Prayaga Martin
Prayaga Rose Martin (born 19 May 1995) is an Indian film actress from Kerala, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. She debuted as a child actor in Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded in 2009. She rose to prominence after the Tamil film Pisaasu, which garnered her recognition.[1]
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Born | Prayaga Rose Martin 18 May 1995 |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | St. Teresa's College, Kochi |
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Years active | 2009 – present |
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Early life
Prayaga was born Prayaga Rose Martin to Martin Peter and Jiji Martin. She did her schooling from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara and completed her bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communication studies at St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam.[1] She then went on to pursue master's degree in Travel and Tourism. She is a trained classical dancer. Before foraying into films she appeared as the model for M 4 Marry.com, T.T. Devassy Jewellery and Dhatri hair oil.
Career
Prayaga debuted in Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded in 2009 as a child actor when she was in seventh grade. After appearing on the cover of Vanitha, she was called by director Mysskin for her first lead role in Pisaasu (2014).[2] She signed for a film titled Cartoon opposite Fahadh Faasil, but it did not materialise. In 2016, she signed for three Malayalam films.[1] Prayaga's role as Parvathy in Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya opposite Unni Mukundan got appreciation. Later in 2016, she replaced Madonna Sebastian in Siddhique's Fukri. In late 2016, she played the female lead opposite Dileep in the political thriller Ramaleela, and also starred in P. T. Kunjumohammed's Vishwasapoorvam Mansoor.[3]
Filmography
All Movies are in Malayalam, Otherwise Noted the language.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Azar's sister | Child artist |
2012 | Ustad Hotel | Shahana's sister | Cameo appearance |
2014 | Pisaasu | Bhavani | Tamil film |
2016 | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Parvathy | |
Pa Va | Mary | ||
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Ann Maria | ||
Ore Mukham | Bhama | ||
2017 | Fukri | Nafsi | |
Viswasapoorvam Mansoor | Mumtaz | ||
Pokkiri Simon | Deepa | ||
Ramaleela | Helena | ||
2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | College student | Cameo Appearance in a song |
Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Sruthi | ||
2019 | Brother's Day | Ruby | |
Geetha | Geetha | Kannada film | |
Ulta | Paaru | ||
2020 | Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam | Anna | |
The Soldier in the trench | Akriti | Filming |
- Television
- 2017 – Midukki (Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
- 2019 – Empower Women (YouTube) as Herself
- 2019 - Oru Breakup kadha (Youtube ) web series as Geetha
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
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2015 | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Female Debutante– Tamil | Pisasu | Nominated |
2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Ore Mugham | Nominated |
2017 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best New Face Female | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Won |
2017 | 4th South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Female Débutante – Malayalam | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Nominated |
2017 | Jaycey Foundation | Special Jury | Pa Va | Won |
2017 | Yuva Awards | Promising star | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Nominated |
2017 | Yuva Awards | Outstanding talent | Fukri | Nominated |
2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Pokkiri Simon | Nominated |
2018 | Most Popular Actress | Ramaleela | Won | |
References
- Deepa Soman (23 August 2014). "Kochi girl Prayaga in Mysskin's Pisasu". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- Joseph, Shinto (4 June 2016). "Campus girl Prayaga". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- Mohandas, Vandana (23 June 2017). "She then made her grand debut in kanna with a Ganesh starter called Geetha where she played the titular role. It has been a great destiny: Prayaga Martin". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
External links
- Prayaga Martin on IMDb
- Prayaga Martin on Facebook
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