Anasuya Bharadwaj
Anasuya Bharadwaj | |
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 Anasuya Bharadwaj on the sets of Jabardasth in August 2018 | |
| Born | Anasuya Bharadwaj |
| Nationality (legal) | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | TV anchor, TV presenter, actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Susank Bharadwaj[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Anasuya Bharadwaj is an Indian television presenter[2] and actress. As an actress she has worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu television shows. She received the IIFA Award for Best Performance In A Supporting Role – Female in 2017, for her role in Kshanam.[3] She also received SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2017 for her role in Kshanam.[4] In 2019, she received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for Rangasthalam at the 66th Filmfare Awards South.[5]
Early life
Bharadwaj received her MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Badruka College in 2008, after which she worked as an HR executive. Refusing a lot of early movie offers, she worked as a TV anchor for Sakshi TV.[6]
Career
After working as a news presenter for Sakshi TV, Bharadwaj appeared as a TV anchor on Jabardasth, a comedy show. The show elevated her career. After this, she got an opportunity to act in film opposite Akkineni Nagarjuna in Soggade Chinni Nayana. Later, in the same year, she made her debut with Kshanam in which she portrayed a negative lead role.[7] As a known anchor Bharadwaj has hosted many award shows, like Zee Kutumbam Awards and Star Parivaar Awards, and she has hosted Okarikokaru Awards on Zee Telugu three times. She has performed at Apsara awards function and GAMA Awards Dubai. She hosted Devi Sri Prasad's US concert. Her recent movie is Rangasthalam where she played as Rangamatta to Ram Charan.[8]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Naaga | Law Student | D.K Suresh | Debut film | |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Bujji | Kalyan Krishna Kurasala | ||
| 2016 | Kshanam | ACP Jaya Bharadwaj | Ravikanth Perepu | ||
| 2017 | Winner | Anasuya | Gopichand Malineni | Special appearance in the song "'Suya Suya Anasuya'" | |
| 2018 | Gayathri | Lakshmi | RR Madan | ||
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Kolli Rangamma | Sukumar | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) Winner, Won - Siima Awards for Best Supporting Acress in a Female |
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| 2019 | F2 - Fun and Frustration | Anasuya | Anil Ravipudi | Special appearance in the song "Ding Dong" | |
| 2019 | Sachindire Gorre | Kavya | Sreedhar Yarva | ||
| 2019 | Yatra | Gowru Charitha Reddy | Mahi V. Raghav | ||
| 2019 | Kathanam | Madhavi | Rajesh Nadendla | ||
| 2019 | Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | Tharun's Girlfriend | Shammeer Sultan | ||
| 2020 | Pushpa | TBA | Sukumar | Filming | |
| 2020 | Vakeel Saab | TBA | Venu Sri Ram | Announced | |
| 2020 | Ranga Marthanda | TBA | Krishna Vamsi | Filming | |
| 2020 | Acharya | TBA | Koratala Siva | Filming | |
| 2021 | Andhadhun Remake | TBA | Merlapaka Gandhi | Pre-Production |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 - present | Jabardasth | Host | ETV Telugu | |
| 2013 | Bhale Chancule | Contestant | Star Maa | |
| Bindass | Host | Zee Telugu | ||
| Modern Mahalakshmi | Host | Star Maa | ||
| 2014 | Thadaka[9] | Host | ETV Telugu | |
| One - No More Silly Games | Host | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Konchem Touch Lo Unte Chepta | Guest | ||
| 2016 | A Date with Anasuya | Host | TV9 | |
| Dhee Jodi | Guest | ETV Telugu | ||
| Genes | Contestant | |||
| 2017 | Naa Show Naa Ishtam | Contestant | ETV Plus | |
| Star Maa Pariwar Awards | Host | Star Maa | ||
| Jack Pot | Host | Gemini TV | ||
| Drama Juniors Season 1 | Judge | Zee Telugu | ||
| Drama Juniors season 2 | Judge | |||
| Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | contestant | Star Maa | ||
| Jackpot-2 | Host | Gemini TV | ||
| 2018 | Blockbuster | Host | ||
| Comedy Nights | Guest | Zee Telugu | ||
| Drama Juniors Season 3 | Judge | |||
| 2018-2019 | Rangasthalam | Host | Gemini TV | |
| 2019 - present | Local Gangs | Judge | Zee Telugu | |
| 2020 - present | Prati Roju Pandage | Host | ETV Telugu | |
| 2020 - present | Thalla? Pellama?? | Host | Gemini TV |
Film events
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Fitting Master |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra |
| 2011 | LBW |
| Wanted | |
| Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju | |
| 2012 | Endukante... Premanta! |
| Routine Love Story | |
| Ishq | |
| 2013 | Mr. Manmadha |
| Om 3D | |
| Prema prayanam | |
| Balupu | |
| Yedalo Cheragani Gurutulu | |
| Kevvu Keka | |
| 2014 | Dk Bose |
| Current Theega | |
| Aasa Paddav | |
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |
| Ee Varsham Sakshiga | |
| 2015 | Kumari 21F |
| Legend | |
| Cinema Choopistha Mava | |
| Courier Boy Kalyan | |
| Lion | |
| Kittugadu | |
| Vinavayya Ramayya | |
| Srimanthudu | |
| Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | |
| Dynamite | |
| Paddanandi Premalo Mari | |
| Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | |
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | |
| 2016 | Oopiri |
| Nirmala Convent | |
| Ism | |
| Dictator | |
| Krishnashtami | |
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa |
| Balakrishnudu |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress in Female - Telugu | Kshanam | Won |
| SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |||
| 2019 | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Telugu | Rangasthalam | Won |
| 2019 | 66th Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Rangasthalam | Won |
References
- ^ "Anasuya's Husband Into Films?". The Hans India. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Anchor Anasuya controversial comments on Pawan Kalyan". sakshipost.com. 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013.
- ^ "IIFA Utsavam 2017 Telugu nomination list: Janatha Garage, Oopiri get most nods". ibtimeauthor=Shekhar Hooli. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ Shkhar Hooli. "SIIMA Awards 2017 Telugu winners list: Jr NTR and Rakul Preet Singh declared best actors". ibtimes. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- ^ "Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ Karthik Pasupulate (2 November 2014). "How Anasuya became a TV anchor by chance". The Times of India. TNN.
- ^ Suresh Kavirayani (16 April 2017). "Anasuya Bharadwaj to play a key role". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Sunitha Chowdhary. "In her own SPACE". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ Tadakha - తడాఖా - 12th September 2014, retrieved 21 December 2018