Prakruti Mishra is a celebrated Indian actress, known for her work in Ollywood (Odia cinema) and television. Her talent has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Friday, March 3, 1995, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prakruti Mishra’s zodiac sign is Pisces. She completed her schooling at Venkateswar English Medium School, Bhubaneswar. She pursued her graduation at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, and Bhavan’s College in Mumbai. Furthering her artistic pursuits, she also completed a Post Graduation in Odissi dance.

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Mishra hails from a Hindu family. Her father, Manmath Mishra, is a respected Odia music director, and her mother, Krushnapriya Mishra, is a newsreader. She also has a brother, Manab Mishra.

From 2011 to 2012, she was in a relationship with Ollywood actor Arindam Roy. The couple later separated, and Arindam subsequently married Anupa Das in 2016. Prakruti has been in a long-term relationship with Ratul Manek for several years.

Career

Prakruti’s acting journey began at the tender age of 4. Her first role was in the Odia film Hari Bhai Harena (2000). She gained further experience with the ETV Odia serial Tulasi (2005). Her Ollywood debut came with the movie Thukul (2012).

Her career progressed to include judging roles on reality shows like Mr and Miss Kalinga (2013) and Raja Queen (2015). She also participated in Zee TV’s India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2014) and ventured into Bollywood with Kaun Kitne Paani Mein (2015). Her role in Hello Arsi (2017) garnered significant critical praise.

Beyond films, she’s appeared in various Odia and Hindi music videos and TV serials, including Trideviyaan (2016), Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki (2017), and Bitti Business Wali (2018). She also participated in MTV’s Ace of Space 2 (2019).

Controversies

Viral MMS

A video of Prakruti burning and flushing a photo of her ex-boyfriend, Arindam Roy, went viral.

Assaulted by co-star’s wife

In July 2022, Prakruti was assaulted by the wife of her co-star, Babushaan Mohanty. The assault stemmed from accusations of an affair. Both Prakruti and Babushaan issued statements clarifying the situation.

Awards & Honours

Prakruti’s talent has been recognized through several prestigious awards:

• Odisha State Film Award: Best Child Actress (Sasughara Chalijibi, 2006)
• Young Achiever’s Award: The Inspiration Award (2016)
• National Film Award: Special Mention (feature film) for Hello Arsi (2018)

Favourite Things

Here are some of Prakruti’s preferences:

Facts/Trivia

• Her nickname is Dudu.
• She’s worked with RACE (Research for Adult and Child Education, Odisha).
• She’s trained in Odissi dance under Guru Gangadhar Pradhan.
• She’s a talented singer and a state-level badminton player.