
Name | Pragya Jaiswal |
Age/DOB | 35 (June 24, 1988) |
Known For | Actress, Model (Movies – Akhanda and Kanche) |
Marital Status | Single |
Family | Mother: Surekha Jaiswal (Homemaker) Sister: Pranjul Jaiswal |
Education | Graduated from Symbiosis International University, Pune |
Native | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |

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Pragya Jaiswal is a prominent actress and model primarily known for her work in Telugu films. She made her debut with the 2014 Tamil thriller drama Virattu and in the same year, she made her Hindi debut with Titoo MBA. She got the public’s attention for her role as Sita Devi in the Kanche Telugu movie directed by Krish. Pragya became famous for her work in films like Jaya Janaki Nayaka, Akhanda, Achari America Yatra, and Khel Khel Mein. She was cast to play one of the female leads in NBK’s 109th film Daaku Maharaaj.
Did You Know?
- Pragya Jaiswal has also appeared in the Hindi music video Main Chala.
- Her performance in the Kanche movie won several awards including the 63rd Filmfare Awards South, 5th South Indian International Movie Awards, CineMAA Awards, and ZEE Telugu Apsara Awards.
- She has always wanted to be an actress since her childhood.
- She participated in the 2008 Femina Miss India beauty pageant and won several accolades including, Miss Fresh Facem Miss Dancing Queen, and Miss Friend Earth.
- In 2014, she was awarded Symbiosis Sanskritik Puraskar for her achievement in the field of art & culture.
- Pragya endorses various brands like Dove Shampoo, FBB (Fashion at Big Bazaar), Millennium Hypermarket for Dubai & UAE, Dabur Vatika Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Reliance Digital, Ensure Health Drink, and Malabar Gold Jewelry.
- Before beginning her career in the entertainment industry, she pursued a law degree in Pune.
- She is an avid dog lover and she named her pet dog Nico.
- Pragya likes to bake and shares quick baking recipes on her self-titled YouTube channel.
Movies
Year | Title | Role(s) | Language |
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2014 | Virattu | Mavi | Tamil |
2014 | Titoo MBA | Gulshan | Hindi |
2015 | Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | Vasundara | Telugu |
2015 | Kanche | Sita Devi | Telugu |
2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Bhavani | Telugu |
2017 | Gunturodu | Amrutha | Telugu |
2017 | Nakshatram | Kiran Reddy IPS | Telugu |
2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Falguni | Telugu |
2018 | Achari America Yatra | Renuka | Telugu |
2021 | Akhanda | Saranya Bachupally IAS | Telugu |
2022 | Son of India | Iravathi | Telugu |
2024 | Khel Khel Mein | Naina Tanwar | Hindi |
2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | TBA | Telugu |
TBA | Akhanda 2: Thandavam | Saranya Bachupally IAS | Telugu |
TBA | Tyson Naidu | TBA | Telugu |
Music Video
- 2022 – Main Chala
Awards and Nominations
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
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2016 | Kanche | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – South | Won |
2016 | Kanche | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Won |
2016 | Kanche | CineMAA Awards | Best Female Debut | Won |
2016 | Kanche | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Best Find of the Year | Won |
2016 | Kanche | TV9 National Film Awards | Best Debut Actress | Won |
2021 | Akhanda | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Nominated |
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