Bhavana Rao
Bhavana Rao an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada language films. She made her debut in the Kannada multistarrer Gaalipata (2008) winning critical acclaim for her performance, before playing leading roles in Kola Kolaya Mundhirika and Vinmeengal.[1][2][3][4] She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer and has anchored for various Television programs before becoming a lead film actress.[5] Over the years Bhavana has worked in Kannada movies like Vaare Vah (2010),Attahasa (2013), Krazy Star (2014), Maha Bhaktha Siriyala (2014), Parapancha (2016), Niruttara (2016), Sathyaharishchandra (2017) and Dayavittu Gamanisi (2017). In 2017 Bhavana starred alongside Sathish Ninasam and Roshni Prakash in director Ravi Srivatsa's action-drama, Tiger Galli.[6]
Bhavana Rao | |
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Born | |
Other names | Shikha (Tamil stage name) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Filmography
- All films are in Kannada language, unless otherwise noted
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Gaalipata | Pavni | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
2010 | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | Veni | Tamil film |
2012 | Vaare Vah | Roopa | |
Vinmeengal | Meera | Tamil film | |
Padam Parthu Kadhai Sol | Priya | Tamil film | |
2013 | Attahasa | Chandini | |
2013 | Money Honey Shani | Kamakshi | |
2014 | Bahuparak | Herself | Special appearance |
2016 | Parapancha | ||
2017 | Satya Harishchandra | Jayalakshmi | Won - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)- Kannada |
Dayavittu Gamanisi | |||
Tiger Galli | |||
2018 | Raambo 2 | Herself | Special Appearance in a song |
The Villain | Herself | Special Appearance in a song | |
2019 | Bypass Road | Sonia | Hindi film |
2022 | Thurthu Nirgamana | Heroine | Cameo appearance |
2023 | Hondisi Bareyiri | Bhoomika | |
References
- Sunayana Suresh (10 March 2012). "Bhavana Rao's next releasing this week". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- "Shika's triple delight - Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 16 March 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- TNN (22 December 2008). "'I won't succumb to the casting couch'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- "Benign and beaming Bhavana Rao". IndiaGlitz. 8 August 2007. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- "Bhavana Rao rechristens her name to 'Shikha' |". News.cinespot.net. 28 March 2012. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- "Bhavana Rao Also Known As Shikha". funnymela.in. 13 July 2018. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.