Sonalika Prasad
{{Short description|Indian Actress}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
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| birth_place = Patna, Bihar, India
| occupation = Actor, model and presenter
| years_active = {{Start date|2015}}–present
| known_for = Bhojpuri cinema
| notable_works = {{Unbulleted list|Raajtilak|Laila Majnu}}
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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{{cite news |title=Arvind Akela Kallu, Sonalika Prasad's Rajtilak first romantic poster out k|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bhojpuri/arvind-akela-kallu-sonalika-prasads-rajtilak-first-romantic-poster-out-check-2178145.html |work=Zee News |date=7 February 2019 |access-date=19 March 2021}} and Laila Majnu.{{cite news |title=Actress Sonalika Prasad opens up about working with Bhojpuri superstar Nirahua |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/bhojpuri/actress-sonalika-prasad-opens-up-about-working-with-bhojpuri-superstar-nirahua/videoshow/71167255.cms |work=The Times Of India |date=17 September 2019 |access-date=15 March 2021}}
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."{{cn|date=November 2023}}
Career
Prasad made her television debut in the 2015 television show CID and her film debut in the 2019 film Raajtilak.{{cite news |title=Bhojpuri superstar Arvind Akela Kallu's smile captivates debutante Sonalika Prasad |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bhojpuri/bhojpuri-superstar-arvind-akela-kallus-smile-captivates-debutante-sonalika-prasad-2120619.html |work=Zee News |date=28 June 2018 |access-date=19 March 2021}} 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.{{cite news |title=Watch: Sonalika Prasad gets groovy on 'Kaanta Laga...' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhojpuri/movies/news/watch-sonalika-prasad-gets-groovy-on-kaanta-laga-/articleshow/81186301.cms |work=The Times Of India |date=24 February 2021 |access-date=15 March 2021}}
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.{{cite news |title=Bhojpuri rap song 'Zindagi Jhand Ba Phir Ghamand Ba' went viral, watch video here |url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/raju-singh-mahi-and-sonalika-prasads-first-rap-song-zindagi-jhanda-baa-bhigand-baa-ki-dhoom-sc89-nu870-ta870-ta277-1090403-1.html |work=News Track |date=6 May 2020 |access-date=15 March 2020}}
Television
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! 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
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|+Key | style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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| Year
! Film ! Role ! Language | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Raajtilak | Pooja | Bhojpuri{{cite news |title=Sonalika Prasad to debut opposite Bhojpuri star Arvind Akela Kallu with 'Raaj Tilak' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bhojpuri/sonalika-prasad-to-debut-opposite-bhojpuri-star-arvind-akela-kallu-with-raaj-tilak-2116669.html |work=Zee News |date=15 June 2018 |access-date=19 March 2021}} |
| 2019 | Kalakar | Rani | Bhojpuri |
| 2019 | Sadak | Vandana | Bhojpuri |
| 2019 | Dhaniya | Manju | Bhojpuri |
| 2020 | Laila Majnu | Shama | Bhojpuri |
| 2021
| scope="row" style="background:#ffc; " | Gumrah {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
| scope="row" style="background:#ffc; " | Bade Miya Chhote Miya {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
| scope="row" style="background:#ffc; " | Jiya Bekrar Ba{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
| scope="row" style="background:#ffc; " | Kallu ki Dulhaniya{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; " | 1 Chhaila 6 Laila{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; "| Banarsi Babu{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; "| Robinhood Pandey{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} |Bhojpuri | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; "| Shikari{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} |Bhojpuri | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; "| Om Jai Jagdish{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |{{TBA}} | |||
| 2021
|scope="row" style="background:#ffc; "| Kavan Kasoor{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} |Sanjana |
=Music videos=
Webseries
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! Year !! Name !! Role !! Channel !! Notes | ||||
| 2021 | Luv Guru | WOW | Akshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad in main lead role{{cite news |author=Srividya Rajesh |title=Akshay Sethi and Sonalika Prasad bag series on WowApp |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/akshay-sethi-sonalika-prasad-bag-series-wowapp/2021/01/11 |work=IWM Buzz|date=11 January 2021 |access-date=15 March 2021}} |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Ceremony ! Category ! Film ! Result | |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Green Cine Awards show
| Best Debutant Female Lead Actress | {{won}}{{cn|date=November 2023}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|10527073| Sonalika Prasad}}
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Category:Actresses from Mumbai
Category:Indian film actresses