Arvind Krishna (actor)

Chavali Venkata Arvind Krishna Sarma (born 5 January 1985), better known by his onscreen name Arvind Krishna is an Indian actor working mainly in Telugu films.[1][2] After completing his formal education, he made his foray into acting.

This is a Telugu name; the family name is Chavali.

Arvind Krishna
Born
Chavali Venkata Arvind Krishna Sarma

(1985-01-05) 5 January 1985
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other namesAK
Arvind Krishna
Aravind Krishna
Rushi
OccupationActor, Professional Basketball Player
Years active2010–present
Spouse(s)
  • Dipika Prasad
    (m. 2012-present)

Early life and education

Arvind Krishna had spent his early years in New Delhi before moving to Europe.[2] Arvind Krishna pursued his education in the United States from the University of Southern California - MaST (Math and Science Technology) Highly Gifted High School [2] He then pursued B.Tech in Biotechnology from JNTU, Hyderabad.[2] Arvind Krishna is an avid sportsman, played varsity basketball for his high school and United Andhra Pradesh and India, and most recently for Telangana. He was named MVP (most valuable player) of many tournaments.

Post-college education, he worked at the Satyam School of Leadership on the Leadership Development team and pursued the Global Business Leadership program with Harvard Business School and U21 Global and Satyam.[1][2] He found at Satyam School of Leadership, his mentor and guru in Ed Cohen (Chief Learning Officer of Satyam at the time). Arvind attributes his professional excellence to his guru.[3] Arvind Krishna had also acquired specialized training in Appreciative Enquiry and is a Certified facilitator for Mobile Team Challenge, both of which are programs developed by Cherri Torres and Mobile Team Challenge.

Personal life

Arvind Krishna comes from a family of bureaucrats.[4]

Arvind got engaged to Dipika Prasad, who works in the social enterprise and impact investing space, in August 2012 and got married on 18 November 2012 at Tirumala.[5][6]

Arvind Krishna during a 3BL match
Hyderabad Ballers with AK fans

Career

Arvind Krishna made his foray into acting after education. Arvind's debut movie in a supporting role Alasyam Amrutham movie a rom com starting with Happy days fame Nikhil Siddharth and Madalasa Sharma which got poor reviews at box office. Later he starred as a main lead was It's My Love Story. His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Best Debut Actor (Male)- Telugu at SIIMA Awards, 2012.[7]

Arvind Krishna received a fillip in his career with Rushi, a movie produced by Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd., which marked their comeback film after the legendary Ek Duuje Ke Liye.[4][8] The film won Nandi Award for Best Story, an honor by the AP government for cinematic excellence, in 2012.[9] He played the role of an arrogant selfish medico, transforming into a doctor who goes to the extent of donating his organs to save his patient while also fighting the legal system to make it happen. This role won him critical acclaim.

Arvind is now playing for the team Hyderabad Ballers in 3x3 basketball league (3BL), India.[10][11]

Arvind Krishna was most recently seen in Times Internet MX Player’s original series - Lots of Love and it was MX Player’s flagship product for Telugu and Tamil.[12]

Filmography
  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
YearFilmRoleNotes
2010Young IndiaDebut
2010Alasyam AmruthamSekhar
2011It's My Love StoryArjunNominated for Best Debut (SIIMA)
2012RushiRushi
2014Adavi Kaachina Vennela[13]-
2014Mana KurralleLacchu
2015Andhra PoriBalu
2016PremamSanjay
2019Lots of LoveArvind Krishnawebseries; also in Tamil

References
  1. Business of Tollywood *. "An Exclusive Interview With Arvind Krishna". Business of Tollywood. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  2. Arvind Krishna: Bestowed with Talents. "Arvind Krishna: Bestowed with Talents | Elan Magazine". Elanmag.in. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  3. "Arvind Krishna". Business of Tollywood. 12 October 2011. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  4. "Rushi will connect to family audience, students: Arvind Krishna - Telugu Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 3 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  5. "Itsy Bitsy: Drenched in love". The Hindu. 1 September 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  6. http://www.bharatstudent.com/ (2 August 2012). "Tollywood's Hrithik gets hitched!! - Tollywood News & Gossips". Bharatstudent.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  7. : Shekhar (7 June 2012). "Dookudu, 100% Love, Mr Perfect lead SIIMA nominations list - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  8. Suresh Krishnamoorthy (12 January 2012). "'First look' of Rushi held". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  9. "'Rushi' wins Nandi Award for best story". Ibnlive.in.com. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZA2rZs6y-U
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  • Arvind Krishna - FIBA profile
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