Sindhu known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath, is an Indian actress and model. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in '' Parichaya'' (2009). She is recognized for her performances in '' Lifeu Ishtene'' (2011), ''

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'' (2012), '' Case No. 18/9'' (2013) and '' Love in Mandya'' (2014).

Early life

Born as Sindhu in

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in the Indian state of

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, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family". She obtained a

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degree in

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from Reva University

.She Pre-domoninantly acts on Kannada movies. She took to acting and made her debut appearing in a cameo role in the 2009 Kannada film ''Parichaya''.

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. Around this time, she appeared in cameo roles in

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and

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such as ''Allam Vellulli'' (2009), ''

Vaada Poda Nanbargal ''Vaada Poda Nanbargal'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Manikai. P. Arumaichandran has produced this movie under the banner 8 Point Entertainments. The film stars newcomers Nanda, Sharran Kumar and Yashika in th ...

'' (2011) and ''

Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal ''Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Elred Kumar starring Atharvaa and Amala Paul, while Jayaprakash, Anupama Kumar, Santhanam, Yashika and Nassar played supporting roles. The m ...

'' (2012). In the 2012 comedy film ''

'' directed by

Yogaraj Bhat Yogaraj Bhat (born 8 October 1972) is an Indian Kannada film-maker, director, screenwriter, lyricist and producer. He is most known for the 2006 film ''Mungaru Male''. The film recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of Kannad ...

, she was cast as Chandrika, a mute girl and the love interest of a character played by

Sathish Ninasam Shiva, known by his screen name Sathish Ninasam, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. Having made his film debut with '' Madesha'' (2008), Sathish appeared in small but significant roles in films like ''Manasaare'' (2009), '' Panch ...

. 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

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and SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In the same year, she appeared in ''

Yaare Koogadali ''Yaare Koogadali'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action film written and directed by Samuthirakani, starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Bhavana. Parvathamma Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar are producing the film under for Poornima Enterprises. ...

'' 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. She played the love interest of Aneesh Tejeshwar in three consecutive releases, '' Coffee with My Wife'', ''Nan Life Alli'' and ''Endendu Ninagagi''. She is being paired with Ajay Rao in '' Jai Bajrangabali''.

Filmography

Films

;Webseries *''Loose Connection''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Loknath, Sindhu Living people Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Tulu cinema Indian film actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Bangalore People from Kodagu district 1987 births