# Sindhu Lokanath

Sindhu, known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath, is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Kannada cinema. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in Parichaya (2009). She is recognized for her performances in Lifeu Ishtene (2011), Drama (2012), Case No. 18/9 (2013) and Love in Mandya (2014).

## Early life

Born as Sindhu in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, Sindhu Loknath was born into what she calls "an extremely conservative family". She obtained a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Reva University Bangalore. She took to acting and made her debut appearing in a cameo role in the 2009 Kannada film Parichaya.

## Career

Following her first screen appearance in Parichaya, Sindhu was cast as Nandini by director Pawan Kumar in his film Lifeu Ishtene, that released in 2011. Sindhu got recognized for her performance in the film. Around this time, she appeared in cameo roles in Telugu and Tamil films such as Allam Vellulli (2009), Vaada Poda Nanbargal (2011) and Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012). In the 2012 comedy film Drama directed by Yogaraj Bhat, she was cast as Chandrika, a mute girl and the love interest of a character played by Sathish Ninasam. The film emerged as a success with its ensemble cast including Sindhu receiving critical praise. For her performance in the film she earned nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada and SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In the same year, she appeared in Yaare Koogadali in a supporting role.
She was a model for print and corporate ads like Nelli Silks, Samyak, Lawerence and Mayo, Assendas India, Radio One, Arogya Milk, Lancer and Developers, Canara Bank. She played the love interest of Aneesh Tejeshwar in three consecutive releases, Coffee with My Wife, Nan Life Alli and Endendu Ninagagi. She is being paired with Ajay Rao in Jai Bajrangabali.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
| 2009 | Parichaya | | Kannada | Cameo role |
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Nandini | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Vaada Poda Nanbargal | | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Radhi | Tamil | credited as Yashika |
| 2012 | Drama | Chandrika | Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Kasthuri | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma | Herself | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Case No. 18/9 | Lakshmi | Kannada | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2013 | Coffee With My Wife | Sindhu | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Nan Life Alli | Mouna | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Endendu Ninagagi | Madhura | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Love in Mandya | Sushma | Kannada | Nominated, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female |
| 2014 | Jai Bajarangabali | Ambuja | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Krishna Leela | Sindhu | Kannada | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Charu | Kannada | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Rakshasi | Bhavani | Kannada | |
| 2017 | Ambar Caterers | | Tulu | |
| 2018 | Heegondhu Dina | Jhanavi | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Kaanadante Maayavadanu | Vandana | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Krishna Talkies | Parimala | Kannada | |
| 2021 | 60 Days † | | Kannada | Delayed |

#### Webseries

* Loose Connection