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1. Samantha Ruth Prabhu


28-03-2017/samantha-ruth-prabhu.jpg Born on April 28 1987 Samantha is a model and actress, who has acted in Telugu and Tamil films. Samantha was brought up in Chennai and she was involved in modeling in her teens. The Telugu film Ye Maya Chesave was her first film and she was instantly successful; she got the Filmfare award for Best Debut. She also has a Nandi award to her credit, for this film. The Year 2013 was a happening year for this southern beauty; she got the Filmfare award for Best Actress in both Telugu and Tamil. This feat was accomplished only by actress Revathi earlier. Samantha got the award for her performances in the films Neethane En Pon Vasantham and Eega. The Telugu films Attarintiki Daredi and Manam also gained her awards. Samantha did her schoo...
Born on April 28 1987 Samantha is a model and actress, who has acted in Telugu and Tamil films. Samantha was brought up in Chennai and she was involved in modeling in her teens. The Telugu film Ye Maya Chesave was her first film and she was instantly successful; she got the Filmfare award for Best Debut. She also has a Nandi award to her credit, for this film. The Year 2013 was a happening year for this southern beauty; she got the Filmfare award for Best Actress in both Telugu and Tamil. This feat was accomplished only by actress Revathi earlier. Samantha got the award for her performances in the films Neethane En Pon Vasantham and Eega. The Telugu films Attarintiki Daredi and Manam also gained her awards. Samantha did her schoo...
Date of Birth: 28-04-1987
Age: 36
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 28-04-1987
Age: 36
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress

2. Lakshmi Manchu


14-02-2017/lakshmi-manchu.jpg Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian celebrity known for her acting and hosting skills, along with being a producer. She was born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father (Mohan Babu) and brothers (Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu) are accomplished actors. Her birth mother, Vidya Devi, is no more, but she has a step-mother, Manchu Nirmala Devi. She is quite a learned woman in the industry. She graduated in theater from Oklahoma City University. Later, she attended the film school at the University of Southern California. Lakshmi’s career kick-started with the role of Sarasvati, on the American comedy-drama television series titled ‘Las Vegas.’ She recurred in eleven episodes of the...
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian celebrity known for her acting and hosting skills, along with being a producer. She was born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father (Mohan Babu) and brothers (Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu) are accomplished actors. Her birth mother, Vidya Devi, is no more, but she has a step-mother, Manchu Nirmala Devi. She is quite a learned woman in the industry. She graduated in theater from Oklahoma City University. Later, she attended the film school at the University of Southern California. Lakshmi’s career kick-started with the role of Sarasvati, on the American comedy-drama television series titled ‘Las Vegas.’ She recurred in eleven episodes of the...
Date of Birth: 08-10-1977
Age: 46
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 08-10-1977
Age: 46
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actress

3. Mahesh Babu


m/a/h/e/s/h/mahesh-babu.jpg Born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Mahesh Ghattamaneni is a South-Indian actor and philanthropist. He was born and brought up in Chennai. His father is Krishna Ghattamaneni, a yesteryear superstar of the Telugu film industry. Mahesh Babu completed his schooling at St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and graduated from Loyola College with a bachelor’s degree in commerce. He further underwent training in acting from director L. Satyanand. Mahesh first faced the cameras when he was just four. His debut was in ‘Needa’ and did nine films in total as a child artist. In 1999, he debuted opposite Preity Zinta in ‘Rajakumarudu,’ a rom-com Telugu film dir...
Born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Mahesh Ghattamaneni is a South-Indian actor and philanthropist. He was born and brought up in Chennai. His father is Krishna Ghattamaneni, a yesteryear superstar of the Telugu film industry. Mahesh Babu completed his schooling at St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and graduated from Loyola College with a bachelor’s degree in commerce. He further underwent training in acting from director L. Satyanand. Mahesh first faced the cameras when he was just four. His debut was in ‘Needa’ and did nine films in total as a child artist. In 1999, he debuted opposite Preity Zinta in ‘Rajakumarudu,’ a rom-com Telugu film dir...
Date of Birth: 09-08-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 09-08-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

4. Devi Sri Prasad


devi-sri-prasad.jpg After the success of "Dhinka Chika" song for Salman Khan, starrer "Ready", South Indian composer Devi Sri Prasad, has been getting numerous offers in Bollywood. Devi Sri Prasad liked the evergreen film ‘Sholay’ so much in his youth days, that he has seen the movie many times in his young days, and had then made his thoughts to make his journey to the film world.  He stated that music in’ Sholay’ could always be an inspiration for his generation. Thus, he always wanted to be part of Bollywood and entertain the music lovers throughout India. He has so much passion for music and the film industry that he does not miss any ...
After the success of "Dhinka Chika" song for Salman Khan, starrer "Ready", South Indian composer Devi Sri Prasad, has been getting numerous offers in Bollywood. Devi Sri Prasad liked the evergreen film ‘Sholay’ so much in his youth days, that he has seen the movie many times in his young days, and had then made his thoughts to make his journey to the film world.  He stated that music in’ Sholay’ could always be an inspiration for his generation. Thus, he always wanted to be part of Bollywood and entertain the music lovers throughout India. He has so much passion for music and the film industry that he does not miss any ...
Date of Birth: 02-08-1979
Age: 44
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Music Director
Date of Birth: 02-08-1979
Age: 44
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Music Director

5. Balaji Balakrishnan


23-03-2017/balaji-balakrishnan.jpg Balaji Balakrishnan is a Tamil actor. He acted in some TV serials and movies. He is also known by his screen name Joe. Balaji was first cast in Vijay TV’s school serial ‘Kana Kanum Kalangal’. He made it through the auditions quite easily, since his talks and actings were vivid and entertaining. He was given the role of Joe, the school Principal’s son. He, as his nature was, lived that character very enthusiastically, rather than just acting. He would crack jokes all of a sudden in the serial and in the shooting spot as well and add to everyone’s laughter. Balaji learnt a lot from his first serial, he later described, and befriended many co-actors whom he worked with in the serial. Af...
Balaji Balakrishnan is a Tamil actor. He acted in some TV serials and movies. He is also known by his screen name Joe. Balaji was first cast in Vijay TV’s school serial ‘Kana Kanum Kalangal’. He made it through the auditions quite easily, since his talks and actings were vivid and entertaining. He was given the role of Joe, the school Principal’s son. He, as his nature was, lived that character very enthusiastically, rather than just acting. He would crack jokes all of a sudden in the serial and in the shooting spot as well and add to everyone’s laughter. Balaji learnt a lot from his first serial, he later described, and befriended many co-actors whom he worked with in the serial. Af...
Date of Birth: 24-10-1987
Age: 36
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 24-10-1987
Age: 36
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor