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{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1996)}}
{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1993)}}
{{Indian name|Ashika|Ranganath}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name       = Ashika Ranganath
| name               = Ashika Ranganath
| image       = Ashika Ranganath.jpg
| image             = Ashika Ranganath.jpg
| caption     = Ranganath in 2022
| caption           = Ashika in 2022
| birth_place = [[Hassan District]], India
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1996|8|5}}
| occupation = Actress
| birth_place       = [[Tumkuru]], [[Karnataka]]
| yearsactive = 2016 - present
| occupation         = Actress
| yearsactive       = 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 (film)|Crazy Boy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika joins Garuda camp|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/may/06/ashika-joins-garuda-camp-1601543.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> and [[Raambo 2]] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/raambo-2-celebrates-100-days/articleshow/65540968.cms|access-date=2021-01-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition’: Ashika Ranganath
'''Ashika Ranganath''' is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Kannada]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films. She is known for her lead role in the 2016 film [[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika joins Garuda camp|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/may/06/ashika-joins-garuda-camp-1601543.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> and [[Raambo 2]] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/raambo-2-celebrates-100-days/articleshow/65540968.cms|access-date=2021-01-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath
|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jun/01/raambo-2-gave-me-popularity-and-recognition-ashika-rangnath-2150489.html|access-date=2020-06-01|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jun/01/raambo-2-gave-me-popularity-and-recognition-ashika-rangnath-2150489.html|access-date=2020-06-01|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and personal life ==
== Early life and personal life ==
Ashika was born in a [kannada] family to Ranganath and Sudha Ranganath in [[Hassan District|Hassan]] district.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/18/team-mugulu-nage--shoots-at-scenic-puducherry-1561019.html|title=Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> 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, Bangalore|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/most-desirable-women/ashika-ranganath/articleshow/61782294.cms|title = Sharan: Ashika Ranganath &#124; undefined Movie News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She is trained in various dance forms including freestyle, Belly and western.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/apr/04/russian-model-debuts-in-gurunandan-starrer-raju-kannada-medium-1589886.html|title=Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/apr/04/ganesh-on-shooting-spree-no-time-to-chill-1589885.html|title=Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> In an interview with [[ZEE5]], Ashika said that she had a crush on [[Rang De Basanti]] actor [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: I Am Single: Ashika Rangnath Gets Candid About Her Love Life - ZEE5 News|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/exclusive-i-am-single-ashika-rangnath-gets-candid-about-her-love-life/amp|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.zee5.com|date=6 September 2019}}</ref>
Ashika was born in a Kannada family to Ranganath and Sudha Ranganath in [[Hassan District|Hassan]] district.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/18/team-mugulu-nage--shoots-at-scenic-puducherry-1561019.html|title=Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> 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, Bangalore|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/most-desirable-women/ashika-ranganath/articleshow/61782294.cms|title = Sharan: Ashika Ranganath &#124; undefined Movie News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She is trained in various dance forms including freestyle, Belly and western.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/apr/04/russian-model-debuts-in-gurunandan-starrer-raju-kannada-medium-1589886.html|title=Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/apr/04/ganesh-on-shooting-spree-no-time-to-chill-1589885.html|title=Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> In an interview with [[ZEE5]], Ashika said that she had a crush on actor [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: I Am Single: Ashika Rangnath Gets Candid About Her Love Life - ZEE5 News|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/exclusive-i-am-single-ashika-rangnath-gets-candid-about-her-love-life/amp|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.zee5.com|date=6 September 2019}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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 [[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Debutant Actress in a Leading Role Award by SIIMA]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Leader challenges brutal cold|url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/30/leader-challenges-brutal-cold-1564935.html|newspaper= [[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>  
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 [[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Debutant Actress in a Leading Role Award by SIIMA]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Leader challenges brutal cold|url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/30/leader-challenges-brutal-cold-1564935.html|newspaper= [[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* ''All films are in Kannada unless otherwise noted.''


