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]

Prayaga Martin
Born
Prayaga Rose Martin

(1995-05-18) 18 May 1995
NationalityIndian
Alma materSt. Teresa's College, Kochi
Occupation
Years active2009 – present
Parent(s)
  • Martin Peter
  • Jiji Martin

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
2009Sagar Alias Jacky ReloadedAzar's sisterChild artist
2012Ustad HotelShahana's sisterCameo appearance
2014PisaasuBhavaniTamil film
2016Oru Murai Vanthu ParthayaParvathy
Pa VaMary
Kattappanayile Rithwik RoshanAnn Maria
Ore MukhamBhama
2017FukriNafsi
Viswasapoorvam MansoorMumtaz
Pokkiri SimonDeepa
Ramaleela Helena
2018Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar AkanamCollege studentCameo Appearance in a song
Oru Pazhaya Bomb KadhaSruthi
2019Brother's DayRuby
Geetha GeethaKannada film
UltaPaaru
2020Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Anna
The Soldier in the trenchAkritiFilming
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
20153rd SIIMA AwardsBest Female Debutante– TamilPisasuNominated
2017Asianet Film AwardsBest Star PairOre MughamNominated
2017Vanitha Film AwardsBest New Face FemaleKattappanayile Rithwik RoshanWon
20174th South Indian International Movie AwardsSIIMA Award for Best Female Débutante – MalayalamOru Murai Vanthu ParthayaNominated
2017Jaycey FoundationSpecial JuryPa VaWon
2017Yuva AwardsPromising starKattappanayile Rithwik RoshanNominated
2017Yuva AwardsOutstanding talentFukriNominated
2018Asianet Film AwardsBest Star PairPokkiri SimonNominated
2018Most Popular ActressRamaleelaWon

References
  1. Deepa Soman (23 August 2014). "Kochi girl Prayaga in Mysskin's Pisasu". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. Joseph, Shinto (4 June 2016). "Campus girl Prayaga". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. 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.



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