Aindrita Ray
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Aindrita Ray is an Indian film actress, primarily appearing in Kannada films
. She made her acting debut in 2007, starring in Meravanige
and went on to appear in several commercially successful films, establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of Kannada cinema. She is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Devika, a mentally challenged girl, in Manasaare
.
family in Udaipur
, Rajasthan
, where she spent her childhood, before moving to Mumbai
. With her father, A. K. Ray, being a dentist
in the Indian Air Force
, she along with her family moved from one place to another, finally settling in Bangalore
. Her mother, Sunita Ray, is a child psychologist
, while her elder sister works for a multinational company. Ray studied at Baldwin Girls High School
, Bangalore. Later she joined M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental science. While studying, she did part-time modelling, appearing in television advertisements, which paved way for her entry into the film industry. She can converse in Kannada, Hindi
, English
and Bengali
.
Cinema of Karnataka
The cinema of Karnataka , sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood and as Chandanavana in Kannada, encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka based in Bangalore. Most of the movies are made in Kannada, with a handful of them in Konkani or Tulu. Today more than 100 films are...
. She made her acting debut in 2007, starring in Meravanige
Meravanige
Meravanige a kannada Language movie released in July 2008. It starred Prajwal Devaraj and Aindrita Ray in lead role and was supported by Sadhu Kokila, Komal and Harish.Its a Youth romantic family drama movie.-Cast:*Prajwal Devaraj...*Aindrita Ray......
and went on to appear in several commercially successful films, establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of Kannada cinema. She is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Devika, a mentally challenged girl, in Manasaare
Manasaare
Manasaare is an Indian Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat starring Diganth in the lead.-Plot:Manohara is an unemployed youth who is always looked down on by his family. However his uncle is very supportive to him. One day in order to prove that he is capable of doing something in his...
.
Personal life
Aindrita Ray was born as the youngest daughter into a BengaliBengali people
The Bengali people are an ethnic community native to the historic region of Bengal in South Asia. They speak Bengali , which is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit and Sanskrit languages. In their native language, they are referred to as বাঙালী...
family in Udaipur
Udaipur
Udaipur , also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, west of Kota, and northeast from Ahmedabad...
, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, where she spent her childhood, before moving to Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. With her father, A. K. Ray, being a dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
in the Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict...
, she along with her family moved from one place to another, finally settling in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
. Her mother, Sunita Ray, is a child psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, while her elder sister works for a multinational company. Ray studied at Baldwin Girls High School
Baldwin Girls High School
Baldwin Girls High School , founded in 1880, is one of the oldest schools in Bangalore India.Baldwin Boys High School is the sister school of Baldwin Girls High School.'Loyalty and Service' is the school's motto...
, Bangalore. Later she joined M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental science. While studying, she did part-time modelling, appearing in television advertisements, which paved way for her entry into the film industry. She can converse in Kannada, Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and Bengali
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Meravanige Meravanige Meravanige a kannada Language movie released in July 2008. It starred Prajwal Devaraj and Aindrita Ray in lead role and was supported by Sadhu Kokila, Komal and Harish.Its a Youth romantic family drama movie.-Cast:*Prajwal Devaraj...*Aindrita Ray...... |
Nandini | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
|
| Mast Maja Maadi | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| 2009 | Junglee Junglee (2009 film) Junglee is a Kannada film released in 2009. It was directed by Soori, who also directed Duniya.-Soundtrack:*Hale PaatreKailash Kher, Sowmya RaoLyrics: Yogaraj Bhat*Nee EndareSonu NigamLyrics: Jayanth Kaikini*Ee MajavadaSuma Shastry... |
Padma | Kannada | |
| Vaayuputra | Divya | Kannada | ||
| Love Guru Love Guru (Kannada film) Love Guru is an Indian Kannada movie starring Tarun Chandra and Radhika Pandit. The movie was released in the year 2009. The movie was directed by Prashanth Raj who has worked as assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt of Bollywood.-Cast:*Tarun Chandra... |
Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Manasaare Manasaare Manasaare is an Indian Kannada language movie directed by Yograj Bhat starring Diganth in the lead.-Plot:Manohara is an unemployed youth who is always looked down on by his family. However his uncle is very supportive to him. One day in order to prove that he is capable of doing something in his... |
Devika | Kannada | Winner, AKKA Best Actress Award Winner, Suvarna Best Actress Winner, South Scope Best Kannada Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
|
| 2010 | Nooru Janmaku | Drishti | Kannada | |
| Nannavanu | Sanjana | Kannada | ||
| Veera Parampare Veera Parampare Veera Parampare is an upcoming Kannada language movie starring Ambarish, Sudeep, Aindritha Ray directed by S.Narayan.-Production:The film started its regular shooting from April 2 in Gokak, Bijapur and nearby places.-Detailed Cast:*Ambarish*Sudeep... |
Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada | ||
| A Flat A Flat (film) A Flat is a Hindi thriller film, directed by Hemant Madhukar and produced by Anjum Rizvi and Raaj Varma. The film was released on 12 November 2010 under the Anjum Rizvi Film Company and Y.T Entertainment Ltd. banners.-Plot:... |
Hindi | |||
| 2011 | Manasina Maathu | Sahana | Kannada | |
| Dhool | Kannada | |||
| Paramathma | Saanvi | Kannada | ||
| Kaanchaana | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Love in Hyderabad Love in Hyderabad Love in Hyderabad is an upcoming Telugu language film starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Aindrita Ray in the lead roles. It is a remake of his 2010 Tamil film, Siddu +2 which met with an unfavorable response at the box office. The film was earlier titled as Sare Nee Ishtam.... |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
Post-production | ||
| Januma Janumadallu | Kannada | Filming | ||
| Parijatha | Kannada | Filming | ||
| Untitled Shashank project | Kannada | Filming |