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
!Ref.
|-
|-
|2016
|2016
|''[[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]''|| Nandini ||
|''[[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]''|| Nandini|| ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
| rowspan="2" |2017
|''[[Mass Leader]]''|| Shreya ||
|''[[Mass Leader]]''|| Shreya|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mugulu Nage]]''|| Vaishali ||
|''[[Mugulu Nage]]''|| Vaishali|| ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
| rowspan="3" |2018
|''[[Raju Kannada Medium]]''|| Vidya ||<ref>{{cite news |title= Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Ashika-Ranganath-joins-raju-kannada-medium/articleshow/56513434.cms|newspaper= [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika
|''[[Raju Kannada Medium]]''|| Vidya || ||<ref>{{cite news |title= Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Ashika-Ranganath-joins-raju-kannada-medium/articleshow/56513434.cms|newspaper= [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika
|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/jan/15/going-back-to-school-for-raju-kannada-medium-was-fun-for-ashika-4059.html|newspaper=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/jan/15/going-back-to-school-for-raju-kannada-medium-was-fun-for-ashika-4059.html|newspaper=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Raambo 2]]''|| Mayuri||<ref>{{cite news|title=Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes
|''[[Raambo 2]]''|| Mayuri|| ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes
|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-move/raambo-2-ashika-acts-two-heroes-670571.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald]}}</ref>
|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-move/raambo-2-ashika-acts-two-heroes-670571.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald]}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Thayige Thakka Maga (2018 film)|Thayige Thakka Maga]]''|| Saraswathi ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/nov/09/more-to-my-role-in-thayige-thakka-maga-than-just-glamour-says-ashika-ranganath-1896082.html|title=More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|''[[Thayige Thakka Maga (2018 film)|Thayige Thakka Maga]]''|| Saraswathi || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/nov/09/more-to-my-role-in-thayige-thakka-maga-than-just-glamour-says-ashika-ranganath-1896082.html|title=More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| rowspan="2" |2021
|''[[Kotigobba 3]]''
|''[[Kotigobba 3]]''
|Chameli  
|Chameli  
|''Special Appearance''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganath-roped-in-to-jiggy-with-sudeep/articleshow/73247609.cms|title=Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/14/ashika-ranganath-to-make-a-special-appearance-in-sudeeps-kotigobba-3-16539.html|title=Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
|Special appearance || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganath-roped-in-to-jiggy-with-sudeep/articleshow/73247609.cms|title=Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/14/ashika-ranganath-to-make-a-special-appearance-in-sudeeps-kotigobba-3-16539.html|title=Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3|website=[[Cinema Express]]|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Madhagaja]]''
|''[[Madhagaja]]''
|Pallavi  
|Pallavi  
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/feb/14/excited-to-experiment-with-the-cult-character-of-a-village-belle-in-madagaja-ashika-ranganath-2103476.html|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
| || <ref>{{Cite web|title=Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/feb/14/excited-to-experiment-with-the-cult-character-of-a-village-belle-in-madagaja-ashika-ranganath-2103476.html|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" |2022
| rowspan="6" |2022
|[[James (2022 film)|''James'']]
|[[James (2022 film)|''James'']]
|Herself  
|Herself  
|''Special Appearance''<ref>{{Cite web|title=A new promotional song for James is in making {{!}} Cinemaexpress|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/jan/21/a-new-promotional-song-for-james-is-in-making-29162.amp|access-date=2022-01-24|website=m.cinemaexpress.com}}</ref>
|Special appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=A new promotional song for James is in making {{!}} Cinemaexpress|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/jan/21/a-new-promotional-song-for-james-is-in-making-29162.amp|access-date=2022-01-24|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Avatara Purusha (2021 film)|Avatara Purusha]]''
|''[[Avatara Purusha (2021 film)|Avatara Purusha]]''
|Siri
|Siri
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2021/nov/04/sharan-sunisavatara-purusha-release-date-announced-27648.html |access-date=7 November 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=4 November 2021 |language=en |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104111653/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2021/nov/04/sharan-sunisavatara-purusha-release-date-announced-27648.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2021/nov/04/sharan-sunisavatara-purusha-release-date-announced-27648.html |access-date=7 November 2021 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=4 November 2021 |language=en |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104111653/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2021/nov/04/sharan-sunisavatara-purusha-release-date-announced-27648.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Garuda (2022 film)|Garuda]]'' || Pooja
|''[[Garuda (2022 film)|Garuda]]'' || Pooja
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/meet-the-leading-ladies-of-garuda/articleshow/91597402.cms|title=Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda|website=The Times Of India|access-date=2022-05-17}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/meet-the-leading-ladies-of-garuda/articleshow/91597402.cms|title=Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda|website=The Times Of India|access-date=2022-05-17}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane]]''
|''[[Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane]]''
|Rashmika
|Rashmika
|Cameo Appearance <ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-meet-the-cast-of-kaneyadavara-bagge-prakatane/articleshow/91788907.cms |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|Cameo Appearance  
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-meet-the-cast-of-kaneyadavara-bagge-prakatane/articleshow/91788907.cms |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Raymo'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|[[Raymo (2022 film)|''Raymo'']]
|Mohana
|Mohana
|Completed''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganath-to-star-opposite-ishan-in-pavan-wadeyars-next/articleshow/69741708.cms|title=Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/19/pavan-wadeyars-next-with-actor-ishan-is-titled-remo-12407.html|title=Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganath-to-star-opposite-ishan-in-pavan-wadeyars-next/articleshow/69741708.cms|title=Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/19/pavan-wadeyars-next-with-actor-ishan-is-titled-remo-12407.html|title=Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo|website=[[Cinema Express]]|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Pattathu Arasan]]''
|Pavitra|| Tamil film
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganaths-is-a-kabaddi-player-in-tamil-debut-opposite-atharvaa/articleshow/85069505.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/09/01073447/1315342/AtharvaaSarkunam-project-in-last-leg-of-shooting.vpf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915152107/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/09/01073447/1315342/AtharvaaSarkunam-project-in-last-leg-of-shooting.vpf|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2021|access-date=2021-09-15|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2023
|''[[Amigos (2023 film)|Amigos]]''
|Ishika|| Telugu film
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on.... |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/amigos-nandamuri-kalyan-rams-next-with-director-rajendra-reddy-gets-a-release-date/ee6e47685b24 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''O2''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''O2''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Dr.Shraddha
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/sep/15/ashika-ranganath-to-headline-a-medical-o2-thriller-2358775.html|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/sep/15/ashika-ranganath-to-headline-a-medical-o2-thriller-2358775.html|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Untitled with [[Atharvaa]]''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Gathavaibhava''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Devakanye
|Filming; Tamil film<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ashika-ranganaths-is-a-kabaddi-player-in-tamil-debut-opposite-atharvaa/articleshow/85069505.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/09/01073447/1315342/AtharvaaSarkunam-project-in-last-leg-of-shooting.vpf|access-date=2021-09-15|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref>
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-it-feels-good-to-be-a-directors-actor-ashika-ranganath/articleshow/93323457.cms|access-date=2022-08-04|website=The Times Of India|language=en}}</ref>
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* [https://www.instagram.com/ashika_rangnath/?hl=en Ashika Ranganath] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/ashika_rangnath/?hl=en Ashika Ranganath] on [[Instagram]]


