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{{about|1990's Kannada actress|others|Bhavana (disambiguation)}}
{{Short description|Indian actress}}
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'''Nandini Ramanna''', better known by her [[stage name]] '''Bhavana Ramanna''', is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada film industry]]. A [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer, she has received three [[Karnataka State Film Awards]] and acted in ''[[Shanti (film)|Shanti]]'', a film that entered the [[Guinness Book of Records]]. Bhavana Ramanna is the director of HomeTown Productions, a production house that conducts dance and music shows.<ref>https://www.zauba.com/director/BHAVANA-RAMANNA-NANDINI/02596013</ref><ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/bhavana-on-damaru--kannada-news-59688</ref> In the run-up to the 2014 general elections, Bhavana Ramanna was named one of the star campaigners for the Congress party in Karnataka, a role she had performed in the 2013 assembly elections in the state. Bhavana Ramanna was reported as being among the contenders for a nomination to the upper house (Vidhana Parishad) of the Karnataka legislature as an MLC.
'''Nandini Ramanna''' (born 1984<!-- Age 40 when she became pregnant in December 2024; still age 40 in July 2025 -->),<ref name=TwinsAt40/> better known by her [[stage name]] '''Bhavana''', is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada film industry]]. A [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer, she has received three [[Karnataka State Film Awards]] and acted in ''[[Shanti (film)|Shanti]]'', a film that entered the [[Guinness Book of Records]] for having the 'fewest actors in a narrative film' (as the film featured only her). Bhavana Ramanna is the director of HomeTown Productions, a production house that conducts dance and music shows.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.zauba.com/director/BHAVANA-RAMANNA-NANDINI/02596013 |title=Bhavana Ramanna Nandini - Director information and companies associated with &#124; Zauba Corp |access-date=26 April 2014 |archive-date=26 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234337/https://www.zauba.com/director/BHAVANA-RAMANNA-NANDINI/02596013 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Bhavana was born as Nandini Ramanna before her name was changed by Kodlu Ramakrishna.<ref>{{cite web|title=When a rose turns a lily|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug292004/enter10.asp|publisher=Deccan Herald|access-date=15 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625033355/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug292004/enter10.asp|archive-date=25 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=In Karnataka Politics, It is Star 'Caste' That Counts, Not Stardom|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/in-karnataka-politics-it-is-star-caste-that-counts-not-stardom-1708591.html|publisher=News18|access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref>
Bhavana's real name is Nandini Ramanna.<ref name=TwinsAt40>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/this-south-indian-actress-chooses-motherhood-without-marriage-pregnant-with-twins-at-40-ws-adkl-9469949.html |title=Southern Actress Chooses Motherhood Without Marriage, Pregnant With Twins At 40 |first=Sameeksha |last=Sharma |website=[[News18]] |date=29 July 2025}}</ref> Her [[stage name]] was suggested by [[Kodlu Ramakrishna]].<ref>{{cite web |title=When a rose turns a lily |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug292004/enter10.asp |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=15 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625033355/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug292004/enter10.asp |archive-date=25 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


