Aditi Chengappa
| Aditi Chengappa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bangalore, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Aditi Chengappa is an Indian actress, who appears in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema.
Early life
Aditi was born in Bangalore. Her father, Raj Chengappa, a Kannadiga, is the Editorial director of publishing The India Today Group (Noida), while her mother, Usha Chengappa, a Tamilian, is the Delhi Centre Head at Bharat Thakur's Artistic Yoga.[1][2] She is related to Rukmini Devi Arundale, an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam,[3] and Carnatic musician and playback singer D. K. Pattammal, both being her great grand aunts.[4]
Aditi studied at Vasant Valley School and then at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi.[1] She has been trained in both Hindustani classical and western vocals.[1] She is also an accomplished pianist, representing both school and college.[2] She has stated "Music was my only passion till I became interested in acting. Music remains my first love".[2] She is a big fan of yoga and a gaming freak.[1][3] When she was in college, she hosted a health show, "Bodylicious" on NDTV Good Times, with her mother Usha Chengappa .[1]
Career
She made her film debut in Telugu film Thakita Thakita. Her Tamil debut is Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal, which is yet to release.[3] She has completed a Hindi film, titled X,[5] which is directed by 11 filmmakers.[6] She is shooting for Gunasekhar's Telugu 3D period-drama Rudhramadevi, in which she plays Rudrama Devi's sister Ganapamba.[7] She has also signed two new Tamil projects, a science fiction film titled Ra [5] and a romantic comedy, Moone Moonu Vaarthai.[8] In August 2014, she informed that Amruthamgamaya produced by K. S. Rama Rao was another upcoming film of hers.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Thakita Thakita | Nandhini | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Ra | Renya | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal | Priyanka | Tamil | Post-production |
| 2015 | X: Past Is Present | Aastha | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Rudramadevi | Ganapamba | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Anjali | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Anjali | Telugu |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Aditi has a finger in every pie". The Hindu. 2010-10-04. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- 1 2 3 "'Anushka is just adorable': Aditi". Deccan Chronicle. 2013-04-26. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- 1 2 3 Srinivasa Ramanujam, TNN (2012-08-28). "Aditi's big debut - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- 1 2 http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/royal-dream-for-aditi-chengappa/article6360193.ece
- 1 2 "Aditi Chengappa in Bollywood - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2013-08-24. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- ↑ Ians. "Aditi Chengappa roots for indie filmmakers' creativity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- ↑ "Aditi Chengappa joins cast of 'Rudhramadevi'". Business Standard. 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shot-cuts-three-little-words/article5796418.ece