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Born | Amrita Prakash |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | The University of Mumbai |
Occupations | |
Father | Dr. Prakash Bakshi |
Amrita Prakash is anIndian film actress. She began her acting career when she was four years old, and has acted in bothBollywood andMalayalam films. She has since, been seen in a myriad ofBollywoodFilms,TVCs andtelevision reality and fiction shows.
Amrita was born to Dr. Prakash Bakshi, who is the chairman of theNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. She holds a Master's degree in Commerce andBusiness Administration fromThe University of Mumbai.
Amrita started her career as a four year old, with advertising. Her first TVC was for a local footwear company inKerala. After which, over the course of her childhood she did over 50 commercials for prominent brands includingRasna, Ruffles Lays, Glucon-D,Dabur, etc. She was the face ofLifebuoy Soaps packaging for over two years. More recently she has been seen in commercials forSunsilk, Gitts Processed Foods, etc.
Her stint with television started when she was 9 years old with a drama show in which she playedGautami Gadgil's niece. Right after which she bagged her own show when she was seen anchoringFox Kids, acartoon show onStar Plus for about 5 years, making her character of Miss India hugely popular, especially amongst the kids.[citation needed]
She gained popularity with her first film in 2001 -Anubhav Sinha'sTum Bin, where she played the pivotal part of Milli. PostTum Bin, Amrita continued withtelevision. When she was 14, she was chosen to be part ofIndia's firstReality Show titledKya Masti Kya Dhoom which she co-anchored alongsideBollywoodActressSonali Bendre for over two years.[citation needed]
Her last television drama, where she played one of the lead protagonists wasHar Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai forZee TV.
In 2004, she appeared inMalayalam filmManjupoloru Penkutty directed byKamal. The story focused around a 16-year-old school girl inKerala who was tormented by and rose against her sexually abusive stepfather. The film was dubbed and re-released inKannada andTelugu. Amrita was nominated by the State for the National Awards as Best Actress.[citation needed]
She went on to do one of her most defining roles withRajshri Films, playing the character of Chhoti inSooraj Barjatya'sVivah. Her performance inVivaah was hugely appreciated by critics. Amrita has repeatedly been quoted saying- "Vivaah was one amongst the biggest milestones and turning points of my career. I cannot be grateful enough to him (Sooraj Barjatya) for being the teacher and guide he has been to me through and since the film. And for bringing me onto the map of every city in India."[citation needed]
Amrita played the character of Sandhya inEk Vivah Aisa Bhi. She played a small part inDharma ProductionsWe Are Family.
She took up the showEk Rishta Aisa Bhi forSony Pal. She played the lead protagonist, Dipika on the show.
Year | Title | Role |
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2001 | Tum Bin | Milli |
2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Mini |
2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Nidhi |
2005 | Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai | Soni |
2006 | Vivah | Rajni "Chhoti" |
2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Sandhya |
2010 | We Are Family | Aaliya |
2011 | Na Jaane Kabse | Anjali |
2013 | The World of Fashion | Ganga |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999–2004 | Fox Kids | Miss India | |
2002 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Mishti Chatterjee | |
2001 | Smriti | Avantika | |
2003-2005 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Neelu Mathur | |
A Walk In Your Shoes | Herself | ||
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | Host | ||
Ye Meri Life Hai | Simone | ||
Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Pia | ||
C.A.T.S. | Soni | ||
Rishtey | Tanvi | ||
Kashmeer | Mehek | ||
2008 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Sanskriti Thakral | |
2011-2012 | Jhoome Naache Gayein | Host | |
2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath | Priya | |
2013 | Gumrah: Season 2 | Aaliya Mehra | |
2013 | C.I.D. | Shanaya/Meghna | |
2013 | Savdhaan India | Naina/Anshi/Meher Hayat | Episode 1236/2174 |
2014 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Tabbasum | |
2014 | Gumrah Season 3 | Aaliya | |
2014 | Love by Chance | Arundhati Seth | |
2014-2015 | Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi | Dipika | |
2015 | Halla Bol Season 2 | Aanchal | |
2015 | Akbar Birbal | Princess Aishwarya | |
2015 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Kiran | |
2016 - 2017 | Men will be Men | Tara | |
2017 | Mahakali | Mohini | |
2018 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Jasleen | |
2020 | Patiala Babes | Isha Oberoi |