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Born on June 6, 1986, Bhavana is from Thrissur, Thrissur district, India. Public records list Bhavana as an actor, model and dancer. That works out to 40 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Kerala State Film Award - Special Mention (2002), Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress (2005), Asianet Film Awards (2003, 2006) and 2 more. The listed height is 160 cm.
My Take
What stays with me about Bhavana is the boldness of starting at fifteen and then building a career that refused to stay in one language. Moving fluidly between Malayalam and Kannada cinema is harder than outsiders realize, and the haul of awards, two Kerala State Film Awards and a Filmfare South among them, tells me she earned respect on craft, not just visibility. I find the actors who keep their regional roots while reaching a pan-Indian audience the most interesting, and she reads as exactly that kind of grounded, durable performer rather than a fleeting star.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bhavana
- Name (Japanese)
- バーヴァナ
- Reading
- ばーゔぁな
- Real name
- カールティカ
- Born
- June 6, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Thrissur, Thrissur district, India
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- actor / model / dancer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Kerala State Film Award - Special Mention
- 2005 Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
- 2003 Asianet Film Awards
- 2006 Asianet Film Awards
- 2002 Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- 2006 Filmfare Awards South
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Nammal |
| Notable work | Deepavali |
| Notable work | Bhajarangi 2 |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bhavzmenon/
- Xhttps://x.com/Bhavz_Menon
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavana%20(actress)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A1%E3%83%8A%20(%E5%A5%B3%E5%84%AA)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278015
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bhavana born?
Bhavana was born on June 6, 1986 and is 40 years old.
Where is Bhavana from?
Bhavana is from Thrissur, Thrissur district, India.
What does Bhavana do?
Bhavana works as actor, model, dancer.
How tall is Bhavana?
Bhavana is 160 cm tall.
What is Bhavana known for?
Bhavana's notable works include Nammal, Deepavali, Bhajarangi 2.
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