Priyanka Jawalkar

Biography:

Born on November 12, 1992, Priyanka Jawalkar is an Indian model and actress who mostly appears in Telugu movies. In 2017, she made her acting debut in Kala Varam Aaye. After that, she starred in Thimmarusu (2021) and Taxiwala (2018). Jawalkar’s performance in Gamanam earned her a nomination for the 2021 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in Telugu.

In Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, on November 12, 1992, Priyanka Jawalkar was born into a Marathi-speaking household. Jawalkar, a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Hyderabad, has a diploma in fashion design. After that, she relocated to the US to attend an eight-month statistics course and spent six months working for an MNC.

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 in the 2018 film Taxiwala. It became a box office success. The Indian Express 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 . Deccan Chronicle 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 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 noted, “Priyanka Jawalkar is aptly cast in her roles and delivers an earnest performances.”

Jawalkar will next appear alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna in NBK 108.