Ashika Ranganath

Ashika Ranganath is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada language films. She is known for her lead role in the 2016 film Crazy Boy[1] and Raambo 2 (2018).[2][3]

In this Indian name, the name Ranganath is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ashika.

Ashika Ranganath
Ashika in 2022
Born (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996
Tumkuru, Karnataka
OccupationActress
Years active2016 - present

Early life and personal life

Ashika was born in a Kannada family to Ranganath and Sudha Ranganath in Hassan district.[4] Her elder sister Anusha Ranganath is also an actress. She studied in Bishop Sargant School, Tumkur and later moved to Bangalore for pre-in Jyoti Nivas College, where she auditioned for a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest, emerging as the runner-up of Miss Fresh Face 2014.[5] She is trained in various dance forms including freestyle, Belly and western.[6][7]

Career

Ashika's career in acting started after Crazy Boy director Mahesh Babu picked her during a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest. She was nominated for the Best Debutant Actress in a Leading Role Award by SIIMA.[8]

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 Crazy BoyNandini
2017 Mass LeaderShreya
Mugulu NageVaishali
2018 Raju Kannada MediumVidya[9][10]
Raambo 2Mayuri[11]
Thayige Thakka MagaSaraswathi[12]
2021 Kotigobba 3 Chameli Special appearance[13][14]
Madhagaja Pallavi [15]
2022 James Herself Special appearance [16]
Avatara Purusha Siri [17]
GarudaPooja [18]
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane Rashmika Cameo Appearance [19]
Raymo Mohana [20][21]
Pattathu Arasan PavitraTamil film [22][23]
2023 Amigos IshikaTelugu film [24]
O2† Dr.Shraddha Filming [25]
Gathavaibhava† Devakanye Filming [26]

References
  1. "Ashika joins Garuda camp". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days". The Times of India. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. "'Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. "Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry". The Indian Express.
  5. "Ashika Ranganath". The Times of India. 24 November 2017.
  6. "Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium". The Indian Express.
  7. "Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill". The Indian Express.
  8. "Leader challenges brutal cold". The Indian Express.
  9. "Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium". The Times of India.
  10. "Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika". Cinema Express.
  11. "Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes". Deccan Herald].
  12. "More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express.
  13. "Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep". The Times of India. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. "Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. "Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  16. "A new promotional song for James is in making | Cinemaexpress". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  17. "Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced". Cinema Express. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  18. "Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda". The Times Of India. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  19. "Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane". The Times of India. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  20. "Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next". The Times of India. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  21. "Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  22. "Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa". The Times of India. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  23. "Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting". dtNext.in. 1 September 2021. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. "Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on..." OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  25. "Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  26. "Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath". The Times Of India. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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