Priya Anand, a prominent Indian actress and model, graces both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Her notable film roles have established her as a versatile and sought-after talent in the industry.
Wiki/Biography
Priya Bharadwaj Anand was born on Wednesday, September 17, 1986, in Chennai. As of 2023, she is 37 years old. Her astrological sign is Virgo. She spent her formative years in Chennai and Hyderabad before her family relocated to the USA approximately two decades ago. She holds a degree in Communications, with minors in business, journalism, and African studies, from the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany). Returning to India in 2008, she’s since resided with her grandparents in Chennai.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Priya’s father is Bharadwaj, and her mother is Radha. Her father is of Tamil origin, while her mother has Telugu and Marathi heritage. She is an only child.
Career
Her childhood fascination with movies initially led her to aspire to a career in filmmaking’s technical aspects, aiming to work as an assistant director for renowned filmmaker S. Shankar. However, her path led her to modeling, where she featured in several commercials, including those for Natural Maha Lacto (with Mahendra Singh Dhoni), Prince Jewellery Diamond Collection, and Cadbury Dairy Milk.
While initially slated to debut with the Tamil film “Pugaippadam” (2010), her first film release was “Vaamanan” (2009), where she played Divya. Her Telugu debut was “Leader” (2010), portraying Ratna Prabha. She entered Bollywood with “English Vinglish” (2012) as Radha, and later made her Malayalam debut with “Ezra” (2017) and her Kannada debut with “Raajakumara” (2017).
Controversy
In April 2019, a social media user controversially labeled Priya as “bad luck” for her co-stars Sridevi and J. K. Rithesh, due to their deaths after working with her. Priya responded by calling the comment insensitive and highlighting the emotional impact of such statements.
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Priya’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Dessert | Ice Cream |
| Food | Iranian Barbeque, Cotton Candy |
| Flower | Sunflower |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar, Brahmanandam |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Film(s) | Kshana Kshana (2007), Agni Natchathiram (1988) |
| Anime Character | Po (Kung Fu Panda) |
| Travel Destination | Italy |
Facts
Priya enjoys dancing and traveling. She is fluent in seven languages: Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Hindi, English, and Spanish. She was discovered on Facebook by Sekhar Kammula, leading to her role in “Leader” after several auditions.
On June 20, 2011, she became the brand ambassador for the “Save the Children” campaign in Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh. A dedicated Sridevi fan, she cherished the opportunity to work alongside her idol in “English Vinglish”. She is an animal lover, owning a dog named “Bumblebee”. The song “Aedho Saigirai” from her debut film became a hit, often referred to as the “Priya Song”. She’s also a PETA supporter and brand ambassador for the Deafenabled Foundation, promoting Indian Sign Language literacy.
