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Published 21:50 IST, October 9th 2024

Did Prayaga Martin Meet Gangster Omprakash In Kochi? Ustad Hotel Actress Addresses Rumours

Malayalam actress Prayaga Martin has been in the news after authorities claimed that she met gangster Omprakash at a hotel in Kochi, Kerala.

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Prayaga Martin has reportedly been under-scanner by the police owing to her alleged connections with gangster Omprakash. According to a report in OnManorama, authorities shared that she and Manjummel Boys actor Sreenath Bhasi visited the gangster at his hotel in Kochi where police found a small number of drugs. Now, Pragya has reacted to the claims and shared her side of the story.

Prayaga Martin addresses rumours regarding the Kochi drug case involving gangster Omprakash

Speaking to Manorama Online, Prayaga stated that she went to the hotel to meet her friends and left around 7 PM to attend an event in Kozhikode. "I don’t know Omprakash personally. To be honest, I only heard his name when a media person approached me for an interview. I had gone to the hotel in Maradu to visit some friends," she said.

The actress added that she had to board the Vande Bharat Express to attend a function the following day so she stayed in her friend's hotel room and claimed she slept there for two hours.

Who is Prayaga Martin?

The actress predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. In 2009, she made her acting debut with Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded as a child artist. The movie starred Mohanlal as the main lead. In 2014, she made her adult debut with Tamil movie Pisaasu. Some of her best films include Ramaleela, Viswasapoorvam Mansoor, Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam, and others. She was last seen in Jamalinte Punchiri, starring Indrans and Joy Mathew.

She has also been a part of several TV shows like Thakarppan Comedy, Comedy Stars, Star Magic, and more. The actress is yet to announce her next project.

Updated 21:50 IST, October 9th 2024