From winning the Hindi reality show Kya Masti Kya Dhum to hosting Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra; a look at the journey of birthday girl Prajakta Mali

Popular Marathi actress Prajakta Mali has now reached the households of Maharashtra with her hosting skills; thanks to the comedy show Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra. The actress, who has been working in the industry since childhood, has made her own identity with her work. She has also proved to everyone that anything is possible if there is dedication and dreams. Today (August 8), Prajakta has turned a year older and on this special occasion, let's take a look at her incredible journey from reality show winner to a Marathi star.

Very few know that Prajakta Mali had won the Hindi reality show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom at the age of 14. The show was judged by Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre and actor Dino Morea. After Prajakta won the show, there was no looking back for her.

After pursuing her M.A in performing Arts, Prajakta made her Marathi debut with the Sanjay Surkar film, 'Tandaal Ek Mukavta' where she played the lead. Her performance in the film was well-appreciated by the critics.

Prajakta has been performing and working since an early age but she came into the limelight with her show Julun Yeti Reshimgathi opposite Lalit Prabhakar. Her on-screen character Meghana won the audience's hearts and her chemistry with Lalit became a much-talked-about topic.

Prajkata, who had been entertaining the viewers with her films, decided to host Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra 4 years ago and it became a turning point in her career. It was a comeback of Prajakta on television and enthralled everyone with her hosting skills. Prajakta often says that MHJ has become an inevitable part of her life now.

Prajakta Mali is mostly seen playing a girl next door. She broke her reel image and decided to play a sex worker in the web series RaanBaazaar. Raanbaazaar became the milestone of her career and the performance managed to win hearts.