LIFE IN FRAMES
PROVOKE Lifestyle|July 2023
MEET SANDALWOOD'S STARLET, ASHIKA RANGANATH SPEAK ABOUT HER LOVE FOR STARDOM AND WHY SHE'S SOON STEPPING UP TO BE THE INDUSTRY'S MOST WANTED
NAMITA GUPTA
LIFE IN FRAMES

1. Tell us about your growing up days. Where did you study? Your time spent later at college. What was your dream career in your childhood days?

I was born in Haasan and brought up in Tumkur. Till 10th standard I was in Tumkur and came to Bangalore for my Pre University at Jyoti Nivas College and then joined MES College. I had no clue as a child what I wanted to do in life, but somewhere around middle school years, I took a keen interest in cultural events and dances. In every school program, I had to perform and participate. I was also the Cultural Secretary in my school. All my teachers and friends used to encourage me a lot and tell me that you belong to the cine world and you must purse a career in the cinema industry. I wasn't really interested in those days, as I was a bright student and was good in studies. I had dabbled with dreams of becoming a doctor, but soon when I realised how difficult the medical field is, I changed my mind.

2. When and how did the journey towards being an actor happen?

I started dancing and learning more dance styles after I moved to Bangalore. I also started doing dance shows. I gave an audition for the Fresh Face contest when I was in my 12th standard as my teachers and friends insisted I take part in it. That was my first exposure to this glamour world. I still can't forget how good it felt putting on professional makeup, dressing up like a model, facing the camera and doing my first ramp walk. Those pictures were circulated everywhere and when I put them up on my social media I was approached by a director from the Kannada film industry. His name was Mahesh Babu and he introduced me to the Sandalwood industry with the film Crazy Boy. I'm so glad I did this as the journey has been going really well so far.

3. What are your other passions and hobbies?

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