Varshini Sounderajan Explained

Varshini Sounderajan
Birth Name:Shamili Sounderajan[1]
Birth Date:6 April 1994[2]
Birth Place:Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Shamili Sounderajan, known professionally as Varshini Sounderajan, is an Indian actor, model, and television presenter who appears in Telugu films.[3] She made her acting debut in the film Chandamama Kathalu (2014).

Early life and career

Varshini was born in Hyderabad in 1989 to a Tamil family.[4] Her mother is Alice Sounderajan, and her father is Babu Sounderajan. She attended the Chirec International School. Then she completed a bachelor's degree in electronics at St. Joseph's Degree and PG college, king koti, affiliated by Osmania University, Hyderabad.[5] Varshini started her career as a model, but soon turned to acting, making her film debut in Chandamama Kathalu (2014), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[6] [7]

She is known for performances in the Telugu films Lovers, Kai Raja Kai, and Sri Rama Raksha. She played the lead in the Viu web series Pelli Gola, alongside Abijeet, produced by Annapurna Studios.[8] The series was successful, and she starred in the next two seasons.[9] She was as a team leader in the television program Dhee. Varshini was listed in the first edition of the Hyderabad Times feature, "Most Desirable Woman on Television, 2017."[10] She has also been an anchor on the television program Pataas 2.[11] In 2022, she starred in a Telugu film, Malli Modalaindi, alongside the Telugu actor Sumanth.[12] The film received positive reviews, especially for Varshini's performance.[13] Varshini was also the host of a popular Telugu television show, Comedy Stars on Star Maa.

She appeared in the 2023 film Shaakuntalam, directed by Gunasekhar.[14] On 15 November 2018, she hosted the popular Telegu television comedy show Jabardast.[15]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2014Chandamama KathaluRenu
2014Lovers Soumya
2015Best ActorsArchana
2016Sri Rama Raksha
2022Malli ModalaindiNisha
2023ShaakuntalamSanumathi[16]
Bhaag Saale Ramya
2024Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana

Television

TitleRoleNotes
Pattas 2Co-Host[17]
Comedy StarsAnchor[18]
Sixth Sense S4Herself (Guest)[19]
Bhale ChanceleHerself (Guest)[20]
JabardasthAnchor
Alitho SaradagaHerself (Guest)[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shamili gets engaged to Arun Pawar - Times of India. 2020-09-22. The Times of India. en.
  2. Web site: Varshini Sounderajan Profile, Age, Height, Family, Biography & More . Leora News.
  3. Web site: 2022-12-21 . In Latest Pics, Varshini Sounderajan Looks A Perfect Bride . 2023-02-18 . News18 . en.
  4. Web site: Alitho Saradaga | Hyper Aadhi,Varshini | 26th October 2020 | ETV Telugu . .
  5. News: Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding a Bachelor's degree in Commerce to Varshini Sounderajan's Electronics degree: Educational qualifications of popular Telugu actresses . The Times of India . 2023-02-18 . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: Destiny's Child. 2020-09-22. The New Indian Express.
  7. Web site: Adivi. Sashidhar. 2017-12-02. Varshini Sounderajan signs her next film. 2020-09-22. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  8. Web site: Two young and quirky digital series to entertain you this Ugadi. timesofindia.com . 29 March 2017 .
  9. Web site: Veronica. D. Shreya. 2018-12-02. There is so much gola. 2020-09-22. www.thehansindia.com. en.
  10. Web site: Most desirable woman on TV: Varshini Sounderajan. timesofindia.com . 16 May 2018 .
  11. Web site: Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi's exit; the actress shares her excitement. timesofindia.com . 21 May 2019 .
  12. Web site: Sumanth’s ‘Malli Modalaindi’ to stream directly on OTT from this date! - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  13. Web site: Sumanth's 'Malli Modalaindi' trailer promises a fun-filled family entertainer - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  14. Web site: Adivi . Sashidhar . Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam . Deccan Chronicle . en . 25 July 2021.
  15. News: Varshini Sounderajan all excited to be a part of Jabardasth; see post . The Times of India . 2023-02-18 . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam. 25 July 2021.
  17. Web site: Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi’s exit; the actress shares her excitement - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  18. Web site: Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars? . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 27 March 2023 . en . Aug 6, 2021.
  19. Web site: Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars? - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  20. Web site: Suma Kanakala’s Bhale Chancele all set to premiere on April 4 - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  21. Web site: ఆ దర్శకుడు చేసిన పనితో షాకయ్యా . 2023-02-18 . EENADU . te.