# Tejasswi Prakash

Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar (born 10 June 1993), professionally known as Tejasswi Prakash is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television and Marathi films. She is best known for portraying Ragini Gadodia Maheshwari in Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur and Pratha Gujral in Naagin 6. Following this, she participated in the reality shows Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 (2020), and Bigg Boss 15 (2021), emerging as the winner in the latter. She then made her Marathi film debut with Mann Kasturi Re (2022), which earned her Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Marathi nomination.

## Early life and education

Tejasswi was born on 10 June 1993 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and was 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)

Tejasswi 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, Tejasswi was re-cast as Diya Singh in Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya.
In 2018, she portrayed Uruvi in Star Plus's mythological drama Karn Sangini opposite Aashim Gulati.

### Career progression (2019–present)

In 2019, Tejasswi 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 TV debut through participation in Colors TV's popular stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. Despite being one of the strongest contenders, she had to quit the show midway through after suffering a severe eye injury which ended her journey at 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 tracks of the same season, she played a triple role of a mother-daughter and her reincarnation, Pratha Gujral, Prathna Gujral and Pragati Iyer Shukla. Naagin 6 turned out to be the longest running season of the popular franchise.
In November 2022, Tejasswi made her Marathi debut alongside Abhinay Berde in the romantic drama Mann Kasturi Re directed by Sanket Mane, which gave her a nomination for the Best Actress Debut at the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2022.

## Personal life

Tejasswi is dating actor and host Karan Kundrra since 2021. They participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15 and started dating in BB15 house.

## In the media

Post Naagin, Tejasswi has established herself among the leading and highest-paid actresses of the Hindi television. She was also included by Femina in its Beautiful Indians 2022 list, "Celebs for Good", for her contributions to the welfare of stray animals and challenged individuals. She was included by HT City in its 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. She secured the 8th position in the UK list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World by Eastern Eye in 2022 and the 12th position in 2023, for her work in Indian television. In 2023, she ranked 4th in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list. She is also one of the most followed television actress on Instagram.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2022 | Mann Kasturi Re | Shruti Sarnaik | |
| 2023 | School College Ani Life | Indu | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012–2013 | 2612 | Rashmi Bhargava | |
| 2013–2014 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Dhara Vaishnav | |
| 2015–2016 | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Ragini Gadodia Maheshwari | |
| 2017 | Pehredaar Piya Ki | Diya Singh | |
| 2017–2018 | Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya | Diya Singh | |
| 2018–2019 | Karn Sangini | Uruvi | |
| 2019 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 | Mishti Khanna | |
| 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 | Naagin 6 | Prathna Gujral Ahlawat | |
| 2022–2023 | Naagin 6 | Pragati Iyer | |
| 2025 | Celebrity MasterChef India | Contestant | |

#### Special appearances

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014 | Beintehaa | Dhara |
| 2014 | Parichay | Dhara |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Ragini |
| 2015–2016 | Sasural Simar Ka | Ragini |
| 2016 | Krishnadasi | Ragini |
| 2016 | Balika Vadhu | Ragini |
| 2016 | Ishq Ka Rang Safed | Ragini |
| 2016 | Thapki Pyar Ki | Ragini |
| 2016 | Udaan | Ragini |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Ragini |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Ragini |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Herself |
| 2018 | Swisswale Dulhania Le Jayenge 2 | Simran |
| 2019 | Ace of Space 2 | Herself |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Herself |
| 2019 | Shaadi Ho Toh Aisi | Jiya |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Herself |
| 2021 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Herself |
| 2022 | Spy Bahu - Rang Barse 2022 | Pratha |
| 2022 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Herself |
| 2022 | Dance Deewane Juniors 1 | Herself |
| 2022 | Lock Upp | Herself |
| 2022 | Saavi Ki Savaari - Ganesh Utsav | Pratha |
| 2022 | Fu Bai Fu | Herself |
| 2023 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Herself |
| 2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Herself |
| 2023 | Bekaboo | Prathna |
| 2023 | Temptation Island: Pyaar Ki Pariksha | Herself |
| 2024 | Family Table | Herself |
| 2024 | Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment | Herself |
| 2025 | Super Dancer | Herself |
| 2025 | Indian Idol (Hindi TV series) season 15 | Herself |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2020 | Intezaar | Ikka, Themxxnlight |
| 2020 | Sunn Zara | JalRaj |
| 2020 | Ae Mere Dil | Abhay Jodhpurkar |
| 2020 | Kalakaar | Kulwinder Billa |
| 2021 | Fakira | Amit Mishra |
| 2021 | Mera Pehla Pyaar | Javed Ali, Nikhita Gandhi |
| 2022 | Duaa Hai | Vineet Singh |
| 2022 | Kyun Na Aaye | Pranav Vatsa |
| 2022 | Rula Deti Hai | Yasser Desai |
| 2022 | Baarish Aayi Hai | Stebin Ben, Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2023 | Door Hova Gey | Jassie Gill |
| 2023 | Aidan Na Nach | Amar Jalal |
| 2024 | Revolver | Gippy Grewal |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Nominated |
| 2022 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Emerging Icon | — | Won |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Popular | Naagin 6 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actress Debut | Mann Kasturi Re | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish TV Actor (Female) | — | Won |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Stunningly Stylish Actress TV | — | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress Female | Naagin 6 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Favorite Actress in Mythology Role | Naagin 6 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite TV Actress | Naagin 6 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Popular | Naagin 6 | Won |