Anasuya Bharadwaj (born 15 May 1985[1]) is an Indian television presenter and actress who works in Telugu films and television.[2] She is most notable for her performances in the films Kshanam (2016) and Rangasthalam (2018).
Anasuya Bharadwaj | |
|---|---|
 Bharadwaj in 2018 | |
| Born | 15 May 1985 |
| Education | Badruka College (MBA) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse |
Susank Bharadwaj (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life edit
Bharadwaj received her MBA from Badruka College in 2008, after which she worked as an HR executive. Refusing a lot of early movie offers, she worked as a TV anchor for Sakshi TV.[3]
Career edit
After working as a news presenter for Sakshi TV, Bharadwaj worked as an anchor on Maa music. She worked as a dubbing artist for the films Vedam and Paisa. She, later on, appeared as a TV anchor on Jabardasth, a comedy show. The show elevated her career. In 2016, She acted in film Soggade Chinni Nayana opposite to Nagarjuna. Later, in the same year, she made her debut with Kshanam in which she portrayed a negative lead role.[4] As a known anchor, Bharadwaj has hosted many awards shows, like Zee Kutumbam Awards and Star Parivaar Awards, and she has hosted Okarikokaru Awards on Zee Telugu three times. She has performed at the Apsara awards function and GAMA Awards Dubai. She hosted Devi Sri Prasad's US concert. She acted as Rangamatta in Rangasthalam that was well acclaimed. In Pushpa: The Rise, she acted as Dakshayini that pushed her career further up.[5][6]
In 2021, she contested in the elections to Movie Artists Association (MAA).[7][8]
Personal life edit
Anasuya has been married to Susank Bharadwaj since 2010 and has two children with him.[9][10]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Naaga | Law Student | Uncredited appearance | [3] |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Bujji | Special appearance in the song Soggade chinni Nayana | [11][12] |
| Kshanam | ACP Jaya Bharadwaj | [13][14] | ||
| 2017 | Winner | Anasuya | Special appearance in the song "Suya Suya Anasuya" | [15] |
| 2018 | Gayathri | Shreshta Jayaram | [16][17] | |
| Rangasthalam | Kolli Rangamma | [18] | ||
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Ding Dong" | [19] |
| Yatra | Gowru Charitha Reddy | [20] | ||
| Kathanam | Anu/Aravinda | [21] | ||
| Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | Samyuktha | [22] | ||
| 2021 | 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Wah Wah Mere Bawa" | |
| Chaavu Kaburu Challaga | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Pina Pataram" | [23] | |
| Thank You Brother | Priya | Released on aha | [24] | |
| Pushpa: The Rise | Dakshayani | [25] | ||
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Alice | Malayalam film | [26] |
| Khiladi | Chandrakala/Chandini | [27] | ||
| Darja | Kanaka Mahalakshmi | [28] | ||
| 2023 | Michael | Charulatha | [29] | |
| Rangamarthanda | Geetha | [30][31] | ||
| Vimanam | Sumathi | [32] | ||
| Peddha Kapu 1 | [33] | |||
| Prema Vimanam | Santha | ZEE5 movie | [34] | |
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | Pochamma | [35] | |
| Pushpa 2: The Rule † | Dakshayani | Filming | [36] | |
| Flashback † | TBA | Tamil film | [37][38] |
Television edit
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–22 | Jabardasth | Host | ETV | [39] |
| 2013 | Bhale Chancule | Contestant | Star Maa | |
| Bindass | Host | Zee Telugu | ||
| Modern Mahalakshmi | Host | Star Maa | [40] | |
| 2014 | Thadaka | Host | ETV | |
| One - No More Silly Games | Host | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Konchem Touch Lo Unte Chepta | Guest | ||
| 2015–16 | Boom Boom | Host | Gemini TV | [40] |
| 2016 | A Date with Anasuya | Host | TV9 | |
| Dhee Jodi | Guest | ETV | ||
| Genes | Contestant | |||
| 2017 | Naa Show Naa Ishtam | Contestant | ETV Plus | |
| Star Maa Pariwar Awards | Host | Star Maa | ||
| Jack Pot | Host | Gemini TV | ||
| Drama Juniors Season 1 | Judge | Zee Telugu | ||
| Drama Juniors season 2 | Judge | |||
| Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | contestant | Star Maa | ||
| Jackpot-2 | Host | Gemini TV | ||
| 2018 | Blockbuster | Host | ||
| Comedy Nights | Guest | Zee Telugu | ||
| Drama Juniors Season 3 | Judge | |||
| Bigg Boss S2 | Guest | Star Maa | ||
| 2018–19 | Rangasthalam | Host | Gemini TV | |
| 2019 | Local Gangs | Judge | Zee Telugu | |
| 2020 | Prati Roju Pandage | Host | ETV | [41] |
| Thalia? Pellam?? | Host | Gemini TV | ||
| 2021 | MasterChef India Season 1 | Presenter | Gemini TV | |
| 2022 | Aagattuntava Eegattukostava | Presenter | Star Maa |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kshanam | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Won | [42] |
| 6th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Won | [43] | ||
| 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Nominated | [44] | ||
| 2019 | Rangasthalam | 66th Filmfare Awards South | Won | [45] | |
| 8th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Won | [46][47] | ||
| Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Supporting Actor – Female | Won | [48] |
References edit
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- ^ "Anchor Anasuya controversial comments on Pawan Kalyan". Sakshi Post. 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013.
