Sindhu, known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath, 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 Born as Sindhu in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family". 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.
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 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. 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 All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted. +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Film Role Notes 2009 Parichaya Cameo role 2011Lifeu Ishtene Nandini Vaada Poda Nanbargal Tamil film 2012Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Radhi Tamil film; credited as Yashika Drama Chandrika Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – KannadaNominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Yaare Koogadali Kasthuri 2013Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma Herself Case No. 18/9 Lakshmi Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Coffee With My Wife Sindhu 2014Nan Life Alli Mouna Endendu Ninagagi Madhura Love in Mandya Sushma Nominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female Jai Bajarangabali Ambuja 2015Krishna Leela Sindhu Cameo appearance Mr. Airavata Charu Cameo appearance Rakshasi Bhavani 2017Ambar Caterers Tulu film 2018Heegondhu Dina Jhanavi 2019Kaanadante Maayavadanu Vandana 2021Krishna Talkies Parimala 2026 Aparichithe Padma Kendada Seragu Deepa TBA60 Days Delayed
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