Neetha Ashok
Indian actress
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Neetha Ashok is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Kannada films.[3] She made her acting debut with the Tulu film Jabardasth Shankara (2019). Neetha gained recognition with her Kannada debut Vikrant Rona (2022).[4]
Early life
Neetha was born in a Kota Brahmin family in coastal region village called Kota Village from Udupi District, Karnataka which is near Kundapura Town,[2] and lived in Delhi, Mangaluru and Bengaluru.[5][6] Her father is Ashok Herle, a banker and mother is Geetha Ashok Herle. She calls herself the great-granddaughter of Shivaram Karanth.[5]
Career
Neetha Ashok starred in three Kannada television serials including Yashodhe, Naa Ninna Bidalaare, and Neelambari as the lead as well as a Hindi serial on Doordarshan.[5] She made her feature film debut with the Tulu film Jabardasth Shankara starring her school senior Arjun Kapikad directed by Devadas Kapikad.[6][7] Regarding her and Rashi Balakrishna's performances in the film, a critic wrote that they are "ravishingly beautiful and give a fine performance as romantic interests".[8] She made her Kannada film debut with Vikrant Rona (2022) after she met Sudeep at a Colors Kannada party.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jabardasth Shankara | Lavanya | Tulu | [6] | |
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | Aparna Ballal "Panna" | Kannada | [9][10] |
Television
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Kannada | Vikrant Rona | Won | [13] |