Sonalika Prasad

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Sonalika Prasad
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Born (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 31)
Patna, Bihar, India
Occupation(s)Actor, model and presenter
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Known forBhojpuri cinema
Notable work
AwardsBest debutant female lead actress for Raajtilak

Sonalika Prasad (born 5 October 1992), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Bhojpuri and Hindi language films and television. She is a well-known personality for hosting events. She is known for her roles in the television shows CID , Savdhaan India and Crime Patrol and films like Raajtilak [1] and Laila Majnu. [2]

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Early life

Prasad was born on 5 October 1992 in Patna, Bihar, where she was brought up. She did her schooling in St. Karen's school (from 1st - 6th standard) and Krishna Niketan school (from 7th - 10th) in Patna. She did her high school, graduation (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in political science) and post-graduation in mass communication from Patna Women's College. She was always interested in learning languages and now she speaks Hindi, English and Bhojpuri.

Prasad has said, "My family always wanted me to study till my post graduation, but I always had interest in fine arts. Still I did mass communication but I used to do stuff related to vocal singing and Kathak dance. I took 6 year training in vocal singing and Kathak dance and all apart from my studies. I used to do plays, horse riding, bike and car driving. I did modeling during college days. Sometimes I bunked my colleges lectures for my singing and Kathak training."[ citation needed ]

Career

Prasad made her television debut in the 2015 television show CID and her film debut in the 2019 film Raajtilak . [3] In 2017, she did many commercial and print advertising shoots.

In 2020, she worked on Bhojpuri Industry Premier League (BIPL) seasom 4 Live presenting for Dhishoom Channel. She hosted, played games and danced in Roj Hoi Bhoj as a celebrity participant, danced in Diwali Carnival and Chhat Pooja for the Big Ganga television channel. She performed a dance in the Holi show for B4U Bhojpuri. [4]

In 2021, she acted in and hosted Hansi ki rail chut na jaaye, acomedy show. She was the lead actor in the web series Luv Guru. She recorded an audio music album, Zindagi Jhand baa, Phir bhi ghamand baa, a rap song, sung by herself and Raju Singh Mahi. It was released by a Bhojpuri music company. [5]

Television

YearNameRoleChannel
2015 CID (TV series) Sony TV
2015-17 Savdhaan India Star Bharat
2016 Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal Big Ganga
2016 Crime Patrol (TV series)Sony TV
2017 Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai Colors TV
2017Baatein Kuch Ankahee SiMegha DD National

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguage
2019 Raajtilak Pooja Bhojpuri [6]
2019KalakarRaniBhojpuri
2019SadakVandanaBhojpuri
2019DhaniyaManjuBhojpuri
2020Laila MajnuShamaBhojpuri
2021Gumrah†TBABhojpuri [7]
2021Bade Miya Chhote Miya†TBABhojpuri [8]
2021Jiya Bekrar Ba†TBABhojpuri [9]
2021Kallu ki Dulhaniya†TBABhojpuri [10]
20211 Chhaila 6 Laila†TBABhojpuri [11]
2021Banarsi Babu†TBABhojpuri [12]
2021Robinhood Pandey†TBABhojpuri
2021Shikari†TBABhojpuri
2021Om Jai Jagdish†TBABhojpuri [13]
2021Kavan Kasoor†SanjanaBhojpuri [14]

Music videos

Webseries

YearNameRoleChannelNotes
2021Luv GuruWOWAkshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad in main lead role [16]

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryFilmResult
2020Green Cine Awards showBest Debutant Female Lead Actress Raajtilak Won[ citation needed ]

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  2. ↑ "Actress Sonalika Prasad opens up about working with Bhojpuri superstar Nirahua". The Times Of India . 17 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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  7. ↑ "'Shapath' to 'Gumrah': Best Bhojpuri films of Sonalika Prasad you shouldn't miss". The Times Of India. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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  14. ↑ "गाजीपुर में भोजपुरी फिल्म 'कवन कसूर' की शूटिंग" [Shooting of Bhojpuri film 'Kawan Kasoor' in Ghazipur]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 17 December 2021.
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