Get to know the multifaceted Reshma Pasupuleti, a prominent figure in the Indian television and film industry. This comprehensive biography details her career, personal life, and contributions.
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Reshma Pasupuleti was born on July 23, 1977, in Chennai, making her currently (as of 2024) 47 years old. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She completed her schooling in the USA, followed by a Computer Science engineering degree from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Adding to her impressive educational background, she also completed a two-year software testing course at Amitysoft Software Institution in Chennai.
Physical Appearance
Reshma maintains a striking presence:
- Height: 5’3″
- Weight: 65 kg
- Figure Measurements: 36-28-36
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Reshma hails from a Telugu family. Her father, Prasad Pasupuleti, was a renowned Telugu film producer. She has two sisters: Deepti, a software engineer, and Sushma Bandaru. Adding to her family’s connection to the entertainment world, her cousin, Bobby Simha, is a successful actor in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Career
Reshma’s career journey is a testament to her versatility. It began as a newsreader for TV5, where she hosted popular shows like “Brilliant Mind,” “Big Screens,” “Movie Mantra,” and “Hi5.” Her talents extended to Sun TV, where she worked as an anchor and singer for “Sun Singer.” She transitioned into acting with the Telugu show “Love Doctor” in 2007 and later joined Gemini TV as an anchor for “Celebrity Kitchen” in 2013.
Her breakout role came as the antagonist Devika in the long-running serial “Vani Rani” (2013-2018). Other notable television appearances include “Vamsam” (2013-2017) on Sun TV, and “Sundharakandam” (2014-2015) on Vendhar TV, where she played the lead role of Sakthi. Reshma’s film debut was in the 2015 Tamil film “Masala Padam.”
Controversy
During the #MeToo movement in 2018, Reshma bravely shared her experiences with sexual harassment within the industry, highlighting the pervasive nature of the problem and advocating for those who have suffered similar ordeals.
Awards
Reshma’s achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- Upcoming Star Award
- Best Telugu Anchor Award (2010)
Favourite Things
Here are some of Reshma’s preferences:
| Category | Favorite |
|---|---|
| Actor | Kamal Hassan |
| Actress | Nadhiya |
| Book | The Heartfulness Way by Joshua Pollock and Kamlesh D. Patel |
| Musician | Rihanna |
Facts
Beyond her professional life, Reshma enjoys traveling and reading. Before returning to India, she worked as a flight cabin crew member for Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. She is fluent in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Her career path took an unexpected turn when a chance encounter in a pub led to a newsreading opportunity at TV5. She later worked as an English news broadcaster for channels like Metro News and E-News. Her film credits include “Ko 2” (2016), “Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran” (2016), and several others. She also has a “mom” tattoo on her wrist. In 2019, she participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3.
