Pavitra Lokesh
Pavitra Lokesh is an Indian film and television actress known for her versatile work primarily in the Kannada and Telugu film industries. She has appeared in over 150 films since her debut as a teenager, and is respected for playing strong supporting roles as well as lead characters in critically acclaimed films. Her performance in the Kannada film Naayi Neralu won her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
Pavitra Lokesh is an Indian film and television actress known for her versatile work primarily in the Kannada and Telugu film industries. She has appeared in over 150 films since her debut as a teenager, and is respected for playing strong supporting roles as well as lead characters in critically acclaimed films. Her performance in the Kannada film Naayi Neralu won her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
Pavitra Lokesh was born in Mysore, Karnataka, India. Her father was the noted Kannada actor Mysore Lokesh and her mother a teacher. After her father death when Pavitra was in ninth grade, she completed her schooling and earned a bachelor degree in commerce before entering acting. She made her film debut at age 16 and gradually built a career in both cinema and television. Although she initially aspired to become a civil servant, circumstances led her to the film industry. Over the years she has acted in multiple languages and also worked in television serials and web series. In 2023 she married Telugu actor Naresh.Photos
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Personal details
- Height 5'7"/58kg
- Born November 17, 1979 · Mysore, Karnataka, India
- Spouses
- Children Viskrutha Sucindra
- Relatives Adi Lokesh
FAQ
She works primarily in the Kannada and Telugu film industries, and has also done television and web series work.
The Kannada film Naayi Neralu -2006 earned her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
Her father was Mysore Lokesh, a noted Kannada actor, and her brotherAdi Lokesh is also an actor.
Pavitra Lokesh entered the film industry at a young age mainly to support her family after the death of her father Mysore Lokesh, who was also a popular Kannada actor.
She has acted in more than 150 films across Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil languages in addition to several television serials.
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Trivia
Pavitra Lokesh stood out because of her tall height for an actress in Kannada cinema at the time 5 ft 10 and yet managed to hold her own opposite shorter male leads.
She initially planned to become a civil servant and sat for the exam before committing to acting.
Her breakthrough film Naayi Neralu 2006 was directed by Girish Kasaravalli and earned her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
She and actor Naresh real life relationship and marriage became the subject of the 2023 Telugu film Malli Pelli.
Quotes
"I wanted to help my mother who was overburdened after my father death rather than follow my own dreams."
"Height is no barrier when you believe in your craft."
Trademarks
Naturalistic performance in supporting and character roles, especially in family dramas
Ability to fluently work across Kannada and Telugu cinema
Portraying mature women with depth rather than superficial glamour
Nicknames
Pavitra
Salaries
Approximately Rs 5 lakh to Rs10 lakh per movie depending on the role
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