Ranjini Haridas, a prominent figure in the Malayalam entertainment industry, is known for her work as an actress and television host. This comprehensive biography delves into her life, career, and controversies.

Biography/Wiki

Born on April 23, 1980, in Kochi, Kerala, India, Ranjini Haridas’s passion for acting and modeling began in her childhood. Her journey to fame started with winning the Miss Kerala 2000 title. She achieved widespread recognition as the host of the popular singing reality show, Star Singer on Asianet, hosting five successful seasons.

Physical Appearance

Standing at approximately 5’2″ and weighing around 55 kg, Ranjini possesses dark brown eyes and black hair. Her dedication and talent are evident in her career achievements.

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Ranjini hails from a middle-class Hindu family. Her father, Haridasan, served in the Indian Air Force, while her mother, Sujatha, is a homemaker. She experienced the loss of her father at a young age. While she’s been in a serious relationship in the past, she is currently unmarried.

Career

Ranjini’s educational background includes schooling at The Choice School, Kochi, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. After a brief stint in an IT company in Bangalore, she pursued further education abroad, earning a master’s degree in Business Administration.

Her acting debut was at the tender age of 6, playing a school kid in the Malayalam film Geetham. Following her return to Kerala after completing her studies, she won Femina Miss Kerala in 2000. Her hosting career took off with Star Singer in 2007, earning her an Asianet Television Award for Best Anchor.

Her film career includes cameos and supporting roles in several Malayalam films such as China Town (2011), Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012), Entry (2013), What The F (WTF) (2013), and Otta Oruthiyum Shariyalla (2013). She also judged Sundari Niyum Sundaran Njanum (2013) and appeared as a guest on numerous TV shows.

Beyond television and film, she participated in the Celebrity Badminton League (CBL) in 2016 and notably appeared on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 in 2018, reportedly earning ?80,000 per day.

Controversies

Ranjini has faced several controversies throughout her career. These include:

• Public criticism in 2011 from actor Jagathy Sreekumar regarding her Malayalam accent and hosting style.
• A complaint filed in 2013 against a flight passenger for alleged abusive language.
• A 2014 complaint regarding the use of elephants for a safari without proper permissions.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Ranjini Haridas:

• In 2016, she was voted among the most trolled artists on Malayalam social media.
• She is a passionate animal lover.
• She owns an Audi Q3 Dynamic car.
• Red is her favorite color.
• She enjoys eating pizza and spending her free time writing poetry or playing badminton.

Awards and Recognition