Harshika Poonacha is an Indian actress who mainly works in Kannada films. She rose to fame with the 2008 Kannada film PUC.
Harshika Poonacha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelors in Engineering |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | |
Career
editHarshika Poonacha started her career at the age of 15 by acting in PUC (2008 Kannada film) while she was doing her 12th Standard at Christ Junior College, Bangalore.[1] After completing 12th standard, Harshika spent the next two months working as a television anchor by hosting[2] shows like Nimmindha Nimagaagi, Hrudayadinda[3] and Sarigamapa before beginning a professional course.[citation needed] Harshika then joined Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore[4] and completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical.[5][6] In 2012, she joined Maxpro Software Company and agreed to work for five days a month while working 21 days in films.[citation needed] She said Getting into films was an accident. I never dreamt of becoming an actress.[7]
After PUC (2008 Kannada film), she acted in a Kodava language film Ponnamma,[8] a Konkani film Kazar[9] and a Telugu film Edukondalavada Venkataramana Andaru Bagundali.[10] In 2010, Harshika acted in an important role in Jackie with Puneeth Rajkumar, which catapulted her to an instant celebrity status. She later appeared in Thamassu with Shiva Rajkumar[11] for which she won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress,[12] and played Ramya in Nariya Seere Kadha,[13] in which Ravichandran played the lead role. She also acted in a film named Cycle opposite Shivarjun.[14] She played the daughter of a crorepati who gets kidnapped for ransom in the comedy film 5 Idiots.[2] In 2013, she first had two releases in a row, Cycle and Ale and her third release Managana Kaili Maanikya opposite Ramesh Aravind, which was her first comedy film,[15] in July.[16] Her two films, B3 a love story directed by Gana Shyam with Srikanth and Adwaitha an action-based film directed by MB Giriraj which has Ajay Rao in the lead, released both on 6 December.[17]
She has signed her first Tamil film Anandha Thollai.[18][4] She also has a Telugu film titled Panipuri coming up.[19]
She also appeared in a video album Hoo Manase.[citation needed] She and her cousin Bhuvaan Ponannaa own a company called Glamgod Fashion and Events and conduct fashion shows and fashion weeks.[19] She made her Bhojpuri debut from the film Hum Hai Raahi Pyar Ke with Pawan Singh in 2021.
Personal life
editHarshika was born in Ammathi, Kodagu district of Karnataka[3] and is the only daughter to Uddappanda Poonacha and Shambhavi.[5][20] She married actor Bhuvann Ponnannaa in 2023.[20] In April 2024, the couple were victims of mob violence in Bengaluru. The incident was reported to the Commissioner of Police.[21]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PUC | Gowri | |
| 2009 | Ponnamma | Kodava film | |
| 2009 | Kazar | Konkani film | |
| 2009 | Edukondalavada Venkataramana Andaru Bagundali | Telugu film | |
| 2010 | Sugreeva | ||
| 2010 | Thamassu | Amreen Sabha | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2010 | Jackie | Yashodha | Suvarna Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
| 2010 | Jugaari | ||
| 2010 | Naariya Seere Kadda | Ramya | |
| 2011 | 5 Idiots | Sheetal | |
| 2011 | Murali Meets Meera | Shwetha | |
| 2011 | Krishnan Marriage Story | Prospective bride | Cameo |
| 2012 | Ko Ko | Ganga | |
| 2012 | Parie | Sumedha | |
| 2012 | Crazy Loka | Chandini | |
| 2013 | Cycle | ||
| 2013 | Ale | Geetha | |
| 2013 | Mangana Kaiyalli Manikya | Manohar's fiancé | |
| 2013 | Case No. 18/9 | Special appearance | |
| 2013 | Advaitha | Ambika | |
| 2013 | B3 | Anu | |
| 2014 | Maryade | [22] | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | Ramya | |
| 2016 | ...Re | Parvathi | |
| 2016 | Beat | ||
| 2016 | Appudala Ippudila | Telugu film | |
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) – Kannada | |
| 2018 | Charminar | Nanda | Malayalam film[23] |
| 2018 | Chitte | ||
| 2019 | Udgharsha | ||
| 2021 | Hum Hai Raahi Pyar Ke | Bhojpuri film | |
| 2023 | Kaasina Sara | Sampige | |
| 2023 | Sthabda | Indu | |
| 2023 | Bera | ||
| 2023 | Marakastra | Nandini | |
| TBA | Un Kadhal Irundhal | Tamil film |
References
edit- ^ Kavya Balaraman. 'I'm not a party girl' Archived 16 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Deccan Herald.
- ^ a b Y Maheswara Reddy (16 July 2010) 'I want to act with all actors' Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. newindianexpress.com
- ^ a b "Kodagu lass Harshika to debut in Kannada movie". kodagucommunity.com. 5 October 2008. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009.
- ^ a b Y Maheswara Reddy (20 June 2011). "Actor's juniors did her homework". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Harshika Poonacha of Thamassu and Jugari fame is an engineer now". Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ 'I want the groom to be from Coorg' Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The New Indian Express. 30 June 2010.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (20 May 2010) The rich girls of Sandalwood Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. newindianexpress.com
- ^ 'Ponnamma' to be shot in 25 days Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The Hindu (23 November 2008). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "Mangalore Konkani Movie Kazar to Hit Screens on Sep 9" Archived 6 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Daijiworld.com. 22 May 2009.
- ^ Film on problems of farmers Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (26 June 2011) Harshika strikes a fine balance. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ I am comfortable doing Lovemaking scenes: Harshika Poonacha – The Times of India Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India. (2 November 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (27 November 2010). "A shoddy screenplay". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (2 March 2011). "Love is in the air". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ Ayswarya Murthy (23 January 2013) Ale & hearty start for the star. Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Only work matters: Harshika Poonacha Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The New Indian Express (23 July 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Double dhamaka for Harshika Poonacha – The Times of India Archived 14 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India. (27 November 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Rajani Hegde (18 May 2010). "I want to portray difficult roles". Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ a b Harshika Poonacha's Panipuri moment – The Times of India Archived 14 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India. (5 December 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Pics: Harshika Poonacha ties a knot with sandalwood actor Ulliyada Bhuvan Ponnanna". The Times of India. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Parekh, Aayushi (21 April 2024). "Harshika Poonacha and Bhuvann Ponnanna encounter mob attack in Bengaluru: Calls for swift action". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Marayade shoot in final stages – The Times of India Archived 25 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India. (19 August 2013). Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ The New Indian Express (9 March 2018). "Harshika Poonacha: Playing a supermodel". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.