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Popular actresses who disappeared from TV despite a successful stint

Last updated on - May 29, 2021, 13:37 IST
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Popular actresses who disappeared from TV despite a successful stint

Telugu television has introduced some exceptionally talented actresses. However, a few shined in their brief stint but disappeared later. Here’s a quick look back at such actresses who disappeared from TV despite a successful stint.

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Preethi Amin

One quick glance at her picture, ‘Chakravakam’ is the name that flashes instantly. This dance tutor-theatre actor-model started off her acting career with the 2007 Hindi teleserial ‘Jhoome Jiya Re’ and talent show India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj. However, she won a million hearts down South with her memorable performances in super hit soaps like Chakravakam, Aloukika, and Nanna, an award-winning serial. Preethi is married to US-based psychiatrist Lionel Pereira in 2014. She is missed on Telugu television by her fans.

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Roopa Devi

She left a lasting impact with her performance as Kaveri in the blockbuster daily soap Ruthurgalu. She later went on feature in a few TV shows and movies yet did not continue for long.

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Gayatri Shastry

After she hogged the limelight with her performance as Goddess Parvathi in the mythological show ‘Om Namah Sivaya’, Gayatri won a million hearts with lead roles in popular shows like Pavitra Bandham, Mettela Savvadi, Kalyani, Devatha et al.

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Ashwini Nambiar

This Malayalam actress became a household name in the Telugu telly town with her memorable performances in the path-breaking TV shows Kalankitha and Antarangalu.

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Uttara

“Lady Detective.. Ammo Yama Active…” this song and Uttara’s performance in the show Lady Detective is something that would stay with the telly audiences for a long. Besides a few appearances in movies, Uttara’s TV stint was brief yet memorable.

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Anupama

Aata Kavala Paata Kavala and Kotha Cinema Guru are some of her shows that will instantly get the telly audiences nostalgic; thanks to Anupama’s vivacious anchoring and charm. However, she has been missing from action in TV for a while now.

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Jahnavi

This Dance Baby Dance fame actress shot to fame almost overnight. She went on TO feature in films like Yagnam and Ranam. Jahnavi is not active on TV ever since.

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Rajini

This VJ-turned-actress appeared in a few Telugu films soon after hogging the limelight with her music shows on TV. She was extremely popular among the youth.

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Jayathi

The VJ-turned-actress also moved onto movies after gaining popularity with her music show Vennela. She reportedly planned to produce her movie in 2016. However, she is still giving the small screen a miss.

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