
Meet IPS officer, daughter of Ex MP, cracked UPSC exam in 1st attempt, worked in films, her name is..., she is from,
Meet IPS officer, daughter of Ex MP, cracked UPSC exam in 1st attempt, worked in films, her name is..., she is from,
In the world of entertainment, success is often measured by glamour and stardom. But there are some people who shine not just on-screen, but in real life too. One such inspiring personality is Simala Prasad. She is not only an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer but also a talented actress who has impressed audiences with her acting skills in he movies. Today, let's take a look at her journey of cracking UPSC exam on her very first attempt to making her mark in Bollywood. Real-Life Heroine
Simala is currently serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. Not only is she actively involved in maintaining law and order, but she has also proved her talent on the big screen. She made her acting debut in 2016 with the film 'Alif', directed by Zaigham Imam. Her performance was praised for its honesty and grace. Later, she appeared in the 2019 film 'Nakkash', sharing the screen with well-known actors like Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, and Rajesh Sharma. Soon to be seen in a new film
Simala Prasad is all set to appear in another movie soon. Last year, she gained attention for her upcoming film, a police drama called 'The Narmada Story', which is based on true events. In this film, Simala will play the role of a 'supercop'. The movie also features well-known actors like Raghubir Yadav, Mukesh Tiwari, and Anjali Patil.
In 'The Narmada Story', Simala, an IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, takes the lead role as an investigating officer. The film was shot entirely in Madhya Pradesh and is directed by Zaigham Imam, who also directed her previous films 'Alif' and 'Nakkash', both of which earned her several international awards.
This new movie promises to show the real-life experiences of the police force and will be an entertaining suspense thriller. Simala Prasad's family
Simala, who lives in Bhopal, comes from a well-educated and respected family. Her father, Bhagirath Prasad, is a former IAS officer and also served as a Member of Parliament. He belonged to the 1975 IAS batch, was the vice-chancellor of two universities, and represented Bhind, Madhya Pradesh in the Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2019. Simala's mother, Mehrunnisa Parvez, is a famous writer who has been honored with the Padma Shri award. Simala Prasad's education
After completing her early education, Simala cleared the MPPSC exam and started her career as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). But she had bigger goals. She prepared for the UPSC exam and without taking help of any kind of coaching she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her first attempt to became an IPS officer in 2010. She secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 51.
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