Pragya Nagra
Pragya Nagra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1998 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Pragya Nagra[1][2](born December 14, 1998)[3] is an Indian actress known for her appearances in Tamil and Malayalam language films. She made her debut in the Tamil film Varalaru Mukkiyam[4] in 2022 and in the Malayalam film Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023).[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Pragya Nagra[1] was born into a Punjabi family in Ambala, Haryana. She completed her schooling and college studies in Delhi before starting her career in modelling.[1] Nagra's father served in the Indian armed forces and was posted in Chennai for a period, which led to her frequent visits to the city.[5] While pursuing her engineering studies in Delhi, she developed an interest in modelling and went on to feature in over 100 commercials.[6][7] Nagra was also a member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during her studies, and aspired to join the armed forces. However, she eventually decided to pursue a career in the film industry and moved to Chennai.[5]
Career
[edit]Pragya Nagra[8] played the role of a Malayali girl opposite Jiiva[9] in the Tamil film Varalaru Mukkiyam,[10] which was released in 2022. Although the film received negative reviews from both critics and the audience, Nagra's acting skills was noted by the industry now she is in tollywood may be in future she is in bollywood movies also [11]
She appeared in the Malayalam film Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, a socio-political drama[12] in which she played the role of a Kannada girl. Prior to her acting career, Nagra worked as a model and appeared in commercials.[13] Her passion for acting developed during her frequent visits to Chennai, and she eventually decided to move to the film industry.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Jamuna | Tamil | [10] |
| 2023 | N4 | Swathi | Tamil | [14][15] |
| Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna | Yamuna | Malayalam | [16] | |
| 2024 | Laggam | Jamuna | Telugu |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Pragya Nagra eruma saani News in Tamil, Latest Pragya Nagra eruma saani news, photos, videos | Zee News Tamil". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ telugu. "Pragya Nagra Photos: Latest News, Photos and Videos on Pragya Nagra Photos". telugu.abplive.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Pragya Nagra - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Post-production work of Jiiva's 'Varalaru Mukkiyam' on at brisk pace". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller". The Times of India. 30 June 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "ஜம்மு நாயகி பிரக்யா". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 30 August 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Jayabalan, Suriyakumar. "Pragya Nagra Pics: கனவு கன்னி பிரக்யா நாக்ரா !". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Pragya Nagra Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Jiiva, Kashmira, Pragya in a romantic comedy". The Times of India. 21 October 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Jiiva's next titled Varalaru Mukkiyam". The Times of India. 4 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ ராகவ்குமார் (12 December 2022). "நல்ல கருத்து முக்கியம்: 'வரலாறு முக்கியம்'!". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna Set in Kannur's Socio-Political Backdrop; Know More". News18. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "പ്രഗ്യ നഗ്ര | Pragya Nagra". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4". The Times of India. 10 January 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Pragya Nagra Archives". மின்னம்பலம். 25 March 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese to headline 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna'". The Times of India. 24 June 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.