Richa Panai is an Indian actress and model who appears in films across Mollywood (Malayalam), Tollywood (Telugu), Bollywood (Hindi), and Kannada cinema. She was born on February 24, 1993, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father is Surendra Pal Singh and her mother is Shukuntla Panai; she has a sibling named Ravi Panai.
She began her career as a flight attendant (air hostess) and completed a correspondence course from Delhi University while working in that role.
She later transitioned to modeling and came to prominence as a model in advertisements for the Indian jewellery company Bhima Jewellery, which made her a familiar face in Kerala. Her win at an award competition inspired her to pursue modeling further.
| Full Name | Richa Panai |
| Date of Birth | 24-February-1993 (33 years) |
| Birth Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Height | 168 cm |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| College | Delhi University |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies | Listening songs, Dancing |
She made her celluloid debut in Malayalam cinema in 2011 with the film "Vaadamalli" (also spelled "Vaadaamalli"), directed by Albert Antoni. That same year, she featured as the leading lady in three back-to-back Malayalam films: "Vaadamalli," "Bangkok Summer," and "Sandwich," appearing alongside stars like Unni Mukundan and Kunchako Boban.
Her performances in these films earned her the Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year (Female) in 2012.
The very next year, she entered Tollywood with the socio-fantasy film "Yamudiki Mogudu: Ee Nela Thakkuvodu" (also known as "Yamudiki Mogudu"), starring opposite Allari Naresh. She impressed viewers with her arresting glamour and captivating persona in this Telugu debut.
She followed this with interesting films like "Chandamama Kathalu" and "Lavakusha" in Telugu cinema. She also appeared in the Telugu film "Eedu Gold Ehe" opposite Sunil.
She made her Kannada debut in 2015 with the film "Buguri," starring alongside Golden Star Ganesh and Erica Fernandes. She transitioned to Bollywood with the 2016 road-thriller "Traffic," where she shared the screen with acclaimed actors Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill, and Divya Dutta.
In 2017, she appeared in the multi-cast Malayalam movie "Crossroad" (also known as "Lakehouse"), which further cemented her status as a versatile actress across multiple film industries.
ravi panai
SiblingShakuntla Panai
MotherSurendra Pal Singh
FatherFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Richa Panai is 33 years old
Richa Panai was born on 24-February-1993
Richa Panai was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richa_Panai
- https://www.facebook.com/itsmerichapanai/
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- https://www.instagram.com/richapanai/
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4383942/