Sameera Reddy
Sameera Reddy | |
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| Born | 14 December 1983 (age 41)[1][2] Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Parent(s) | Chintapoli Reddy Nakshatra Reddy |
| Relatives | Meghna Reddy (sister) Sushma Reddy (sister) |
Sameera Reddy (born 14 December 1983) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Kollywood and Bollywood films.She has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada films.She went on to appear in commercially succesful Tamil films like Vaaranam Aayiram, Vedi and Vettai establishing herself as a contemporary leading actress of Tamil Cinema.
Early life
Reddy was born on 14 December 1983 in Anaparthy[Rajamundry]], Andhra Pradesh. Her father Chinta poli (C. P.) Reddy, a Telugu, is a businessman,[3][4] while her mother Nakshatra, a Goud Saraswat Brahmin,[5] referred to as Niki by her daughters and in the media, was a microbiologist and worked with an NGO.[6][7] She has two siblings, Meghna Reddy, a former VJ and supermodel,[8] and Sushma Reddy, a Bollywood actress and model,[9] both elder to her.[10] She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai and graduated from Sydenham College.
Sameera described herself as a "Tomboy" and "the ugly duckling in the family", while citing: "I was plump, had glasses and my glam quotient was rather low till I was 19".[10] She also claimed that she had always been "the calm one" and "most diplomatic" among the sisters and was pampered since she was the youngest in the family.[6]
Career
Reddy first appeared in ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas's "Aur Aahista" music video in 1996, when she was a graduate.[11] She caught the attention of Bollywood and was cast in a pivotal role in the 2002 Hindi film Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. In 2004, she appeared in Musafir.
Reddy appeared in the Tamil film Vaaranam Aayiram directed by Gautham Menon, opposite Surya Sivakumar, which was a blockbuster. Reddy's acting and modest portrayal of a confident and down-to-earth girl earned her rave reviews.
Other Activities
Reddy was a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012.[12]
Personal life
Reddy is a big fan of American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. She met Oprah during the former's visit to India at the welcome party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej. As the television celebrity was reportedly impressed by Sameera's saree, she was presented a similar saree as a gift by the actress before she left India.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Ayesha Verma | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Shruti | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Plan | Sapna | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Musafir | Sam | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Narasimhudu | Palakad Papa | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Shailaja | Telugu | |
| 2005 | No Entry | Chachi (Beach Girl) | Hindi | Cameo |
| 2006 | Taxi Number 9211 | Rupali | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Ashok | Anjali | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Naksha | Riya | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Migration | Divya | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Fool and Final | Payal | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala | Rekha | Bengali | |
| 2008 | Race | Mini | Hindi | |
| 2008 | One Two Three | Laila | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Kaalpurush | Supriya | Bengali | |
| 2008 | Varanam Aayiram | Meghna | Tamil | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Manpreet | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Aasal | Sarah | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Oru Naal Varum | Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Red Alert: The War Within | Lakshmi | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Mahayoddha Rama | Sita | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Nadunissi Naaygal | Sukanya | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Vedi | Paaru | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Vettai | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Tezz | Megha | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Chakravyuh | Hindi | Special appearance in song "Kunda Khola" | |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| 2013 | Varadhanayaka | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Naam | Hindi | Releasing on 24th May 2013 | |
| 2014 | Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ^ "Sameera happy curvy figures back on big screen". The Times of India. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (14 December 2010). "Sameera shares her b'day plans". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Indian Celebrities — Nikki Chintapoli Reddy, Made For Each Other". ShaadiTimes. 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "Reddy-made memories, Lifestyle — Leisure — Pune Mirror,Pune Mirror". Punemirror.in. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "Haute and spicy". MiD DAY. 2002-09-15. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ a b Basu, Arundhati (2005-12-10). "The Telegraph — Calcutta : Weekend". Calcutta, India: Telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "Girl interrupted". MiD DAY. 2006-02-17. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "Mumbai (Bombay), India, Sari and Catsuit, 1999, Photo of the Day, Picture, Photography, Wallpapers — National Geographic". Photography.nationalgeographic.com. 2001-06-25. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ Barkha MathurBarkha Mathur, TNN (2008-02-09). "Why star siblings don't make it big — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.comTimes of India. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
{{cite news}}: Text "Feb 9, 2008, 12.00AM IST" ignored (help) - ^ a b "Metro Plus Kochi / Cinema : Reddy reckoner". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "I love the bombshell tag: Sameera Reddy — Entertainment — DNA". Daily News and Analysis. 2010-02-28. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ "Maria Alkasas Wins First Ever Online Beauty Pageant". AdaDerana.lk. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ^ Shekhar (20 January 2012). "Sameera Reddy Gift | Star Oprah Winfrey | Lime Green Saree | Shantanu Nikhil Sari". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
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