Padmapriya Janakiraman is an Indian actor, producer, dancer and model, known for her roles in Bengali, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil He is famous for appearing in the film industry in nearly seven languages including Kannada, English and Telugu. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Wiki/Biography
Padmapriya Janakiraman was born on Thursday, February 28, 1980 in Delhi (44 years old; as of 2024). She studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya Trimulgherry School in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. In 1997, Padmapriya studied for a diploma in Bharatanatyam, a major form of Indian classical dance, from Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Hyderabad, Telangana. Padmapriya graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Loyola College, Alwar, Secunderabad, Telangana (1997-2000). In 2000, she pursued an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS), Harihar, Karnataka. Padmapriya received a Postgraduate Diploma in Indian Environmental Protection Law and International Convention Studies from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Karnataka (2007-2008). Padmapriya Janakiraman pursued a Master of Public Administration degree at New York University, New York (2012-2015), with a focus on public finance and international development.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-32-36
family
Padmapriya Janakiraman was born into a South Indian family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Janakiraman and mother’s name is Vijaya. Her father served as a Brigadier in the Indian Army. Padmapriya had an elder brother.
husband
On November 12, 2014, Padmapriya Janakiraman married Jasmine Shah, Vice Chairman of the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission, in Mumbai. The couple reportedly met while studying for master’s degrees at Columbia University and New York University.
Padmapriya Janakiraman and her husband Jasmine Shah wedding photos
Religion/Religious Views
Padmapriya Janakiraman follows Hinduism.
Profession
analyst
Padmapriya Janakiraman worked as an Analyst at “GE Capital International Services”, a financial services provider in Bangalore, India (2002-2004).
consultant
In 2007, Padmapriya joined Samata, a tribal land rights organization in Visakhapatnam, India, as a consultant until 2011. While working at Samata, she designed and launched sustainable business models (organic farming) for different groups. Tribes living in and around Visakhapatnam. In 2011, Padmapriya started working at “Dr. Reddy Labs Foundation’ and left in 2012.
research assistant
In August 2014, Padmapriya Janakiraman joined New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service as a research assistant, which he continued until May 2015.
Senior Researcher
In July 2015, Padmapriya started working as a senior researcher at the Center for Policy Research (CPR) in New Delhi, India, and continued to work for two years, that is, until July 2017.
Project Leader – Cultural Mapping Initiative
Padmapriya Janakiraman works at “Sahapedia” in New Delhi, India, a website and online encyclopedia that provides information about Indian art, culture and history to everyone. Padmapriya joined “Sahapedia” in January 2019 and will work till March 2022.
actor
Movie
telugu
Padmapriya Janakiraman made her debut in the film industry in 2004 with the Telugu tragedy film Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi. Padmapriya plays ‘Vasanthi’ in the film.
Padmapriya played Vasanthi in the film “Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi” (2004)
Padmapriya has also appeared in other Telugu films such as ‘Andari Bandhuvaya’ (2010) and Patel SIR (2017).
Malayalam
Padmapriya Janakiraman made his debut in the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) in 2004 with the film Kaazhcha. Padmapriya plays the role of ‘Lakshmi’ in the film.
Padmapriya Janakiraman plays Lakshmi in the film “Kaazhcha” (2004)
Padmapriya has played various roles in other Malayalam films such as Sainaba Gopinathan in Amrutham (2004), Malli in Rajamanikyam (2005), Karutha Pakshikal (2006) ‘s Poongodi, Sunanda in ‘Snehaveedu’ (2011) and many more.
Poster of the movie Karutha Pakshikal (2006)
Poster of the movie “Snehaveedu” (2011)
tamil
Padmapriya made her debut in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood) in 2005 with the film Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), in which she played the role of Vasanthi Ramalingam. It is reported that the film subsequently won the National Film Award for Best Family Welfare Film.
