Meghana Raj is a renowned South Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam and Kannada films. |
As a child, she showcased her acting skills in the theatre play, ‘Jokumaraswamy.’ |
While her initial lead roles in films didn't perform well at the box office, she persevered. |
Her breakthrough movie was the hit Malayalam film, ‘Beautiful’ released in 2011. |
Meghana Raj has starred in various films such as ‘100 Degree Celsius’ (2014), ‘Zebra Varakal’ (2017), ‘Iruvudellava Bittu’ (2018), and ‘Onti’ (2019). |
Her debut film, ‘Krishnaleelai’ faced cancellation due to multiple issues. |
Initially faced rejection due to her weight, she worked hard on her diet and exercise regime to regain her acting opportunities. |
Meghana Raj received the ‘Kochi Times Film Award for Promising Newcomer’ for her role in ‘Beautiful’ and the ‘Suvarna Film Award for Best Debut Actress’ for ‘Punda’ in 2011. |
In 2015, she ranked 15th in Kochi Times' 'Most desirable Woman' list and 10th in Bangalore Times' 'Most desirable Women' list. |
A passionate dog lover, Meghana Raj cherishes her pet dog, Bheema. |
Tragically, her husband, Chiranjeevi Sarja, passed away from a cardiac arrest at the Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar, Bengaluru on 7 June 2020. |