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{{Short description|Indian actor and model}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox person|
| name = Kaushal Manda
| image = Kaushal14.jpg
| caption = Kaushal in 2018 at KLM Fashion
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|5|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| nationality =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}}
| alma_mater = [[Andhra University]]
| relatives =
| party = [[BJP]] (2019-present)
| father =
| height =
| spouse = Neelima Kaushal<ref name="auto">{{cite news |title=Who is Bigg Boss 2 Telugu winner Kaushal Manda - details inside |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/who-is-bigg-boss-2-telugu-winner-kaushal-manda-details-inside/292294 |access-date=29 January 2021 |work=Times Now |date=1 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
| children = 2
| website = {{URL|www.kaushalmanda.com}}
| yearsactive = 1999 – present
}}

'''Kaushal Prasad Manda ''' is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in [[Telugu language]] films and TV serials.

== Career ==
Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kaushalmanda.com|title=Kaushal manda}}</ref> Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in [[Gemini TV]]'s blockbuster show ''[[Chakravakam (TV serial)|Chakravakam]]'' (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kaushalmanda.com|title=Kaushal manda television}}</ref> He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show ''Dance Baby Dance'' in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's ''Devatha'' (2010-2013). He did a lead role in [[Zee Telugu]]'s ''Suryavamsham'' serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of [[Star Maa]]'s reality TV show ''[[Bigg Boss Telugu 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda mobbed by fans; see video - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/bigg-boss-telugu-2-winner-kaushal-manda-mobbed-by-fans-see-video/articleshow/66071989.cms |access-date=29 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=4 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

He made his film debut with a supporting role in [[Mahesh Babu]]'s debut film, ''[[Rajakumarudu]]'', in 1999, and also played a role in [[Prabhas]]'s film ''[[Mr. Perfect (film)|Mr. Perfect]]'' (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials.<ref>{{Cite news |url= https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/at-his-creative-best/article4629203.ece |title=At his creative best |last=Devalla |first=Rani |date=18 April 2013 |work=The Hindu |access-date= 19 August 2018 |language=en-IN |issn= 0971-751X}}</ref> Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://the-looks-models-productions.business.site|title=The looks models and production}}</ref>

== Politics ==
Kaushal Manda joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in November 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda joins BJP; gets trolled - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/bigg-boss-telugu-2-winner-kaushal-manda-joins-bjp-reportedly-gets-trolled/articleshow/72292917.cms |access-date=20 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=29 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Channel
|-
| 1984-1985
|''Evanni Chedanunchu''
| Child Artist
| [[Doordarshan]]
|-
| 1998
|''[[Grasim Mr. India]]''
| Top 6 Contestants
|
|-
| 2003- 2008
| ''[[Chakravakam (TV serial)|Chakravakam]]''
| Sagar
|[[Gemini TV]]
|-
| 2005- 2010
| ''Dance Baby Dance''
| Host
| [[Gemini TV]]
|-
| 2010- 2013
|''Devatha'
|
|[[Gemini TV]]
|-
| 2011
| ''No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam''
| Vikram
| [[Gemini TV]]
|-
| 2013- 2014
| ''Brindavanam''
|
| [[Zee Telugu]]
|-
| 2017- 2020
|''Suryavamsham''
| Adishankar
| [[Zee Telugu]] and winner of super serial championship.
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Bigg Boss Telugu 2]]''
|Winner
| [[Star Maa]]
|-
| 2020
| ''Agni Sakshi''
|Rathod
| [[Star Maa]]
|-
|2021-present
|Ishmart jodi 2
|Contestant
|[[Star Maa]]<nowiki/>a
|}

===Films===
* ''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role(s)
! Notes
! Ref
|-
| 1999
| ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]''
| -
| actor & Casting director
|
|-
| 1999
| ''[[Rajakumarudu]]''
|
| (film debut)
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Here's to tv's dishy dudes: Hyderabad times most desirable men on TV 2017|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/heres-to-tvs-dishy-dudes-hyderabad-times-most-desirable-men-on-tv-2017/articleshow/64208302.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
|1999
|''[[Chinni Chinni Aasa (film)|Chinni Chinni Aasa]]''
| -
| -
|
|-
|2000
|''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]''
| -
| -
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Mahesh, Pawan Words Helped Kaushal Win Bigg Boss?|url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/10/02/kaushal-manda-inspired-by-mahesh-pawan-words|publisher=Sakshi News|access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref>
|-
|2001
|''[[Manasantha Nuvve]]''
|Chanti's friend
|
|
|-
|2001
|''Sampangi''
| Abhishek's friend
|
|
|-
|2001
|''[[Siva Rama Raju]]''
| -
|
|
|-
|2001
|''[[Akasa Veedhilo]]''
| Terrorist
|
|
|-
|2002
|''[[Sreeram]]''
| Sreeram's friend
|
|
|-
|2002
|''[[Nee Sneham]]''
| -
| -
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Nenunnanu]]''
| -
|
|
|-
|2003
|''[[Aayudham (2003 film)|Aayudham]]''
| -
|
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Venky]]''
| -
| -
|
|-
|2004
|''Okatavudhuam''
|Gurunadhan
|Lead role
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Hamsa Nandini's smouldering Instagram pics are absolutely drool-worthy|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hamsa-nandinis-smouldering-instagram-pics-are-absolutely-drool-worthy/photostory/67164207.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=19 December 2018}}</ref>
|-
|2003
|''Jodi No.1''
| Ravi
|
|
|-
|2005
|''[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]''
| Rowdy Teenager
|
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Asadhyudu]]''
| College student
|
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Mukhbiir]]''
| -
|[[Hindi language|Hindi]] Film
|
|-
|2010
|''Comedy Express''
|Mahesh
|
|
|-
|2010
|''Anaganaga Oka Aranyam''
| -
|
|
|-
|2011
|''[[Mr. Perfect (film)|Mr. Perfect]]''
| Priya's cousin
|
|
|-
|2011
|''[[Nenu Naa Rakshasi]]''
|Rajesh
|
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Daruvu]]''
| Goon in Pub
|
|
|-
|2022
|Athanu Ame Priyudu
|
|
|
|}

== Advertisements ==

Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions"
Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wirally.com/here-are-a-few-lesser-known-facts-about-the-man-behind-kaushal-army/|title=Here Are a Few Lesser Known Facts About the Man Behind 'Kaushal Army' - Wirally|last=Bharath|first=Kalyan|date=7 August 2018|website=Wirally.com|language=en-US|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Twitter|kaushalmanda}}

{{Bigg Boss Telugu}}

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[[Category:Telugu television anchors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Telugu television]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Beauty pageant contestants from India]]
[[Category:Indian male models]]
[[Category:People from Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:People from Uttarandhra]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series)|Winner s2]]
[[Category:Big Brother (franchise) winners]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) contestants]]
[[Category:Telugu male actors]]

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