Sindhu Lokanath
{{Short description|Indian actress and model}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sindhu Loknath
| image =
| caption= Sindhu Loknath at The Leela palace, Bangalore
| birth_name = Sindhu.C.L
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Kodagu, Karnataka, India
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = Indian
| othername =
| occupation = Actress, model, Influencer
| yearsactive = 2009–present
}}
Sindhu,{{cite web |title=Sindhu Scaling Heights |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/sindhu-scaling-heights-kannada-news-93336.html |website=indiaglitz.com |date=4 May 2013 |access-date=29 June 2015}} known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath,{{cite news |title=Sindhu Loknath birth name is Yashika |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know-/Sindhu-Lokanath-birth-name-is-Yashika/articleshow/35248830.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=17 May 2014 |access-date=6 June 2014}} is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Kannada cinema. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in Parichaya (2009). She is recognized for her performances in Lifeu Ishtene (2011), Drama (2012), Case No. 18/9 (2013) and Love in Mandya (2014).
Early life
Born as Sindhu in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family".{{cite web |author=Philip, Zoya |title=She rests her case in hope |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131023/entertainment-sandalwood/article/she-rests-her-case-hope |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113005803/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131023/entertainment-sandalwood/article/she-rests-her-case-hope |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 November 2013 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=29 June 2015}} She obtained a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Reva University Bangalore. She took to acting and made her debut appearing in a cameo role in the 2009 Kannada film Parichaya.{{cite web |title=Sindhu Loknath: Item route to stardom |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Sindhu-Loknath-Item-route-to-stardom/articleshow/10195668.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=2 October 2011 |access-date=29 June 2015}}
Career
Following her first screen appearance in Parichaya, Sindhu was cast as Nandini by director Pawan Kumar in his film Lifeu Ishtene, that released in 2011. Sindhu got recognized for her performance in the film. Around this time, she appeared in cameo roles in Telugu and Tamil films such as Allam Vellulli (2009), Vaada Poda Nanbargal (2011) and Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012). In the 2012 comedy film Drama directed by Yogaraj Bhat, she was cast as Chandrika, a mute girl and the love interest of a character played by Sathish Ninasam. The film emerged as a success with its ensemble cast including Sindhu receiving critical praise. For her performance in the film she earned nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada and SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In the same year, she appeared in Yaare Koogadali in a supporting role.
She was a model for print and corporate ads like Nelli Silks, Samyak, Lawerence and Mayo, Assendas India, Radio One, Arogya Milk, Lancer and Developers, Canara Bank.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/93336.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506064630/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/93336.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 May 2013 |title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz |website=indiaglitz.com |access-date=2 September 2017}} She played the love interest of Aneesh Tejeshwar in three consecutive releases, Coffee with My Wife, Nan Life Alli and Endendu Ninagagi.{{cite web |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/The-new-on-screen-couple/2013/08/22/article1745325.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823180729/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/The-new-on-screen-couple/2013/08/22/article1745325.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 August 2013 |title=The new on-screen couple |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=2 September 2017}} She is being paired with Ajay Rao in Jai Bajrangabali.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
Filmography
=Films=
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|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Other notes | |||
| 2009 | rowspan="2" |Kannada | Cameo role | |
| 2011 | Nandini | ||
| 2011 | rowspan="2" |Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Radhi | credited as Yashika | |
| 2012 | Chandrika | rowspan="12" | Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2012 | Kasthuri | ||
| 2013
|Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Lakshmi | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |
| 2013 | Sindhu | ||
| 2014
|Nan Life Alli | Mouna | ||
| 2014 | Madhura | ||
| 2014 | Sushma | Nominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female | |
| 2014 | Ambuja | ||
| 2015 | Sindhu | Cameo appearance | |
| 2015 | Charu | Cameo appearance | |
| 2015
|Rakshasi | Bhavani | ||
| 2017 | Tulu | {{cite web |title=Mangaluru: Tulu film 'Ambar Caterers' hits theatres with unique inauguration by auto drivers |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=483035 |website=daijiworld.com |access-date=27 November 2021 |language=en}} | |
| 2018 | Jhanavi | rowspan="4" | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Vandana | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2021 | Parimala | {{Cite web |title='Krishna Talkies' movie review: Protagonist carries movie on his shoulder |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/apr/17/krishna-talkies-movie-review-protagonist-carries-movie-on-his-shoulder-2290894.html |access-date=17 April 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}} | |
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |60 Days {{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}} | Delayed |
;Webseries
- Loose Connection
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|5766615|Sindhu Loknath}}
- {{Facebook|SindhuLoknath}}
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Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema
Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema
Category:Actresses in Tulu cinema
Category:Indian film actresses
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