#tejasswiprakash on making it to Vikas Khanna’s Michelin Star restaurant! #masterchef

“I had always been this studious girl—good marks, engineering degree, 9 to 5 job. Bas, plan set tha. But woh kehte hai na, life never follows your script… mere saath bhi kuch aisa hi hua.”

At 17, she was publicly shamed for cleaning a stage at her college fest. A photo went viral with a mocking caption. That night, she cried herself to sleep—but it also lit a fire within her. The next day, she enrolled in a beauty pageant—having no idea about modeling. And yet… she won.

From being bullied for her body to gracing magazine covers overnight, that moment changed Tejasswi’s life. What followed was a series of unexpected turns—auditioning at 17, landing the lead role in Swaragini, and becoming a household name.

In this episode - Tejasswi Prakash uncovers her journey—from being trolled for her clothes to becoming the face of top reality shows. Her story isn’t about fame, it’s about resilience, grit, and choosing to love yourself louder than the world can judge you.

In this episode ,we talked about:
. Navigating the pressures of the TV industry and her unexpected start
. Becoming the undisputed queen of Indian reality shows
. Her candid bond with Salman Khan and Rohit Shetty
. Facing body shaming and handling online trolls
. How her dish made it to Vikas Khanna’s Michelin-starred restaurant
. Society’s obsession with marriage and relationships
. What it really takes to survive—and thrive—in the entertainment world

Tejasswi Prakash shows us what it truly means to reclaim your narrative. It’s about standing tall in a world that tries to define you, finding power in vulnerability, and choosing to be the main character in your story everytime!

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Tejaswi Prakash
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Karishma Mehta
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