Jhansi (actress)
Indian television presenter
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Jhansi Laxmi is an Indian actress, television presenter, theatre practitioner[1] and producer[2] who works in Telugu films and television shows. She made her debut in Telugu cinema in the year 1994.[3][4][5] She won nine Nandi Awards.
Jhansi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jhansi Laxmi Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Television presenter, Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Career
Jhansi began her film career in the Telugu film industry in 1994 and has since portrayed a wide range of characters , building a reputation for versatility and depth in her roles. Early in her career, she appeared in memorable movies including Egire Paavurama, Chandralekha, Jayam Manadera and Tulasi with her roles spanning from comedic to dramatic. [citation needed] After a short hiatus from films, Jhansi made a notable comeback in 2015 with character roles in films like Pataas.[6][7] Throughout her career, Jhansi has also worked as a dubbing artist, providing voice work for Telugu-dubbed films.[7]
As a television presenter, she has worked on various Telugu programs over several decades. Her hosting roles have included shows such as "Talk of the Town" on Gemini TV, "Sunday Sandadi" on ETV Telugu, and "Naveena" and "Chetana" on TV9.[citation needed] These programs represent a range of formats including talk shows, entertainment, and game shows. Jhansi has remained active in Telugu television by participating in multiple shows and events as a host.[8][9]
Filmography
As an actress
As a dubbing artist
| Actress | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kausalya | Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999) | |
| Tabu | Priyaralu Pilichindi (2000) | Telugu dubbed version |
| Idi Sangathi (2008) | ||
| Jyothika | Tenali (2000) | Telugu dubbed version |
| Trisha | Manmadha Banam (2010) | Telugu dubbed version[13] |
| Devadarshini | Kanchana (2011) | Telugu dubbed version[14] |
| Smriti Irani | Jai Bolo Telangana (2011) | |
Television
As host
- Talk of the Town for Gemini TV
- Sunday Sandadi for ETV Telugu
- Manoyagnam serial for ETV Telugu
- Sarada serial for Gemini TV
- Brain of Andhra for MAA TV
- Pelli Pustakam for MAA TV
- Black (season 1,2&3) for ETV Telugu
- Ko Ante Koti for Gemini TV
- Lakku Kikku for Zee Telugu
- Bangaru kutumbam for Zee Telugu
- Box lo Bangaram for Gemini TV
- Naveena for TV9
- Chetana for TV9
- Starmaa Parivar League for Star Maa
- Start Music for Star Maa
- Starmaa Parivar League (season 2) for Star Maa
- Starmaa Parivar League (Season 3) for Star Maa.
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Lady Detective | Roopa | ETV |
| 2001–2007 | Amrutham | Sanjeevani “Sanju” | Gemini TV |
| 2021 | The Baker and The Beauty | Padma Dasaripalle | Aha |
| 2023 | Hostel Days | Canteen aunty | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | Miss Perfect | Rajyalakshmi | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2025 | Hometown | Aha |
Awards
- Best Supporting Actress - Thodu (1997)
- Best Supporting Actress - Jayam Manadera (2000)
- Best Female Comedian - Tulasi (2007)
- Best Female Comedian - Simha (2010)
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