Lakshmi Manchu
| Lakshmi Manchu | |
|---|---|
 Manchu Lakshmi at the 60th Filmfare Awards South | |
| Born |
Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna 8 October 1977 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actress, Television hostess, Producer |
| Years active | 2004-Present |
| Spouse(s) |
Andy Srinivasan (2006-present) |
| Website | |
| http://www.lakshmimanchu.com/ | |
Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, credited as Lakshmi Manchu, is an Indian film actress, singer, model, producer and a television host. She studied in the US and appeared in a couple of American television shows and films and later continued acting in Indian films, mostly in Telugu cinema. She also produces films under the banners of Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures and Manchu Entertainment and has hosted talk shows in Telugu television.
Early life
Lakshmi Manchu is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She has two younger brothers, Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj. She has graduated with a Bachelors in Theater from Oklahoma City University.[1][2]
Career
She acted and became known through her role in the American television series Las Vegas, where she played the role of Sarasvati Kumar, the love interest of James Lesure. The show gave her the chance to work with many stars, such as James Caan and Sylvestor Stallone, to name a few.[3] Besides, Las Vegas, she has acted in each one episode in the series Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal and Mystery ER. She has also appeared in commercials for Toyota, AARP and Chevrolet.[4] She has acted in the upcoming English film Basmati Blues.[5]
In 2006, she acted, directed, and produced Perfect Lives, a short film that was showcased at the Wilshire Fine Arts Theater as part of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles.[6]
Awards
- Other Awards
- The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 - Best Actor in a Negative Role - Anaganaga O Dheerudu[7]
- CineMAA Awards 2012 - Best Supporting Actress - Anaganaga O Dheerudu
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Perfect Lives | Asha | English | Short film |
| 2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
| 2009 | Thank You for Washing | Phoebe | English | Short film |
| 2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Villain CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actress Santosham Best Villain Award Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | [8] | |
| 2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | |
| Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | ||
| Doosukeltha | Telugu | Special appearance[9] | ||
| Basmati Blues | Sita | English | Post-production | |
| Chandamama Kathalu | Telugu | Filming[10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | English | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Juror #6 | English | "Shock and Oww!" (season 2: episode 18) |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Dr. Baker | English | "Eating Away/A Model's Malady" (season 2: episode 5) |
| Desperate Housewives | Nabila | English | "Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else" (season 5: episode 3) | |
| 2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Herself | Telugu | Host |
| 2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Herself | Telugu | Host |
| 2012 | Luckunte Lakshmi | Herself | Telugu | Host |
| 2013 | Super Jodi | Herself | Telugu | Judge |
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Herself | Telugu | Host |
Producer
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa...? | Telugu | Ajay Sastry | Manchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | Manchu Manoj, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | Sekhar Raja | Manchu Manoj, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Deeksha Seth | |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari / Maranthen Mannithen | Telugu / Tamil | Kumar Nagendra | Aadhi, Manchu Lakshmi, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan |
References
- ↑ "Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura". The Hindu. 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "Lakshmi Manchu’s Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice Of Vizag". Baynews.in. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "Metro Plus Hyderabad : ‘I want to be a champion of the underdog’". The Hindu. 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "Lakshmi Manchu in Munnar - Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-and-interviews/39629644_1_malayalam-film-hollywood-film-lakshmi-manchu
- ↑ http://www.newsofap.com/art-368-lakshmi-prasanna-manchu-profile-biography.html
- ↑ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". 24 June 2012.
- ↑ http://www.telugufirst.com/telugu-tv/tv-shows/254-manchu-lakshmi-new-show-at-etv.htm
- ↑ http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/two-directors-to-handle-lakshmi-manchus-special-role.html
- ↑ http://www.sify.com/movies/sattaru-s-chandamama-kathalu-goes-on-floors-news-telugu-njzlbKdbdef.html