Swathi Reddy
| Swathi Reddy | |
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 Swathi at TeachAIDS launch in 2010 | |
| Born |
Swathi Reddy 9 April 1987[1] Vladivostok, Soviet Union[2] |
| Occupation | Actress, television presenter, playback singer, voice actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Parent(s) | Indira Devi, Siva Rama Krishna |
Swathi Reddy (born 9 April 1987) is an Indian film actress and television presenter. Her nickname and fame comes from her stint in the Telugu television show Colours, which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.[3][4][5]
Early life
Swathi was born in Vladivostok, Soviet Union (now Russia).[2] She was named as Svetlana but later the name was changed to Swathi.[2] Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union. She has one elder brother named Siddharth. Her family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood.[2] While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She enrolled at St. Mary’s College in Yousufguda, Hyderabad and graduated in biotechnology.
After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at age 17 by hosting a show called Colors. Due to a positive response, the show was further extended and moved to primetime slot. She went on to present over 150 episodes.[2] After completing the first year of her graduation, she made her debut in feature films.
Career
Acting
She made her debut in supporting roles. Her first film in supporting role was Danger, a Telugu Movie. It received negative reviews. Her next movie release in support role was Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule which released in 2007. That film was a hit. In 2008, she debuted as a female lead in her first Tamil movie Subramaniapuram. For her performance in Ashta Chamma she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She made her debut in Malayalam with Amen which was a super hit.[6] Reportedly, Swati will work in Telugu cinema in sequel Gitanjali 2 directed by Raj Kiran.[7]
Other work
Swathi has been occasionally working as a voice actor and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana D'Cruz in the film Jalsa. In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAIDS.[8] In 2011, she turned playback singer, rendering her voice for two songs, "Unbelievable" and "A Square B Square", for the soundtrack albums of her own film Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju and 100% Love, respectively.
She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury DAIRYMILK".[9]
Personal life
Swathi has said that she has given her consent to her parents for marriage.[10]
Filmography
Actress
Playback singer
| Year | Title | Language | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Telugu | "Unbelievable" |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Telugu | "A Square B Square" |
| 2013 | Swamy Ra Ra | Telugu | "Yo Yo Yo Memu Antha" |
Dubbing artist/voice actor
| Year | Title | Language | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jalsa | Telugu | Ileana D'Cruz |
References
- ↑ Swathi Biography. jollyhoo.com
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Interview with Swati". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
- ↑ T. Lalith Singh (25 December 2003). "Colourful presence". HYDERABAD: The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ Swathi’s big leap in Kollywood. sify.com (5 January 2010).
- ↑ Special Correspondent (17 March 2010). "Nandi Award for Ravi Teja, Swati". HYDERABAD: The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report. Sify. 6 July 2013
- ↑ "Swathi Reddy replaces Anjali?". aptoday.com. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ↑ "Star touch to animated film on HIV/AIDS". The New Indian Express. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
- ↑ Cadbury DAIRYMILK AD NAYE RISHTO KA Shubh Aarambh Two sisters AD. Youtube
- ↑ "Swathi gave consent to her parents to tie the knot!". twitzindia.com. 23 October 2014.
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