*** Welcome to piglix ***

Swathi Reddy

Swathi Reddy Sathi
Swati TeachAIDS Launch 2010.jpg
Swathi at TeachAIDS launch in 2010
Native name స్వాతీ రెడ్డి
Born Swathi Reddy
19 April
Vladivostok, Soviet Union
Occupation Actress, television presenter, playback singer, voice actor
Years active 2006–present
Parent(s) Indira Devi, Siva Rama Krishna
Relatives Sidharth (brother)

Swathi Reddy Sathi is a Russian-born Indian film actress and television presenter. Her nickname and fame comes from her stint in the Telugu television show Colours, which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.

Swathi was born in Vladivostok, Soviet Union (now Russia). She was named as Svetlana but later the name was changed to Swathi. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union. She has one elder brother named Siddharth. Her family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood. While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She enrolled at St. Mary’s College in Yousufguda, Hyderabad and graduated in biotechnology.

After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at age 17 by hosting a show called Colors. Due to a positive response, the show was further extended and moved to primetime slot. She went on to present over 150 episodes. After completing the first year of her graduation, she made her debut in feature films.


...
Wikipedia

...