Pranali Rathod

Pranali Rathod (born 15 October 1999) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Rathod is best known for her roles in Barrister Babu and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Early life Rathod was born on 15 October 1999. She was raised in Maharashtra. In 2019, she portrayed Suman Pandey in Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki opposite Kinshuk Vaidya.

She then played the villainous Saudamini 'Mini' Bhaumik Greenwood in Barrister Babu in 2020, opposite Pravisht Mishra and Jason Shah from which she gained recognition. In 2021, she portrayed Radha Sahani in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye opposite Yash Tonk. That same year, she made her web debut with Chutzpah, where she portrayed Richa.

From October 2021 to November 2023, Rathod played Akshara Goenka in StarPlus's longest-running series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, opposite Harshad Chopda. The show proved to be a major turning point in her career. She received the ITA Award for Best Actress Popular Drama for her performance twice.

From 2024 to 2025, Rathod portrayed Durga Kalmera in Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani, opposite Aashay Mishra.

Media image In 2023, Rathod was featured in Eastern Eyes "30 under 30 Asians" list. She was placed 30th along with Harshad Chopda, in Eastern Eyes "Top 50 Asian Stars" list of 2023 and their pairing in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai acclaimed as the most popular on-screen pairing on television of 2023.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2018 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Saanvi Season 10, Episode 1 2018 Saam Daam Dand Bhed Misri 2019 Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki Suman Pandey 2020 Barrister Babu Saudamini "Mini" Bhaumik 2021 Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye Radha Sahani 2021–2023 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiAkshara "Akshu" Goenka Sharma 2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar 2024–2025 Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani Durga Kalmera 2025 Kumkum Bhagya Prarthana Malhotra Randhawa

Web series Year Title Role Ref. 2021 Chutzpah Richa

Music videos Year Title Singer Ref. 2021 Humko Toh Pyaar Hogaya Raj Barman

Awards and nominations