Amulya

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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Amulya
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| birth_name = Moulya
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| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| other_names =
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2001–2017
| spouse = {{marriage|Jagadish|2017}}
| relatives =
}}

'''Amulya''' (born as '''Moulya''') is a former Indian actress who appears in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada films]]. She made her debut as a child artist in the early 2000s and appeared in a lead role in 2007 with ''[[Cheluvina Chittara]]''. She is best known for her roles in the commercially successful films ''[[Chaitrada Chandrama]]'' (2008), ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'' (2010) and ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]'' (2013).
<ref>{{cite news |last=Khajane |first=Muralidhara |date=7 March 2017 |title=Amulya to tie knot in May |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/amulya-to-tie-knot-in-may/article17421013.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Early life==
Amulya was born as Moulya in [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]. Her father worked as a head clerk in Seshadripuram main college till he died in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amoolya shocked by her father's death |url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,56521.php |publisher=bharatstudent.com |date=9 November 2009 |access-date=21 August 2015}}</ref> Her mother, Jayalaksmi, is a housewife who Amulya resides with, in Bangalore. She has an older brother, Deepak Aras, who directed her 2011 film ''Manasology''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amoolya’s brother Deepak is a director |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know-/Amoolyas-brother-Deepak-is-a-director/articleshow/33063067.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=1 April 2014 |access-date=6 June 2014}}</ref> Her first appearance on-screen came as a six-year-old in a [[Kannada]] [[Soap opera|television soap opera]], ''Supta Manasina Sapta Swaragalu''. She describes her childhood as a "busy" one, having involved herself in sports and music alongside academics. While in school, she trained as [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer and has obtained a green belt in [[Karate]].<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Amulya |date=13 May 2014 |title=NANU NANNA CINEMA WITH AMULYA SEG01 |language=kn |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdQwKdborXA |location=India |publisher=[[Samaya TV|Samaya News]]}}</ref> She completed her [[pre-university course]] in commerce from [[Mount Carmel College, Bangalore|Mount Carmel College]], Bangalore. In 2014, she obtained a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] (B.Com.) degree, from the same college.<ref>{{cite web |title='If fans want to see me in glamorous roles, I will do them' |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/interview/if-fans-want-to-see-me-in-glamorous-roles-i-will-do-them/20141231.htm |website=rediff.com |date=31 December 2014 |access-date=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=People in Sandalwood respect me for the work I have done: Amulya |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/People-in-Sandalwood-respect-me-for-the-work-I-have-done-Amulya/articleshow/26741605.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=3 December 2013 |access-date=21 August 2015}}</ref>

==Career==
Amulya made her debut in films as a child artist in the 2001 [[Kannada]] film ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]'' that had [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] playing the lead role. Her debut as a lead actress came in the 2007 film ''[[Cheluvina Chittara]]'' opposite [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] which was successful at the box-office. She then appeared in ''[[Chaitrada Chandrama]]'', ''[[Premism]]'', ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'' and ''Manasology'' which did moderate business or failed at the box-office. But, Amulya's performances received critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amoolya steals the show in 'Premism' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amoolya-steals-the-show-in-premism-kannada-movie-review-news-national-kecsOcbgagb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407130501/http://www.sify.com/movies/amoolya-steals-the-show-in-premism-kannada-movie-review-news-national-kecsOcbgagb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 April 2014 |publisher=sify.com |date=2 April 2010 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yet another golden opportunity! |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131204/entertainment-tollywood/article/yet-another-golden-opportunity |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=4 December 2013 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> After a two-year hiatus, she appeared in the 2013 hit film ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]'' opposite Ganesh with her performance receiving appreciation from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beauty of simple pleasures |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/377133/beauty-simple-pleasures.html |newspaper=Deccan Herald |date=27 December 2013 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shravani Subramanya review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Shravani-Subramanya/movie-review/28057525.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 December 2013 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> In the same year, she was given the title 'Golden Queen' by her co-star of ''Shravani Subramanya'', Ganesh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amulya is now Golden Queen Amulya |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-01/news-interviews/44618806_1_manju-swaraj-shravani-subramanya-cheluvina-chittara |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106095555/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-01/news-interviews/44618806_1_manju-swaraj-shravani-subramanya-cheluvina-chittara |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2014 |date=1 December 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> Her performance in the film won her, her first [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]], the award for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Prem and Amulya: Kannada’s best at Filmfare Awards |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Prem-and-Amulya-Kannadas-best-at-Filmfare-Awards/articleshow/38354888.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=14 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref>

