Anshu Ambani

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Anshu Saggar
Born31-01-1986
Occupation(s)Actress,Therapist
Years active2002–2004
2024 — present
Spouse
Sachin Saggar
(m. 2003)
Children2

Anshu Saggar is a former Indian actress who was primarily active in the Telugu and Tamil films from 2002 to 2004. She acted in blockbuster film Manmadhudu with Nagarjuna and Raghavendra with Prabhas. She is due to mark her comeback in Telugu film Majaka after 23 years, starring Sundeep Kishan and Rao Ramesh.

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Early and personal life

Anshu is from London, United Kingdom. Anshu married Sachin Saggar, [1] who is also from London, soon after Raghavendra . They have a daughter and son and spent her years working as a Psychologist after her films in earlier years.

Career

Anshu was first recognized by cameraman Kabir Lal, who introduced her to director K. Vijaya Bhaskar, who later cast her in Manmadhudu [1] alongside Nagarjuna. She is well-known for the hit song Gundello Emundo from Manmadhudu. The actress also appeared in Raghavendra opposite Prabhas and a Tamil film called Jai starring Prashanth in the lead role. After her wedding, she took a break from the film industry.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2002 Manmadhudu MaheswariTeluguNominated- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
2003 Raghavendra Sirisha
Missamma DeepikaGuest appearance
2004 Jai NandhiniTamil
2025MajakaYashodaTelugu [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Manjula (26 May 2020). "Where is Manmadhudhu Heroine Anshu Now?". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Sep/23/sundeep-kishan-thrinadha-rao-nakkinas-majaka-to-be-a-festival-entertainer