Anu Prabhakar
| Anu Prabhakar | |
|---|---|
 Prabhakar in TeachAIDS interview in 2013 | |
| Born |
Anu Prabhakar 9 November 1980 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) |
Krishna Kumar (2002–2014)(divorced) Raghu Mukherjee (m. 2016) |
Anu Prabhakar (Kannada: ಅನು ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್; born 9 November 1980)[1] is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Kannada films and is from Mangalore.
Early life
Anu Prabhakar is the daughter of M. V. Prabhakar and dubbing artist and actress Gayathri Prabhakar. She studied at Nirmala Rani High School in Malleshwaram. She dropped out of college as her career in acting took off. However, later, she completed her graduation in sociology from Karnataka University,[2]
Career
Anu Prabhakar first appeared as a child artist in the films Chapala Chennigaraya and Shanti Kranti.[3] Her first film in a lead role came in the 1999 Kannada film, Hrudaya Hrudaya, that had Shivarajkumar paired opposite her. She acted with Vishnuvardhan in films like Soorappa, Jamindarru, Hrudayavantha, Sahukaara, Varsha. She has also acted in a few Tamil movies.
In her next film based on the life of 12th-century Kannada poet Akka Mahadevi, she plays a dual role; one of the poet and the other of Jyothi, a girl who pursues PhD on the poet.[4]
Awards
Anu Prabhakar was honoured by Bangalore's Kolada Math, with the title 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' for her performance in various films. She has won other awards such as 'Kannada State Government best actress award 2000–01' and 'Cinema Express best actress'.[5]
Personal life
In 2009, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organisation TeachAIDS.[6]
Anu married Krishna Kumar, the son of actress Jayanthi in March 2002. Citing differences between them, they divorced in January 2014. In April 2016, she married Raghu Mukherjee, a model-turned-actor.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Chapala Chennigaraya | Kannada | Child artist | |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Kannada | Child artist | |
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Snehaloka | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Soorappa | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Anjali Geetanjali | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Shaapa | Kaveri | Kannada | Winner, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Mr. Harishchandra | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Shivappanayaka | Kannada | ||
| 2001 | Vishalakshammana Ganda | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Arputham | Priya | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Jamindaru | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Annayya Tammayya | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Thavarige Baa Thangi | Gowri | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Olu Saar Bari Olu | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Eeswari | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Nan Hendthi Maduve | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Nee Illade Naa Illa Kane | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Preethi Prema Pranaya | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Hrudayavantha | Gouthami | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Ardhangi | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Bisi Bisi | Radha Ramesh | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Ok Saar Ok | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hyagirali | Chandramathi | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Sahukara | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Kanakaambari | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Varsha | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Majaa | Selvi | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Udees | Seetha | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Kannada | ||
| 2006 | Saavira Meetilu | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Neetha | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Sri Dhanamma Devi | Sri Dhanamma Devi | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Prarambha | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Mussanje Maathu | Shwetha | Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kannada) |
| 2008 | Navashakthi Vaibhava | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Gubbaachigalu | Gayathri | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Bhagyada Balegara | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Banashankari Devi Mahatme | Kananda | ||
| 2010 | Pareekshe | Bangari | Kannada | Winner, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2011 | Ko Ko | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Samsaradalli Golmaal | Ragini | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Garbhada Gudi | Teresa | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Sakkare | Sneha | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Fair & Lovely | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Aatagara | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | Kannada | ||
| TBA | Tunturu | Kannada | Delayed | |
| TBA | Akka | Akka Mahadevi / Jyoti | Kannada | Filming |
Television
- Bale Bangara
- Home Minister
- Shrimati Karnataka
- Manju Musukida Haadi
- Nooru Dinagalu
References
- ↑ "Anu Prabhakar profile". veethi.com. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "Anu Prabhakar mum on her separation from her husband". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "My dream job was to be an air hostess". rediff.com. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "I try to keep my characters alive". Deccan Herald. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "Anu Prabhakar profile". webindia123.com.
- ↑ "Kannada actress, Anu Prabhakar, plays role in TeachAIDS production". TeachAIDS. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ↑ "Actors Anu Prabhakar and Raghu Mukherjee tie the knot". The Hindu. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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