Pragya Nagra | |
|---|---|
 Pragya Nagra in 2023 | |
| Born | 14 December 1998 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse | Jaikanth Sampath (JAI ACTOR) (m. 2024) |
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). [5]
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. [6] While pursuing her engineering studies in Delhi, she developed an interest in modelling and went on to feature in over 100 commercials. [7] [8] 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. [6]
Pragya Nagra [9] played the role of a Malayali girl opposite Jiiva [10] in the Tamil film Varalaru Mukkiyam, [11] which was released in 2022. Although the film received negative reviews from both critics and the audience, Nagra's acting skills were noted by the industry. [12]
She appeared in the Malayalam film Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, a socio-political drama [13] in which she played the role of a Kannada girl. Prior to her acting career, Nagra worked as a model and appeared in commercials. [14] Her passion for acting developed during her frequent visits to Chennai, and she eventually decided to move to the film industry. [6]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Jamuna | Tamil | [11] |
| 2023 | N4 | Swathi | Tamil | [15] [16] |
| Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna | Yamuna | Malayalam | [17] |
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