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Varshini Sounderajan

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In this Indian name, the name Sounderajan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Varshini.
Varshini Sounderajan
Varshini at a television event
Born
Shamili Sounderajan[1]

(1994-04-06) 6 April 1994 (age 30)[2]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • television presenter

Shamili Sounderajan, known professionally as Varshini Sounderajan, is an Indian actor, model, and television presenter who appears in Telugu films.[3] She made her acting debut in the film Chandamama Kathalu (2014).

Early life and career

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Varshini was born in Hyderabad in 1989 to a Tamil family.[4]Varshini is younger one in her family followed by her sister soujanya and brother prashanth. She attended the Chirec International School. Then she completed a bachelor's degree in electronics at St. Joseph's Degree and PG college, king koti, affiliated by Osmania University, Hyderabad.[5]

Varshini started her career as a model, but soon turned to acting, making her film debut in Chandamama Kathalu (2014), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[6][7]

She is known for performances in the Telugu films Lovers, Kai Raja Kai, and Sri Rama Raksha. She played the lead in the Viu web series Pelli Gola, alongside Abijeet, produced by Annapurna Studios.[8] The series was successful, and she starred in the next two seasons.[9] She was as a team leader in the television program Dhee. Varshini was listed in the first edition of the Hyderabad Times feature, "Most Desirable Woman on Television, 2017."[10] She has also been an anchor on the television program Pataas 2.[11] In 2022, she starred in a Telugu film, Malli Modalaindi, alongside the Telugu actor Sumanth.[12] The film received positive reviews, especially for Varshini's performance.[13] Varshini was also the host of a popular Telugu television show, Comedy Stars on Star Maa.[citation needed]

She appeared in the 2023 film Shaakuntalam, directed by Gunasekhar.[14] On 15 November 2018, she hosted the popular Telegu television comedy show Jabardast.[15]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Role Notes
2014 Chandamama Kathalu Renu
2014 Lovers Soumya [7]
2015 Best Actors Archana
2016 Sri Rama Raksha
2022 Malli Modalaindi Nisha
2023 Shaakuntalam Sanumathi [16]
Bhaag Saale Ramya
2024 Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Rudraveni

Web series

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Year Series Role Notes
2017-2019 Pelli Gola Jagadamba 3 seasons

Television

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Title Role Notes
Pattas 2 Co-Host [17]
Comedy Stars Anchor [18]
Sixth Sense S4 Herself (Guest) [19]
Bhale Chancele Herself (Guest) [20]
Jabardasth Anchor
Alitho Saradaga Herself (Guest) [21]

References

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  1. ^ "Shamili gets engaged to Arun Pawar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Varshini Sounderajan Profile, Age, Height, Family, Biography & More". Leora News.
  3. ^ "In Latest Pics, Varshini Sounderajan Looks A Perfect Bride". News18. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Alitho Saradaga | Hyper Aadhi,Varshini | 26th October 2020 | ETV Telugu". YouTube.
  5. ^ "Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding a Bachelor's degree in Commerce to Varshini Sounderajan's Electronics degree: Educational qualifications of popular Telugu actresses". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Destiny's Child". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b Adivi, Sashidhar (2 December 2017). "Varshini Sounderajan signs her next film". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Two young and quirky digital series to entertain you this Ugadi". timesofindia.com. 29 March 2017.
  9. ^ Veronica, D. Shreya (2 December 2018). "There is so much gola". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Most desirable woman on TV: Varshini Sounderajan". timesofindia.com. 16 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi's exit; the actress shares her excitement". timesofindia.com. 21 May 2019.
  12. ^ "Sumanth's 'Malli Modalaindi' to stream directly on OTT from this date! - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ^ "Sumanth's 'Malli Modalaindi' trailer promises a fun-filled family entertainer - Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (25 July 2021). "Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. ^ "Varshini Sounderajan all excited to be a part of Jabardasth; see post". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  16. ^ "Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam". 25 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi's exit; the actress shares her excitement - Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars? - Times of India". The Times of India.
  20. ^ "Suma Kanakala's Bhale Chancele all set to premiere on April 4 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  21. ^ "ఆ దర్శకుడు చేసిన పనితో షాకయ్యా". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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