Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu 8 October 1977[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Television hostess, Producer |
| Years active | 2004-Present |
| Spouse(s) | Andy Srinivasan (2006-present) |
| Website | http://www.lakshmimanchu.com/ Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu Profile in MAASTARS.COM |
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian film actress, singer, model, producer and a television host. She is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She has graduated with a Bachelors in Theater from Oklahoma City University.[2][3]
She has acted in the American Television series Las Vegas and Desperate Housewives. She has also appeared in commercials for Toyota, AARP and Chevrolet.[4] In 2006, she acted, directed, and produced Perfect Lives, a short film that was showcased at the Wilshire Fine Arts Theater as part of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles.[5]
Career
Lakshmi became known through her role in the American television series Las Vegas, where she played the role of Sarasvati Kumar, the love interest of James Lesure. The show gave her the chance to work with many stars, such as James Caan and Sylvestor Stallone, to name a few.[6]
Awards
- Other Awards
- The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 - Best Actor in a Negative Role - Anaganaga O Dheerudu[7]
- CineMAA Awards 2012 - Best Supporting Actress - Anaganaga O Dheerudu
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
| 2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Villain |
| 2011 | Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | Also dubbed to Telugu as Kadali |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | Also dubbed to Tamil as Maranthen Mannithen |
| 2013 | Basmati Blues | English | Filming[9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | English | 11 episodes |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Juror #6 | English | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Dr Baker | English | 1 episode |
| Desperate Housewives | Nabila | English | 3 episode | |
| 2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Host | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Host | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Luckunte Lakshmi | Host | Telugu |
Producer
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa...? | Telugu | Ajay Sastry | Manoj Manchu, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | Manoj Manchu, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | Sekhar Raja | Manoj Manchu, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Deeksha Seth | |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari / Maranthen Mannithen | Telugu / Tamil | Kumar Nagendra | Aadhi, Lakshmi Manchu, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan |
References
- ^ "Happy Birthday Lakshmi Manchu". 123telugu. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ^ "Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura". The Hindu. 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice Of Vizag". Baynews.in. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "Lakshmi Manchu in Munnar - Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ http://www.newsofap.com/art-368-lakshmi-prasanna-manchu-profile-biography.html
- ^ "Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'I want to be a champion of the underdog'". The Hindu. 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". 24 June 2012.
- ^ http://www.telugufirst.com/telugu-tv/tv-shows/254-manchu-lakshmi-new-show-at-etv.htm
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-and-interviews/39629644_1_malayalam-film-hollywood-film-lakshmi-manchu