Ashika Ranganath
Ashika in 2022
Born
Ashika Ranganath

(1996-08-05) 5 August 1996
Tumkuru, Karnataka
OccupationActress
Years active2016 - present

Ashika Ranganath is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada language films. She is known for her lead role in the 2016 film Crazy Boy[1] and Raambo 2 (2018).[2][3]

Early life and personal life

Ashika was born in a Kannada family to Ranganath and Sudha Ranganath in Hassan district.[4] Her elder sister Anusha Ranganath is also an actress. She studied in Bishop Sargant School, Tumkur and later moved to Bangalore for pre-in Jyoti Nivas College, where she auditioned for a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest, emerging as the runner-up of Miss Fresh Face 2014.[5] She is trained in various dance forms including freestyle, Belly and western.[6][7]

Career

Ashika's career in acting started after Crazy Boy director Mahesh Babu picked her during a Clean and Clear Fresh Face Bangalore contest. She was nominated for the Best Debutant Actress in a Leading Role Award by SIIMA.[8]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 Crazy BoyNandini
2017 Mass LeaderShreya
Mugulu NageVaishali
2018 Raju Kannada MediumVidya[9][10]
Raambo 2Mayuri[11]
Thayige Thakka MagaSaraswathi[12]
2021 Kotigobba 3 Chameli Special appearance[13][14]
Madhagaja Pallavi [15]
2022 James Herself Special appearance [16]
Avatara Purusha Siri [17]
GarudaPooja [18]
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane Rashmika Cameo Appearance [19]
Raymo Mohana [20][21]
Pattathu Arasan PavitraTamil film [22][23]
2023 Amigos IshikaTelugu film [24]
O2† Dr.Shraddha Filming [25]
Gathavaibhava† Devakanye Filming [26]

References

  1. ↑ "Ashika joins Garuda camp". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Raambo 2 celebrates 100 days". The Times of India. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "'Raambo 2 gave me popularity and recognition': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Team Mugulu Nage shoots at scenic Puducherry". The Indian Express.
  5. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath". The Times of India. 24 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Russian model debuts in Gurunandan-starrer Raju Kannada medium". The Indian Express.
  7. ↑ "Ganesh on shooting spree, no time to chill". The Indian Express.
  8. ↑ "Leader challenges brutal cold". The Indian Express.
  9. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath joins Raju Kannada Medium". The Times of India.
  10. ↑ "Going back to school for Raju Kannada Medium was fun for Ashika". Cinema Express.
  11. ↑ "Metrolife: In 'Raambo 2', Ashika acts with two heroes". Deccan Herald].
  12. ↑ "More to my role in 'Thayige Thakka Maga' than just glamour, says Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express.
  13. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath roped in to jiggy with Sudeep". The Times of India. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath to make a special appearance in Sudeep's Kotigobba 3". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. ↑ "Excited to experiment with the cult character of a village belle in 'Madagaja': Ashika Ranganath". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "A new promotional song for James is in making | Cinemaexpress". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  17. ↑ "Sharan-Suni's Avatara Purusha release date announced". Cinema Express. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "Exclusive: Meet the leading ladies of Garuda". The Times Of India. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  19. ↑ "Exclusive: Meet the cast of Kaneyadavara Bagge Prakatane". The Times of India. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  20. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath to star opposite Ishan in Pavan Wadeyar's next". The Times of India. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  21. ↑ "Pavan Wadeyar's next with actor Ishan is titled Raymo". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  22. ↑ "Ashika Ranganath's is a kabaddi player in Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa". The Times of India. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  23. ↑ "Atharvaa-Sarkunam project in last leg of shooting". dtNext.in. 1 September 2021. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "Amigos: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's next with Rajendra Reddy will release on..." OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  25. ↑ "Ashika ranganath to headline a medical O2 thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  26. ↑ "Exclusive: It feels good to be a director's actor: Ashika Ranganath". The Times Of India. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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