Bhavana trained to be a classical dancer and initially had no intention of acting; "[f]ilms just happened by chance." She learned [[Bharatanatyam]] for nearly ten years and aspired for a career as a stage [[choreographer]]. She began her career in films with ''Maribele'', a [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film, after she was cast by Krishnappa Uppur who "saw me at a wedding and was pleased with my looks."<ref name="dh1">{{cite web |last1=Shenoy |first1=Archana |title=Oomph & attitude |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sept29/ent2.htm |publisher=Deccan Herald |access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030820205000/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sept29/ent2.htm |archive-date=20 August 2003 |date=29 September 2002}}</ref> The film did not do well, but Bhavana was noted by the Kannada film producers. After ''Maribale'' she got noticed further for her role as a cop in ''No.1'', a Kannada film. As she found the going easy her inconsequential film ''Nee Mudida Mallige'' brought her sour experience.<ref name="Bhavana">{{cite web|title=Bhavana|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/profile.php?id=16005867&cid=2405|publisher=Sify|access-date=15 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609050916/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/profile.php?id=16005867&cid=2405|archive-date=9 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Bhavana trained to be a classical dancer and initially had no intention of acting; "films just happened by chance". She learned [[Bharatanatyam]] for nearly ten years and aspired for a career as a stage [[choreographer]]. She was cast by Krishnappa Uppur in ''Maribele'', a [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film, who "saw me at a wedding and was pleased with my looks."<ref name="dh1">{{cite web |last1=Shenoy |first1=Archana |title=Oomph & attitude |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sept29/ent2.htm |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030820205000/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sept29/ent2.htm |archive-date=20 August 2003 |date=29 September 2002}}</ref> The film did not do well, but Bhavana was noticed by Kannada film producers. She was cast as heroine in Kodlu' Ramakrishna's romance-drama ''Nee Mudida Mallige''<ref name="Bhavana">{{cite web |title=Bhavana |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/profile.php?id=16005867&cid=2405 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=15 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609050916/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/profile.php?id=16005867&cid=2405 |archive-date=9 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and in Seetharam Karanth's musical hit ''Chandramukhi Pranasakhi'' starring [[Ramesh Aravind]], and [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]].<ref name="Bhavana" /> In ''Rashtrageethe'' directed by stalwart K. V. Raju she played a vampish role. Director [[Dinesh Babu]] offered her a leading role opposite [[Ramesh Aravind]], in ''[[Deepavali (2000 film)|Deepavali]]'', also starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]].<ref name="Bhavana" /> She made a guest appearance in Vishnuvardhan's ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]'' .<ref>{{cite web |title=He was humble and never treated anyone like a newcomer |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/18/slide-show-1-south-friends-colleagues-remember-.htm#5 |publisher=Rediff |access-date=17 March 2013 |archive-date=14 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114012916/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/18/slide-show-1-south-friends-colleagues-remember-.htm#5 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Ninagagi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jogula |url=http://www.viggy.com/english/chow_jogula.asp |access-date=17 March 2013 |archive-date=1 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201201221/http://www.viggy.com/english/chow_jogula.asp |url-status=live }}</ref>  


