Pragya Jaiswal Biography: Awards, Movies, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Husband, YouTube

Pragya Jaiswal is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She became famous following her leading role as Sitadevi in the 2015 historical war drama Kanche, a performance that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.

Her work in this film brought significant recognition, leading to subsequent major roles in films such as Jaya Janaki Nayaka and Akhanda, solidifying her presence in the South Indian film industry.

Profile

• Full names: Pragya Jaiswal
• Date of birth: January 12, 1991
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress, Model
• Height: 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches)
• Weight: 55 kg
• Eye color: Dark Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Jitendra Jaiswal (father)
• Siblings: Prachi Jaiswal
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Pragya Jaiswal, who is now 34 years old, was born on January 12, 1991, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. She grew up in Jabalpur with her family, including her sister Prachi Jaiswal. She follows Hinduism. Jaiswal attended the Symbiosis International University in Pune, Maharashtra.

She studied at the university’s Symbiosis Law School, from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 2011. During her time at university, she actively participated in various beauty pageants and fashion events.

Personal Life

Pragya Jaiswal is currently single and there is no information about her past marriages or children. She maintains a private life regarding her personal relationships, and details concerning her dating history or current partner are not publicly available.

Career

Pragya Jaiswal started her career in entertainment as a model before venturing into acting. She began her film career with the 2014 Tamil film Virattu, also known as Dee Saturdayz in Hindi.

The same year, she made her Hindi film debut in Titoo MBA. Her breakthrough came in 2015 when she was cast in the lead role in the Telugu film Kanche, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Her critically acclaimed performance in this historical drama about a soldier in World War II brought her significant acclaim and awards.

Following this success, she appeared in other Telugu films including Nakshatram and Jaya Janaki Nayaka in 2017. In 2021, Jaiswal featured in two significant films: the Bollywood action film Antim: The Final Truth, where she was paired opposite Aayush Sharma, and the Telugu blockbuster Akhanda, which became the highest-grossing film of her career. Her more recent projects include the film Daaku Maharaaj and the upcoming Hindi film Khel Khel Mein.

Awards and Nominations

• Filmfare Awards South: 2016 – Best Female Debut (Telugu) for Kanche
• South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA): 2016 – Best Female Debut (Telugu) for Kanche
• Zee Telugu Golden Awards: 2017 – Most Promising Actor (Female) for Kanche

Net Worth

Pragya Jaiswal now has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million, accrued from working as an actress and model.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jaiswalpragya
• X: @ItsPragyaJaiswal
• Facebook: @JaiswalPragya

Filmography

• Virattu (2014)
• Titoo MBA (2014)
• Kanche (2015)
• Mirchi Lanti Kurradu (2015)
• Gunturodu (2017)
• Nakshatram (2017)
• Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017)
• Achari America Yatra (2018)
• Antim: The Final Truth (2021)
• Akhanda (2021)
• Daaku Maharaaj
• Khel Khel Mein