Akshara Gowda Bikki (born Harini Gowda) is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada & Telugu films.

Akshara Gowda Bikki
Born
Harini Gowda

CitizenshipIndia
Education
  • Sri Krishna Institute Of Technology (SKIT), Bangalore
  • Vijaya Bifurcated Pre University College
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Years active2011–present
SpouseAakash Bikki
Parents
  • JPS Gowda
  • Gowri gowda

Personal life

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In April 2011, Akshara Gowda was linked to Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.[1] However, Gowda immediately denied it and said it was mere media imagination.[2][3]

In a 2017 interview, Gowda spoke about her personal experience of overcoming depression.[4][5]

Career

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Akshara made her debut in the Tamil film Uyarthiru 420 (2011). She played a role in the Hindi film Chitkabrey - The Shades of Grey the same year.[citation needed] She also made a special appearance in the Tamil film in Thuppakki (2012) directed by AR Murugadoss and starring Vijay.[6] She made her Bollywood debut in Priyadarshan's Rangrezz in 2013.[7] Gowda appeared in Ajith-Vishnuvardhan's Tamil film Arrambam (2013). She became popular by appearing in "Stylish Thamizhachi" song from the same film, which eventually became instant hit. She is also featured in films Irumbu Kuthirai (2014), Bogan (2017), Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017), Maayavan (2017) and Nene Naa (2023).[8] Her upcoming project is Harom Hara.[9][10]

Filmography

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Key
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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2011 Uyarthiru 420 Devatha Tamil [11]
Chitkabrey - The Shades of Grey Palak Grewal Hindi [12]
2012 Thuppakki Shwetha Tamil Special appearance [13]
2013 Rangrezz Jasmine Hindi [14]
Arrambam Deeksha Tamil [citation needed]
2014 Irumbu Kuthirai Herself Special appearance in song "Pondicherry" [15]
2017 Bogan Akshara [16]
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Herself Cameo appearance [17]
Maayavan Vishma [citation needed]
2018 Premadalli Sapna Kannada [18]
2019 Panchatantra Artha [19]
Manmadhudu 2 Akshara Telugu Cameo appearance [20]
2022 Idiot Neelagandi Tamil [citation needed]
Trivikrama Sakshi Kannada [21]
The Warriorr Swarna Telugu
Tamil
[22]
2023 Das Ka Dhamki Deepthi Telugu
Nene Naa Mallika [23]
2024 Harom Hara ACP Kiranmayi

OTT Streaming

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2020 Masti's Simran Telugu Aha series [24]
2024 Mix Up Mythili [25]

References

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  1. ^ "Akshara is Yuvraj Singh's lucky charm". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Model Akshara Gowda clarifies link-up rumour with Yuvraj Singh". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  3. ^ "I can't believe I was linked with Yuvraj Singh". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  4. ^ "I'm immune to negetive thoughts". The Times of India. 18 February 2017. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  5. ^ "No shame in opening up". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  6. ^ name="auto">"I can't believe I was linked with Yuvraj Singh". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Cinematographer Santosh Sivan's recommendation lands the newbie in Priyadarshan's film". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Akshara Gowda pumped to play a cop in Sudheer Babu's next". The Times of India. 20 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Harom Hara". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  10. ^ B, Satya (10 May 2023). "Harom Hara First Trigger: Strikes A Chord". Gulte. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Uyarthiru 420 review. Uyarthiru 420 Tamil movie review, story, rating".
  12. ^ "Chitkabrey – Shades of Grey Cast List | Chitkabrey – Shades of Grey Movie Star Cast | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 26 August 2011.
  13. ^ "Actor Akshara Gowda says she regrets doing Vijay's 'Thuppaki'". 13 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Review: Rangrezz is a powerful social drama".
  15. ^ "Akshara to spice up Atharva's Irumbu Kuthirai".
  16. ^ "Akshara Gowda to play cop in Jayam Ravi's Bogan". 14 March 2016.
  17. ^ "Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae: Jai, Akshara to play cameos in Jiiva's horror film".
  18. ^ "Premadalli Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "Akshara Gowda breaks jinx, to debut in Yogaraj Bhat's 'Panchatantra'". The New Indian Express. 11 September 2018. Archived from the original on 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  20. ^ "Akshara Gowda marks her Telugu debut with 'Manmadhudu 2'". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  21. ^ "Akshara Gowda bags Vikram Ravichandran's debut". The Times of India. 31 July 2019. Archived from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  22. ^ "RAPO19: Akshara Gowda to star opposite Aadhi Pinisetty in Ram Pothineni's bilingual film". PINKVILLA. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  23. ^ Andrajyothy (3 August 2021). "లింగుస్వామి-రామ్ సినిమాలో విలన్ భార్యగా ఎవరంటే?". chitrajyothy (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  24. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (31 July 2020). "Masti's Season 1 Review: Lacks emotional depth". The Times of India.[dead link]
  25. ^ "Mix Up". aha. 15 March 2024.
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