Bhavana was cast in Seetharam Karanth’s musical hit ''Chandramukhi Pranasakhi'', where she acted alongside [[Ramesh Aravind]], and [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]].<ref name="Bhavana"/> Bhavana did [[Kavitha Lankesh]]’s ''[[Deveeri]]'' which got Aravindan Puraskar award. In ''Rashtrageethe'' she got a vamp role from noted director K. V. Raju. She was not in a position to denounce the offer, as the director was a stalwart. Director and cinematographer of Malayalam films [[Dinesh Babu]] offered her a role opposite [[Ramesh Aravind]], but to Bhavana’s bad luck ''[[Deepavali (2000 film)|Deepavali]]'', also starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] failed at the box office.<ref name="Bhavana"/> She was also in a song in Vishnuvardhan's ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]'' .<ref>{{cite web|title=He was humble and never treated anyone like a newcomer|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/18/slide-show-1-south-friends-colleagues-remember-.htm#5|publisher=Rediff|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> Bhavana did an Item Dance in film ''[[Ninagagi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jogula|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/chow_jogula.asp|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> Bhavana acted in [[Kavita Lankesh]]'s second film, ''Alemaari''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fighting the formula|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/25/stories/2002032500770200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030701064133/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/25/stories/2002032500770200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2003|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Alemaari Story in Pictures|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/10al1.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> ''Alemaari'', made for the National Film Development Corporation, was previewed at many prestigious film festivals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Every film is a work of art|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kavitha/20060914.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> but the Films Division did not release her film.<ref>{{cite web|title=ENCORE!|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/31/stories/2004083101060100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040907085250/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/31/stories/2004083101060100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 September 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> ''Shanti'', an off-beat Kannada film directed by the noted writer, Baragur Ramachandrappa, has earned the rare distinction of being the second Indian film to enter the [[Guinness Book of World Records]].<ref>{{cite web|title=''Shanti'' gets into the Guinness Book|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071517690100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050716235924/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071517690100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Srinivasa|first=Srikanth|title=Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-meet-kannada-cinemas-actress-of-substance/20120702.htm#1|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=17 March 2013|date=2 July 2012}}</ref> It has entered the Guinness Book for in the category `Fewest actors in a narrative film'. It was adjudged the second best film for the State award.<ref>{{cite web|title=An experiment with peace|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503890400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120816233016/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503890400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 August 2012|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref> Bhavana moved to Mumbai and even did a Bollywood film, ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'', which also starred Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{cite web|title='The right people don't approach me'|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-02/news-interviews/27783925_1_bhavana-suri-films|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033345/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-02/news-interviews/27783925_1_bhavana-suri-films|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref>
Bhavana did [[Kavitha Lankesh]]'s ''[[Deveeri]]'' which got the Aravindan Puraskar award. Bhavana also acted in [[Kavita Lankesh]]'s second film, ''Alemaari''<ref>{{cite web |title=Fighting the formula |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/25/stories/2002032500770200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030701064133/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/25/stories/2002032500770200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alemaari Story in Pictures |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/10al1.htm |publisher=Rediff |access-date=17 March 2013 |archive-date=1 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201211119/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/10al1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> made for the National Film Development Corporation, which was previewed at many prestigious film festivals<ref>{{cite web |title=Every film is a work of art |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kavitha/20060914.htm |publisher=Rediff |access-date=17 March 2013 |archive-date=1 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201211052/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kavitha/20060914.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> but unable to find a commercial release.<ref>{{cite web |title=ENCORE! |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/31/stories/2004083101060100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040907085250/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/31/stories/2004083101060100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 September 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> Bhavana was the only star in ''Shanti'', an off-beat Kannada film directed by the writer Baragur Ramachandrappa. It was the second Indian film to enter the [[Guinness Book of World Records]].<ref>{{cite web |title=''Shanti'' gets into the Guinness Book |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071517690100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050716235924/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071517690100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 July 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Srinivasa |first=Srikanth |title=Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-meet-kannada-cinemas-actress-of-substance/20120702.htm#1 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=17 March 2013 |date=2 July 2012 |archive-date=6 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806050733/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-meet-kannada-cinemas-actress-of-substance/20120702.htm#1 |url-status=live }}</ref> in the category 'fewest actors in a narrative film'. It was adjudged the second best film for the State award.<ref>{{cite web |title=An experiment with peace |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503890400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120816233016/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503890400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 August 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref> Bhavana was adjudged the "Best Actress" for her role in ''[[Bhagirathi (2012 Kannada Film)|Bhagirathi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sudeep, Bhavana bag best acting awards |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/nov30/i2.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221021756/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/nov30/i2.asp |archive-date=21 December 2013 |access-date=15 March 2013 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2013 |title='Prasad' gets best film award for 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/prasad-gets-best-film-award-for-2011/article4509435.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318050226/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/prasad-gets-best-film-award-for-2011/article4509435.ece |archive-date=18 March 2013 |access-date=15 March 2013 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> She was one of the top Kannada Actresses of 2010 per [[Rediff]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhavana |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-top-kannada-actresses-of-2010/20101222.htm#5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209034059/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-top-kannada-actresses-of-2010/20101222.htm#5 |archive-date=9 February 2013 |access-date=17 March 2013 |publisher=Rediff}}</ref>


