Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974)
is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300
commercials
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, she made her debut as an actress in the 2001 Hindi television series ''Talaaq Kyu'' before being recognised for her roles in Cheran's ''
Pokkisham'' and ''
Sarpatta Parambarai'' in Tamil. She went on to play supporting roles in mostly
Tamil film
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s.
Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer. She played mother roles in several films including ''
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal'' (2012) and ''
Sarpatta Parambarai'' (2023).
Career
Born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Anupama mostly lived in North India. She had been working in television for over thirteen years, working as an anchor, visualiser, journalist and producer.
Later she started modelling and acting, appearing in more than 300 commercials.
She had appeared in several Hindi language
television series
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such as ''
Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'', ''Mission Fateh'', ''
Shaka Laka Boom Boom'' and ''The Magic Make-Up Box'' as well. Kumar debuted in Indian films with ''
Partha'' (2003) before appearing in the 2010 film ''
Ishqiya'' in a photograph appearance.
Filmography
Tamil films
Telugu films
Hindi films
Other language films
Television
References
External links
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21st-century Indian actresses
Actresses in Telugu cinema
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Female models from Tamil Nadu
Living people
1974 births
Indian film actresses
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Actresses in Hindi television
Indian television actresses
Actors from Coimbatore
Actresses from Tamil Nadu
Actresses in Malayalam cinema