Kranti Prakash Jha (born 2 November 1988) is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality, businessman and model. He is best known for portraying Santosh Lal in the 2016 biographical sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
| Name | Kranti Prakash Jha |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 November 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | Actor, film producer, television personality, businessman, model |
| Notable role | Santosh Lal in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) |
Jha works in Indian cinema, with parallel involvement in television, modelling and business. His public profile in Hindi-language film grew through supporting roles in mainstream productions.
Jha gained wide recognition for his performance as Santosh Lal in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, the biographical drama based on the life of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The character is drawn from Dhoni's real-life childhood friend, and Jha's portrayal formed a key part of the film's depiction of Dhoni's early years and rise through domestic cricket. Beyond acting, he has been associated with film production and entrepreneurial ventures.
The success of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story brought Jha visibility within Hindi cinema, with his performance contributing to the film's emotional core relating to Dhoni's personal relationships off the cricket field.
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