Harshika Poonacha
Harshika Poonacha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | http://actressharshika.com |
Harshika Poonacha is an Indian actress born on 1st May 1993 who mainly works in Kannada films and also in Konkani, Kodava, Telugu and Malayalam films. She rose to fame with the 2008 Kannada film PUC.
Career
Harshika Poonacha started her career at the age of 15 by acting in PUC (2008 Kannada film) while she was doing her 12th Standard at Christ College, Bangalore.[1][2] After completing 12th standard, Harshika spent the next two months working as a television anchor by hosting[3] shows like Nimmindha Nimagaagi, Hrudayadinda[4] and Sarigamapa before beginning a professional course.[5] Harshika then joined Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore[2] and completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical.[6] During that time, she took a two-month break from her shooting assignments to attend her classes, complete assignments and prepare for exams.[7] In 2012, she joined Maxpro Software Company and agreed to work for five days a month while working 21 days in films.[8] She said Getting into films was an accident. I never dreamt of becoming an actress.[9]
After PUC (2008 Kannada film), she acted in a Kodava film called Ponnamma (a regional language in Karnataka),[10] a Konkani film Kazar [11] and a Telugu film Edukondalavada Venkataramana Andaru Bagundali.[12] In 2010, Harshika acted in an important role in Jackie with Puneeth Rajkumar, which catapulted her to an instant celebrity status.[1] She later appeared in Thamassu with Shivrajkumar[13] for which she won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress,[14] and played Ramya in Nariya Seere Kadha,[15] in which Ravichandran played the lead role. She also acted in a film named Cycle opposite Shivarjun.[16] She played the daughter of a crorepati who gets kidnapped for ransom in the comedy film 5 Idiots.[3] In 2013, she first had two releases in a row, Cycle and Ale and her third release Managana Kaili Maanikya opposite Ramesh Aravind, which was her first comedy film,[17] in July.[18] Her two films, B3 a love story directed by Gana Shyam with Srikanth and Adwaitha an action-based film directed by MB Giriraj which has Ajay Rao in the lead, released both on 6 December.[19]
She has signed her first Tamil film Anandha Thollai.[20][21][2] She also has a Telugu film titled Panipuri coming up.[22]
She also appeared in a video album Hoo Manase.[5] She and her cousin Bhuvaan Ponannaa own a company called Glamgod Fashion and Events and conduct fashion shows and fashion weeks.[22]
Personal life
She was born in Ammathi, Kodagu district of Karnataka[4] and she is the only daughter to her parents.[6] She is a Bachelor of Engineering Graduate. Harshika's cousin Bhuvan Ponnanna is a model, actor and Bigg Boss Kannada 4 contestant.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PUC | Gowri | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Ponnamma | Kodava | ||
| 2009 | Kazar | Konkani | ||
| 2009 | Edukondalavada Venkataramana Andaru Bagundali | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Sugreeva | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Thamassu | Amreen Sabha | Kannada | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2010 | Jackie | Yashodha | Kannada | Suvarna Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
| 2010 | Jugaari | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Naariya Seere Kadda | Ramya | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Murali Meets Meera | Shwetha | Kannada | |
| 2011 | 5 Idiots | Sheetal | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Ko Ko | Ganga | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Pari | Sumedha | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Crazy Loka | Chandini | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Cycle | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Ale | Geetha | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Mangana Kaili Maanikya | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Case No. 18/9 | Kannada | Special appearance | |
| 2013 | Advaitha | Ambika | Kannada | |
| 2013 | B3 | Anu | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Maryade | Kannada | [23] | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | ...Re | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Beat | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | Kannada | Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)- Kannada | |
| 2018 | Charminar | Nanda | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Chitte | Kannada | ||
| 2019 | Udgharsha | Kannada | bilingual | |
| TBA | Un Kadhal Irundhal | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ^ a b Kavya Balaraman. ‘I'm not a party girl’. Deccan Herald.
- ^ a b c Y Maheswara Reddy (20 June 2011). "Actor's juniors did her homework".
- ^ a b Y Maheswara Reddy (16 July 2010) 'I want to act with all actors'. newindianexpress.com
- ^ a b "Kodagu lass Harshika to debut in Kannada movie". kodagucommunity.com. 5 October 2008. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009.
- ^ a b Harshika in video album - Kannada Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (20 February 2012). Retrieved on 2015-04-19.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ 'I want the groom to be from Coorg'. The New Indian Express. 30 June 2010.
- ^ Harshika happy! - Kannada Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (18 April 2012). Retrieved on 2015-04-19.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (20 May 2010) The rich girls of Sandalwood . newindianexpress.com
- ^ ‘Ponnamma’ to be shot in 25 days. The Hindu (23 November 2008). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Mangalore Konkani Movie Kazar to Hit Screens on Sep 9. Daijiworld.com. 22 May 2009.
- ^ Film on problems of farmers. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (26 June 2011) Harshika strikes a fine balance. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 19 April 2015.
- ^ I am comfortable doing Lovemaking scenes: Harshika Poonacha – The Times of India. The Times of India. (2 November 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (27 November 2010). "A shoddy screenplay".
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (2 March 2011). "Love is in the air".
- ^ Ayswarya Murthy (23 January 2013) Ale & hearty start for the star. Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Only work matters: Harshika Poonacha. The New Indian Express (23 July 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Double dhamaka for Harshika Poonacha – The Times of India. The Times of India. (27 November 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Rajani Hegde (18 May 2010). "I want to portray difficult roles".
- ^ "Harshika signs another Tamil film". indiaglitz.com. 25 May 2011.
- ^ a b Harshika Poonacha's Panipuri moment – The Times of India. The Times of India. (5 December 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Marayade shoot in final stages – The Times of India. The Times of India. (19 August 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.