Malavika Avinash

Actress, TV Presenter, Politician

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, TV Presenter, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/01/1976
Age50 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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01/01/2025

Malavika Avinash continued her role as the State spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, actively participating in political campaigns across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu while maintaining her presence in the entertainment industry.

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Malavika Avinash is an Indian actress, advocate, activist, and politician known for her work in South Indian films, primarily Kannada, with notable roles in Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam movies as well.
She is the current State spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.
Renowned for her contributions to Kannada and Tamil cinema, she gained prominence as the host of the television show 'Baduku Jataka Bandi' on Zee Kannada.
She was part of the ensemble cast in the blockbuster Kannada movie 'K.G.F: Chapter 2' (2022) and also appeared in 'K.G.F: Chapter 1' (2018) and 'Kaithi' (2019).

Physical Stats & More

Height160 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBangalore University, Bengaluru
QualificationBachelor of Laws

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsAvinash Yelandur (Actor)
Marriage Date2001

Family

FatherNatesan Ganesan (Retired Banker and Writer)
MotherSavithri (Vocalist and Dancer)
SiblingsRanjani Ganesan Ramesh (Dancer)
SpouseAvinash Yelandur (Actor)
ChildrenGaalav Yelandur

Career

Acting Career
Debut
Kannada FilmKrishnaavataar (1988)
Malayalam FilmDaivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)
Tamil FilmJay Jay (2003)
Kannada TVMayamruga (1998–2000)
Tamil TVAnni (2001-2003)
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)
  • Featured in 'K.G.F: Chapter 1' (2018)
  • Featured in 'Kaithi' (2019)
Politics
Political PartyBharatiya 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
  • Serves as the State spokesperson for Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka

Favourites

Favourite Singer(s)
Favourite CricketerAnil Kumble

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Malavika Avinash was born into a Tamil family.
2. She began learning Bharatanatyam dance at the age of 5.
3. She ranked third in the Bachelor of Laws degree at Bangalore University.
4. At the age of 9, she started acting as a child artist in Malayalam films.
5. She has worked in Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil films.
6. Malavika Avinash supports BJP and actively participates in political campaigns.
7. She has judged episodes of the TV show 'Mahaparva'.
8. Malavika Avinash was a contestant on 'Bigg Boss Kannada Season 4'.
9. She has performed as a dancer at various cultural festivals and events.
10. She organizes a dance festival called 'Arudhra' annually.
11. Malavika Avinash's husband, Avinash Yelandur, is 14 years older than her.
12. She received training to play the Sitar from Pandit Partho Das.
13. She hosted TV shows including 'Baduku Jataka Bandi', 'Agni', 'Takadhimithai', and 'Aradirali Belaku'.
14. She trained in Bharatanatyam under Prof. MR. Krishnamurthy of Kalakshetra and Padmashri Leela Samson in Delhi.
15. She campaigned for BJP in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
16. She serves as the state spokesperson for Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
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