Deeksha Seth

Deeksha Seth (born 14 February 1990)[2][3] is a Former Indian actress and model who worked in Telugu language-films alongside with some Tamil language-flims and finalist in Femina Miss India in 2009, She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Vedam (2010).[4]

Deeksha Seth
Deeksha Seth in 2012
Born (1990-02-14) 14 February 1990
Delhi, India
Alma materMayo College Girls School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
  • producer
  • dancer
  • artist
  • director
Years active2009–2016
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)[1]

Early life

Seth was born on 14 February 1990 in Delhi. Since her father was working for ITC Limited and was often transferred, her family has been shifting regularly and living in various parts of India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh as well as in Kathmandu, Nepal.[5] She finished her nursery and schooling up to third class in Chennai,[6] and enrolled at a college in Mumbai. She attended a boarding school at Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer. She has one elder sister, who is currently living and working in Mumbai.[5] She cites that she wanted to become a marine archaeologist.[5]

Career

During her first year at college in 2009, she was spotted by a Femina Miss India contest scout during an NSS event, who persuaded her into modeling and to participate at the beauty pageant.[7] She created a portfolio with the help of a friend of her father, and competed in the contest. In spite of her lack of modeling experience, she was one of the top 10 finalists, winning the Fresh Face title.[7]

During a modeling assignment in Hyderabad, the casting director of the Telugu film Vedam by Krish, had spotted her. She was cast for the role of Pooja, the rich girlfriend of the lead character Cable Raju (portrayed by Allu Arjun),[4] after 70 girls were rejected by the makers, citing that she "loved the script and decided to give it a shot".[7] Vedam, an anthology drama film, opened to high critical acclaim, winning accolades at various award functions. In quick succession, she signed two more films, with the Ravi Teja-starrer Mirapakay releasing next,[8] which emerged a high commercial success.[9][10] Two weeks later after Mirapakaay, the action drama Wanted with Gopichand, which constituted her debut as a lead female character,[11] released and ended up as a box-office bomb.[12] She has been signed for three more Telugu projects, Rebel alongside Prabhas and Tamannaah,[13] Nippu opposite Ravi Teja again,[14] and the socio-fantasy film Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?.[15] She was also roped in for two Tamil films, Suseenthiran's Rajapattai with Vikram,[16] as well as the Silambarasan-starrer Vettai Mannan, scheduled to release in 2013.[17]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes
2010VedamPooja Telugu
2011MirapakaayVaishali
WantedNandhini
RajapattaiDharshiniTamil
2012NippuMeghanaTelugu
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?Jagadha
RebelDeepali
2014Lekar Hum Deewana DilKarishma ShettyHindi
The House of The Dead 2Sophie
2016Jaggu DadaGowriKannada
Saat KadamKiran Hindi

References
  1. according to her own words in this interview at 6:24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiaNiz4hGFU Archived 11 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Miss India 2009: Deeksha Seth". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  3. "Deeksha Seth turns 22 on Valentine's day". Kolly Talk. 15 February 2012. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  4. Bhat, Prashant (5 January 2011). "Deeksha: I'm not insecure". The Times of India. India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
  5. Deeksha Seth | Vedam Heroine Deeksha Seth | Mirapakay | Femina Miss India Finalist | Video Interview – Video Interviews & Specials Archived 19 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. CineGoer.com (1 January 2008). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  6. "I don`t give a damn about rumors" Archived 3 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Sify.com (22 July 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  7. Gupta, Rinku (17 August 2011). "Deeksha Seth returns to Chennai". The New Indian Express. India. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  8. Brahmi terms Deeksha a 'Tolly Katrina' – Telugu Movie News Archived 22 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  9. Mirapakay completes 100 days – Telugu Movie News Archived 25 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  10. Mirapakay Collections | Mirapakay Box-office Collections | Ravi Teja | Ramesh Puppala | Harish Shankar | Deeksha Seth | Richa Gangopadhyay Archived 23 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. CineGoer.com (21 January 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  11. Narasimham, ML (27 November 2010). "Police drama with a twist". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 25 January 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
  12. 'Mogudu' title confirmed for Gopichand's next – Telugu Movie News Archived 20 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  13. Prabhas with Anushka, Deeksha Seth Archived 21 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Sify.com (16 May 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  14. Deeksha opposite Ravi Teja again Archived 28 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Sify.com (25 May 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  15. Gandharva Mahal gets ready for 'OKUP' – Telugu Movie News Archived 13 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
  16. "Deeksha to begin Kollywood career". The Times of India. India. 1 March 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  17. STR zeroes in on Deeksha Seth Archived 11 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Sify.com. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.
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