Early Life and Education
Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar was born into a Marathi family on June 10, 1993, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Her father, Prakash Wayangankar, is an engineer who practices in Dubai, and her mother is a full-time homemaker. The actress grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which is also where she finished her education.
Tejasswi was a student at Mumbai University, where she got her degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. From a non-film background, her interest in acting and performing arts showed from a very young age. In school and during college, she was very much into cultural events and competitions, which in turn gave her the idea to take up the entertainment industry as a career.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
Tejasswi made her foray into acting in 2012 with the TV show 2612, which was on Life OK. But it was in the popular Colors TV show Swaragini Jodein Rishton Ke Sur (2015- 2016) that she broke through, in the lead role of Ragini Gadodia. Her performance as a sweet yet very complex character was lauded, which in turn set her up as a star in the TV industry.
After winning over audiences as the titular character in Swaragini, Tejasswi broke out in a series of very successful shows, which include Pehredaar Piya Ki, Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya, Karn Sangini, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2.
Her popularity grew even more in 2020 when she took part in Khatron Ke Khiladi 10, which saw her fearless and vivacious personality win over the audience. Then the real game changer for her career was Bigg Boss 15, which saw her gain great popularity and also put her as the winner of a season for the first time.
Following Tejasswi’s win at Bigg Boss, she starred in Naagin 6 (2022- 2023), which was the most successful supernatural series at that time. She did very well as Pratha, which in turn made her one of the top actresses in the industry.
Age, Height, and Weight
As of 2025, Tejasswi Prakash is 31 years of age. She is at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) and weighs in at around 55 kg (121 lbs).
Her fitness routine is all about balance, which we see in her avoidance of extreme diets. Also, she is very much into yoga and sharing what a healthy lifestyle looks like for her, which in turn inspires her fans to live healthily.
Affairs and Personal Life
Tejasswi Prakash is a public figure in terms of her personal life, which is a subject of great interest to her fans. At present, she is in a relationship with actor Karan Kundrra, which she began when they met on Bigg Boss 15. Their connection, which became evident to the audience on the show, has in the real world developed into a very private romance that the pair doesn’t seem to be able to break away from.
Their fans love their story, which they term “TejRan”. Also, they share very endearing content of themselves on social media, which in turn gives fans a look into how well they know each other. Although there have been many reports of them getting married, up until 2025, the pair have been in their careers, which they also do very well, along with their relationship.
Awards and Achievements
Tejasswi Prakash is a recipient of many awards that recognize her great work. She has won, among others, the Indian Television Academy Award, Gold Award, and the Bigg Boss 15 Trophy. Also, because of her dedication, versatility, and ability to connect with audiences, she has made herself a household name.
In addition to TV, which is what she is known for, she has put out a few music videos and has done brand endorsements, which have, in turn, taken her influence beyond that of the screen. Also, she is very much present on social media, which continues to put her at the top of the list of followed Indian TV actresses.
Conclusion
Tejasswi Prakash’s transition from a young engineering student to one of TV’s most celebrated actresses is a story that is very inspiring. What she brought to the table in terms of talent and determination has gotten her both critical success and large-scale fan support.
Tejasswi Prakash, with her confidence, intelligence, and charm, is a role model for aspiring actors and also continues to inspire many of her fans in India.
