Pranati Rai Prakash

Indian actress and model

Pranati Rai Prakash

Pranati In 2020

Born|

Dehradun

Citizenship| India
Alma mater| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
Occupation(s)| Model, Actor, Fashion stylist, Songwriter
Parent(s)| Col. Prem Prakash, Sadhana Rai
Modeling information
Height| 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Hair color| black
Eye color| black

Pranati Rai Prakash is an Indian actress and model known as the winner of India's Next Top Model. She was also a finalist at Miss India 2015.[1] She has featured in several TV commercials and walked for Lakme Fashion Week and India International Bridal Week. She ventured into web series with her titular show being Mannphodganj Ki Binny.

## Early life

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Pranati was born to Colonel Prem Prakash and Sadhana Rai.[2] She was born in Dehradun and she hails from Patna in Bihar.[3] Due to her father's job in the army, her family relocated to a number of places in India,[1] including Srinagar, Port Blair, Bathinda, Mhow, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Shillong, Delhi, Dehradun and Patna.[4] She studied fashion communication from NIFT, Mumbai. She is currently based in Mumbai.[4]

## Modelling career

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She has received a lot of recognition because of her stint in the Miss India pageant of 2015 and was a major front runner there. Pranati won the titles of Miss Talented, Miss Fashion Icon and Miss Beautiful Legs at Femina Miss India and was 1st runner up in Miss Sudoku, Top 5 in National Costume round and Top 5 of Miss Body Beautiful. Pranati is the Winner of India's Next Top Model Season 2.[5][6] During episode 3, makeovers occurred. Prakash's long black hair was cut as an auburn lob with bangs.

## Acting career

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Key  †  | Denotes films that have not yet been released

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### Films

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Language  | Ref.

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2019  | Family Of Thakurganj | Suman  | Hindi  | [7]
2020  | Love Aaj Kal | Cameo  | [8]
2022  | Odd Couple | Nivedita 'Navi' Rao  | [9]
2023  | Das Ka Dhamki | Special appearance in item number, "O Dollar Pillagaa"  | Telugu  | [10][11]

### Television

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Year | Show | Role | Network  | Notes | Ref.

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2016 | India's Next Top Model | Contestant | MTV | Winner | [12]
2018 | India's Next Superstars | Contestant | Star Plus |  | [13]
2019  | Poison | Aashu  | ZEE5 |  | [14]
2020  | Mannphodganj Ki Binny | Binny  | MX Player |  | [15]
2021  | Cartel | Sumi  | ALTBalaji
MX Player |  | [16]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Meet Pranati Rai Prakash, the Patna girl who's just won India's Next Top Model". India Today. 12 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
2. ^ "Bihar pranati rai get space in Femina Miss India final round". Patrika.com. 23 March 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
3. ^ "EXCLUSIVE India's Next Top Model Pranati Rai wants to work with Ranveer Singh". The Indian Express. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
4. ^ a b "What makes this Patna girl India's Top Model". Rediff.com. 12 September 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
5. ^ Sarkar, Prarthna (12 September 2016). "'India's Next Top Model' Season 2: Patna girl Pranati Rai Prakash crowned winner; check stunning photos". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
6. ^ "India's Next Top Model: Who is Pranati Rai Prakash, the season two winner?". Firstpost. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
7. ^ "Model Pranati Rai to make Bollywood debut with Family of Thakurganj". Mid Day. 12 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
8. ^ "Star Talk: 'Working with Imtiaz Ali sir was like my manifestation', says Pranati Rai Prakash about 'Love Aaj Kal' director". The Times of India. 18 May 2020. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
9. ^ "'Love Aaj Kal 2' actress Pranati Rai Prakash excited about comedy film 'Odd Couple'". The Times of India. 13 March 2020. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
10. ^ Today, Telangana (29 March 2023). "'It was a lovely experience', Pranati Rai Prakash on working with Vishwak Sen". Telangana Today. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
11. ^ ""Pranati stands out as one of the most dedicated and grounded actors", lauds co-actor Vishwak Sen for her sensuous dance performance in O Dollar Pillagaa". The Times of India. 4 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
12. ^ "Pranati Rai Prakash eyes Bollywood, but is not in a hurry". The Times of India. 11 September 2016. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
13. ^ "From India's Next Top Model to Love Aaj Kal 2, Pranati Rai Prakash talks about Magical Journey". India Forums. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
14. ^ "After Mannphodganj, Pranati Rai Prakash bags ZEE5's series Poison". IWMBuzz. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
15. ^ "Exclusive Interview! "Let's fight back", says Pranati Rai Prakash on the fourth wave of Covid-19". The Times of India. 28 April 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
16. ^ "'Cartel' star Pranati Rai Prakash on working with Supriya Pathak: She would tell us about her theatre activities". The Times of India. 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2022.

## External links

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* Pranati Rai Prakash at Bollywood Hungama