# Sonalika Prasad

Sonalika Prasad (born 5 October 1992), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Bhojpuri and Hindi language films and television. She is a well-known personality for hosting events. She is known for her roles in the television shows CID, Savdhaan India and Crime Patrol and films like Raajtilak and Laila Majnu.

## Early life

Prasad was born on 5 October 1992 in Patna, Bihar, where she was brought up. She did her schooling in St. Karen's school (from 1st - 6th standard) and Krishna Niketan school (from 7th - 10th) in Patna. She did her high school, graduation (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in political science) and post-graduation in mass communication from Patna Women's College. She was always interested in learning languages and now she speaks Hindi, English and Bhojpuri.
Prasad has said, "My family always wanted me to study till my post graduation, but I always had interest in fine arts. Still I did mass communication but I used to do stuff related to vocal singing and Kathak dance. I took 6 year training in vocal singing and Kathak dance and all apart from my studies. I used to do plays, horse riding, bike and car driving. I did modeling during college days. Sometimes I bunked my colleges lectures for my singing and Kathak training."

## Career

Prasad made her television debut in the 2015 television show CID and her film debut in the 2019 film Raajtilak. In 2017, she did many commercial and print advertising shoots.
In 2020, she worked on Bhojpuri Industry Premier League (BIPL) seasom 4 Live presenting for Dhishoom Channel. She hosted, played games and danced in Roj Hoi Bhoj as a celebrity participant, danced in Diwali Carnival and Chhat Pooja for the Big Ganga television channel. She performed a dance in the Holi show for B4U Bhojpuri.
In 2021, she acted in and hosted Hansi ki rail chut na jaaye, acomedy show. She was the lead actor in the web series Luv Guru. She recorded an audio music album, Zindagi Jhand baa, Phir bhi ghamand baa, a rap song, sung by herself and Raju Singh Mahi. It was released by a Bhojpuri music company.

## Television

| Year | Name | Role | Channel |
| 2015 | CID (TV series) | | Sony TV |
| 2015-17 | Savdhaan India | | Star Bharat |
| 2016 | Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal | | Big Ganga |
| 2016 | Crime Patrol (TV series) | | Sony TV |
| 2017 | Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai | | Colors TV |
| 2017 | Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si | Megha | DD National |

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 2019 | Raajtilak | Pooja | Bhojpuri |
| 2019 | Kalakar | Rani | Bhojpuri |
| 2019 | Sadak | Vandana | Bhojpuri |
| 2019 | Dhaniya | Manju | Bhojpuri |
| 2020 | Laila Majnu | Shama | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Gumrah † | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Bade Miya Chhote Miya † | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Jiya Bekrar Ba† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Kallu ki Dulhaniya† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | 1 Chhaila 6 Laila† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Banarsi Babu† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Robinhood Pandey† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Shikari† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Om Jai Jagdish† | TBA | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Kavan Kasoor† | Sanjana | Bhojpuri |

### Music videos

* Zindagi Jhand Ba Phir Bhi Ghamand Ba

## Webseries

| Year | Name | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2021 | Luv Guru | | WOW | Akshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad in main lead role |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
| 2020 | Green Cine Awards show | Best Debutant Female Lead Actress | Raajtilak | Won |