Sindhu Lokanath

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Sindhu Loknath
Born
Sindhu.C.L

Kodagu, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, model, Influencer
Years active2009–present

Sindhu, [1] known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath, [2] is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Kannada cinema. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in Parichaya (2009). She is recognized for her performances in Lifeu Ishtene (2011), Drama (2012), Case No. 18/9 (2013) and Love in Mandya (2014).

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Early life

Born as Sindhu in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family". [3] She obtained a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Reva University Bangalore. She took to acting and made her debut appearing in a cameo role in the 2009 Kannada film Parichaya. [4]

Career

Following her first screen appearance in Parichaya , Sindhu was cast as Nandini by director Pawan Kumar in his film Lifeu Ishtene , that released in 2011. Sindhu got recognized for her performance in the film. [4] Around this time, she appeared in cameo roles in Telugu and Tamil films such as Allam Vellulli (2009), Vaada Poda Nanbargal (2011) and Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012). In the 2012 comedy film Drama directed by Yogaraj Bhat, she was cast as Chandrika, a mute girl and the love interest of a character played by Sathish Ninasam. The film emerged as a success with its ensemble cast including Sindhu receiving critical praise. For her performance in the film she earned nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada and SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In the same year, she appeared in Yaare Koogadali in a supporting role.

She was a model for print and corporate ads like Nelli Silks, Samyak, Lawerence and Mayo, Assendas India, Radio One, Arogya Milk, Lancer and Developers, Canara Bank. [5] She played the love interest of Aneesh Tejeshwar in three consecutive releases, Coffee with My Wife , Nan Life Alli and Endendu Ninagagi. [6] She is being paired with Ajay Rao in Jai Bajrangabali .[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageOther notes
2009 Parichaya Kannada Cameo role
2011 Lifeu Ishtene Nandini
2011 Vaada Poda Nanbargal Tamil
2012 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Radhicredited as Yashika
2012 Drama ChandrikaKannadaNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2012 Yaare Koogadali Kasthuri
2013Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga MaHerself
2013 Case No. 18/9 LakshmiNominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2013 Coffee With My Wife Sindhu
2014Nan Life AlliMouna
2014 Endendu Ninagagi Madhura
2014 Love in Mandya SushmaNominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female
2014 Jai Bajarangabali Ambuja
2015 Krishna Leela SindhuCameo appearance
2015 Mr. Airavata CharuCameo appearance
2015RakshasiBhavani
2017 Ambar Caterers Tulu [7]
2018 Heegondhu Dina JhanaviKannada
2019 Kaanadante Maayavadanu Vandana
2021 Krishna Talkies Parimala [8]
60 DaysDelayed
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