Divyansha Kaushik is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film Majili (2019).[1]
Early life
Divyansha was born and brought up in Delhi. Her mother, Anju Kaushik, is an established make-up artiste in Hindi cinema, who has mostly worked with Rani Mukerji.[2] She worked as an intern with Yash Raj Films.[3]
Career
Divyansha made her acting debut in 2019 with the Telugu film Majili opposite Naga Chaitanya.[4][5] It became a box-office success. Firstpost noted, "Divyansha Kaushik is a terrific new talent and she is the big surprise package of Majili."[6][7]
She then made her Hindi film debut with The Wife in 2021.[8] The film received mostly mixed reviews from critics and released on ZEE5.[9]
She portrayed the lead opposite Ravi Teja in the 2022 Telugu film Ramarao on Duty.[10] The News Minute stated "Divyansha is not given a substantial role. She is merely like a junior artist and seems miscast".[11] It became a box-office failure.[12]
Divyansha next appeared in the 2023 film Michael opposite Sundeep Kishan.[13] Divyansha has Sudheer Varma's next Telugu film opposite Nikhil Siddharth[14] and the long delayed Tamil film Takkar opposite Siddharth.[15]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Majili | Anshu | Telugu | [16] | |
| 2021 | The Wife | Katrina Murad | Hindi | Released on Zee5 | [17] |
| 2022 | Ramarao on Duty | Nandini Ramarao | Telugu | [18] | |
| 2023 | Michael | Theera | [19] | ||
| Takkar | Mahalakshmi "Lucky" | Tamil | [20] | ||
| 2024 | The Family Star | Govardhan's colleague | Telugu | Cameo appearance | [21] |
| Appudo Ippudo Eppudo | Tulasi / Chumbana |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Majili | Template:Nom | [22] |
References
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik is a superstar in the making; actress has terrific lineup of projects. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik shares a pic with her mom Anju Kaushik, the internet loves it. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik: From her early life in Delhi to working as an intern in YRF, known all about the Majili actress. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik plays Anshu in her debut film 'Majili' opposite Naga Chaitanya. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ↑ Majili Movie Review: Naga Chaitanya And Samantha Ruth Prabhu Immerse Themselves In Moving And Rewarding Narrative.. NDTV(5 April 2019). Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ↑ Majili movie review: Naga Chaitanya delivers career-best performance, ably supported by Samantha and Divyansha. Firstpost(5 April 2019). Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ↑ 'Majili' box office collections day 10: Naga Chaitanya, Samantha and Divyansha Kaushik's film makes Rs 32.93 Cr share worldwide. The Times of India(16 April 2019). Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ↑ The Wife Official Trailer: A ZEE5 Original Film Streaming On ZEE5 On 18 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ The Wife Review: An average horror flick that doesn't offer many jump-scares. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik and Rajisha Vijayan to play the leading ladies in Ravi Teja starrer Ramarao On Duty. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ↑ Rama Rao On Duty Movie Review : Ravi Teja and Venu deserved a better film to face-off. The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ↑ Ravi Teja's Rama Rao on Duty Off to a Disappointing Start; Collection Details Inside. News 18. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ↑ Michael First Look: Sundeep Kishan looks feisty in this Vijay Sethupathi and Divyansha Kaushik co-starrer. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ Actress Divyansha Kaushik: I have a Telugu film with Sudheer Varma - Exclusive!. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik signs Siddharth-Karthik's next 'Takkar'. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik is happy to be part of Telugu film Majili. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ WATCH! ZEE5 Original Horror Film 'The Wife' (2021) - Full Movie. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ↑ Ravi Teja's Ramarao On Duty to release on July 29. See poster. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ↑ Divyansha Kaushik roped in to play the female lead in Sundeep Kishan's Michael. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ↑ Takkar trailer is here: Siddharth is on the run to make money. Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ↑ Family Star teaser: Family is everything for Vijay Deverakonda in this action drama.
- ↑ The 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Nominations for 2019. South Indian International Movie Awards. Retrieved 22 August 2021.