Tejasswi Prakash Turns 32: TV Star To Bigg Boss Winner & TejRan's Love Story
Tejasswi Prakash began her acting career in 2012 with Life OK's thriller show 2612. She played the role of Rashmi Bhargava. However, she shot to fame with her stint in Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur.
After that, there was no looking back for Tejasswi Prakash. Some of her notable works include Pehredaar Piya Ki, Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya, Karn Sangini, Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka and others.
In 2020, Tejasswi made her reality television debut with the stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 10, hosted by Rohit Shetty. Despite being a strong contender, Prakash left the show midway after suffering from a severe eye injury. The actress booked a spot in the 6th place.
In the following year, Tejasswi Prakash participated in another popular reality show, Bigg Boss 15 and emerged as the winner.
Later, she was roped in as the protagonist Pratha Gujral, a shape-shifting serpent in Ekta Kapoor's supernatural soap opera Naagin 6. This became a turning point in her career as she garnered immense appreciation and established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in the Hindi television industry.
In 2022, Tejasswi Prakash made her Marathi debut in the romantic drama Mann Kasturi Re alongside Abhinay Berde, followed by bagging the role of the lead heroine of another Marathi film, School College Ani Life, the next year.
Tejasswi Prakash's Love Story
Tejasswi Prakash not only won Bigg Boss 15, but she also found the love of her life at the reality show. Her relationship with Karan Kundrra blossomed inside the BB House in just three weeks of her participation. Since then, the couple has been unabashed about professing their love for each other, sharing lovey-dovey photos on Instagram.
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