Pragya jaiswal husband photo

Pragya Jaiswal

Indian actress (born )

Pragya Jaiswal (born 12 January ) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu films. She has won a Filmfare Award and a South Indian International Movie Award.[1]

Jaiswal made her acting debut in with the Tamil-language film Virattu.

She had her breakthrough with the Telugu period drama Kanche (), for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[2][3] Jaiswal made her Hindi film debut with Titoo MBA. She went on to appear in films such as Nakshatram (), Achari America Yatra () and Akhanda (), which is her highest-grossing release.

Early life

Jaiswal was born on 12 January [4] in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Pragya Jaiswal completed her education from Symbiosis Law School at Pune.[5][6] During her initial days at Symbiosis University, she participated in various beauty pageants and became a model.

In , she received the Symbiosis Sanskritik Puraskar for her achievement in the field of art and culture.[7]

Career

Jaiswal made her acting debut with the Tamil film Virattu, in [8] In the same year, she made her Hindi film debut with Titoo MBA opposite Nishant Dahiya.[9]

In , Jaiswal ventured into Telugu films with Mirchi Lanti Kurradu opposite Abijeet.[citation needed] Her career marked a turning point with Kanche, where she played a princess opposite Varun Tej.

The film emerged a commercial success.[10][11][12] Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle noted, "Pragya looks beautiful and perfectly fits her role of a princess."[13]

Following Kanche's success, she had four releases in She first appeared in Om Namo Venkatesaya, a box office failure.[14] Her next film, Gunturodu opposite Manchu Manoj also failed at the box office.[15] Jaiswal next played an IPS officer in Nakshatram.[16] Sridhar Adivi of The Times of India stated that her role is packed with both "glamour and substance".[17] She had an extended cameo in Jaya Janaki Nayaka, her final film of the year.[citation needed] In , she appeared in Achari America Yatra opposite Vishnu Manchu, which was an average grosser.[18]

Post a three year hiatus, Jaiswal played an IAS officer in Akhanda opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna.[19] The film was a commercial success and became the third highest grossing Telugu film of [20]Firstpost noted, "Saranya is relatively well-written and Pragya carries her well."[21] In , she played a NIA officer in the box office failure, Son of India.[22]

Jaiswal returned to Hindi films with the ensemble comedy Khel Khel Mein, playing a boutique owner opposite Aditya Seal.[23] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated, "A confident Pragya turns up in a Hindi film for a change and plays the role of an entitled brat without caricaturising it."[24]

Filmography

Films

† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Music video

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^"Pragya Jaiswal interview".

    FHM India. Archived from the original on 17 June Retrieved 16 June

  2. ^Kavirayani, Suresh (12 September ). "I was scared to slap Varun: Pragya Jaiswal". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 5 February Retrieved 5 February
  3. ^"Sai Pallavi, Pragya Jaiswal share Best Debut Actress award at 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South ".

    The Times of India. 18 June Retrieved 2 September

  4. ^"అందాలు ఆరబోసిన అఖండ భామ ప్రగ్యా.. లేటెస్ట్ పిక్స్ వైరల్."m (in Telugu). Retrieved 24 September
  5. ^Anjali Shetty (22 January ). "'I am pleasantly surprised' - City-Pune". DNA. Retrieved 23 July
  6. ^Amit Kumar (22 January ).

    "Pragya Jaiswal Biography". . Retrieved 23 July

  7. ^"Alumini Newsletter"(PDF). . Retrieved 23 July
  8. ^"An Unexciting Chase". Archived from the original on 27 July Retrieved 27 July
  9. ^"Titoo MBA". The Times of India.

    1 October Retrieved 12 October

  10. ^"'Kanche' transported me to a different era, says Telugu actress Pragya Jaiswal". The Indian Express.

  11. Pragya jaiswal height
  12. Pragya jaiswal marriage photos
  13. Pragya jaiswal net worth
  14. Pragya jaiswal relationships
  15. Pragya jaiswal instagram

    16. 19 October Retrieved 23 July

  16. ^Devalla, Rani (27 October ). "'Kanche' team savouring the success". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 February Retrieved 3 February
  17. ^"25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade | Film Companion". . Archived from the original on 17 October Retrieved 26 June
  18. ^Kavirayani, Suresh (24 October ).

    "Movie review 'Kanche': Love reigns in war zone". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 26 January Retrieved 2 February

  19. ^"'Om Namo Venkatesaya' Review". The New Indian Express.

    See full list on wikibio.in Her dedication to her craft and the ability to bring depth to her characters have earned her a loyal fan base and critical acclaim alike. Directed by: RVS Nikhil. Archived from the original on 26 January Her portrayal of the character Seetha Devi earned her accolades for both her acting prowess and screen presence.

