# Ranjani Raghavan

Ranjani Raghavan is an Indian film and television actress, creative director and writer who predominantly acts in Kannada films. She is well known for her role in the Kannada TV series, Putta Gowri Maduve. and Kannadathi. She wrote a book called Kathe Dabbi, which became a bestseller with more than 15 editions in six months. Her second book ‘Swipe Right’ was released on December 7, 2022, selling over 5000 copies in one month. The novel has received the youths' love and appreciation.

## Career

She acted as the lead in the serial "Kannadathi" opposite Kiran Raj which has gained a good audience. Her explanation of the new 'Kannada terms' at the end of the serial has a separate audience base and has a very good response.
She was born in the year 1994. She started her career with a small role Nagaveni in the mythological serial Keladi Chenamma. She then acted in the serial Aakasadeepa where she played the role of the protagonist's sister. She was then offered the lead role in the serial Puttagowri Maduve, which gave her a huge name and success in the small screen. Her role was widely acclaimed among her TV audience. Later she worked as a creative director for serial Istadevate and acted in the Malayalam serial Pournami Thinkal. Currently, she is playing a lead role as Bhuvaneshwari in the serial "Kannadathi".
She has also acted in the film Rajahamsa which received mixed reviews from the audience. In 2018, She won Miss India SuperModel from IFM fashion show. In 2022, she won the Youth Icon award by RotaryClub Bangalore, and the Chittara Rising Star award.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Rajahamsa | Hamsa | Debut film |
| 2022 | Takkar | Punya | |
| 2022 | Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla | Soumya | |
| 2023 | Hakuna Matata | Roopa | Web series |
| 2024 | Night Curfew | Vedha | |
| 2024 | Kangaroo | Meghana | |
| 2025 | Sathyam† | Geetha | Telugu debut, also Kannada film |
| 2025 | Swapna Mantapa† | TBA | Directed by national award-winner Baraguru Ramachandrappa |

## Television

| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel |
| 2012 | Keladi Chennamma | Nagaveni | Kannada | Star Suvarna |
| 2012-2014 | Akasha Deepa | Ammu | Kannada | Star Suvarna |
| 2014-2018 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Gowri | Kannada | Colors Kannada |
| 2019 | Pournami Thinkal | Pournami | Malayalam | Asianet |
| 2019-2020 | Ishta Devathe | Creative Director Debut, Script Writer and Co producer | Kannada | Colors Kannada |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Kannada season 7 | Guest : To promote the serial Kannadathi. Day 103 | Kannada | Colors Kannada |
| 2020-2023 | Kannadathi | Bhuvaneshwari "Bhuvi" | Kannada | Colors Kannada |

## Awards

| Year | Nominated Work | Category | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Mane Mecchida Sose | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2016 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Mane Mecchida Sose | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2016 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2017 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Mane Mecchida Sose | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2018 | Putta Gowri Maduve | Mane Mecchida Sose | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2018 | IFM Fashion show | Mr & Miss India Supermodel 2017 | Fashion show | Won |
| 2020 | Kannadathi | Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2021 | Kannadathi | Jana Mecchida Jodi | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2021 | Kannadathi | Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2021 | Social Cause Award | Best Social Cause Influencer | Creator Spotlight Awards 2021 | Won |
| 2022 | Award for Writing and Acting | Youth Icon | RotaryClub Bangalore | Won |
| 2022 | For Acting | Rising Star Award | Chittara Awards | Won |
| 2022 | Kannadathi | Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2022 | Kannadathi | Jana Mecchida Jodi | Anubhandha Awards | Won |
| 2024 | Swipe right - KANNADA NOVEL | ‘’’Yuva Sahithya Ratna’’’ | ಕನ್ನಡ ಬರಹಗಾರರ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಕಾಶಕರ ಸಂಘ | Won |

## Writing

| 2021 | Kathe dabbi |
| 2022 | Swipe right |