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Radhika Pandit, born on March 7, 1984, is a famous Indian actress. She is best known for her work in Kannada films. Radhika is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in the Kannada film industry. She has won many awards for her acting. These include three Filmfare Awards South, one Karnataka State Film Award, and one South Indian International Movie Award.

Radhika started her acting journey on television. She appeared in TV shows like Nandagokula (2007) and Sumangali (2007). Her first movie was Moggina Manasu in 2008. For this film, she won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada. She later won two more Filmfare Best Actress Awards. These were for her roles in the romantic movies Love Guru (2009) and Krishnan Love Story (2010).

Radhika became a top actress in South India with many successful films. Some of these include Hudugaru (2011), Addhuri (2012), Drama (2012), Bahaddur (2014), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), and Doddmane Hudga (2016). She won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada for her role in Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari. Her last movie before taking a break from acting was Aadi Lakshmi Puraana in 2019.

Radhika Pandit also promotes many different brands and products. She is married to actor Yash. They have two children together.

Radhika Pandit's Early Life and Career Beginnings

Radhika Pandit was born in Bangalore, India. Her mother is from Goa, and her father, Krishna Pandit, is a stage and film artist. Her family speaks the Konkani language. They lived in the Malleswaram area of Bangalore. Radhika has a younger brother named Gourang. She grew up in her grandfather's house in Malleswaram. She still lives there because it holds special meaning for her.

Radhika went to Cluny Convent High School in Bangalore. After that, she studied for a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. She wanted to become a teacher after getting her Master of Business Administration degree. However, in 2007, during her last year of B.Com., a friend convinced her to try out for a TV show. This was a Kannada language TV series called Nandagokula. Radhika got the role without even needing an audition.

In the same year, she also appeared in another TV show, Sumangali. As Nandagokula was finishing, her pictures started appearing in local magazines. Film director Shashank saw her photos. He was looking for a lead actress for his film 18th Cross. The makers of Moggina Manasu also noticed her. She was chosen for both movies. She started filming 18th Cross first.

Radhika Pandit's Film Career Highlights

Becoming a Star: Early Success (2008–2011)

Radhika Pandit first acted in a film for 18th Cross in 2007. However, that movie was delayed and only released in 2012. So, her first released film was Moggina Manasu. In this movie, she played Chanchala, a college girl. She and her three friends faced problems with bullying and annoying boyfriends. She acted alongside Yash, whom she had worked with before in the TV show Nandagokula.

Moggina Manasu came out in 2008 and was a big hit with critics. Radhika's acting was highly praised. A reviewer said, "Newcomer Radhika Pandit shines... and is bound to go places." She won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada for this role.

Her next film was Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara (2009). It was a romantic drama about fake intellectuals. Radhika played Rukmini. Critics said her performance was "classic and lively." Her second movie in 2009 was Love Guru. This film was about love and misunderstandings in a workplace. Radhika played Kushi. Critics loved her acting, calling her "one of the best actresses to appear on the marquee." She won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress for this movie.

In 2010, Radhika worked with director Shashank again for Krishnan Love Story. She played Geetha, a cheerful girl from a middle-class family. She had to hide her dreams because of money problems. Critics noted her good performance, especially in the second half. Radhika won her third Filmfare Award for Best Actress for this film. She also won other awards. In Gaana Bajaana, she played Radha, who was in a love triangle. A reviewer said she "walks away with all honours."

Radhika then appeared in Hudugaru, a comedy-drama. It was a remake of a Tamil film. She had a small but important role as Gayathri, a food lover. She was the love interest of Prabhu, played by Puneeth Rajkumar. Her acting earned her a fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.

Becoming a Leading Actress (2012–2016)

In 2012, six of Radhika's films were released. First was Alemari, a drama based on real events. She played Neeli, a middle-class girl who falls for a milkman. Her performance was called "brilliant" in emotional scenes. Next was Breaking News, about the media industry. She played Shraddha, a cheerful girl. Critics praised her "superb and light-hearted performance."

Her film Addhuri, a romance, was released next. She starred opposite new actor Dhruva Sarja. Both the film and Radhika's acting received great reviews. India Today wrote that she "has once again proved why she is regarded as one of the awesome talents." This role earned her a fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.

Radhika's very first film, 18th Cross, finally came out in August 2012. She played Punya, a girl wrongly accused of murder. Critics praised her performance, saying she "has given an excellent performance." In Sagar, she played Kajal. Critics called the film a "commercial entertainer" and said Radhika "walks away with the honours." Her last film of 2012 was Drama, a comedy. Radhika played Nandini. Her performance was highly praised. She also sang a song in the film, "Drama Hitavachana," where she rapped some parts.

In Kaddipudi (2013), Radhika played Uma, a junior artist. Her character was from a poor family and was the love interest of a former gangster. Her performance was seen as "mature" and brought "dignity to the character." Her next film, Dilwala, was a romantic movie. Even though the film got mixed reviews, Radhika's acting was praised. She received her second SIIMA Award for Best Actress nomination for this role.

She then starred in the romance film Bahaddur as Anjali. Her acting "wins your heart with her brilliant expressions." The film was a commercial success. In Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, Radhika worked with Yash for the third time. She played the girlfriend of a stubborn character. Her performance was called "winsome." This film was a huge success and won her the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada.

In 2015, her only release was Endendigu, a romance-thriller. She played a wife who could see future events. Her performance was praised. In 2016, her first film was the comedy Zoom. She played Nayana, an advertising employee. The film received mixed reviews. She then starred with Puneeth Rajkumar in Doddmane Hudga. Her role was praised for adding "ludic spirit" and "much flair." Later that year, she played Ananya in Santhu Straight Forward. A reviewer said the film was "watchable" because of Radhika's "magnetic presence." Her expressive eyes and silence spoke volumes about her character's feelings. With these varied roles, she became one of the most popular Kannada actresses.

Taking a Break from Acting (2017-Present)

After marrying actor Yash, Radhika took a break from acting. She wanted to focus on her personal life. Her only film appearance since then was in Aadi Lakshmi Puraana in 2019. A reviewer noted that Radhika played a very different role for her, but she did it "with ease."

Radhika Pandit's Personal Life

Radhika Pandit met actor Yash in 2007. They met on the set of her TV show Nandagokula. They started dating after working together in movies. They kept their relationship private for many years. They got engaged in August 2016. They married in December of the same year in a private ceremony in Bangalore. They now have two children.

Radhika Pandit's Off-Screen Work

After her marriage, Radhika Pandit became involved with the Yasho Marga Foundation. This foundation was started by her and Yash. It aims to help farmers and laborers. They have helped to bring lakes back to life in parts of Karnataka, including Koopal and Shivamogga.

Between 2013 and 2014, Radhika Pandit and Puneeth Rajkumar were chosen as brand ambassadors for the Right to education in Karnataka. This was part of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program. She has also promoted other brands. These include KLF Nirmal Coconut oil and Gillette's Shave India Movement.

Radhika Pandit's Filmography

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Radhika Pandit's Awards and Nominations