Anasuya Bharadwaj

Anasuya Bharadwaj is an Indian actress, television presenter, and host. She works primarily in the Telugu film and television industry. She is known for her roles in the movies, Kshanam (2016) and Rangasthalam (2018). Bharadwaj received her master's in business administration from Badruka College in Hyderabad and worked as an HR executive in the corporate sector. She started her career in the entertainment industry when she was offered the position of a news presenter on SakshiTV. Since then, she has appeared as a host and presenter on various platforms. She served as an anchor on Maa Music, followed by a hosting stint on a comedy show, Jabardasth (2013). This gained her popularity, leading to the signing of her first film, Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) with Nagarjuna Akkineni. In the same year, she portrayed a negative lead role in the movie, Kshanam (2016), which gained her critical acclaim. She also played supporting roles in many other movies like Rangasthalam (2018) and Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021). At the same time, she continued to be a sought-after host and helmed many television and award shows. Bharadwaj has also gained recognition for her work in movies. She was nominated as Best Supporting Actress at the 6th South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA)and the IIFA Utsavam Award for her performance in Kshanam (2016). She has also been awarded the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 66th Filmfare Awards (South), the 8th SIIMA Awards, and a Zee Cine Award for her role in Rangasthalam (2018).