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]
Ashika Ranganath | |
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![]() Ashika in 2022 | |
Born | (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 26) Hassan District, India |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2016 - present |
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] In an interview with ZEE5, Ashika said that she had a crush on actor Siddharth.[8]
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.[9]
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Crazy Boy | Nandini | ||
2017 | Mass Leader | Shreya | ||
Mugulu Nage | Vaishali | |||
2018 | Raju Kannada Medium | Vidya | [10][11] | |
Raambo 2 | Mayuri | [12] | ||
Thayige Thakka Maga | Saraswathi | [13] | ||
2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Chameli | Special appearance | [14][15] |
Madhagaja | Pallavi | [16] | ||
2022 | James | Herself | Special appearance | [17] |
Avatara Purusha | Siri | [18] | ||
Garuda | Pooja | [19] | ||
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane | Rashmika | Cameo Appearance | [20] | |
Raymo ![]() |
Mohana | Completed | [21][22] | |
O2![]() |
TBA | Filming | [23] | |
Untitled with Atharvaa![]() |
TBA | Filming; Tamil film | [24][25] | |
TBA | Gathavaibhava![]() |
TBA | Pre-Production | [26] |