Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Anchor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Karimnagar, Telangana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Udaya Bhanu
15/03/2026
Udaya Bhanu met Telangana BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to discuss welfare and empowerment of marginalized women in the state. She urged the government to create more opportunities for women in sectors including the film industry and business. The minister appreciated her commitment and assured her of support for women's empowerment initiatives.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Udaya Bhanu Midde |
|---|---|
| Known For | Telugu television hosting and Telugu film acting |
| Father's Profession | Doctor and poet who used the pen name Udaya Bhanu |
| Mother's Profession | Ayurvedic doctor |
| Television Shows Hosted | Adhurs, Thadakha (ETV Telugu), Joolakataka (Gemini TV), DHEE (ETV Telugu) |
| Active Period | 1994 to present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-35 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Dancing, writing, cooking |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Vijay Kumar |
| Husband/Spouse | Vijay Kumar |
| Children | Twins, b. 2016 |
| Children's Names | Bhumi Aaradya Midde and Yuvi Nakshatra Midde |
Family
| Father | S. K. Patel (Doctor) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Aruna (Ayurvedic Doctor) |
| Siblings | Lenin (Software Engineer) |
Career
| Started her acting career as a child artist at age 8 in the 1979 Telugu film 'Vetagaadu.' | |
| Made her debut as a lead actress in 1994 with the Telugu film 'Erra Sainyam.' | |
| Acted in films across Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages, including an unreleased Tamil film 'Chinna Ramasamy Periya Ramasamy' starring Jayaram. | |
| Gained fame as a television anchor hosting popular shows like 'Once More Please' and 'Pillalu Pidugulu.' | |
| Recognized as the highest-paid television host on Telugu TV channels. | |
| Famous for her role as Madhumati in the 2013 Telugu film 'Madhumati.' | |
| Active in the industry from 1994 to present. |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Chiranjeevi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Udaya was born and raised in Karimnagar, Telangana, India. | |
| 2. Her father, a doctor and poet, used the pen name ‘Udaya Bhanu’, which inspired her name. | |
| 3. She sadly lost her father at the young age of five. | |
| 4. Her mother's second marriage was to a Muslim man with seven children from his previous marriage. | |
| 5. At age 15, Udaya married a Muslim man, but later divorced him. | |
| 6. She went against her mother's wishes and married Vijay Kumar after the divorce, despite her mother's threats. | |
| 7. Udaya started acting at the age of 8 in the Telugu movie 'Vetagaadu' in 1979. | |
| 8. In 1994, she made her debut as an actress in the Telugu film 'Erra Sainyam.' | |
| 9. Udaya also gained fame as the host of popular TV shows like 'Once More Please' and 'Pillalu Pidugulu.' | |
| 10. She is known as the highest-paid television host in Telugu TV channels. | |
| 11. At 27, she was invited by a political party to run for office in Karimnagar, Telangana. | |
| 12. Udaya has a great love for kids. | |
| 13. She publicly denied rumors of entering politics, stating her frank and sensitive nature would not suit the field, and plans to fight societal evils through writing instead. | |
| 14. In a recent NTV podcast she spoke about the reasons she moved away from films toward anchoring, citing uncomfortable experiences in the industry. |
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