Ashika Ranganath

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Ashika Ranganath
Ashika Ranganath.jpg
Ranganath in 2022
Born
Hassan District, India
OccupationActress
Years active2016 - 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] In an interview with ZEE5, Ashika said that she had a crush on Rang De Basanti actor Siddharth.[8]

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.[9]

Filmography[edit]

  • All films are in Kannada unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
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 Films that have not yet been released Mohana Completed[21][22]
O2Films that have not yet been released
TBA
Filming[23]
Untitled with AtharvaaFilms that have not yet been released
TBA
Filming; Tamil film[24][25]

References[edit]

  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". The New Indian 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". m.cinemaexpress.com. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  18. ↑ "Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced". The New Indian 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". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  23. ↑ "Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  25. ↑ "Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting". dtNext.in. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

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