Sindhu Lokanath

Sindhu,[1] known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath,[2] is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Kannada cinema. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in Parichaya (2009). She is recognized for her performances in Lifeu Ishtene (2011), Drama (2012), Case No. 18/9 (2013) and Love in Mandya (2014).

Sindhu Loknath
Born
Sindhu.C.L

Kodagu, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, model, Influencer
Years active2009–present

Early life

Born as Sindhu in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family".[3] She obtained a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Reva University Bangalore. She took to acting and made her debut appearing in a cameo role in the 2009 Kannada film Parichaya.[4]

Career

Following her first screen appearance in Parichaya, Sindhu was cast as Nandini by director Pawan Kumar in his film Lifeu Ishtene, that released in 2011. Sindhu got recognized for her performance in the film.[4] Around this time, she appeared in cameo roles in Telugu and Tamil films such as Allam Vellulli (2009), Vaada Poda Nanbargal (2011) and Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012). In the 2012 comedy film Drama directed by Yogaraj Bhat, she was cast as Chandrika, a mute girl and the love interest of a character played by Sathish Ninasam. The film emerged as a success with its ensemble cast including Sindhu receiving critical praise. For her performance in the film she earned nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada and SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In the same year, she appeared in Yaare Koogadali in a supporting role.

She was a model for print and corporate ads like Nelli Silks, Samyak, Lawerence and Mayo, Assendas India, Radio One, Arogya Milk, Lancer and Developers, Canara Bank.[5] She played the love interest of Aneesh Tejeshwar in three consecutive releases, Coffee with My Wife, Nan Life Alli and Endendu Ninagagi.[6] She is being paired with Ajay Rao in Jai Bajrangabali.

Filmography

Films
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageOther notes
2009 ParichayaKannadaCameo role
2011 Lifeu IshteneNandini
2011 Vaada Poda NanbargalTamil
2012 Muppozhudhum Un KarpanaigalRadhicredited as Yashika
2012 DramaChandrikaKannadaNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2012 Yaare KoogadaliKasthuri
2013 Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga MaHerself
2013 Case No. 18/9LakshmiNominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2013 Coffee With My WifeSindhu
2014 Nan Life AlliMouna
2014 Endendu NinagagiMadhura
2014 Love in MandyaSushmaNominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female
2014 Jai BajarangabaliAmbuja
2015 Krishna LeelaSindhuCameo appearance
2015 Mr. AiravataCharuCameo appearance
2015 RakshasiBhavani
2017 Ambar CaterersTulu[7]
2018 Heegondhu DinaJhanaviKannada
2019 Kaanadante MaayavadanuVandana
2021 Krishna TalkiesParimala[8]
60 Days †Delayed
Webseries
  • Loose Connection

References
  1. "Sindhu Scaling Heights". indiaglitz.com. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. "Sindhu Loknath birth name is Yashika". The Times of India. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. Philip, Zoya (23 October 2013). "She rests her case in hope". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. "Sindhu Loknath: Item route to stardom". The Times of India. 2 October 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  5. "Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  6. "The new on-screen couple". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  7. "Mangaluru: Tulu film 'Ambar Caterers' hits theatres with unique inauguration by auto drivers". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  8. "'Krishna Talkies' movie review: Protagonist carries movie on his shoulder". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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