Pravessh Rana is an Indian actor, television host, and model, renowned for winning the Mr. India title in 2008. Born on February 26, 1983, in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh, he completed his schooling at St. Mary's Academy in Meerut and pursued a Bachelor of Economics at Ramjas College, Delhi University. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Pravessh gained national recognition as a wild card contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 3' in 2009. He subsequently hosted multiple seasons of the reality show 'Emotional Atyachaar' from 2010 to 2013. His film debut was in 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns' (2013), earning him a nomination for Best Male Debut at the 2014 Apsara Awards. Pravessh has also appeared in films like 'San' 75 Pachattar' (2016), 'London Confidential' (2020), 'Radhe' (2021), 'Ram Setu' (2022), and the upcoming 'Deva' (2025). Additionally, he has featured in international television series such as 'The Serpent' (2021) and 'Foundation' (2021).
Lesser Known Facts
Pravessh won the Mr. India title in 2008, which launched his career in modeling and acting.
He participated as a wild card contestant in 'Bigg Boss 3' in 2009.
Pravessh hosted the reality show 'Emotional Atyachaar' from 2010 to 2013.
He made his film debut in 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns' (2013), earning a nomination for Best Male Debut at the 2014 Apsara Awards.
Pravessh has acted in international television series, including 'The Serpent' (2021) and 'Foundation' (2021).