Pratima Kannan, or Pratima Kazmi, is a popular Indian television actress who has shown her acting skills in many Bollywood movies and Hindi television drama series. She is seen playing a negative role in most films and TV serials. She started acting in films with an English movie titled Sixth Happiness in 1997. Let’s check out Pratima Kazmi’s wiki, age, husband, children, family, biography, and more.
Personal Details
The actress was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on 21 July 1948. As of 2023, the actress is 75 years old. She got the name Pratima Kannan after marriage. But the age-old actress is widely known as Pratima Kazmi. Her star sign is Cancer.
| Real Name/ Full Name | Pratima Kazmi |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession(s) | Actress, model |
| Years Active | 1996-present |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Birthday | 21 July 1948 |
| Age | 75 years (As of 2023) |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Not Known |
| Hobby | Cooking, listening to music |
Education
Pratima is a graduate.
| Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Not Known |
| High School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Extra Qualification | Not Known |
Family & Relationship
Pratima Kazmi was born in a Muslim family. The names of her parents are unknown. She started her married life with an actor named Kannan Arunachalam. They have a son together.
| Father Name | Not Known |
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Children | A Son |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Kannan Arunachalam |
Pratima Kazmi’s Height, Weight & Body Measurements & More
Pratima Kazmi is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs nearly 50 Kg. The color of her eyes is dark brown. She has black hair. Her body measurements are 34-30-32.
| Height (feet) | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight (Kilograms)(approx.) | 50 Kg |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-32 |
| Eye’s Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Career
Pratima Kajmi is one of the most successful actresses who has been passionate about acting since childhood. During her college days, she started working in theatre. After graduating, she set foot in the entertainment industry with the TV serial Itihaas in 1996. Pratima got an offer for an English film, Sixth Happiness, in 1997. After that, she has acted in several Hindi movies. Let’s have a quick look at Pratima Kazmi’s entire career.
TV Shows & Reality Shows
Pratima started her career as a Television actress in 1996 with the serial Itihaas, where she appeared as Khabri with the co-stars Priya Tendulkar, Smita Bansal, Ali Asgar, Savita Prabhune, and many more.
After that, she was cast in another television series, X-Zone, in 1998. 2005, she appeared in the most popular Hindi television serial, Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar.
One of her notable works as a television actress is Uttaran (2008), which stars Rashami Desai, Tina Datta, Nandish Sandhu, Sreejita De, Rohit Khurana, Mrunal Jain, etc.
After she has worked in multiple serials like Jabb Love Hua (2006), Kammal 2002), Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (2002), Kesar (2004), Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya ( 2009), Mere Angne Mein (2015), Ishq Ka Rang Safed (2015), Siya Ke Ram (2015), Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya Karein (2016), Kaala Teeka (2017), Udaan (2018), Bitti Business Wali (2018), Phir Laut Aayi Naagin (2019), Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! (2020), Nath Zwar Ka Zanjeer (2021-present).
Films
Pratima debuted with the English movie Sixth Happiness in 1997, starring Firdaus Kanga, Nina Wadia, Souad Faress, Ahsen Bhatti, and many more.
She entered the Bollywood film industry with the film Dushman in 1998, along with the co-actors Kajol, Sanjay Dutt, Ashutosh Rana, etc. She acted in an English film titled Such A Long Journey in the same year.
Pratima had done two films in 1999 Godmother and Shool. She was cast in two other movies in 2000: Fiza and Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar.
One of the most notable works is Anil Sharma’s Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), starring Ameesha Patel, Sunny Deol, Amrish Puri, Vivek Shauq, Lillete Dubry, etc.
Some of her other works include Raaz (2002), Pinjar (2003), Yeh Dil (2003), Market (2003), Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part Il (2003), Ek Hasina Thi (2004), Jaago (2004), Black Friday (2004), Sehar (2005), Mumbai Xpress (2005), Elephant Boy (2005), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Ssukh (2005), Film Star (2005), No Entry (2005), Undertrial (2007), Buddha Mar Gaya (2007), Ishq Ho Gaya Mamu (2008), Bhopal Mail (2010), Badlapur (2015), Humne Gandhi Ko Mar Diya (2018), Dabangg 3 (2019).
She has recently worked in the movie Merry Christmas (2023), which has not been released now, along with the co-actors Sanjay Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Vijay Sethupathi.
| Debut | TV Serial: Itihaas (1996) English Film: Sixth Happiness (1997) Hindi film: Dushman (1998) |
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| Latest Movies | Merry Christmas (2023) |
| Latest TV show | Nath Zwar Ka Zanjeer (2021-present) |
Awards & Achievements
- Apsara Award 2004 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role– Movie: It Happens That Way Too Part ll- Nominated
- Screen Award 2004 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role – movie: It Happens That Way Too Part ll- Nominated
- Global Indian Film Award 2005 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role- movie: Ek Hasina Thi: Nominated
- Colors Golden Petal Award 2011 for Most Tez-Taraar Personality in the TV serial Uttaran: Won
- Indian Telly Award 2013 for Best Actress in a Negative Role (critics) for the Tv serial Uttaran: Nominated
- Indian Telly Award 2014 for Best Actress in a Negative Role (jury) for the TTVserial Uttaran: Nominated
Earning & Net Worth
Pratima Kazmi charges Rs 2 crores for each movie. She earns most of her money from modeling, acting, and brand endorsements. Her approximate net worth is Rs 70 crores.
| Salary ( approx) | Rs 2 crores for each movie |
| Income Source | Acting, modeling, brand endorsements |
| Net Worth | Rs 70 crores |
| House | Not Known |
| Car | Not Known |
| Other Property | Not Known |
Facts
- Pratima has hobbies like cooking and listening to music.
- The actress and her husband were in the same theatre group and performed in many plays together. Pratima met him during her college days.
- One of her favorite travel destinations is Kashmir.
- She loves to have tea.
- Her favorite color is white.
- She is a follower of Brahma Kumaris.
- Before starting her acting career, Pratima Kazmi worked as a dancer in the song Maine Kitne Dil Liye from the movie Vardi.
FAQs
Where was Pratima Kazmi born?
The famous actress Pratima Kazmi was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Pratima Kazmi Married?
Yes, she is married to Kannan Arunachalam.
What is Pratima Kazmi’s educational qualification?
Pratima Kazmi is a graduate.
