Rukmini Vasanth
Rukmini Vasanth | |
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 Rukmini at Baanadariyalli trailer launch event | |
| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
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Rukmini Vasanth is an Indian actress, who has worked predominantly in the Kannada movie industry. She received widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal of Priya in the 2023 Kannada film Sapta Sagaradache Ello.[1]
Life and career[edit]
Rukmini Vasanth was born to a Kannada-speaking family in Bangalore, Karnataka. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal,[2] is the first recipient from Karnataka of India's highest peacetime military decoration, the Ashoka Chakra.[3] Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action in 2007 while preventing heavily armed infiltrators from crossing the India-Pakistan border at Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.[4] Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer who has set up a foundation to support war widows in Karnataka.[5]
Rukmini was educated at Army School, Air Force School and Centre for Learning. She obtained an acting degree from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Bloomsbury, London.[6][7] She made her debut with the Kannada movie Birbal Trilogy (2019) alongside M. G. Srinivas.
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni | Jahnvi | Kannada | ||
| Upstarts | NGO girl | Hindi | |||
| 2023 | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Priya | Kannada | [8] | |
| Baanadariyalli | Leela | Kannada | [9] | ||
| Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B | Priya | Kannada | [8] | ||
| 2024 | Bagheera † | TBA | Kannada | Filming | [10] |
| Bhairathi Ranagal † | TBA | Kannada | Filming | [11] | |
| VJS 51 † | TBA | Tamil | Completed | [12] | |
| TBA | SK23 † | TBA | Tamil | Filming | [13] |
References[edit]
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (1 September 2023). "Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Review: A Brooding, Beautiful Love Story". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Daithota, Madhu (15 August 2023). "My father taught me that patriotism is not limited to overt gestures: Rukmini Vasanth". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Ashoka Chakra for three officers". The Times of India. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ SM, Shashiprasad (9 January 2019). "Talented Rukmini Vasanth in reel life". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Healing with dance". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ V., Vivek M. (18 July 2023). "Rukmini is a trained dancer, and an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatics Arts (RADA) in London". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A (11 June 2019). "Rukmini Vasanth went to London, where she learned theatre at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ a b Sharadhaa, A (3 February 2021). "Rukmini Vasanth on her role in 'Sapta Sagaradaache Yello". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Bhat, Padmashree (19 May 2022). 'ಗೋಲ್ಡನ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್' ಗಣೇಶ್ 'ಬಾನ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಫಿಂಗ್ ಆಟಗಾರ್ತಿಯಾದ ನಟಿ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ ['Golden Star' Ganesh Rukmini Vasantha turns surfing player in 'Bana Daariyil']. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Rukmini Vasanth is Sri Murali's leading lady in Bagheera". The Times of India. 11 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Ram, Avinash G. (4 June 2023). ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿಯಾದ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ್ [Shivarajkumar: Rukmini Vasanth to play the female lead in Shivanna's 'Bhairathi Ranagal']. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Vijay Sethupathi – Rukmini Vasanth's 'VJS 51'". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Viral clicks from Sivakarthikeyan's 'SK23' pooja: Heroine and music director confirmed!". Indiaglitz. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.