- ^ a b Pasupulate, Karthik (2 November 2014). "How Anasuya became a TV anchor by chance". The Times of India. TNN.
- ^ Suresh Kavirayani (16 April 2017). "Anasuya Bharadwaj to play a key role". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Sunitha Chowdhary. "In her own SPACE". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ "I came as a surprise: Anasuya Bharadwaj". The New Indian Express. 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj cries foul after losing MAA elections, hints at malpractice". The Times of India. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Parasa, Rajeswari (27 June 2021). "Movie Artists Association polls: Prakash Raj, Vishnu Manchu announce candidacy". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Anasuya's Husband Into Films?". The Hans India. 25 December 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Yellapantula, Suhas (10 May 2018). "Anasuya begins Mother's Day celebrations with a throwback image with her kids". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Singh, T. Lalith. "Anasuya Bharadwaj is destiny's child". Telangana Today.[dead link]
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj memories on the sets of Soggade Chinni Nayana". The Times of India. 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Role in 'Kshanam' total contrast to my TV avatar: Anasuya Bharadwaj". The Indian Express. 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj dons khaki in 'Kshanam'". The Indian Express. 21 January 2016.
- ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (8 February 2017). "Suma Kanakala croons for Anasuya Bharadwaj". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (31 October 2017). "Anasuya Bharadwaj, the agile journalist". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (31 October 2017). "'Jabardasth' anchor Anasuya to play a journalist in Mohan Babu's 'Gayathri'". The Times of India.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (10 April 2018). "Anasuya Bharadwaj gets it right!". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (5 December 2018). "Anasuya Bharadwaj shakes a leg in F2". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Playing Sucharita Reddy in Yatra was an unforgettable experience: Anasuya Bharadwaj". The Times of India. 10 February 2019.
- ^ "'Kathanam': Anasuya Bharadwaj unveils her look from the film". The Times of India. 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Meeku Maathrame Cheptha Movie Review {2.5/5}: Abhinav shines in this one!". The Times of India.
- ^ "Chaavu Kaburu Challaga Movie Review : Noble thoughts that don't translate into an engaging film". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mahesh Babu launches motion poster of 'Thank You Brother!'". New Indian Express. 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Review : Pushpa – Allu Arjun's one man show". 123telugu. 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Anasuya impresses in first look from Malayalam debut 'Bheeshma Parvam'". Telangana Today. IANS. 10 January 2022.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (3 February 2021). "Anasuya Bharadwaj to star in Ravi Teja's Khiladi". India Today. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj starrer 'Darja' gears up for theatrical release". The Times of India. 12 July 2022. Archived from the original on 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (3 February 2023). "Michael Movie Review : Sundeep Kishan steals the show as the broody titular character". The Times of India.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (18 January 2020). "Anasuya in Allu Arjun's next". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Bandi, Raghu (21 March 2023). "Ranga Marthanda movie review: A nuanced, emotional film". The Indian Express.
- ^ Today, Telangana (19 May 2023). "Vimanam Teaser | Samuthirakani | Anasuya Bharadwaj | Meera Jasmine". Telangana Today. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Peddha Kapu: Part 1 film". Times of India. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "ZEE5 Original Film Prema Vimanam to release on October 13". Cinema Express. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (22 March 2024). "Razakar Cast List | Razakar Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Pushpa 2 The Rules: Trailer & movie release date on multiplex, OTT platforms". India Today. 10 January 2022.
Although some scenes of the film have already been shot, the director is still keen to reshoot the entire movie. The whole cast is expected to resume their roles from the first series of the movie, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
- ^ "Prabhudeva & Regina Cassandra's 'Flashback' trailer". The Times of India. 10 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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- ^ a b "Anchor Anasuya Bharadwaj's makeover". Deccan Chronicle. 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj's Prathiroju Pandage goes off-air?". The Times of India. 20 July 2020.
- ^ "IIFA Utsavam 2017 Telugu nomination list: Janatha Garage, Oopiri get most nods". International Business Times. 14 March 2017.
- ^ "SIIMA 2017 Day 1: Jr NTR bags Best Actor, Kirik Party wins Best Film".
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- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees". The Times of India.
- ^ "66th Yamaha Fascino Filmfare Awards South: Jagapati Babu and Anasuya Bharadwaj are the Best Supporting Actors". The Times of India.
- ^ "Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Tollywood's first and biggest Awards event of the Year on Zee Telugu". Zee News. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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