Shamili Sounderajan, known professionally as Varshini Sounderajan, is an Indian actress, model, and television presenter who appears in

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films. She made her acting debut in anthology film ''

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'' (2014).

Early life and career

Varshini Sounderajan was born in Hyderabad to a

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family. She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics. She started her career as a model. She made her film debut ''

'' (2014) which won

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. She is known for her performance in the Telugu films ''Lovers'', ''Kai Raja Kai'' and ''Sri Rama Raksha''. She played the lead in Viu's web series ''Pelli Gola'' alongside Abijeet, presented by

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. The series was successful and she went onto star in two more seasons. She acted as a team leader in the TV show ''

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''. Varshini has been listed in the first edition of Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman on Television 2017. She is also appeared as an anchor in the TV show ''Pataas 2.'' In 2022, she starred in a Telugu film Malli Modalaindi along side telugu actor

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.The film received positive response for Varshini's performance. Varshini also hosted a popular Telugu television show ''Comedy Stars'' on

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She is part of the film

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directed by

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. While she is restricted in giving out the details about her role, Varshini, who’s already begun shooting for her part, offers that her role in the film has multiple get-ups. In 2018 she also hosted the popular Telegu television comedy show ''Jabardast'' for a day on 15 November.

Filmography

* ''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted''

Films

Television

References

External links

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