Sindhu Lokanath
Sindhu Loknath | |
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Born | Sindhu.C.L |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model, Influencer |
Years active | 2009–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).
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Films
[edit]† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
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2009 | Parichaya | Kannada | Cameo role | |
2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Nandini | ||
2011 | Vaada Poda Nanbargal | Tamil | ||
2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Radhi | credited as Yashika | |
2012 | Drama | Chandrika | Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Kasthuri | ||
2013 | Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma | Herself | ||
2013 | Case No. 18/9 | Lakshmi | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |
2013 | Coffee With My Wife | Sindhu | ||
2014 | Nan Life Alli | Mouna | ||
2014 | Endendu Ninagagi | Madhura | ||
2014 | Love in Mandya | Sushma | Nominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female | |
2014 | Jai Bajarangabali | Ambuja | ||
2015 | Krishna Leela | Sindhu | Cameo appearance | |
2015 | Mr. Airavata | Charu | Cameo appearance | |
2015 | Rakshasi | Bhavani | ||
2017 | Ambar Caterers | Tulu | [7] | |
2018 | Heegondhu Dina | Jhanavi | Kannada | |
2019 | Kaanadante Maayavadanu | Vandana | ||
2021 | Krishna Talkies | Parimala | [8] | |
60 Days † | Delayed |
- Webseries
- Loose Connection
References
[edit]- ^ "Sindhu Scaling Heights". indiaglitz.com. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Sindhu Loknath birth name is Yashika". The Times of India. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ Philip, Zoya (23 October 2013). "She rests her case in hope". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Sindhu Loknath: Item route to stardom". The Times of India. 2 October 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "The new on-screen couple". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Tulu film 'Ambar Caterers' hits theatres with unique inauguration by auto drivers". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "'Krishna Talkies' movie review: Protagonist carries movie on his shoulder". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 April 2021.