From being a contestant on a talent show to hosting a travel show; a look at the journey of model-turned-TV host Prajakta Mali

Actress Prajakta Mali has come a long way in her career. From participating in a talent hunt show to becoming a host of the famous travel show host, Prajakta has proved that she is a true diva. The actress has not only enchanted fans with her TV performances but also proved her mettle in Marathi movies as well. Prajakta is now set to host the travel show Mast Maharashtra. Let's take a look at her career as a TV host and where it all started. (PC - Instagram)

Prajakta started her TV journey with the popular talent hunt reality show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom in 2011. Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre was the judge of the show. After Prajakta won the show, there was no looking back for her. (PC - Instagram)

While she was busy modeling, Prajakta bagged the TV show opposite Lalit Prabhakar. Julun Yeti turned out to be one of the popular TV shows of Marathi TV and Prajakta hogged the limelight with the show. The actress is still known for her performance as ‘Meghana’. (PC - Instagram)

Prajakta made her Bollywood debut with Akshay Khanna starrer Gandhi My Father in 2007. Prajakta played a brief role in the film and announced her presence in the B- town. (PC - Instagram)

The talented actress later appeared in various Marathi movies like Kho-Kho, Sangharsh, Hampi and Party. (PC - Instagram)

Prajakta later shifted to television with the TV show Naktichya Lagnala Yaycha Ha in which she played the character of Nupur. Her TV show didn’t perform as expected and soon went off-air. (PC - Instagram)

Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra was a milestone in Prajakta's career as a TV host. The actress always greets her fans and audience with a big smile and tries her best to bring a smile on everyone's face. Prajakta is hosting the show yet she is happily a part of the skits and acts in the show. The comedians of Hasya Jatra often slam satires on her as a part of the act and she laughs on it, too. (PC - Instagram)

Prajakta Mali is a true blue travel enthusiast in real life. Well, the actress is on cloud nine since she is all set to host the travel show Mast Maharashtra. Prajakta will travel to various iconic places of Maharashtra as a part of the show. From narrating her experience to talking about the importance of the places, 'Mast Maharashtra' will take the viewers on a new journey. (PC - Instagram)