Overview
Born on June 10, 1993, Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar is an acclaimed Indian actress gracing both Hindi television and Marathi cinema. Renowned for portraying Ragini in Colors TV’s dramatic series “Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur,” she gained further recognition for her remarkable triple role as Pratha, Prathna, and Pragati in Colors TV’s supernatural drama series “Naagin 6.”
During 2020, Tejasswi Prakash took on the challenge of Colors TV’s adrenaline-pumping show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. The following year, she emerged victorious in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 15. Venturing into Marathi cinema, she marked her debut with Mann Kasturi Re, securing a nomination for Best Female Debut at the Filmfare Marathi Awards.
Early life and education
Tejasswi Prakash, born on June 10, 1993, hails from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and was brought up in a Marathi family. Despite her engineering background, she pursued her education in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, earning her degree from Mumbai University.
Career
Tejasswi Prakash embarked on her acting journey in 2012 with the thriller “2612” on Life OK, where she portrayed Rashmi Bhargava. The following year, in 2013, she took on the role of Dhara Vaishnav opposite Jay Soni in Colors TV’s soap opera “Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki.”
From 2015 to 2016, Prakash captivated audiences as she played the lead character, Ragini Maheshwari, in Colors TV’s beloved drama romance “Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur.” Her stellar performance earned her nominations at prestigious awards such as the Indian Telly Awards and Golden Petal Awards.
In 2017, she showcased her talent as Diya Singh in Sony TV’s mystery drama “Pehredaar Piya Ki.” Following the conclusion of “Pehredaar Piya Ki,” Prakash reprised her role as Diya Singh in “Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya”.
The year 2018 saw her portraying Uruvi in Star Plus’s mythological drama “Karn Sangini,” starring alongside Aashim Gulati.
In 2019, Tejasswi Prakash took on the role of Mishti Khanna in the second season of Voot’s romantic drama, “Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka,” alongside Kunal Jaisingh and Aneri Vajani.
Her foray into reality TV began in 2020 when she made her debut on Colors TV’s popular stunt-based show, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.” Despite emerging as one of the strongest contenders, she had to exit the competition prematurely due to a severe eye injury, concluding her journey at the 6th position.
The year 2021 witnessed her participation in Colors TV’s reality show, “Bigg Boss 15,” where she resiliently endured 17 weeks inside the house and ultimately emerged as the winner
Post her victory in “Bigg Boss 15,” in February 2022, Tejasswi Prakash secured a role in Ekta Kapoor’s renowned supernatural franchise, “Naagin 6,” portraying the protagonist Pratha Gujral, a shape-shifting serpent. Within the same season’s leap tracks, she showcased a double role as a mother-daughter, playing Pratha Gujral and Prathna Gujral. Notably, “Naagin 6” became the longest-running season in the popular franchise.
November 2022 marked Tejasswi Prakash’s Marathi film debut alongside Abhinay Berde in the romantic drama “Mann Kasturi Re,” directed by Sanket Mane. Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress Debut at the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2022.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar |
| Date of Birth | June 10, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (Mumbai University) |
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 4 inches |
| Career Debut | TV: “2612” (2012) |
| Notable TV Shows | – “Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur” (2015-2016) |
| – “Pehredaar Piya Ki” (2017) | |
| – “Bigg Boss 15” (2021) | |
| Reality TV | – “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10” (2020) |
| – Winner of “Bigg Boss 15” (2021) | |
| Film Debut | “Mann Kasturi Re” (Marathi, 2022) |
| Recognition | – Nominated for Best Female Debut at Filmfare Marathi Awards (2022) |
| Latest Project | “Naagin 6” (TV Series, February 2022) |
Music videos
Aidan Na Nach – Amar Jalal | Tejasswi Prakash | Kaptaan | Gur Sidhu | Anshul Garg
Intezaar – THEMXXNLIGHT feat. Ikka | Sledgren | Tejasswi Prakash
Sunn Zara – | JalRaj | Shivin Narang | Tejasswi Prakash | Anmol D | Indie Music Label
Ae Mere Dil – Jeet Gannguli ft. Abhay Jodhpurkar | Manoj M | Shaheer Sheikh, Tejasswi Prakash
KULWINDER BILLA | Kalakaar |Tejasswi Prakash | Babbu|Enzo| Latest Punjabi Songs 2020
FAKIRA – Qismat | Amit Mishra | Shivin Narang | B Praak | Tejasswi Prakash Latest Hindi Songs
Baarish Aayi Hai – Javed-Mohsin | Stebin Ben, Shreya Ghoshal | Karan K, Tejasswi P | Kunaal V
Rula Deti Hai – Yasser Desai | Karan Kundrra & Tejasswi Prakash | Rajat Nagpal | Rana Sotal | AG
Door Hova Gey | Jassie Gill | Tejasswi Prakash | Navjit Buttar
Tejasswi Social Media Accounts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Instagram | Tejasswi Prakash (6.1m+ followers) |
| iamTejasswiPrakash (5.3m+ followers) | |
| TejasswiPrakash (153k+ followers) | |
| Wikipedia | Tejasswi Prakash Wikipedia |
| YouTube | Tejasswi Prakash (1m+ subscribers) |
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Family Members And Their Relationship
| Parents | – Father: Prakash Wayangankar (Engineer) |
| – Mother: Name Not Known | |
| Siblings | – Brother: Pratik Wayangankar (Younger Brother) |
| – Sister: NA | |
| Children | Not Available |
| Husband | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs / Boyfriends | – Shivin Narang |
| – Karan Kundra (present) |
Photos of Tejasswi Prakash
