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Kaushal Prasad Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials.
Kaushal Manda | |
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Kaushal in 2018 at KLM Fashion | |
| Born | 13 May 1981 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Andhra University |
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| Years active | 1982 – present |
| Political party | BJP (2019-present) |
| Spouse | Neelima Kaushal[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu.[2] Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show Chakravakam (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam.[3] He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show Dance Baby Dance in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's Devatha (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's Suryavamsham serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.[4]
He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, Rajakumarudu, in 1999 and also played a role in Prabhas's film Mr. Perfect (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials.[5] Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.[6]
Kaushal Manda joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in November 2019.[7]
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| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-1985 | Evanni Chedanunchu | Child Artist | Doordarshan | |
| 1998 | Grasim Mr. India | Top 6 Contestants | ||
| 2003- 2008 | Chakravakam | Sagar | Gemini TV | |
| 2005- 2010 | Dance Baby Dance | Host | Gemini TV | |
| 2010- 2013 | Devatha | Gemini TV | ||
| 2011 | No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Vikram | Gemini TV | |
| 2013- 2014 | Brindavanam | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2017- 2020 | Suryavamsham | Adishankar | Zee Telugu | winner of super serial championship |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss Telugu 2 | Winner | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Agni Sakshi | Rathod | Star Maa | |
| 2021–present | Ishmart jodi 2 | Contestant | Star Maa |
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Rajakumarudu | Debut | ||
| 2000 | Badri | [8] | ||
| 2001 | Manasantha Nuvve | Chanti's friend | ||
| Sampangi | Abhishek's friend | |||
| Siva Rama Raju | ||||
| Akasa Veedhilo | Terrorist | |||
| 2002 | Sreeram | Sreeram's friend | ||
| Nee Sneham | ||||
| 2003 | Aayudham | Shravan Kumar | ||
| Charminar | ||||
| Jodi No. 1 | Ravi | |||
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | |||
| Venky | ||||
| Okatavudhuam | Gurunadhan | Lead role | [9] | |
| 2005 | Anukokunda Oka Roju | Rowdy Teenager | ||
| 2006 | Asadhyudu | College student | ||
| 2008 | Mukhbiir | Hindi film | ||
| 2009 | Drona | Pub emcee | ||
| Naa Style Veru | Praveen | |||
| 2010 | Comedy Express | Mahesh | ||
| Anaganaga Oka Aranyam | ||||
| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Priya's cousin | ||
| Nenu Naa Rakshasi | Rajesh | |||
| 2012 | Daruvu | Goon in Pub | ||
| 2022 | Athanu Ame Priyudu | |||
| 2025 | Kannappa † | TBA | Filming |
Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions" Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy [10]
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