Ranjani Raghavan

Ranjani Raghavan is an Indian film and television actress, director and writer who predominantly acts in Kannada films. She is well known for her role in the Kannada TV series, Putta Gowri Maduve. and Kannadathi. She wrote a book called Kathe Dabbi, which became a bestseller with more than 15 editions in six months. Her second book Swipe Right was released on December 7, 2022, selling over 5000 copies in one month. The novel has received the youths' love and appreciation. presently she is directing her first feature film Di Di Dikki starring Prem and music directed by Ilayaraaja.

Career

She acted as the lead in the serial Kannadathi opposite Kiran Raj, which has gained a good audience. Her explanation of the new 'Kannada terms' at the end of the serial has a separate audience base and has a good response.

She was born in the year 1994. She started her career with a small role Nagaveni in the mythological serial Keladi Chenamma. She then acted in the serial Aakasadeepa where she played the role of the protagonist's sister. She was then offered the lead role in the serial Puttagowri Maduve, which gave her a huge name and success in the small screen. Her role was widely acclaimed among her TV audience. Later she worked as a creative director for serial Istadevate and acted in the Malayalam serial Pournami Thinkal. Currently, she is playing a lead role as Bhuvaneshwari in the serial Kannadathi.

She has also acted in the film Rajahamsa which received mixed reviews from the audience. In 2018, She won Miss India SuperModel from IFM fashion show. In 2022, she won the Youth Icon award by RotaryClub Bangalore, and the Chittara Rising Star award.

Filmography

Television Year Program Role Language Channel 2012 Keladi Chennamma Nagaveni Kannada Star Suvarna 2012–2014 Akasha Deepa Ammu Kannada Star Suvarna 2014–2018 Putta Gowri Maduve Gowri Kannada Colors Kannada 2019 Pournami Thinkal Pournami Malayalam Asianet 2019–2020 Ishta Devathe Creative Director Debut, Script Writer and Co producer Kannada Colors Kannada 2020 Bigg Boss Kannada season 7 Guest : To promote the serial Kannadathi. Day 103 Kannada Colors Kannada 2020–2023Kannadathi Bhuvaneshwari "Bhuvi" Kannada Colors Kannada

Awards Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2015 Anubhandha Awards Mane Mecchida Sose Putta Gowri Maduve 2016 Jana Mecchida Nayaki 2017 Mane Mecchida Sose 2018 Fashion show Mr & Miss India Supermodel 2017 IFM Fashion show 2020 Anubhandha Awards Jana Mecchida Nayaki Kannadathi 2021 Jana Mecchida Jodi Jana Mecchida Nayaki Creator Spotlight Awards 2021 Best Social Cause Influencer Social Cause Award 2022 RotaryClub Bangalore Youth Icon Award for Writing and Acting Chittara Awards Rising Star Award For Acting Anubhandha Awards Jana Mecchida Nayaki Kannadathi Jana Mecchida Jodi 2024 Karnataka Kannada Barahagarara Mattu Prakashakara Sangha Yuva Sahithya Ratna Swipe Right

Writing YearTitle 2021 Kathe Dabbi 2022 Swipe Right