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Simala Prasad
Active Indian Civil Services (Madhya Pradesh Police Cadre) & Hindi Feature Cinema
- FromBhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Based inBhopal / Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Age35 years
- Active2016–Present
- Updated
Simala Prasad – Biography
Simala Prasad – Full Information
- Full Name: Simala Prasad
- Popular Name: Simala Prasad IPS
- Nickname: Simala
- Profession: Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer, Actress, Poet
- Known For: Serving as a prominent 2010-batch IPS officer in the Madhya Pradesh cadre, clearing UPSC without coaching, and acting in critically acclaimed Hindi feature films including Alif (2017) and Nakkash (2019).
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1980
- Age: 45 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Bhopal / Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Profession Category: Civil Services (IPS) & Hindi Cinema
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) approx.
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Dr. Bhagirath Prasad (Former IAS Officer, Ex-Vice Chancellor, and former Lok Sabha MP)
- Mother: Mehrunnisa Parvez (Eminent Litterateur and Padma Shri Recipient)
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married (Private)
- Spouse: Private
- Children: Private
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: St. Joseph’s Co-ed School, Idgah Hills, Bhopal
- Undergraduate: Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE), Bhopal (B.Com)
- Postgraduate: Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.A. in Sociology – University Gold Medalist)
- Research: Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.Phil in Sociology)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2008 | Cleared Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) and appointed as DSP |
| 2010 | Cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her very first attempt through self-study |
| 2011 | Formally joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the Madhya Pradesh cadre |
| 2016 | Served in sensitive field postings as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Betul and Dindori |
| 2017 | Made Hindi feature film debut starring as Shammi in the critically acclaimed social drama Alif |
| 2019 | Featured in a prominent role in the internationally screened socio-political film Nakkash |
| 2020 | Authored the viral poem Main Khaki Hoon honoring police personnel during the COVID-19 lockdown |
| 2023 | Appointed Superintendent of Police (SP), Government Railway Police (GRP), Jabalpur |
| 2024 | Starred in the socially driven investigative crime-drama feature The Narmada Story |
| 2026 | Elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in Madhya Pradesh |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2005 | Barkatullah University Academic Honor | Class Topper Gold Medal in Sociology | Academic Excellence | Won |
| 2016 | Queensland International Film Festival | Special Screening & Cultural Recognition | Alif | Honoree |
| 2019 | India International Film Festival of Boston | Official Festival Showcase | Nakkash | Honoree |
| 2021 | Madhya Pradesh State Police Honor | Special Commendation for Law & Order Leadership | Civil Police Service | Won |
| 2023 | Women Achievers Forum | Leadership in Public Administration & Performing Arts | Public Service | Won |
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About Simala Prasad
Who is Simala Prasad?
She is a 2010-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre who is also known for acting in Bollywood films and writing poetry.
Which movies has IPS Simala Prasad acted in?
She played key roles in the critically acclaimed social drama Alif (2017), the socio-political film Nakkash (2019), and The Narmada Story.
Did Simala Prasad take coaching to crack the UPSC exam?
No, she cleared the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination on her very first attempt relying completely on self-study while working as a DSP.
Who are Simala Prasad's parents?
Her father is Dr. Bhagirath Prasad, a former IAS officer and former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, and her mother is Mehrunnisa Parvez, an eminent author and Padma Shri awardee.
What famous poem was written by Simala Prasad?
She penned the viral Hindi poem "Main Khaki Hoon", which paid tribute to the dedication and struggles of frontline police personnel.
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