Aparna Bajpai is an Indian actress who has appeared in

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and

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language films. She is best known for her role in the 2010 film, ''

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'', directed by Sasikumar.

Early life

Bajpai was born to Ramesh and Sushma Bajpai, and has two brothers: Ashish and Arpit.

Career

Bajpai began her career doing modelling and appearing in various commercials, including one for a soft drink with

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. Sasikumar selected Aparnaa for a role in ''

'' after spotting her in such an advertisement. The film featured her opposite

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, as Reshma Shivaraj, a rich Kannada language college girl and unlike other actresses, Aparnaa dubbed for her role herself. The film opened in December 2010 and the ensemble cast was praised as "near-perfect", with Aparnaa's performance being described as "fabulous" by one critic.

Filmography

References

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