Amulya's first film in 2015, ''[[Khushi Khushiyagi]]'', saw her being paired opposite Ganesh for the third time. Critics praised her performance as Nandini; G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "Shades of 'Shravani Subramanya' are visible in Amulya's role, who essays a stellar role..."<ref>{{cite news |author=Kumar G. S. |title=Khushi Khushiyagi Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Khushi-Khushiyagi/movie-review/45743667.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=3 January 2015 |access-date=8 March 2015}}</ref> In ''[[Male (film)|Male]]'', she was cast in [[tomboy]]ish role as Varsha, and was paired opposite [[Prem Kumar (Kannada actor)|Prem Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Desai |first1=Dhwani |title=Prem and Amulya to win another Filmfare Award? |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Prem-and-Amulya-to-win-another-Filmfare-Award/articleshow/48379104.cms |access-date=7 August 2015 |work=The Times of India |date=7 August 2015}}</ref> In her second release of the year, a romance-drama, ''[[Ram-Leela (2015 Kannada film)|Ram-Leela]]'', she played Chandrakala, the sister of a don, and the love interest of [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]]. The film received mixed response from critics.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Ramleela Sticks To The Original Like Glue |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Ramleela-Sticks-To-The-Original-Like-Glue/2015/11/14/article3126998.ece |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> In her first release of 2016, ''[[Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole]]'', she portrayed "a meaty character that allows to ride a Bullet". As Kushi, she was paired opposite Suraj (played by [[Suraj Gowda]]), in the family drama-romance film, who she ends up marrying confronting certain familial issues and upon the wishes of their respective parents. ''The Times of India'' called her performance a "versatile" one.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana |title=Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Maduveya-Mamatheya-Kareyole/movie-review/50516851.cms |access-date=10 January 2016 |date=10 January 2016}}</ref>

In February 2016, ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' reported that Amulya was approached by the makers of ''Mass Leader'' to play the role of [[Shiva Rajkumar]]'s sister. It is to be directed by Sahana Murthy.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Amulya the New On-screen Sister for Shivanna |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Amulya-the-New-On-screen-Sister-for-Shivanna/2016/01/11/article3221408.ece |access-date=12 January 2016 |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 January 2016}}</ref> She also confirmed signing Nagashekar's ''Maasti Gudi'' that would see her playing the female lead opposite [[Duniya Vijay]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Amulya First Heroine of Maasti Gudi |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Amulya-First-Heroine-of-Maasti-Gudi/2016/02/16/article3278985.ece |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=16 February 2016 |access-date=18 February 2016}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Amulya married Jagadish in 2017.<ref>{{Cite sign |title=Amulya marries Jagadish |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/golden-girl-of-kannada-film-industry-amulya-weds-jagadish-r-chandra-see-photos-4652685/ |publisher=Indian Express |date=12 May 2017 |access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Chandu (2002 film)|Chandu]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Laali Haadu]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Maharaja (2005 film)|Maharaaja]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Mandya (film)|Mandya]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Suntaragaali]]'' || Rajahuli's daughter || Uncredited role
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Sajni (film)|Sajni]]'' || Vikram's sister || Child artist
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Namma Basava]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Tananam Tananam]]'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]'' || Uma || Credited as Maulya
|-
| 2007 || ''Thimma'' || || Child artist
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Cheluvina Chittara]]'' || Aishwarya "Aisu" || Debut as lead actress<ref name="movie">{{cite web |title=Amoolya is back in action |url=https://gmmindhacks.blogspot.com/2020/02/amulyas-father-says-his-pro-pakistan.html |date=23 February 2020 |work=GM MIND HACKS |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> <br/>[[Udaya Film Awards|Udaya Award for Best Actress]]
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Chaitrada Chandrama]]'' || Ammu ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Premism]]'' || Amoolya D'Souza ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'' || Kanasu ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Manasology]]'' || Sihi ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]'' || Shravani || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]<br/>SIIMA Award for Best Actress
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Gajakesari]]'' || Meera ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Khushi Khushiyagi]]'' || Nandini ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Male (film)|Male]]'' || Varsha ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Ram-Leela (2015 Kannada film)|Ram-Leela]]'' || Chandrakala ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole]]'' || Kushi ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Krishna-Rukku]]'' || Rukmini ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Masti Gudi]]'' || Bhavya ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Mugulu Nage]]'' || || Cameo appearance
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|5702880}}

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