Padmapriya Janakiraman as Vasanthi Ramalingam in the movie “Thavamai Thavamirundhu” (2005)
Padmapriya has appeared in many other Tamil films, including Satham Podathey (2007), Pokkisham (2009), Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010), Thanga Meengal (2013), Bramman” (2014) and many more.
kannada
Padmapriya Janakiraman made her debut in the Kannada film industry in 2010 with the film Thamassu. She plays the role of Dr. Shanti in the film.
Padmapriya Janakiraman plays Dr. Shanthi in the movie “Thamassu” (2010)
Hindi
In 2010, Padmapriya made her debut in the Bollywood film industry by starring in the action film “Striker” starring Siddharth Suryanarayan and others. In 2017, she starred in the comedy film “Chef” with co-star Saif Ali Khan.
Padmapriya Janakiraman plays Madhu in the film Striker (2010)
Padmapriya Janakiraman (playing Radha) and Saif Ali Khan (playing Roshan Kalra) in the movie “Chef” (2017)
Bengal
Padmapriya Janakiraman made her debut in the Bengali film industry in 2012 with the film “Aparajita Tumi”, in which she played the role of Kuhu.
Padmapriya Janakiraman plays Kuhu in the movie “Aparajita Tumi” (2012)
short film
In 2018, Padmapriya played the role of Maya in the Hindi short film “Maya”.
Padmapriya Janakiraman stars as Maya in the short film “Maya” (2018)
dispute
- In October 2007, Padmapriya reportedly filed a police complaint against director Samy for allegedly slapping her on the set of the film Mirugam, an incident that attracted major media attention.
- According to some media reports, Indian film director MA Nishad, who works mainly in the Malayalam film industry, has lodged a complaint against Padmapriya Janakiraman of Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce and his manager. Nishad reportedly mentioned in his complaint that Padmapriya’s managers would charge exorbitant commissions from the actors, who in turn would demand higher fees from the film producers. He added that the practice should end.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
national film award
- In 2010, Padmapriya Janakiraman won the National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film) for the film “Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja” (2009).
tamil nadu national film awards
- In 2007, Padyapriya won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award Special Award for the film Mirugam (2007).
- In 2009, she won the Best Actress Award for the movie “Pokkisham”.
kerala film critics award
- In 2006, Padmapriya won the Best Actress Award for the film “Karutha Pakshikal”.
- In 2007, Padmapriya won the Best Actress Award for the film “Naalu Pennungal”.
- In 2009, she won the second Best Actress Award for “Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja”.
Southern Film Audience Award
- In 2005, Padmapriya Janakiraman won the Best Female Debut Award (South) for the film Thavamai Thavamirundhu.
- In 2006, she won the Malayalam Best Actress Award for the film Karutha Pakshikal.
- Padmapriya won the award for Best Supporting Actress in Malayalam for the film “Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja”.
Vanessa Film Awards
- In 2006, Padmapriya won the Best Actress Award for the film “Karutha Pakshikal”.
- In 2010, she won the Best Actress Award for the movie “Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja”.
Facts/Trivia
- Padmapriya Janakiraman is an avid Bharatnatyam dancer who started learning dance from her mentor Jayalakshmi Eshwar when she was in third grade in New Delhi.
Padmapriya Janakiraman with her guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar on the eve of Vijayadasmi in New Delhi
- In March 2017, she became a founding member of Women In Cinema Collective (WCC); an organization dedicated to providing equal opportunities to women in the film industry (Malayalam Film Industry).
- In September 2017, Padmapriya joined the Sahithya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, as an advisor and board member.
- Padmapriya reportedly wore her favorite dance dress designed by her mother in the film Chef (2017). In an interview, Padmapriya said about the dress,
This is my favorite dance dress. It was gold in color and my mother sourced and designed it for a big dance show I used to do on stage. We used it in a song called “Darmiyaan” and in a scene of the movie. “
- According to sources, Padmapriya was obsessed with modeling and practiced modeling in her spare time. In 2001, she was crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.
- According to reports, Padmapriya was studying for a master’s degree in public administration at New York University when New York was hit by the highly destructive Atlantic Hurricane Sandy, so she had to stay in a university shelter for four days.
- Vicky Ratnani is her favorite chef.
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