‘Would Do It': Tejasswi Prakash Is Ready To Go Bald If A Role Demands
Tejasswi Prakash says she would go bald for a character if required. The actor also opened up about her haircare routine and recent transformation journey.
Tejasswi Prakash, renowned for her gorgeous long hair apart from her acting, claims she's ready to bid adieu to them if the role calls for it. The actress, who gained popularity with Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, shares that she would think about shaving her head bald for the good of a character.
In an open conversation with Hindustan Times, she mentioned that she hasn't been approached for balding yet, but she wouldn't think twice if that came to her.
'I would do it," she replied in response to whether she would go bald.
'I would go bald for a character if it requires. I'm very committed like that most of the time.". I get the sense that individuals in recent times have somehow managed to circumvent it… Like I'm doing something that's about change. But there are millions of people in the business who have proceeded and discovered so many other means of doing anything and everything, from making your colour of hair be a particular way or making you bald or making you blonde. There are just so many other workarounds that no one has requested. If I'm ever requested, I would do it."
The actor feels that technological and cosmetic fixes have altered the way the industry tackles transformation. From colouring hair to bald caps, the filmmaker now has the means to prevent unintended requests from actors to change dramatically.
But Tejasswi maintains that her commitment to the profession would drive her to take the additional step. If the character requires it, she's willing to take the bold step.
Tejasswi's Transformation And Future Roles
Tejasswi also dropped a clue regarding the next role that involved a transformation. Though she didn't reveal much, she mentioned that she needed to lose a bit of weight for the role.
The actor is no stranger to challenging herself, having starred in Naagin 6, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10, Bigg Boss 15, and Celebrity MasterChef.
Despite the buzz around her long hair, Tejasswi prefers to keep her haircare routine simple. She credits her mother's traditional methods, especially the age-old 'champi' or scalp massage.
'My hair routine is quite simple. Like my mother raised me, that is champi included. Of late, I have added a lot of steps to my hair routine. It is now about doing like a serious hair wash and applying a good hair mask for some 5-10 minutes and then applying good serum," she explained.
She just strutted the ramp in Delhi for a Godrej Professional hair show, where she modelled The Surreal Collection.
Combating Bad Hair Days With Panache
Like everyone else, Tejasswi too has bad hair days. But she has her strategies to deal with them.
'Yes, I do have bad hair days, primarily because I have straight hair. My bad hair days are not because my hair is frizzy. It is when my hair is truly flat with no volume. My hair somehow gets oily within one or two days of shampooing. Those for me are my bad hair days. And during that time, I just had a sleek hairstyle like a ponytail," she said.
Whether it's balding for a role or covering a bad hair day with an elegant ponytail, Tejasswi Prakash shows she's a trailblazer for whatever life and the camera throw her way.
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August 07, 2025, 12:45 IST
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