Keerthi Bhat

Keerthi Keshav Bhat, known professionally as Keerthi Bhat, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Kannada and Telugu television. She made her acting debut with Ice Mahal in 2017. Bhat is best known for her portrayal of Bhanu in Manasichi Choodu and Dr. Hima Karthik in Karthika Deepam (Telugu TV series). In 2022, she appeared in the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 6 as a contestant and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.

Early life and family Bhat was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In 2017, Keerthi's family members met with an accident, losing her entire family, including her father, mother, brother, and sister-in-law. In August 2023, Keerthi engaged with actor Vijay Karthik. In 2026, Keerthi and Karthik broke up.

Career Bhat began her acting career in 2017; she made her first Kannada debut film, Ice Mahal. From 2019 to 2022, she portrayed the leading role of Bhanumathi a.k.a. Bhanu in Star Maa's soap opera Manasichi Choodu. In 2021, she participated in many Telugu TV Show, including 100% Love, which aired on Star Maa's channel. She appeared in Star Maa Parivaar League Season 3.

In 2022, she was seen portraying Dr.Hima Karthik in Star Maa's Karthika Deepam (Telugu TV series) opposite Manas Nagulapalli and Manoj Kumar. Since September 2022, she has been seen participating in Star Maa's reality show Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6).

From March 2023 to June 2024, she portrayed the leading role of Star Maa's serial Madhuranagarilo as Raadha. After Madhuranagarilo Bhat was cast as Radha in Gemini TV's Radha as Radha in 2024.

Filmography Films +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released

Year Title Role Language Ref. 2017 Ice Mahal KanakaKannada 2019Point out Kaaneyagiddaale Kaveri

Television Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref. 2019-2022 Manasichi Choodu Bhanumathi AadiStar Maa 2022 Karthika Deepam Dr. Hima Karthik Bigg Boss 6 Contestant 2nd Runner-Up 2023-2024 Madhuranagarilo Radha Shyam 2024-2025Radha Radha Shyam Gemini TV 2026 BB Jodi Contestant Star Maa Quit Mooguthi Malli Mithila Udaya TV Kannada Mukkera Meenakshi Mithila Gemini TV Telugu

Special appearances Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref. 2020 Jatharo Jathara HerselfDisney+ HotstarGuest Contestant 2021100% Love Star Maa Star Maa Parivaar ChampionshipStar Maa Parivaar League Season 3 Duet dance performance (With Sekhar Master) Maa Varalakshmi Vratham Special performance Pandage Pandaga Star Maa Parivaar Awards Duet dance performance (With Sekhar Master) Start Music Season 3 Guest Contestant 2022 Maa Sankranthi Veduka Special dance performance BB Jodi Contestant Disney+ Hotstar Couple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu) Ishmart Jodi Season 2 Herself Star Maa Couple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu) Moguds vs Pellams Couple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu) Bigg Boss Intilo Maa Parivaar Contestant Disney+ Hotstar Celebrities Show Sridevi Drama Company Guest Contestant ETV Network Special dance performance (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu)Ee Varsham Sakshiga Herself Disney+ Hotstar Guest ContestantSuper Singer Junior Star Maa Special dance performance (With Maanas Nagulapalli)2023 Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Guest Contestant Gemini Mela Host Gemini TV (With Anchor Ravi Kiran) Maa Bonalu JatharaHerselfStar MaaGuest Contestant Vinayaka Chavithi Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Sridevi Drama Company ETV Network Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Star Maa 2024Super JodiZee Telugu Sivangivey Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Star Maa Drama Juniors Season 7 Zee Telugu Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Star Maa Ee Deepavaliki MotamogipoddiETV Network Suma Adda 2025 Ishmart Jodi Season 3 Star Maa Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram Star Maa Sridevi Drama CompanyETV Network Suma Adda

Music videos Year Title Singer(s) 2023 Sankranthi ThakaThai Anoop Menon & Lakshmi Hoysal 2025 Bathukamma Prabha

Awards and nominations