Bhavana was adjudged the "Best Actress" for her role in ''[[Bhagirathi (2012 Kannada Film)|Bhagirathi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sudeep, Bhavana bag best acting awards|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/nov30/i2.asp|publisher=Deccan Herald|access-date=15 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221021756/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/nov30/i2.asp|archive-date=21 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='Prasad' gets best film award for 2011|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/prasad-gets-best-film-award-for-2011/article4509435.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref> She was one of Top Kannada Actresses of 2010 by [[Rediff]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bhavana|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-top-kannada-actresses-of-2010/20101222.htm#5|publisher=Rediff|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref>
Bhavana moved to Mumbai for a few years and even did a Bollywood film, ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'', that was headlined by Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{cite web |title='The right people don't approach me' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-right-people-dont-approach-me/articleshow/2829175.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033345/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-02/news-interviews/27783925_1_bhavana-suri-films |url-status=live |archive-date=11 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
[[File:Bhavana_(Kannada_actress)_(03).jpg|thumb|right|Bhavana in 2010 film ''Vimukti'']]
*''Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
| 1996 || ''Maribale'' || || [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 1997 || ''Nee Mudida Mallige'' || || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
|-
| rowspan="4"|1999 || ''No.1'' || Durga ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''Maribale'' || || Tulu ||
| ''[[Chandramuki Pranasakhi]]'' || Bhavana||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''Nee Mudida Mallige'' || || Kannada || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
| ''[[Deveeri]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''No.1'' || Durga || Kannada ||
| ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Shanthi || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Chandramuki Pranasakhi]]'' || || Kannada ||
| 2000 || ''[[Deepavali (2000 film)|Deepavali]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Deveeri]]'' || || Kannada ||
| rowspan="6"|2001 || ''[[Lankesha]]'' || || <ref>{{cite news |title=I can fit into any character: Bhavana |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-can-fit-into-any-character-bhavana/articleshow/20259023.cms |access-date=16 August 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130141114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-can-fit-into-any-character-bhavana/articleshow/20259023.cms |archive-date=30 November 2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Shanthi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Ellara Mane Dosenu]]'' || Mandara ||
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Deepavali (2000 film)|Deepavali]]'' || || Kannada ||
| ''[[Natchatra Kadhal]]'' || Malini || Tamil film
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Yellara Mane Dosenu'' || || Kannada ||
| ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Natchatra Kadhal]]'' || Malini || Tamil ||
| ''Rashtrageethe'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' || || Kannada ||
| ''Ammaye Navvite'' || Sirisha || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Rashtrageethe'' || || Kannada ||
| rowspan="5"|2002 || ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Ammaye Navvite'' || Sirisha || Telugu ||
| ''[[Ninagagi]]'' || || Special appearance
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]''  || || Kannada ||
| ''Kshaama'' || || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Ninagagi]]'' || || Kannada || Special appearance
|''[[Virumbugiren]]''|| ||Tamil film; cameo in song "Pathala Pathala"
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''Kshaama'' || || Kannada || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]
| ''Chelvi'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''Chelvi'' || || Kannada ||
| rowspan="4"| 2003 || ''Wrong Number'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''Wrong Number'' || || Kannada ||
| ''Hello'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''Hello'' || || Kannada ||
| ''[[Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu]]'' || Sandhya || Tamil film
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu]]'' || Sandhya || Tamil ||
| ''[[Preethi Prema Pranaya]]'' || Sheela ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Preethi Prema Pranaya]]'' || Sheela || Kannada ||
| rowspan="3"|2004 || ''[[Shanti (film)|Shanti]]'' || Shanti ||
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Shanti (film)|Shanti]]'' || Shanti || Kannada ||
| ''Sagari'' || Divya ||
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''Sagari'' || Divya || Kannada ||
| ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)|Bhagawan]]'' || Bobby ||
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)|Bhagawan]]'' || Bobby || Kannada ||
| 2006 || ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'' || Virendra's daughter || [[Hindi]] film
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'' || Virendra's daughter || Hindi ||
| 2008 || ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' || Parimala ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' || Parimala || Kannada ||
| rowspan="2"|2010 || ''Vimukti'' || Madhavi ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''Vimukti'' || Madhavi || Kannada ||
| ''[[Aptharakshaka]]'' || Neetha ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Aptharakshaka]]'' || Neetha || Kannada ||
| rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]]'' || || Kannada ||
| ''[[Bhagirathi (2012 Kannada Film)|Bhagirathi]]'' || Bhagirathi || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]
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| 2012 || ''[[Bhagirathi (2012 Kannada Film)|Bhagirathi]]'' || Bhagirathi || Kannada || '''Won''', [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]
| 2014 || ''[[Crazy Star (film)|Crazy Star]]'' || ||
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| 2014 || ''[[Crazy Star (film)|Crazy Star]]'' || || Kannada ||
| 2016 || ''[[Niruttara]]'' || Hamsa ||
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| 2016 || ''[[Niruttara]]'' || Hamsa || Kannada ||
| 2022 || ''[[Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda]]'' || ||
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|2023
|''[[Otta (film)|Otta]]''
|Dr. Mary Thomas|| [[Malayalam]] film
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===Television===
===Television===
* ''Godrej Game Aadi, Life Change Maadi''<ref>{{cite web|title=Television beckons Bhavana|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_television-beckons-bhavana_1502119|work=Daily News & Analysis|access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref>
* ''Godrej Game Aadi''
* ''Life Change Maadi''<ref>{{cite web |title=Television beckons Bhavana |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_television-beckons-bhavana_1502119 |work=Daily News & Analysis |access-date=15 March 2013}}</ref>
* Ramachaari


