathi family. She is an engineer by education. She graduated in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Mumbai University.
Career
Early work (2012–2018)
Prakash began her acting career in 2012, with Life OK’s thriller 2612 playing Rashmi Bhargava. In 2013, she was seen playing Dhara Vaishnav in Colors TV‘s soap opera Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki opposite Jay Soni.
From 2015 to 2016, she portrayed the leading role of Ragini Maheshwari in Colors TV’s popular drama romance Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur which earned her nominations for Indian Telly Awards 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 Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya.
In 2018, she was seen portraying Uruvi in Star Plus‘s Mythological Drama Karn Sangini opposite Aashim Gulati.
Success and recent work (2019–present)
In 2019, Prakash was seen portraying Mishti Khanna in the second season of Voot‘s romantic drama Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka alongside Kunal Jaisingh and Aneri Vajani.
In 2020, she made her reality debut through participation in Colors TV‘s popular 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 Colors TV’s 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 Ekta Kapoor‘s popular supernatural franchise Naagin 6 as the 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.
In November 2022, Prakash made her Marathi debut alongside Abhiney Berde in the romantic drama, Mann Kasturi Re directed by Sanket Mane, which fetched her a nomination for the Best Actress Debut at the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2022.
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.
Prakash secured the 8th position in the UK list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World by Eastern Eye for her work in Indian Television in 2022.
Personal life
Prakash is dating actor and host Karan Kundrra. They participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15 and eventually started dating after that.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
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| 2022 | Mann Kasturi Re | Shruti Sarnaik | Marathi |
| 2023 | School College Ani Life | Indu |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012–2013 | 2612 | Rashmi Bhargava | |
| 2013–2014 | Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki 2 | Dhara | |
| 2015–2016 | Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Ragini Gadodia | |
| 2017 | Pehredaar Piya Ki | Diya Singh | |
| 2017–2018 | Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya | ||
| 2018–2019 | Karn Sangini | Urvi | |
| 2020 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 | Contestant | 6th place |
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | Comedian | |
| 2021–2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2022–2023 | Naagin 6 | Pratha Gujral | |
| 2022–2023 | Prathna Ahlawat | ||
| 2023– present | Pragati Iyer |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Dhara |
| 2014 | Beintehaa | |
| Parichay | ||
| 2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Ragini |
| 2015–2016 | Sasural Simar Ka | |
| 2016 | Krishnadasi | |
| Balika Vadhu | ||
| Ishq Ka Rang Safed | ||
| Thapki Pyar Ki | ||
| Udaan | ||
| Comedy Nights Live | ||
| Comedy Nights Bachao | ||
| Box Cricket League 2 | Herself | |
| 2018 | Swisswale Dulhania Le Jayenge 2 | Simran |
| 2019 | Ace of Space 2 | Herself |
| Kitchen Champion 5 | ||
| Shaadi Ho Toh Aisi | Jiya | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Herself |
| 2021 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | |
| 2022 | Spy Bahu – Rang Barse 2022 | Pratha |
| Khatra Khatra Khatra | Herself | |
| Dance Deewane Juniors 1 | ||
| Lock Upp | ||
| Saavi Ki Savaari – Ganesh Utsav | Pratha | |
| Fu Bai Fu | Herself | |
| 2023 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | |
| Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | ||
| Bekaboo | Prarthna |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
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| 2019 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 | Mishti Khanna | Voot |
| 2020 | Ladies vs Gentlemen | Panelist | Flipkart |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
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| 2020 | Intezaar | Ikka, Themxxnlight |
| Sunn Zara | JalRaj | |
| Ae Mere Dil | Abhay Jodhpurkar | |
| Kalakaar | Kulwinder Billa | |
| 2021 | Fakira | Amit Mishra |
| Mera Pehla Pyaar | Javed Ali, Nikhita Gandhi | |
| 2022 | Duaa Hai | Vineet Singh |
| Kyun Na Aaye | Pranav Vatsa | |
| Rula Deti Hai | Yasser Desai | |
| Baarish Aayi Hai | Stebin Ben, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 2023 | Door Hova Gey | Jassie Gill |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Nominated |
| 2022 | HT India’s Most Stylish Awards | Most Stylish TV Personality (Female) | — | Won |
| Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Emerging Icon | — | Won | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Drama | Naagin 6 | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actress Debut | Mann Kasturi Re | Nominated |
| Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish TV Actor (Female) | — | Won | |
| Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Stunningly Stylish Actress TV | — | Won | |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress Female | Naagin 6 | Nominated | |
| Favorite Actress in Mythology Role | Nominated | |||
| Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actress | Nominated |