    10 February Retrieved 4 January

  20. ^"Gunturodu movie review: Something goes wrong". Retrieved 21 July
  21. ^"Ram Charan Teja launches first look of Sundeep's Nakshatram". The Indian Express. 8 October Archived from the original on 30 October Retrieved 30 October
  22. ^"Nakshatram Movie Review".

  23. Videos
  24. 2:37YouTubePragya Jaiswal Life Story
  25. BiographyJul 27, 20243.5K Views

    26. The Times of India.

  26. ^Y Sunita Chowdhary (27 April ). "Achari America Yatra: Amateurish effort at comedy". The Hindu.
  27. ^Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 November ). "Pragya Jaiswal: I took up 'Akhanda' with the trust I have in director Boyapati Srinu".

    See full list on wikibio.in In addition to her acting skills, Pragya Jaiswal is known for her philanthropic endeavors. Pragya Jaiswal Added on November 27, Pragya Jaiswal, born in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a talented and versatile actress who has made a mark in the Indian film industry. She was the brand ambassador for R.

    The Hindu. ISSN&#;X. Retrieved 4 December

  28. ^Singh, Jatinder (1 February ). "Akhanda final box office update; Balakrishna - Boyapati film is True Blue BLOCKBUSTER". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 16 February Retrieved 12 May
  29. ^"Akhanda movie review: For better or worse, this is everything you expect from a Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Srinu film".

    Videos: She was the brand ambassador for R. Retrieved 21 July Retrieved 21 April Pragya Jaiswal Added on September 17,

    Firstpost. Retrieved 26 December

  30. ^"3 Reasons Why Mohan Babu-starrer Son of India Tanked at Box Office". CNN-News18. 24 February Retrieved 24 February
  31. ^"Pragya Jaiswal on working in Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein': It's a beautiful coincidence". Hindustan Times.

    4 May Retrieved 10 August

  32. ^"'Khel Khel Mein' movie review: Akshay Kumar finds his groove with this nuptial nonsense". The Hindu. 15 August Retrieved 15 August
  33. ^"Virattu Movie Review {/5}: Critic Review of Virattu by Times of India". The Times of India.
  34. ^"Nishant Dahiya and Pragya Jaiswal - faces of Titoo MBA".

    Actress pragya jaiswal biography The film emerged a commercial success. Upcoming Movies. Pragya Jaiswal. Jaiswal 's role in Krish's Gabbar Is Back had previously been auditioned.

    The Times of India.

  35. ^"Mirchi Lanti Kurradu Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Mirchi Lanti Kurradu by Times of India". The Times of India.
  36. ^"Pragya Jaiswal's "pinch me" moment". The Times of India.
  37. ^"Pragya Jaiswal in Nagarjuna's Namo Venkatesa".

    Deccan Chronicle. 23 April

  38. ^"Gunturodu Movie Review {/5}: The movie is made for the mass audience and heads up to those who can't stand explicit dialogues". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 November Retrieved 12 November
  39. ^"Pragya Jaiswal to don the khaki".

    Deccan Chronicle. 18 August

  40. ^"Kanche girl Pragya Jaiswal all set don Khaki". TheNewsMinute. 17 August
  41. ^"Pragya Jaiswal is going places!". Deccan Chronicle. 9 December
  42. ^"It's a mass film: Pragya Jaiswal". Deccan Chronicle.

    25 April

  43. ^"Pragya Jaiswal Replaces Sayyeshaa As The Leading Lady Of This Balakrishna Starrer". TheTeluguFilmnagar. 12 January
  44. ^"Mohan Babu's Son of India starts rolling". CinemaEexpress. 23 October
  45. ^"Pragya Jaiswal joins Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein".

    Bollywood Hungama. 28 February Retrieved 29 February

  46. ^"Nandamuri Balakrishna & Pragya Jaiswal all set to star together in NBK ". Filmfare. 1 August Retrieved 11 August
  47. ^"'Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam': Nandamuri Balakrishna's next with Boyapati Sreenu launched".

    The Hindu. 16 October ISSN&#;X.

  48. ^"Pragya in Tyson Naidu!". Deccan Chronicle. 20 February Retrieved 21 September
  49. ^"Salman Khan and Pragya Jaiswal song 'Main Chala' out now". The Quint. Retrieved 25 January
  50. ^"Sai Pallavi, Pragya Jaiswal share Best Debut Actress award at 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South ".

    The Times of India. 18 June Retrieved 2 September

  51. ^"SIIMA winners". Archived from the original on 14 July Retrieved 1 April
  52. ^"CineMAA Awards Winners List". RITZ Magazine.

    See full list on wikibio.in Archived from the original on 27 July Pragya Jaiswal born 12 January is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu films. Pragya gained widespread recognition for her outstanding performances in various films, showcasing her acting prowess and captivating the audience with her on-screen presence. This film was awarded the 63rd National Film Award in Telugu.

    13 June Retrieved 17 December

  53. ^"Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise Leads SIIMA Nominations; Check Full List Here". News18. 17 August Retrieved 17 August

External links