==Politics==
==Politics==
Bhavana campaigned for Congress candidates in the 2013 assembly elections in Davanagere among other constituencies. In 2012, she had campaigned for [[K. Jayaprakash Hegde|Jayaprakash Hegde]] of the Congress in Chikmagalur by-election to the Lok Sabha. In 2018 Bhavana Ramanna officially joined [[BJP]]<ref>http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=131569</ref>
Bhavana campaigned for [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) candidates in the 2013 assembly elections in Davanagere among other constituencies. In 2012, she had campaigned for [[K. Jayaprakash Hegde|Jayaprakash Hegde]] of the Congress in the [[Chikmagalur]] by-election to the [[Lok Sabha]]. In 2018, she officially joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=131569 |title=Udupi: Bypoll Campaign Goes Glamourous &#91;sic&#93; as Ramya, Bhavana, Lokesh Join in |access-date=26 April 2014 |archive-date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427010308/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=131569 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She rejoined INC in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Randeep Singh Surjewala |date=16 November 2021 |title=Former Congress activist, Kannada actress & artist Bhavana Ramanna met me and committed herself to join and serve the Congress Party in Karnataka. |url=https://x.com/rssurjewala/status/1460514358061150209 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250504144907/https://x.com/rssurjewala/status/1460514358061150209 |archive-date=4 May 2025 |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Personal life==
In July 2025, Bhavana announced that she was pregnant with twins after using [[in vitro fertilisation|''in vitro'' fertilisation]]. She became pregnant on her first attempt in late 2024 at the age of 40.<!-- Seven months pregnant in July 2025 --> When speaking with a reporter during her pregnancy, she said: "Even though my children won’t have a father, they will grow up in a home full of art, music, culture, and unconditional love."<ref name=TwinsAt40/>
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For the other actress named Bhavana who has appeared in Kannada and Malayalam films, see Bhavana (actress).

In this Indian name, the name Ramanna is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Bhavana.
Bhavana
Bhavana in Vimukthi (2010)
Born
Nandini Ramanna

Bangalore, Karnataka, India[1]
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present

Nandini Ramanna (born 1984),[2] better known by her stage name Bhavana, is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. A Bharatanatyam dancer, she has received three Karnataka State Film Awards and acted in Shanti, a film that entered the Guinness Book of Records for having the 'fewest actors in a narrative film' (as the film featured only her). Bhavana Ramanna is the director of HomeTown Productions, a production house that conducts dance and music shows.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

Bhavana's real name is Nandini Ramanna.[2] Her stage name was suggested by Kodlu Ramakrishna.[4]

Bhavana trained to be a classical dancer and initially had no intention of acting; "films just happened by chance". She learned Bharatanatyam for nearly ten years and aspired for a career as a stage choreographer. She was cast by Krishnappa Uppur in Maribele, a Tulu film, who "saw me at a wedding and was pleased with my looks."[1] The film did not do well, but Bhavana was noticed by Kannada film producers. She was cast as heroine in Kodlu' Ramakrishna's romance-drama Nee Mudida Mallige[5] and in Seetharam Karanth's musical hit Chandramukhi Pranasakhi starring Ramesh Aravind, and Prema.[5] In Rashtrageethe directed by stalwart K. V. Raju she played a vampish role. Director Dinesh Babu offered her a leading role opposite Ramesh Aravind, in Deepavali, also starring Vishnuvardhan.[5] She made a guest appearance in Vishnuvardhan's Parva .[6] and Ninagagi.[7]

