Pragya Jaiswal
| Pragya Jaiswal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Height | 5' 10 [2] |
Pragya Jaiswal is an Indian film actress and model.[3] She has appeared in Telugu and Hindi films.[4]
Early life
Jaiswal was born and brought up in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She went on to study at the Symbiosis Law School in Pune.[5]
During her initial days at the Symbiosis University, she participated in various beauty pageants and has been a successful model ever since. On January 22, 2014 she received the Symbiosis Sanskritik Puraskar for her achievement in the field of art and culture.[6]
Career
Jaiswal made her acting debut in the Hindi film Titoo MBA. In 2015, she starred in the Telugu film Mirchi Lanti Kurradu and later in the period drama Kanche directed by Krish. Jaiswal had previously auditioned for a role in Krish's Gabbar Is Back. She did not land that role but Krish later offered her the female lead role in Kanche.[7] She portrayed Seetha Devi, the daughter of a wealthy landlord, who falls in love with Hari Babu (Varun Tej) who later goes on to fight in World War II. She received generally positive remarks for her performance, with most critics, in particular, complimenting her on her looks.[8][9][10] 123telugu.com wrote, "She looks stunning and should thank Krish for her big break. Pragya has amazing screen presence and is a star to watch out for".[11] The film went on to bag the 63rd National Award for the Best Feature Film in Telugu.[12]
Her brand endorsements include Dove Shampoo, Reliance Digital, FBB (Fashion at Big Bazaar), Dabur Vatika Anti-dandruff shampoo, Millennium Hypermarket for Dubai and UAE, Ensure Health Drink and Malabar Gold Jewelry etc. She is currently the Brand Ambassador for South India Shopping mall.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Titoo MBA | Gulshan | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | Vasundara | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Kanche | Sita | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Telugu | Filming | |
| 2017 | Nakshatram | Telugu | Filming | |
| 2017 | Gunturodu | Telugu | Filming |
Awards
| Year | Award | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Zee Telugu Apsara Award for "Find Of The Year" | Kanche |
| 18th Ugadi Puraskaralu Awards – Best Debut Actress | ||
| CineMAA Awards 2016 – Best Female Debut | ||
| Filmfare 2016 – Best Debut Female (Telugu)[13] | ||
| SIIMA 2016 – Best Debutant Female (Telugu) |
References
- ↑ "Pragya Jaiswal bio". Southcast. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Pragya Jaiswal Profile". India Times. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Pragya Jaiswal interview". FHM India. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Sashidhar AS. "Pragya Jaiswal in Varun Tej's film". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Anjali Shetty (22 January 2014). "'I am pleasantly surprised' - City-Pune". DNA. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "Alumini Newsletter-2014" (PDF). symlaw.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "'Kanche' transported me to a different era, says Telugu actress Pragya Jaiswal". Indian Express. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "Kanche: Breaking the fence". 23 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-23 – via The Hindu.
- ↑ "Kanche Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "Movie review 'Kanche': Love reigns in war zone". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "Kanche Telugu Movie Review – Varun Tej Kanche Movie Review". 123telugu.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ "National Award for 'Kanche' truly deserving: Director Krish". IBNLive. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ↑ "Sai Pallavi, Pragya Jaiswal share Best Debut Actress award at 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016". The Times of India. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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