Tejaswini Prakash
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Tejaswini Prakash is a film actress who has starred in a number of supporting and lead roles in Kannada language
feature films.
She began her career with "Masanada Makkalu" an art film
that showcased her credentials as a linguistically versatile dramatist. She went on to win a Special Jury Award for her performance at the South Indian Cinema Association.
This was followed up by "Mataadu Mataadu Mallige", a social/family drama about water rights issues in remote Indian villages. Her sensitive portrayal of the youngest daughter of the protagonist couple (Kannada superstars Suhasini and Vishnuvardhan) earned her much accolade, though the length of the role was not very long.
Tejaswini made her foray into mainstream commercial cinema in 2007 with Savi Savi Nenapu
, where she played a heart transplant patient who has received the heart of the protagonist's dead wife. Her displeasure with the film's producers for not including her in any of the publicity material was much publicized in the Kannada film press. However, much of the controversy was swept under the rug as the film took off and her performance as the damaged second heroine who gets a new lease on life was received with much praise from critics and audiences alike.
Tejaswini followed up Savi Savi Nenapu
with a guest appearance in "Preeti Yeke Bhoomi Melide", the much-anticipated acting debut of director Prem
(who had previously helmed hits like "Khushi" and "Jogi
"). However, as the film severely disappointed at the box office, her performance went largely unnoticed. Much of the negative attention for the failure of "Preeti Yeke Bhoomi Melide" was aimed at director Prem for his attempt to appear in front of the camera, and Tejaswini was able to sidestep much of the criticism.
Tejaswini got another break when she starred opposite Kannada superstar Ganesh in his 2008 blockbuster Aramane
. In this film, Tejaswini portrayed a small-town girl who tries to play matchmaker between a photographer, Arun (played by Ganesh) and her own sister (played by Roma), eventually falling for Arun herself. Tejaswini's depiction of the mischievous, but lovable "Neeta", who suffers silently through heartbreak had audiences in tears, and won her many favorable reviews. Her character's delicate lisp and obscure dialect of Kannada became a fashionable speaking pattern for teenage girls to emulate.
Tejaswini alleged that both the film's director (Nagashekhar) and producer (K. Manju) hid from her the fact that her character does not end up with the hero in the end. She claimed she was only informed after several days of filming had passed, and had originally signed the film with the understanding that Neeta marries Arun. Due to Tejaswini's family's friendship with K. Manju, she was discouraged from taking the issue to the media. However, many industry insiders suspected her displeasure when Tejaswini did not mention Aramane in some of her interviews and conspicuously did not attend either the soundtrack release, the film's premiere, or the 50-day celebration party. Her ire appeared to have cooled off by the time "Aramane" had completed a 100-day run however, and Tejaswini finally appeared at the celebration party, and accepted the Producers' trophies.
Tejaswini has been busy shooting for her next project, E-Preeti
, directed by Indian-American filmmaker Priyabharati Joshi, and co-starring Diganth Manchale. Incidentally, Priyabharati had also launched Tejaswini's Aramane co-star Ganesh in his first film, Guttu. Tejaswini has expressed much eagerness about her role in E-Preeti
, claiming that the film will present her in a completely different light than audiences are used to seeing.
"I know people are familiar with my rural village belle avatar. I've only played sweet, suffering girls to date. But Preeti (my character in E-Preeti
) will really surprise audiences. She starts out as a simple, small-town girl, very innocent. But then she transforms into a mature, savvy corporate climber, living the American dream. It's almost like a double-role, in terms of acting. Except the new avatar is still a simple Indian girl at heart with real Indian values. It's a very heart-warming, family-friendly story."
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
feature films.
She began her career with "Masanada Makkalu" an art film
Art film
An art film is the result of filmmaking which is typically a serious, independent film aimed at a niche market rather than a mass market audience...
that showcased her credentials as a linguistically versatile dramatist. She went on to win a Special Jury Award for her performance at the South Indian Cinema Association.
This was followed up by "Mataadu Mataadu Mallige", a social/family drama about water rights issues in remote Indian villages. Her sensitive portrayal of the youngest daughter of the protagonist couple (Kannada superstars Suhasini and Vishnuvardhan) earned her much accolade, though the length of the role was not very long.
Tejaswini made her foray into mainstream commercial cinema in 2007 with Savi Savi Nenapu
Savi Savi Nenapu
Savi Savi Nenapu is a Kannada film starring actor Prem and Mallika Kapoor in the lead roles amognst others. The film was released in 2007.-Synopsis:...
, where she played a heart transplant patient who has received the heart of the protagonist's dead wife. Her displeasure with the film's producers for not including her in any of the publicity material was much publicized in the Kannada film press. However, much of the controversy was swept under the rug as the film took off and her performance as the damaged second heroine who gets a new lease on life was received with much praise from critics and audiences alike.
Tejaswini followed up Savi Savi Nenapu
Savi Savi Nenapu
Savi Savi Nenapu is a Kannada film starring actor Prem and Mallika Kapoor in the lead roles amognst others. The film was released in 2007.-Synopsis:...
with a guest appearance in "Preeti Yeke Bhoomi Melide", the much-anticipated acting debut of director Prem
Prem
Prem is a Sanskrit word meaning love. This word is also used in other languages including Assamese, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Telugu, and is commonly used as a male first name...
(who had previously helmed hits like "Khushi" and "Jogi
Jogi
Jogi is a 2005 Kannada film with Shivrajkumar and Jennifer Kotwal in the lead roles; it was directed by Prem, who had previously directed Kariya. Jogi was released on 19 August 2005. Record box office collection was reported across Karnataka and the movie completed 100 days in more than 50 theaters...
