Jhansi (actress)

Jhansi
Born
Jhansi Laxmi

(1969-05-17) 17 May 1969
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationsTelevision presenter, Actress
Years active1994–⁠present

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] She won nine Nandi Awards.

Career

Jhansi began her film career in the Telugu film 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. After a short hiatus from films, Jhansi made a notable comeback in 2015 with character roles in films like Pataas.[6][7] Throughout her career, Jhansi has also worked as a dubbing artist, providing voice work for Telugu-dubbed films.[7]

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. 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.[8][9]

Filmography

As an actress

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Egire PaavuramaSaraswati's daughter
Bobbili Dora
Aahwanam
1998NavvulataJhansi
Pelli PeetaluAruna
ChandralekhaPrasad's wife
1999Ravoyi ChandamamaGowri
2000ManoharamAnand's younger sister
Jayam ManaderaBhavani
UncleGayatri
2001Priyamaina NeekuAishwarya
Family CircusKantham
2002Vooru ManadiraaBheemudu's sister[10]
SonthamVenkatalakshmi
2003Ninne IshtapaddanuVisalakshi
SimhachalamVasundhara
2004YagnamSuri's wife
SuryamSuryam's mother
2005Bhadra
2006Sri Krishna 2006Mandela's wife
Pellaina KothaloJanaki
2007Evadaithe NakentiMeena B. Gangadhar
TulasiKokapeta Aunty
2008Ashta ChammaMandira Devi
SwagatamSupraja
2009MaskaKrish's sister-in-law
CurrentSneha's aunt
Bangaru Babu
Aa Intlo
2010Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi
Simha
Maa Annayya BangaramNandini
Saradaga Kasepu
Yemaindi Ee VelaAvantika's aunt
Kalyanram KathiSridevi
2011Golconda High SchoolVikas's mother
PanjaaLakshmi
Bhale Mogudu Bhale PellamMaid Radha Bai
2012RachaSlum Member
2013Love Cycle[11]
Action 3D
Anthaka Mundu Aa TarvathaLatha
2014MaayaPsychiatrist
Dikkulu Choodaku RamayyaGopala Krishna's boss
2015PataasMahathi's Sister
Subramanyam For SaleParvathamma
2016Soggade Chinni NayanaSaraswathi
SpeedunnoduVasanti's aunt
2017DJ: Duvvada JagannadhamVignesh's mother-in- law
Prematho Mee Karthik
Sapthagiri LLBJudge Jhansi
2018Pantham
SaakshyamSoundarya's sister
Silly FellowsVasanthi's mother
2019F2: Fun and FrustrationKanthamma
MaharshiInterviewer
MalleshamLakshmi
BrochevarevaruraPhysics teacher
Edaina Jaragocchu
Kousalya KrishnamurthySavitri
Manmadhudu 2Swarnalatha
RulerVillage member
Bhagyanagara Veedullo GamattuBatuku Edla Bandi anchor
2020Pressure CookerAnitha's mother
Krishna and His LeelaGeetha
2021 Narappa Narappa's sister
Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali Vasu's mother
2022 Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu Sarita
F3 Kanthamma
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga Radha's friend's mother
2023 Waltair Veerayya Lawyer
Dasara Vennela's Mother
Anni Manchi Sakunamule Geetha
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Obulamma
2024 Happy Ending
Average Student Nani Nani's mother
Mr. Bachchan Jhansi
Double iSmart Poochamma
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Therapist
Mathu Vadalara 2 Fake Dhamini
Devaki Nandana Vasudeva
2025Akkada Ammayi Ikkada AbbayiRaja’s mother[12]
23 Iravai Moodu Dr. Beena
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam NIA Chief
Jatadhara Shiva’s aunt
2026 Anaganaga Oka Raju Parijatham
Dacoit: A Love Story Shanti Telugu–Hindi bilingual film
Gaayapadda Simham Bhairav Das’s mother

As a dubbing artist

Actress Title Notes
KausalyaAlludugaaru Vachcharu (1999)
TabuPriyaralu Pilichindi (2000)Telugu dubbed version
Idi Sangathi (2008)
JyothikaTenali (2000)Telugu dubbed version
TrishaManmadha Banam (2010)Telugu dubbed version[13]
DevadarshiniKanchana (2011)Telugu dubbed version[14]
Smriti IraniJai Bolo Telangana (2011)

Television

As host

As actress

Year Title Role Network
1995–1996Lady DetectiveRoopaETV
2001–2007AmruthamSanjeevani “Sanju”Gemini TV
2021The Baker and The BeautyPadma DasaripalleAha
2023Hostel DaysCanteen aunty Amazon Prime Video
2024 Miss Perfect Rajyalakshmi Disney+ Hotstar
2025 Hometown Aha

Awards

Nandi Awards[15]

References

  1. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 January 2025). "Jhansi gears up for RangaYatra, to stage 'Tit for Tat' and 'Purusha Suktam' plays in Hyderabad this weekend". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  2. ↑ 123telugu (1 March 2013). "Anchor Jhansi turns producer". Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "TV anchor Jhansi dons new mantle". The Hindu. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (17 June 2019). "Be it 'Mallesham' or 'Brochevarevarura', actor Jhansi has a diverse platter". The Hindu.
  5. ↑ "Anchor Jhansi returns to films - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Anchor Jhansi returns to films". The Times of India. 6 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Biography, bio, Jhansi, Jhansi Biography, Jhansi Biodata, Jhansi Profile, Jhansi Awards, Jhansi Filmography". profilebeans.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "INTERVIEW | I only sign shows that align with my talent, age and values: Anchor Jhansi". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2019.
  9. ↑ "Throwback Thursday: TV host Jhansi gets nostalgic; shares a throwback picture with daughter". The Times of India. 19 December 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Jeevi (31 May 2002). "Movie review - Vooru Manadiraa". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Love Cycle movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014.
  12. ↑ Harsh, B. H. (5 April 2025). "Radhan brings a unique sound in 'Priyamara,' the new single from Akkada Ammayi Ikkda Abbayi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "Manmadha Banam: A rom-com without heart". The Hindu. 25 December 2010.
  14. ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (14 July 2012). "The big journey". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  15. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
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