Satyavathi Rathod, known by her stage name Mangli, is an Indian singer and television presenter. She majorly sings in

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language and is known for her cultural songs. She has received a

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and an IIFA Utsavam Award.

Early life

Mangli was born in a

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community in

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, India. She did her diploma in Carnatic music from the

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. Her father encouraged her to become a singer from a young age. Inspired by her teachers, she wanted to become a music teacher. Mangli moved to

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to begin a career in television presenting. Mangli has a younger sister, Indravathi Rathod, who became famous after singing the hit song "

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" from the film '' Pushpa: The Rise''. The song was sung in

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version by Mangli.

Career

She got her first break in her career in 2013, when she was invited as a guest artist on Telugu news channel,

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for a Dasara festival special show called as ''Dhoom Dham''. Her popular show on V6 News, where she played as Maatakari Mangli, on the satirical news show, ''Teenmaar Vaarthalu'', along with

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and Savitri was a hit. She worked with

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news channel's, ''Jordar News'' on the satirical news show along with Sujatha. She sings songs on Telangana festivals like

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and

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. Her song, ''Orugallu Kotanadugu'', for 2018 Telangana Formation Day has become a hit. She sang in some Tollywood films like ''Sapthagiri Express, Raj Mahal, Needhi Naadi Oka Katha, George Reddy'' and ''

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'' song from 2020 action-drama Tollywood film ''

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''. In February 2018, she contested on a show hosted by

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''Maharani''. In 2021, her song "

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" for the film ''Love Story'' became widely popular.

Discography

As a playback singer

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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