Bhavana did Kavitha Lankesh's Deveeri which got the Aravindan Puraskar award. Bhavana also acted in Kavita Lankesh's second film, Alemaari[8][9] made for the National Film Development Corporation, which was previewed at many prestigious film festivals[10] but unable to find a commercial release.[11] Bhavana was the only star in Shanti, an off-beat Kannada film directed by the writer Baragur Ramachandrappa. It was the second Indian film to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.[12][13] in the category 'fewest actors in a narrative film'. It was adjudged the second best film for the State award.[14] Bhavana was adjudged the "Best Actress" for her role in Bhagirathi.[15][16] She was one of the top Kannada Actresses of 2010 per Rediff.[17]

Bhavana moved to Mumbai for a few years and even did a Bollywood film, Family, that was headlined by Amitabh Bachchan.[18]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Bhavana in 2010 film Vimukti
  • Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
1996 Maribale Tulu film
1997 Nee Mudida Mallige Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
1999 No.1 Durga
Chandramuki Pranasakhi Bhavana
Deveeri
Anbulla Kadhalukku Shanthi Tamil film
2000 Deepavali
2001 Lankesha [19]
Ellara Mane Dosenu Mandara
Natchatra Kadhal Malini Tamil film
Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu
Rashtrageethe
Ammaye Navvite Sirisha Telugu film
2002 Parva
Ninagagi Special appearance
Kshaama Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Virumbugiren Tamil film; cameo in song "Pathala Pathala"
Chelvi
2003 Wrong Number
Hello
Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu Sandhya Tamil film
Preethi Prema Pranaya Sheela
2004 Shanti Shanti
Sagari Divya
Bhagawan Bobby
2006 Family Virendra's daughter Hindi film
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Parimala
2010 Vimukti Madhavi
Aptharakshaka Neetha
2012 Chingari
Bhagirathi Bhagirathi Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
2014 Crazy Star
2016 Niruttara Hamsa
2022 Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda
2023 Otta Dr. Mary Thomas Malayalam film

Television[edit | edit source]

  • Godrej Game Aadi
  • Life Change Maadi[20]
  • Ramachaari

Politics[edit | edit source]

Bhavana campaigned for Indian National Congress (INC) candidates in the 2013 assembly elections in Davanagere among other constituencies. In 2012, she had campaigned for Jayaprakash Hegde of the Congress in the Chikmagalur by-election to the Lok Sabha. In 2018, she officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[21] She rejoined INC in 2021.[22]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

In July 2025, Bhavana announced that she was pregnant with twins after using in vitro fertilisation. She became pregnant on her first attempt in late 2024 at the age of 40. When speaking with a reporter during her pregnancy, she said: "Even though my children won’t have a father, they will grow up in a home full of art, music, culture, and unconditional love."[2]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shenoy, Archana (29 September 2002). "Oomph & attitude". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 August 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sharma, Sameeksha (29 July 2025). "Southern Actress Chooses Motherhood Without Marriage, Pregnant With Twins At 40". News18.
  3. ↑ "Bhavana Ramanna Nandini - Director information and companies associated with | Zauba Corp". Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "When a rose turns a lily". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Bhavana". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "He was humble and never treated anyone like a newcomer". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Jogula". Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "Fighting the formula". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 July 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Alemaari Story in Pictures". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Every film is a work of art". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  11. ↑ "ENCORE!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 September 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  12. ↑ "Shanti gets into the Guinness Book". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  13. ↑ Srinivasa, Srikanth (2 July 2012). "Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  14. ↑ "An experiment with peace". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  15. ↑ "Sudeep, Bhavana bag best acting awards". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  16. ↑ "'Prasad' gets best film award for 2011". The Hindu. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  17. ↑ "Bhavana". Rediff. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  18. ↑ "'The right people don't approach me'". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ↑ "I can fit into any character: Bhavana". The Times of India. 9 February 2001. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "Television beckons Bhavana". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  21. ↑ "Udupi: Bypoll Campaign Goes Glamourous [sic] as Ramya, Bhavana, Lokesh Join in". Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  22. ↑ Randeep Singh Surjewala (16 November 2021). "Former Congress activist, Kannada actress & artist Bhavana Ramanna met me and committed herself to join and serve the Congress Party in Karnataka". X (formerly Twitter). Archived from the original on 4 May 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.

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