Kaushal Manda

Kaushal Prasad Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials. He also runs a modelling agency.

Kaushal Manda
Kaushal in 2018 at KLM Fashion
Born (1981-05-13) 13 May 1981
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Alma materAndhra University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active1999 – present
Political partyBJP(2019-Present)
Spouse(s)Neelima Manda[1]
Children2
Websitewww.kaushalmanda.com

Early life

Kaushal Manda was born into a Telugu-speaking family in Visakhapatnam on 13 May 1981. He completed his schooling in B H P V High school and Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgical Engineering from Andhra University in 2001.

Career

Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982-1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu.[2] Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show Chakravakam (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam.[3] He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show Dance Baby Dance in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's Devatha (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's Suryavamsham serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.[4]

He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, Rajakumarudu, in 1999, and also played a role in Prabhas's film Mr. Perfect (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials.[5] Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.[6]

Politics

Kaushal Manda joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in November 2019.[7]

Television
Year Title Role Channel
1984-1985 Evanni Chedanunchu Child Artist Doordarshan
1998 Grasim Mr. India Top 6 Contestants
2003- 2008 Chakravakam Sagar Gemini TV
2005- 2010 Dance Baby Dance Host Gemini TV
2010- 2013 Devatha' Gemini TV
2011 No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam Vikram Gemini TV
2013- 2014 Brindavanam Zee Telugu
2017- 2020 Suryavamsham Adishankar Zee Telugu and winner of super serial championship.
2018 Bigg Boss Telugu 2 Winner Star Maa
2020 Agni Sakshi Rathod Star Maa

Filmography
Key
| Denotes films that have not yet been released

• All the films list are in Telugu language, unless otherwise noted. But he also acted in Tamil and Kannada movies.[1]

Year Film Role(s) Notes Ref
1999 Thammudu - actor & Casting director
1999 Rajakumarudu (film debut) [8]
1999 Chinni Chinni Aasa - -
2000 Badri - - [9]
2001 Manasantha Nuvve Chanti's friend
2001 Sampangi Abhishek's friend
2001 Siva Rama Raju -
2001 Akasa Veedhilo Terrorist
2002 Sreeram Sreeram's friend
2002 Nee Sneham - -
2004 Nenunnanu -
2003 Aayudham -
2004 Venky - -
2004 Okatavudhuam Gurunadhan Lead role [10]
2003 Jodi No.1 Ravi
2005 Anukokunda Oka Roju Rowdy Teenager
2006 Asadhyudu College student
2008 Mukhbiir - Hindi Film
2010 Comedy Express Mahesh
2010 Anaganaga Oka Aranyam -
2011 Mr. Perfect Priya's cousin
2011 Nenu Naa Rakshasi Rajesh
2012 Daruvu Goon in Pub

Advertisements

Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions" Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy [11]

References
  1. "Who is Bigg Boss 2 Telugu winner Kaushal Manda - details inside". Times Now. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  2. "Kaushal manda".
  3. "Kaushal manda television".
  4. "Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda mobbed by fans; see video - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  5. Devalla, Rani (18 April 2013). "At his creative best". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  6. "The looks models and production".
  7. "Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda joins BJP; gets trolled - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  8. "Here's to tv's dishy dudes: Hyderabad times most desirable men on TV 2017". Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  9. "Mahesh, Pawan Words Helped Kaushal Win Bigg Boss?". Sakshi News. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  10. "Hamsa Nandini's smouldering Instagram pics are absolutely drool-worthy". Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  11. Bharath, Kalyan (7 August 2018). "Here Are a Few Lesser Known Facts About the Man Behind 'Kaushal Army' - Wirally". Wirally.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
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