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Latest revision as of 02:45, 20 February 2023


In this Indian name, the name Ranganath is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ashika.

Ashika Ranganath
Ashika in 2022
Born (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 30)
Tumkuru, Karnataka
OccupationActress
Years active2016 - present

Ashika Ranganath is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada and Telugu 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 | edit source]

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] In an interview with ZEE5, Ashika said that she had a crush on actor Siddharth.[8]

Career[edit | edit source]

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.[9]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 Crazy Boy Nandini
2017 Mass Leader Shreya
Mugulu Nage Vaishali
2018 Raju Kannada Medium Vidya [10][11]
Raambo 2 Mayuri [12]
Thayige Thakka Maga Saraswathi [13]
2021 Kotigobba 3 Chameli Special appearance [14][15]
Madhagaja Pallavi [16]
2022 James Herself Special appearance [17]
Avatara Purusha Siri [18]
Garuda Pooja [19]
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane Rashmika Cameo Appearance [20]
Raymo Mohana [21][22]
Pattathu Arasan Pavitra Tamil film [23][24]
2023 Amigos Ishika Telugu film [25]
O2Films that have not yet been released Dr.Shraddha Filming [26]
GathavaibhavaFilms that have not yet been released Devakanye Filming [27]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ashika joins Garuda camp". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "'Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry". The Indian Express.
  5. ↑ "Sharan: Ashika Ranganath | undefined Movie News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. ↑ "Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium". The Indian Express.
  7. ↑ "Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill". The Indian Express.
  8. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: I Am Single: Ashika Rangnath Gets Candid About Her Love Life - ZEE5 News". www.zee5.com. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Leader challenges brutal cold". The Indian Express.
  10. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium". The Times of India.
  11. ↑ "Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika". Cinema Express.
  12. ↑ "Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes". Deccan Herald].
  13. ↑ "More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express.
  14. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  16. ↑ "Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  17. ↑ "A new promotional song for James is in making | Cinemaexpress". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda". The Times Of India. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  20. ↑ "Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  21. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  22. ↑ "Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  23. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "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.
  25. ↑ "Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on..." OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  26. ↑ "Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  27. ↑ "Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath". The Times Of India. Retrieved 4 August 2022.

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