Pravessh Rana (born 26 February 1983) is an Indian actor, television host, and model. He is most known for having won the Mr. India title in 2008. Rana participated in the reality television show Bigg Boss and has hosted the reality show Emotional Atyachar, as well as award shows such as the Screen Awards, and Indian Television Awards. He made his film debut in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns (2013), earning a nomination for Best Male Debut at the 2014 Apsara Awards.
He starred in the British television serial The Serpent (2021) and the American television series Foundation (2021).
Early life and education Rana was born in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his schooling from St. Mary's Academy, Meerut, after which he completed Bachelor of Economics at the Ramjas College, Delhi University. He completed his Master of Fine Arts from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Career He won the title of Mr India in 2008. Rana has hosted for television channels such as Zoom, STAR Plus, The Walt Disney Company and Colors and various seasons of Emotional Atyachar. He was also the runner-up for the third season of the reality show Bigg Boss.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns Parambir Singh 2016 San' 75 Pachattar Prakash 2020 London Confidential Azaad 2021 Radhe Heera Lal 2022 Ram Setu Project Manager Bali 2025 Deva Farhan Khan 2026 Dial 1975Prakash
Television +YearTitle Role Notes 2009Bigg BossContestant Runner-up2010-2013 Emotional AtyacharHost2021 The Serpent Thapa British television seriesFoundationRowanAmerican television series2023 GarmiDicky Singh
Awards and nominations YearAward ShowAwardFilmResult 2014 Apsara Awards Best Male Debut Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
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