Aparna (television presenter)

Aparna
Born Bangalore, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Radio jockey, television presenter, actress

Aparna Vastarey, known mononymously as Aparna, is an Indian radio jockey, television presenter, film and television actress. She became popular during her television career when she presented various shows that aired on DD Chandana. She was introduced to Kannada cinema by director Puttanna Kanagal with last film, Masanada Hoovu (1984).

Career

Aparna made her feature film debut in Puttanna Kanagal's 1984 film, Masanada Hoovu, in which she starred alongside Ambareesh and Jayanthi. She began working as a radio jockey (RJ) with All India Radio in 1993. She also worked as an RJ with AIR FM Rainbow, and was its first presenter. Her career in television spanned over 20 years after she began presenting shows that aired on DD Chandana. As part of Diwali celebrations in 1998, she created a record presenting shows for eight hours at a stretch.[1]

Aparna worked as an actress in television soaps such as Mudala Mane and Mukta. In 2013, she appeared as a contestant in the first season of the Kannada reality television show Bigg Boss, that aired on ETV Kannada.[2] Since 2015, she has been appearing as Varalakshmi in the sketch comedy television show, Majaa Talkies.

Partial filmography

Television

Year Show Character Channel
Moodala Mane
2008–10 Mukta ETV Kannada
2013 Bigg Boss Kannada 1 Herself Eetv Kannada
2015–present Majaa Talkies Varalakshmi Colors Kannada

Films

References

  1. "Aparna, RJ, TV anchor and actress". rediff.com. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. "DETAIL ABOUT PEOPLE OF BIGG BOSS KANNADA". karnatakakaravali. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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