Sapthami Gowda Explained

Sapthami Gowda
Native Name Lang:ಸಪ್ತಮಿ ಗೌಡ
Birth Name:Sapthami Gowda
Birth Date:8 June 1996
Birth Place:Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Nationality:Indian
Education:Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2020–present
Parents:S.K. Umesh Gowda (father)

Sapthami Gowda (born 8 June 1996) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Kannada Cinema. She made her acting debut with the 2020 film Popcorn Monkey Tiger directed by Duniya Suri and is known for her role of Leela in Kantara, directed by Rishab Shetty in 2022. She is a recipient of a Filmfare Award South and two SIIMA Awards.

Early life

Sapthami was born to Inspector S. K. Umesh Gowda and Shanta Gowda.[1] She competed in swimming and has won several medals.[2]

Career

Gowda made her acting debut in the 2020 Kannada movie Popcorn Monkey Tiger directed by Duniya suri co-starring Dhananjaya which opened to mixed reviews from audience. She then was seen playing the role of Leela in the Blockbuster movie Kantara which brought her into the limelight and was praised for essaying the role of village girl.[3] She was next seen in Yuva directed by Santhosh Ananddram co-starring debutant Yuva Rajkumar (son of Raghavendra Rajkumar).[4] Initial talks are in place that she might be a potential heroine in the upcoming movie 'Kaali' directed by S. Krishna alongside Abhishek Ambareesh.[5]

She made her Bollywood debut through the 2023 movie The Vaccine War directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The movie opened to mixed reviews and her role had a minimal scope but yet was given the appropriate appreciation.[6] Sapthami will be making her debut in Telugu cinema opposite Nithin in the film "Thamuudu" directed by Venu Sriram.[7]

Other work

She has been appointed as the ambassador of the Karnataka Government's "Nanna Maithri" scheme which enables distribution of menstrual cups to adolescent girls across Karnataka.[8] She was also appointed as Brand ambassador for the 3rd T-20 World Cup edition of the Blind cricket 2022, organized by the Samarthanam Trust for blind, a non-profit working to empower those differently abled.[9] [10]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Popcorn Monkey Tiger Girija[11]
2022KantaraLeela [12]
2023The Vaccine War Dr. Sreelakshmy Mohandas Debut in Hindi cinema[13] [14]
2024Yuva Siri [15]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2020South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Female Debut – KannadaPopcorn Monkey Tiger[16]
2023Best Actress – KannadaKantara[17]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada
2023Filmfare Awards SouthCritics Best Actress – Kannada[18]
Best Actress - Kannada

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sapthami Gowda : ತಂದೆಯ ಜೊತೆ ಸಪ್ತಮಿಗೌಡ.. ಎಸ್‌.ಕೆ. ಉಮೇಶ್‌ ಯಾರು ಗೊತ್ತಾ..? . 2024-05-04 . Zeenews.
  2. Web site: Did you know Kantara girl Sapthami Gowda is a National gold medalist in swimming? . 2023-11-03 . OTTPlay . en.
  3. Web site: Kantara Movie Review: Rishab Shetty offers a brilliant experience that should not be missed in theatres . 2023-11-03 . India Today . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-03-09 . Kantara Actress Sapthami Gowda Joins The Cast Of Film Yuva, Has This To Say . 2023-11-03 . News18 . en.
  5. Web site: Sapthami Gowda to star alongside Abhishek Ambareesh in Krishna’s 'Kaali' . 2023-11-03 . The New Indian Express.
  6. Web site: The Vaccine War Review: Vivek Agnihotri's film is relevant but not without flaws . 2024-04-10 . India Today . en.
  7. Web site: Sharma . Bhavana . 2023-09-13 . Nithiin's "Thammudu" reveals star-studded cast: Sapthami Gowda and Laya in key roles . 2024-04-10 . www.ibtimes.co.in . en.
  8. Web site: J A . Naina . 15,000 menstrual cups to be distributed under Shuchi–'Nanna Maithri' on Sept 11 . 2023-11-03 . Deccan Herald . en.
  9. Web site: November 18, 2022 . Y Maheswara . Reddy . Walk for visually impaired cricketers . 2023-11-03 . Bangalore Mirror . en.
  10. Web site: Telugu360 . 2023-11-27 . Kantara girl in Nithiin's Next . 2024-04-10 . Telugu360.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: ‘I am preparing to give my hundred per cent for Yuva’. The New Indian Express.
  12. Web site: 'It was a matter of pride to play a forest guard’: Sapthami Gowda. The New Indian Express.
  13. Web site: 'Kantara'-fame Sapthami Gowda to debut in Hindi with 'The Vaccine War' . New Indian Express. en . 7 June 2023.
  14. News: 2023-08-15 . Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' to release in September, teaser out . . 2023-08-15 . 0971-8257 . 15 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815105654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vivek-ranjan-agnihotris-the-vaccine-war-to-release-in-september-teaser-out/articleshow/102744448.cms?from=mdr . live .
  15. Web site: 'Kantara' Actress Saptami Gowda Joins Cast Of Upcoming Hombale Film 'Yuva' . Outlook India.
  16. Web site: 2021-09-21. SIIMA Awards 2020: Dhananjay best actor and Love Mocktail best film among Kannada winners. TV9 Kannada.
  17. News: SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses . Indian Express . 2023-09-15.
  18. Web site: Nominations for the 68th Filmfare Awards South (Kannada) 2023 Filmfare.com . 2024-07-19 . www.filmfare.com . en.

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