Jhansi (actress)

Jhansi Laxmi is an Indian actress, television presenter, theatre practitioner^[1] and producer^[2] who works in Telugu films and television shows. She made her debut in Telugu cinema in the year 1994.^[3][4][5][6] She won nine Nandi Awards.

Jhansi
Born	Jhansi Laxmi Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Television presenter, Actress
Years active	1994–⁠present

Career

Jhansi began her film career in the Telugu industry in 1994 and has since portrayed a wide range of characters , building a reputation for versatility and depth in her roles. Early in her career, she appeared in memorable movies including Egire Paavurama, Chandralekha, Jayam Manadera and Tulasi with her roles spanning from comedic to dramatic. ^{[citation needed]} After a short hiatus from films, Jhansi made a notable comeback in 2015 with character roles in hits like Pataas.^[7][8]Throughout her career, Jhansi has also worked as a dubbing artist, providing voice work for Telugu-dubbed films.^[8]

As a television presenter, she has worked on various Telugu programs over several decades. Her hosting roles have included shows such as "Talk of the Town" on Gemini TV, "Sunday Sandadi" on ETV Telugu, and "Naveena" and "Chetana" on TV9.^{[citation needed]} These programs represent a range of formats including talk shows, entertainment, and game shows. Jhansi has remained active in Telugu television by participating in multiple shows and events as a host. ^[5][9]

Jhansi has been involved with theatre in the Telugu-speaking states, ^{[citation needed]} participating in stage productions and supporting theatrical initiatives.^{[citation needed]} She has contributed to the promotion and development of local theatre and has participated in workshops aimed at nurturing new talent in the performing arts community.^{[citation needed]}

She is the visionary behind Rangayatra, an annual theatrical initiative held in Hyderabad which showcases plays addressing social themes. ^{[citation needed]}This event presents productions that explore topics such as gender issues and cultural narratives relevant to the community. Rangayatra includes plays staged at venues like Ravindra Bharati.^[1]

Acting credits

Year	Title	Role	Type	Notes
2010	Manmadha Banam	Dubbing for Trisha	Film (Dubbing)	Telugu dubbed version[10]
2011	Kanchana	Dubbing for Devadarshini	Film (Dubbing)	Telugu dubbed version[11]
2025	Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi		Film	[12]

Awards

• Best Supporting Actress - Thodu (1997)^{[citation needed]}
• Best Supporting Actress - Jayam Manadera (2000)^{[citation needed]}
• Best Female Comedian - Tulasi (2007)^{[citation needed]}
• Best Female Comedian - Simha (2010)^{[citation needed]}