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
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
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
| 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] |
| O2Template:Dagger | Dr.Shraddha | Filming | [26] | |
| GathavaibhavaTemplate:Dagger | Devakanye | Filming | [27] |
References
- ↑ Ashika joins Garuda camp. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ↑ Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ↑ 'Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
- ↑ Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry. The Indian Express.
- ↑ Sharan: Ashika Ranganath | undefined Movie News - Times of India. The Times of India.
- ↑ Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium. The Indian Express.
- ↑ Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill. The Indian Express.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: I Am Single: Ashika Rangnath Gets Candid About Her Love Life - ZEE5 News. www.zee5.com(6 September 2019). Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ↑ Leader challenges brutal cold. The Indian Express.
- ↑ Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium. The Times of India.
- ↑ Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika. Cinema Express.
- ↑ Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes. Deccan Herald].
- ↑ More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath. The New Indian Express.
- ↑ Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- ↑ Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3. Cinema Express. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- ↑ Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ↑ A new promotional song for James is in making | Cinemaexpress. Cinema Express. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced. Cinema Express(4 November 2021). Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ↑ Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda. The Times Of India. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ↑ Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ↑ Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo. Cinema Express. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ↑ Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ↑ Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting. dtNext.in(2021-09-01). Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ↑ Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on..... OTTPlay. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ↑ Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath. The Times Of India. Retrieved 2022-08-04.