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When Yash queued up to buy ‘Mungaru Male’ tickets for his ‘Preethi Illada Mele’ co-stars

etimes.in / Mar 09, 2026, 14:46 (IST)

Veteran actress Padmaja Rao reminisced about a young Yash, then a TV actor, who bought tickets for his entire 'Preethi Illada Mele' cast to watch the blockbuster 'Mungaru Male'. This act of generosity highlighted his humble beginnings before he rose to become a pan-India superstar, showcasing his dedication and team spirit.

Padmaja Rao returns to the small screen with Jothe Jotheyalli

TNN / Apr 03, 2021, 11:04 (IST)

According to a source from the channel, Padmaja Rao’s entry in the serial will add a new twist in the lives of Anu Sirimane and Aryavardhan

Bhagyalakshmi actress Padmaja Rao sentenced to three months imprisonment in cheque bounce case

etimes.in / Aug 27, 2024, 11:32 (IST)

Kannada actress Padmaja Rao, known for her role in the daily soap Bhagyalakshmi, was sentenced to three months in jail and fined INR 40.20 lakh by a Mangaluru court. The judgment followed a cheque bounce case involving Veerendra Shetty, who claimed Rao had borrowed INR 40 lakh but failed to repay, with the cheque allegedly bouncing due to insufficient funds.

"I've invested considerable effort to truly embody the character of Kusuma," says Bhagyalakshmi fame Padmaja Rao

etimes.in / May 21, 2024, 10:02 (IST)

Padmaja Rao excels as Kusuma in 'Bhagyalakshmi,' showcasing dedication and talent. Her nuanced performance captivates audiences, earning recognition and praise. Viewers appreciate her authentic portrayal of the assertive character.

Aramane Gilli completes 250 episodes

TNN / Apr 13, 2020, 15:07 (IST)

Exclusive - "With Bhagyalaksmi, I am getting to explore the other side of acting apart from my usual soft-spoken on-screen mother," says actress Padmaja Rao

etimes.in / Apr 26, 2023, 12:53 (IST)

In a quick conversation with ETimes TV, actress Padmaja Rao opened up about her on-screen character Kusuma from the daily soap Bhagyalakshmi.

"Kusuma is very different from all the on-screen characters I have played so far in my acting career," says actress Padmaja Rao

etimes.in / Mar 23, 2024, 10:43 (IST)

Actress Padmaja Rao, known for her role as Kusuma in the TV show Bhagyalaksmi, initially felt her character was run-of-the-mill. However, she soon realized that Kusuma had many dimensions and a complicated personality. Rao expressed her excitement at exploring a different side of acting and appreciates the confidence the show's team had in her.

Ragini bonds with Padmaja Rao on the set of Veera Ranachandi

TNN / Sep 12, 2014, 00:00 (IST)

Ragini was seen spending quality time with the senior actress

Vajrakaya television premiere on Friday

TNN / Dec 30, 2015, 10:34 (IST)

The film will be aired on Friday

Padmaja Rao replaces Pavithra Lokesh in Aramane Gilli

TNN / Aug 20, 2019, 12:58 (IST)

'Sugarless' trailer creates huge curiosity in audience

Jun 29, 2022, 13:11 (IST)

KM Shashidhar's 'Sugarless' trailer has hit the right notes and has generated huge curiosity among the audience. The trailer cut has gained the attention of netizens and film lovers, which has given all the glimpses of the film and what one should expect from the film.

This Sensex has hit bulls-eye

TNN / Sep 24, 2008, 00:00 (IST)

This particular film is attracting a lot of crowd.

This Sensex has hit bulls-eye

TNN / Sep 24, 2008, 00:00 (IST)

This particular film is attracting a lot of crowd.

Garbada Gudi

TNN / Jun 20, 2013, 14:58 (IST)

The film has Anu Prabhakar, Ramesh Bhat and Mohan in lead roles

Kannada film Rocket press meet at Cinepolis in Bengaluru

TNN / Nov 22, 2015, 16:02 (IST)

Lead actors Aishani Shetty and Sathish Neenasam were also present at the Venue

This Nanjundi Kalyana has an LGBTQIA twist

TNN / Mar 31, 2018, 00:00 (IST)

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Team Akashadeepa wraps up shoot at Badami; details inside

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 08, 2021, 11:09 (IST)

Kannada daily soap Akashadeepa is gearing up for some exciting episodes. The team has been shooting continuously in Badami town, Bagalkot district Karnataka. The cast and crew members of Akashadeepa bid adieu to their outdoor shoot in Bengaluru and drove all the way to Badami town.

Sunetra Pandit bags a prominent role in 'Bettada Hoo'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 19, 2022, 14:07 (IST)

Eminent Kannada actress Sunetra Pandit Sunetra Pandit is all set to entertain viewers with a brand new project. The actress will now be seen in a prominent role in the upcoming daily soap 'Bettada Hoo'.

Daily soap Bhagyalakshmi completes 200 episodes

etimes.in / Jun 29, 2023, 12:33 (IST)

The Kannada daily soap "Bhagyalakshmi" has successfully completed 200 episodes. The show initially focused on two sisters, Bhagya and Lakshmi, but later shifted to the story of Bhagya, a family-oriented woman.

‘Crazy Star Ravichandran offered me Hatavaadhi after he watched me in the serial Moodala Mane’

TNN / Nov 20, 2017, 00:46 (IST)

Shruti Naidu rings in her birthday at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru

TNN / Dec 11, 2018, 00:00 (IST)

A starry do, this

Kannada celebs join their moms in a hearty song for Mother’s Day

TNN / May 14, 2023, 00:00 (IST)

Urvashi returns to Kannada

TNN / Jan 01, 2014, 12:23 (IST)

The Malayalam actress will be seen as a host for Crazy Couple

Harish Rao kin booked over property fraud

Oct 18, 2024, 23:24 (IST)

Duniya Rashmi signs new project Jaggi Jagannath

TNN / Jul 29, 2019, 11:13 (IST)

Music launch of Maadesha

TNN / Jun 22, 2008, 00:00 (IST)

Audio release function of 'Maadesha' was a celeb-studded affair.

Srimurali to visit Nartaki today

TNN / May 06, 2014, 11:40 (IST)

The actor will visit the theatre to celebrate his film Ugramm completing 75 days at the box office

‘Archanai Pookal' set to entertain Tamil audiences with its dubbed version

etimes.in / Jun 20, 2023, 10:05 (IST)

Here is some good news for fans. A popular Tamil TV channel is all set to launch a Tamil dubbed version of 'Archanai Pookal.'

Bhagyalakshmi's reel family, Sushma K Rao, Sudarshan Rangaprasad, and kids enjoy a day out

etimes.in / Oct 05, 2023, 17:22 (IST)

The cast of the TV show Bhagyalakshmi, including actors Sushma Rao and Sudarshan Rangaprasad, visited the Praani-Pet Sanctuary in Bengaluru. They spent the day bonding with animals and exploring the sanctuary's lush surroundings.