Jennifer Kotwal | |
|---|---|
 Jennifer Kotwal in 2007 Kannada film Masti | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1999–2014 |
Jennifer Kotwal is an Indian actress and a model who predominantly appeared in Kannada-language films. She is best known for her role in the film Jogi , 2005 Indian Kannada-language action film written and directed by Prem. [1] [2]
In 2015, she was a travel host for a season of Oh My Gold [3] [4] which was telecast on the Travel and Living Channel.
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jogi | Nivedhitha | Debut Kannada film [5] |
| 2006 | Shri | Deepa | |
| 2007 | Ugadi | Priya | |
| 2007 | Masti | ||
| 2007 | Sathyavan Savithri | Monisha | |
| 2007 | Snehana Preethina | Guest appearance[ citation needed ] | |
| 2007 | Lava Kusha | Sarah | |
| 2007 | Ee Bandhana | Pallavi | Extended cameo appearance |
| 2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | Teja | |
| 2008 | Mast Maja Maadi | Sahana | |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Veena | |
| 2010 | Jothegara | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Appu and Pappu | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Bisile | Anu | |
| 2010 | Huli | Preethi | |
| 2011 | Prince | Preethi | [6] |
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Veena |
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Yaadein | Preeti Sahai |
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Manasunte Chalu | Sravanti | Debut Telugu film with Sai Kiran |
| 2003 | Naaga | Angel | |
| Year 2001 | Show | Channel Zee TV |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Just Mohabbat | Sony TV |
| 2001 | Hip Hip Hurray | Zee TV |
| 2014 | Oh My Gold | TLC |
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