"). However, as the film severely disappointed at the box office, her performance went largely unnoticed. Much of the negative attention for the failure of "Preeti Yeke Bhoomi Melide" was aimed at director Prem for his attempt to appear in front of the camera, and Tejaswini was able to sidestep much of the criticism.
Tejaswini got another break when she starred opposite Kannada superstar Ganesh in his 2008 blockbuster Aramane
Aramane
Aramane is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Ganesh , actress Roma in leading roles.The movie was produced by K. Manju.The movie was released on 25 April 2008.film's music was composed by Gurukiran.-Plot:With Aramane's Release it seems like Ganesh has tried to find some...
. In this film, Tejaswini portrayed a small-town girl who tries to play matchmaker between a photographer, Arun (played by Ganesh) and her own sister (played by Roma), eventually falling for Arun herself. Tejaswini's depiction of the mischievous, but lovable "Neeta", who suffers silently through heartbreak had audiences in tears, and won her many favorable reviews. Her character's delicate lisp and obscure dialect of Kannada became a fashionable speaking pattern for teenage girls to emulate.
Tejaswini alleged that both the film's director (Nagashekhar) and producer (K. Manju) hid from her the fact that her character does not end up with the hero in the end. She claimed she was only informed after several days of filming had passed, and had originally signed the film with the understanding that Neeta marries Arun. Due to Tejaswini's family's friendship with K. Manju, she was discouraged from taking the issue to the media. However, many industry insiders suspected her displeasure when Tejaswini did not mention Aramane in some of her interviews and conspicuously did not attend either the soundtrack release, the film's premiere, or the 50-day celebration party. Her ire appeared to have cooled off by the time "Aramane" had completed a 100-day run however, and Tejaswini finally appeared at the celebration party, and accepted the Producers' trophies.
Tejaswini has been busy shooting for her next project, E-Preeti
E-Preeti
E-Preeti is an upcoming Indian film directed by Shilpa Priya Jagadeesh and written by Paraag Shukla, which is in production. The film is produced by Pradip Bekal, Narayan Hosmane and Mahi Mahesh that has a star cast of Diganth Manchale as Vishal, Tejaswini Prakash as Preeti, Bharath babu as Nik,...
, directed by Indian-American filmmaker Priyabharati Joshi, and co-starring Diganth Manchale. Incidentally, Priyabharati had also launched Tejaswini's Aramane co-star Ganesh in his first film, Guttu. Tejaswini has expressed much eagerness about her role in E-Preeti
E-Preeti
E-Preeti is an upcoming Indian film directed by Shilpa Priya Jagadeesh and written by Paraag Shukla, which is in production. The film is produced by Pradip Bekal, Narayan Hosmane and Mahi Mahesh that has a star cast of Diganth Manchale as Vishal, Tejaswini Prakash as Preeti, Bharath babu as Nik,...
, claiming that the film will present her in a completely different light than audiences are used to seeing.
"I know people are familiar with my rural village belle avatar. I've only played sweet, suffering girls to date. But Preeti (my character in E-Preeti
E-Preeti
E-Preeti is an upcoming Indian film directed by Shilpa Priya Jagadeesh and written by Paraag Shukla, which is in production. The film is produced by Pradip Bekal, Narayan Hosmane and Mahi Mahesh that has a star cast of Diganth Manchale as Vishal, Tejaswini Prakash as Preeti, Bharath babu as Nik,...
) will really surprise audiences. She starts out as a simple, small-town girl, very innocent. But then she transforms into a mature, savvy corporate climber, living the American dream. It's almost like a double-role, in terms of acting. Except the new avatar is still a simple Indian girl at heart with real Indian values. It's a very heart-warming, family-friendly story."
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | E-Preeti E-Preeti E-Preeti is an upcoming Indian film directed by Shilpa Priya Jagadeesh and written by Paraag Shukla, which is in production. The film is produced by Pradip Bekal, Narayan Hosmane and Mahi Mahesh that has a star cast of Diganth Manchale as Vishal, Tejaswini Prakash as Preeti, Bharath babu as Nik,... |
Preeti | currently filming |
| Bandhu Balaga | annapurna | ||
| Aramane Aramane Aramane is a Kannada film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Golden Star Ganesh , actress Roma in leading roles.The movie was produced by K. Manju.The movie was released on 25 April 2008.film's music was composed by Gurukiran.-Plot:With Aramane's Release it seems like Ganesh has tried to find some... |
Neeta | ||
| Gaja Gaja (2008 film) Gaja is a 2008 Kannada film directed by K. Madesha and produced by V.Harikrishna. The film stars Darshan, Navya Nair and Devaraj. The film is a remake of the 2006 Tamil film Saravana, which was itself a remake of the 2005 Telugu film Bhadra.-Plot:... |
Varalakshmi | ||
| 2007 | Preeti Yeke Bhoomi Melide | vaishalli | guest appearance |
| Savi Savi Nenapu Savi Savi Nenapu Savi Savi Nenapu is a Kannada film starring actor Prem and Mallika Kapoor in the lead roles amognst others. The film was released in 2007.-Synopsis:... |
pallavi | ||
| Masanada Makkalu | kamalli | SICA Special Jury Award Kanfida Best Actress Award |
|
| Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is a Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige can be roughly transliterated from North Karnataka's colloquial Kannada as Speak, Speak out, Jasmine... |
Jaaji | ||
Sources
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8656.html
- http://musicmazaa.com/kannada/news/fullstory/1452/%5C%27Aramane%5C%27+in+palace+city.html
- http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/19/stories/2008091955230500.htm