Kaushal Manda | |
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Kaushal in 2018 at KLM Fashion | |
Born | (1981-05-13) 13 May 1981 (age 43) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Alma mater | Andhra University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1982 – present |
Political party | BJP (2019-present) |
Spouse | Neelima Kaushal |
Children | 2 |
Website | www |
Kaushal Prasad Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials.
Career
Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu. Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show Chakravakam (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam. He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show Dance Baby Dance in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's Devatha (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's Suryavamsham serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.
He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, Rajakumarudu, in 1999 and also played a role in Prabhas's film Mr. Perfect (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials. Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.
Politics
Kaushal Manda joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in November 2019.
Filmography
Television
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Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1982-1985 | Evanni Chedanunchu | Child Artist | Doordarshan | |
1998 | Grasim Mr. India | Top 6 Contestants | ||
2003- 2008 | Chakravakam | Sagar | Gemini TV | |
2005- 2010 | Dance Baby Dance | Host | Gemini TV | |
2010- 2013 | Devatha | Gemini TV | ||
2011 | No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Vikram | Gemini TV | |
2013- 2014 | Brindavanam | Zee Telugu | ||
2017- 2020 | Suryavamsham | Adishankar | Zee Telugu | winner of super serial championship |
2018 | Bigg Boss Telugu 2 | Winner | Star Maa | |
2020 | Agni Sakshi | Rathod | Star Maa | |
2021–present | Ishmart jodi 2 | Contestant | Star Maa |
Films
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes | Ref |
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1999 | Rajakumarudu | Debut | ||
2000 | Badri | |||
2001 | Manasantha Nuvve | Chanti's friend | ||
Sampangi | Abhishek's friend | |||
Siva Rama Raju | ||||
Akasa Veedhilo | Terrorist | |||
2002 | Sreeram | Sreeram's friend | ||
Nee Sneham | ||||
2003 | Aayudham | Shravan Kumar | ||
Charminar | ||||
Jodi No. 1 | Ravi | |||
2004 | Nenunnanu | |||
Venky | ||||
Okatavudhuam | Gurunadhan | Lead role | ||
2005 | Anukokunda Oka Roju | Rowdy Teenager | ||
2006 | Asadhyudu | College student | ||
2008 | Mukhbiir | Hindi film | ||
2009 | Drona | Pub emcee | ||
Naa Style Veru | Praveen | |||
2010 | Comedy Express | Mahesh | ||
Anaganaga Oka Aranyam | ||||
2011 | Mr. Perfect | Priya's cousin | ||
Nenu Naa Rakshasi | Rajesh | |||
2012 | Daruvu | Goon in Pub | ||
2022 | Athanu Ame Priyudu | |||
2025 | Kannappa † | TBA | Filming |
Advertisements
Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions" Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy
References
- "Who is Bigg Boss 2 Telugu winner Kaushal Manda - details inside". Times Now. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- "Kaushal manda".
- "Kaushal manda television".
- "Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda mobbed by fans; see video - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- Devalla, Rani (18 April 2013). "At his creative best". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "The looks models and production".
- "Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda joins BJP; gets trolled - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- "Mahesh, Pawan Words Helped Kaushal Win Bigg Boss?". Sakshi News. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- "Hamsa Nandini's smouldering Instagram pics are absolutely drool-worthy". Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- Bharath, Kalyan (7 August 2018). "Here Are a Few Lesser Known Facts About the Man Behind 'Kaushal Army' - Wirally". Wirally.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- Telugu television anchors
- Male actors in Telugu television
- Indian male television actors
- Beauty pageant contestants from India
- Indian male models
- People from Visakhapatnam
- People from Uttarandhra
- Big Brother (franchise) winners
- Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) contestants
- Telugu male actors