Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Model |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka |
Latest News about Ranya Rao
Ranya Rao was released after completing a one-year preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act in connection with a gold smuggling case. Her detention began in April 2025 following her arrest by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Kempegowda International Airport, where she was found carrying 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai. While the preventive custody period ended on 22 April 2026, the legal case continues as investigations examine her alleged involvement in a larger smuggling syndicate and hawala transactions totaling over ₹38 crore.
Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) upon her return from Dubai. Authorities seized 14.2 kg of 24-karat gold bars, valued at over ₹12.56 crore, which were allegedly concealed on her body using modified jackets and belts. The arrest marked one of the largest gold seizures from an air passenger in Karnataka and led to her remand to judicial custody for 14 days while investigations into a potential smuggling network continued.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Harshavardhini Ranya |
| Known As | Ranya Rao |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Weight | 59 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore |
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| Educational Qualification | BTech |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | November 2024 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Jatin Hukkeri |
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Family
| Father | K. Ramachandra Rao (senior IPS officer, Director-General of Police at Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation) |
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| Spouse | Jatin Hukkeri |
Career
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| Career Highlights | Ranya Rao began her acting journey at a young age, enhancing her skills at the Kishore Namit Acting Institute in Mumbai. She showcased her talent in several theater plays and is recognized for her notable role as Sangeetha in the Kannada film Pataki in 2017. Ranya has also made appearances in various print advertisements and television commercials. |
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Style Quotient
| Drinking Habits | Frequently seen consuming alcohol at parties and events. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/officialranya/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ActressRanyaOfficial/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@actressranya350/ |
| https://x.com/RanyaRao |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ranya Rao developed her passion for acting early in life. | |
| 2. She is trained in martial arts and various dance forms. | |
| 3. Ranya enjoys photography during her leisure time and travels to various places. |