Sonalika Prasad

Sonalika Prasad
Born (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 32)
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]

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

Year Name Role Channel
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
2017 Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si Megha DD National

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language
2019 Raajtilak Pooja Bhojpuri[6]
2019 Kalakar Rani Bhojpuri
2019 Sadak Vandana Bhojpuri
2019 Dhaniya Manju Bhojpuri
2020 Laila Majnu Shama Bhojpuri
2021 Gumrah † TBA Bhojpuri[7]
2021 Bade Miya Chhote Miya † TBA Bhojpuri[8]
2021 Jiya Bekrar Ba† TBA Bhojpuri[9]
2021 Kallu ki Dulhaniya† TBA Bhojpuri[10]
2021 1 Chhaila 6 Laila† TBA Bhojpuri[11]
2021 Banarsi Babu† TBA Bhojpuri[12]
2021 Robinhood Pandey† TBA Bhojpuri
2021 Shikari† TBA Bhojpuri
2021 Om Jai Jagdish† TBA Bhojpuri[13]
2021 Kavan Kasoor† Sanjana Bhojpuri[14]

Music videos

  • Zindagi Jhand Ba Phir Bhi Ghamand Ba[15]

Webseries

Year Name Role Channel Notes
2021 Luv Guru WOW Akshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad in main lead role[16]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Film Result
2020 Green Cine Awards show Best Debutant Female Lead Actress Raajtilak Won[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Arvind Akela Kallu, Sonalika Prasad's Rajtilak first romantic poster out k". Zee News. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Actress Sonalika Prasad opens up about working with Bhojpuri superstar Nirahua". The Times Of India. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Bhojpuri superstar Arvind Akela Kallu's smile captivates debutante Sonalika Prasad". Zee News. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Watch: Sonalika Prasad gets groovy on 'Kaanta Laga...'". The Times Of India. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Bhojpuri rap song 'Zindagi Jhand Ba Phir Ghamand Ba' went viral, watch video here". News Track. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Sonalika Prasad to debut opposite Bhojpuri star Arvind Akela Kallu with 'Raaj Tilak'". Zee News. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  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.
    - "Raju Singh Mahi joins Sonalika Prasad for upcoming action-drama 'Gumrah'". The Times Of India]. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Sonalika Prasad unveils the first look of 'Bade Miyaan - Chote Miyaan'". The Times Of India. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Sonalika Prasad and Pravesh Lal Yadav wrap up the shoot of 'Banarasi Babu'". The Times Of India. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  10. ^ "'Kallu Ki Dulhaniya': Sonalika Prasad shares a photo with co-star Arvind Akela Kallu and director Chandan Upadhyay from the sets". The Times Of India. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Rajiv Singh and Sonalika Prasad start shooting for the film '1 Chailla 6 Laila'". The Times Of India. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  12. ^ "'Banarasi Babu': Sonalika Prasad shares BTS pictures from the sets of the film". The Times Of India. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
    - "'Banarasi Babu': Sonalika Prasad shares a picture with the team". The Times Of India. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Navratri के पहिला दिन पर Om Jai Jagdish Bhojpuri Film का पहिला पोस्टर हुआ जारी" [The first poster of Om Jai Jagdish Bhojpuri film released on the first day of Navratri]. Dailynews24 (in Hindi). 26 October 2020.[dead link‍]
  14. ^ "गाजीपुर में भोजपुरी फिल्म 'कवन कसूर' की शूटिंग" [Shooting of Bhojpuri film 'Kawan Kasoor' in Ghazipur]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 17 December 2021.
  15. ^ "Watch Latest Bhojpuri Song Music Video - 'Zindagi Jhand Ba Phir Bhi Ghamand Ba' Sung By Raju Singh Mahi & Sonalika Prasad". The Times of India. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  16. ^ Srividya Rajesh (11 January 2021). "Akshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad bag series on WowApp". IWM Buzz. Retrieved 15 March 2021.