Malavika Avinash Yelandur, an Indian spokesperson, actress, television personality, and politician who is well-known as the current State spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Karnataka. She is best known for her acting work in Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. Malavika has also hosted Baduku Jataka Bandi, a television show that aired on Zee Kannada, and other shows like, Agni, Takadhimitha, and Aradirali Belakhu. She has also appeared in the Kannada super hit movie ‘K.G.F: Chapter 1.’ She has been also a contestant and a participant in the Bigg Boss Kannada- Season 4 hosted by Sudeep.
| Malavika Avinash Yelandur Bio | |
|---|---|
| Bio/Wiki | |
| Name | Malavika Avinash Yelandur |
| Profession(s) | Actress, TV Presenter, Politician |
| Debut | Kannada Film: Krishnaavataar (1988) |
| Malayalam Film: Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992) | |
| Tamil Film: Jay Jay (2003) | |
| Kannada TV: Mayamruga (1998–2000) | |
| Tamil TV: Anni (2001-2003) | |
| Personal Information | |
| Date of Birth | 28th January 1976 |
| Age (as in 2021) | 45 Years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Education and More | |
| College/University | Bangalore University, Bengaluru |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Laws |
| Physical Status | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'3", (160 cm, 1.60 m) |
| Weight (approx.) | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career and works | |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey | • Campaigning for the BJP candidate "Sushma Swaraj" in Bellary, Karnataka in 1999. |
| • Campaigning for the BJP-JD(U) combine in 2004. | |
| • Joined BJP in September 2013. | |
| • Appointed as the BJP co-spokesperson in February 2014. | |
| Awards, Achievements | • Best Actress Award given by the Tamil Nadu Government |
| • Kalaimamani Award for her achievements as an actress | |
| • Aryabhata Award | |
| • Kempegowda Award | |
| • IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the Kannada film 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari' (2014) | |
| Family and Relationships | |
| Parents | Father- Natesan Ganesan (Retired Banker and Writer) |
| Mother- Savithri (Vocalist and Dancer) | |
| Siblings | Brother- Not Known |
| Sister- Ranjani Ganesan Ramesh (Dancer) | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Avinash Yelandur (Actor) |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2001 |
| Husband/Spouse | Avinash Yelandur (Actor) |
| Children | Son- Gaalav Yelandur |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Singer(s) | Haricharan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Abida Parveen |
| Favourite Cricketer | Anil Kumble |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Writing |
