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Quick facts for kids Radhika Pandit
Pandit in 2018
Born	07 March 1984 (age 41) Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2007–present
Spouse(s)	Yash ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	2

Radhika Pandit (born on March 7, 1984) is a famous Indian actress. She mainly acts in movies made in the Kannada language. She is one of the most popular and well-paid actresses in Kannada cinema. Radhika has won many awards, including three Filmfare Awards South and a Karnataka State Film Award.

She started her career in TV shows like Nandagokula and Sumangali in 2007. Her first movie was Moggina Manasu in 2008. For this film, she won awards for Best Actress. She also won two more Filmfare Best Actress Awards for Love Guru (2009) and Krishnan Love Story (2010).

Radhika became a top actress with many successful films. These include Hudugaru (2011), Addhuri (2012), Drama (2012), Bahaddur (2014), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), and Doddmane Hudga (2016). She won a SIIMA Award for Best Actress for Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari. Her last movie was Aadi Lakshmi Puraana in 2019. After that, she took a break from acting.

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

Early Life and First Steps in Acting

Radhika Pandit was born in Bangalore, India. Her family speaks the Konkani language. Her father, Krishna Pandit, is also involved in theater and films. Radhika grew up in Malleswaram, a part of Bangalore. She has a younger brother named Gourang. She still lives in her grandfather's house because it holds special memories for her.

She went to Cluny Convent High School in Bangalore. Later, she studied for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Mount Carmel College. Radhika first wanted to become a teacher. But in 2007, during her last year of college, a friend convinced her to try out for a TV show. She got a role in the Kannada TV series Nandagokula without even needing an audition.

In the same year, she also appeared in another TV show called Sumangali. Soon, her pictures started appearing in magazines. Film directors noticed her and offered her roles in movies. She was chosen for 18th Cross and Moggina Manasu. She started filming 18th Cross first.

Her Journey in Movies

Becoming a Star (2008–2011)

Radhika Pandit's first time acting in a movie was for 18th Cross in 2007. However, that movie was delayed and came out later in 2012. So, her first released movie was Moggina Manasu in 2008. In this film, she played Chanchala, a college girl dealing with problems like bullying. She acted alongside Yash, whom she had worked with before on TV.

Moggina Manasu was a big hit, and Radhika's acting was highly praised. Critics said she was a bright new talent. She won the Karnataka State Film Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for this role.

Her next movie was Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara (2009). It was a romantic drama. She played Rukmini, a girl who is tricked by a fake intellectual. Critics liked her performance, calling it "classic and lively."

In 2009, she also starred in Love Guru. This was a romantic film about misunderstandings. Radhika played Kushi. Her acting was again praised, with many calling her one of the best new actresses. She won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress for this movie.

In 2010, Radhika worked with director Shashank again in Krishnan Love Story. She played Geetha, a cheerful girl from a simple family. She showed a different side of her acting in this role. Radhika won her third Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Krishnan Love Story.

She then appeared in Gaana Bajaana, a romantic comedy. She played Radha, who is part of a love triangle. Critics said she "walks away with all honors" for her performance. Radhika also had a small but important role in the comedy-drama Hudugaru (2011). She played Gayathri, the love interest of Prabhu, played by Puneeth Rajkumar. Her performance earned her another Filmfare Award nomination.

A Leading Actress (2012–2016)

In 2012, six of Radhika's movies were released. First was Alemari, a drama based on real events. She played Neeli, a middle-class girl who falls in love with a milkman. Her performance was called "brilliant" in emotional scenes.

Next was Breaking News, where she played Shraddha. Critics said her "superb and light-hearted performance" made the movie lively. Then came Addhuri, a romance film. Radhika's acting received great reviews. India Today said she proved why she is an "awesome talent." This role earned her a fifth Filmfare Award nomination.

Her very first film, 18th Cross, finally came out in August 2012. Radhika played Punya, a girl wrongly accused in a murder case. Her performance was praised as "excellent." She also starred in Sagar, a commercial entertainer. Her acting was highlighted as she "walks away with the honors."

Her last film of 2012 was Drama, a comedy. Radhika played Nandini, a college student. Her performance was widely praised. She even sang a song in the film, "Drama Hitavachana," where she rapped some parts.

In 2013, Radhika played Uma in Kaddipudi. She portrayed a junior artist from a poor family. Her performance was mature and brought dignity to the character. She also starred in Dilwala, a romantic film. Even though the movie got mixed reviews, Radhika's acting was praised.

In 2014, she played Anjali in the romance film Bahaddur. Critics said she "wins your heart with her brilliant expressions." The film was a commercial success. Radhika worked with Yash for the third time in Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari. 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.

In 2015, her only release was Endendigu, a romance-thriller. She played a wife who has visions of her husband's death. Her acting in this challenging role was praised.

In 2016, she first appeared in the comedy Zoom. She played Nayana, an advertising employee who believes in honesty. She also sang a song, "Hey Diwana," in this film. Next, she starred with Puneeth Rajkumar in Doddmane Hudga. Her character was praised for adding a "ludic spirit" to the film. Later that year, she played Ananya in Santhu Straight Forward. Critics said the film was worth watching because of Radhika's "magnetic presence." Her expressive eyes and silence spoke volumes about her character's feelings.

Radhika Pandit is known as one of the most popular Kannada actresses. She has won many awards for her amazing roles.

Recent Work and Break (2017-2019)

After marrying actor Yash, Radhika took a break from acting. She wanted to focus on her family life. Her only movie appearance after marriage was in Aadi Lakshmi Puraana in 2019. Critics noted that Radhika played a very different role with great ease.

Personal Life

Radhika Pandit first met actor Yash in 2007 on the set of their 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 and married in December of the same year in a private ceremony in Bangalore. They now have two children.

Off-Screen Activities

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 worked to restore lakes in parts of Karnataka, like Koppal and Shivamogga.

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

Filmography

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Awards and Recognitions