Ashika Ranganath
Ashika Ranganath | |
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 Ashika in 2022 | |
| Born | Ashika Ranganath 5 August 1996 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016 - present |
Ashika Ranganath is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada language films. She is known for her lead role in the 2016 film Crazy Boy[1] and Raambo 2 (2018).[2][3]
Early life and personal life[edit]
Ashika was born in a Kannada family to Ranganath and Sudha Ranganath in Hassan district.[4] Her elder sister Anusha Ranganath is also an actress. She studied in Bishop Sargant School, Tumkur and later moved to Bangalore for pre-in Jyoti Nivas College, where she auditioned for a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest, emerging as the runner-up of Miss Fresh Face 2014.[5] She is trained in various dance forms including freestyle, Belly and western.[6][7]
Career[edit]
Ashika's career in acting started after Crazy Boy director Mahesh Babu picked her during a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest. She was nominated for the Best Debutant Actress in a Leading Role Award by SIIMA.[8]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Crazy Boy | Nandini | ||
| 2017 | Mass Leader | Shreya | ||
| Mugulu Nage | Vaishali | |||
| 2018 | Raju Kannada Medium | Vidya | [9][10] | |
| Raambo 2 | Mayuri | [11] | ||
| Thayige Thakka Maga | Saraswathi | [12] | ||
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Chameli | Special appearance | [13][14] |
| Madhagaja | Pallavi | [15] | ||
| 2022 | James | Herself | Special appearance | [16] |
| Avatara Purusha | Siri | [17] | ||
| Garuda | Pooja | [18] | ||
| Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane | Rashmika | Cameo Appearance | [19] | |
| Raymo | Mohana | [20][21] | ||
| Pattathu Arasan | Pavitra | Tamil film | [22][23] | |
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika | Telugu film | [24] |
| O2† | Dr.Shraddha | Filming | [25] | |
| Gathavaibhava† | Devakanye | Filming | [26] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ashika joins Garuda camp". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days". The Times of India. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "'Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath". The Times of India. 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Leader challenges brutal cold". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium". The Times of India.
- ^ "Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes". Deccan Herald].
- ^ "More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep". The Times of India. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "A new promotional song for James is in making | Cinemaexpress". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced". Cinema Express. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda". The Times Of India. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane". The Times of India. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next". The Times of India. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa". The Times of India. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting". dtNext.in. 1 September 2021. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on..." OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath". The Times Of India. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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