Priyanka Jawalkar (born 12 November 1992) is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in

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films. She made her acting debut with ''Kala Varam Aaye'' (2017). She then appeared in ''

Taxiwala ''Taxiwaala'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language supernatural comedy thriller film directed by Rahul Sankrityan, and produced by UV Creations and GA2 Pictures. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda, Priyanka Jawalkar, and Malavika Nair while ...

'' (2018) and '' Thimmarusu'' (2021). Jawalkar received

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nomination for her performance in '' Gamanam'' (2021).

Early life and education

Priyanka Jawalkar was born on 12 November 1992 in a

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-speaking family in

Anantapur Anantapur, officially Anantapuramu, is a city in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru mandal and also the divisional headquarters of Anantapur revenue division. The city is loca ...

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, India. Jawalkar, a computer science graduate, has completed a Diploma in Fashion designing from

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. She later moved to the US for an 8-month course in statistics and worked in an MNC company for 6 months.

Career

Priyanka Jawalkar at an interview with Sakshi

Jawalkar was approached for films after she had uploaded a few of her photos on social media. She made her acting debut in 2017 Telugu-language film ''Kala Varam Aaye'', opposite Sanjeev SKJ. She then appeared opposite

Vijay Devarakonda Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), better known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the recipient of a Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Award, a Nandi Awards, Nandi Awa ...

in the 2018 film ''

''. It became a box office success. ''

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'' noted, "Priyanka Jawalkar’s role was to look pretty on screen and she has done it very naturally." Post a two year hiatus, Jawalkar had three releases in 2021. She first appeared in '' Thimmarusu'', a remake of the Kannada film '' Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni'', opposite

Satyadev Kancharana Satyadev Kancharana (born 4 July 1989), known professionally as Satya Dev, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is known for the movies ''Jyothi Lakshmi'' (2015)'', Kshanam'' (2016)'', Mana Oori Ramayanam'' (2016)'','' ...

. ''

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'' said, "Priyanka Jawalkar gives a decent performance, but her role is weakly penned." She next portrayed a college student in '' SR Kalyanamandapam'' opposite Kiran Abbavaram. ''

Times of India ''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English language, English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, t ...

'' mentioned, "Priyanka Jawalkar is good enough in her role, giving her best with what she’s offered." Jawalkar portrayed a muslim girl, Zara in '' Gamanam'', her final release of the year. ''

The New Indian Express ''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as ''The Indian Express'', under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naid ...

'' noted, "Priyanka Jawalkar is aptly cast in her roles and delivers an earnest performances." Jawalkar will next appear alongside

Nandamuri Balakrishna Nandamuri Balakrishna (born 10 June 1960), simply known as Balakrishna or Balayya or NBK, is an Indian actor, producer and politician. He appeared in more than 100 Telugu cinema, Telugu films over forty years in a variety of roles and establis ...

in ''NBK 108''.

Filmography

Films

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jawalker, Priyanka Living people People from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 21st-century Indian actresses Indian female models Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses from Andhra Pradesh Indian film actresses Marathi actors National Institute of Fashion Technology alumni 1992 births