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Suma Kanakala is a news presenter and actor. Suma Kanakala was born on March 22, 1975 in Kerala, India. That works out to 51 years old in 2026.
My Take
Suma Kanakala fascinates me as a figure of remarkable staying power. Hosting Star Mahila for twelve years, helping anchor India's longest-running TV game show, is the kind of achievement that does not happen by accident. Longevity in front of a camera demands warmth, quick wit, and a deep rapport with an audience, and clearly she has all three. I tend to value performers who become woven into daily life rather than fleeting sensations, and her move into acting and producing shows real range. To me she represents the unglamorous but profound art of being genuinely beloved over decades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Suma Kanakala
- Name (Japanese)
- スマ・カナカラ
- Reading
- すま・かなから
- Born
- March 22, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Occupation
- news presenter / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suma%20Kanakala
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7636907
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Suma Kanakala born?
Born March 22, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Suma Kanakala from?
Suma Kanakala is from Kerala, India.
What does Suma Kanakala do?
Suma Kanakala works as news presenter, actor.
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