Jhansi (actress)

Jhansi
Born
Jhansi Laxmi

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][6] 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.[7][8] Throughout her career, Jhansi has also worked as a dubbing artist, providing voice work for Telugu-dubbed films.[8]

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.[5][9]

Filmography

As an actress

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Egire Paavurama
Aahwaanam
1998 Navvulata Jhansi
Pelli Peetalu Aruna
Chandralekha Prasad's wife
1999 Ravoyi Chandamama Gowri
2000 Manoharam Anand's younger sister
Jayam Manadera Bhavani
Uncle Gayatri
2001 Priyamaina Neeku Aishwarya
Family Circus Kantham
2002 Vooru Manadiraa Bheemudu's sister [10]
Sontham Venkatalakshmi
2003 Ninne Ishtapaddanu Visalakshi
Simhachalam Vasundhara
2004 Yagnam Suri's wife
Suryam Suryam's mother
2005 Bhadra
2006 Sri Krishna 2006
Pellaina Kothalo Janaki
2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Meena B. Gangadhar
Tulasi Kokapeta Aunty
2008 Ashta Chamma Mandira Devi
Swagatam Supraja
2009 Maska Krish's sister-in-law
Current Sneha's aunt
Bangaru Babu
Aa Intlo
2010 Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi
Simha
Maa Annayya Bangaram Nandini
Saradaga Kasepu
Yemaindi Ee Vela Avantika's aunt
Kalyanram Kathi Sridevi
2011 Golconda High School
Panjaa Lakshmi
Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam
2012 Racha
2013 Love Cycle [11]
Action 3D
Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha Latha
2014 Maaya Psychiatrist
Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya Gopala Krishna's boss
2015 Pataas Mahathi's Sister
Subramanyam For Sale Parvathamma
2016 Soggade Chinni Nayana Saraswathi
Speedunnodu Vasanti's aunt
2017 Duvvada Jagannadham
Prematho Mee Karthik
Sapthagiri LLB
2018 Pantham
Saakshyam Soundarya's sister
Silly Fellows Vasanthi's mother
2019 F2: Fun and Frustration Kanthamma
Maharshi Interviewer
Mallesham Lakshmi
Brochevarevarura Physics teacher
Edaina Jaragocchu
Kousalya Krishnamurthy Savitri
Manmadhudu 2 Swarnalatha
Ruler
Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu Batuku Edla Bandi anchor
2020 Pressure Cooker Anitha's mother
Krishna and His Leela Geetha
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
2025 Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi [12]
23 Iravai Moodu

As a dubbing artist

Actress Title Notes
Kausalya Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999)
Tabu Priyaralu Pilichindi (2000) Telugu dubbed version
Idi Sangathi (2008)
Jyothika Tenali (2000) Telugu dubbed version
Trisha Manmadha Banam (2010) Telugu dubbed version[13]
Devadarshini Kanchana (2011) Telugu dubbed version[14]
Smriti Irani Jai Bolo Telangana (2011)

Television

As host

As actress

Year Title Role Network
1995–1996 Lady Detective Roopa ETV
2001–2007 Amrutham Sanjeevani “Sanju” Gemini TV
2021 The Baker and The Beauty Padma Dasaripalle Aha
2023 Hostel Days Canteen 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. ^ a b "INTERVIEW | I only sign shows that align with my talent, age and values: Anchor Jhansi". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Anchor Jhansi returns to films - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Anchor Jhansi returns to films". The Times of India. 6 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Biography, bio, Jhansi, Jhansi Biography, Jhansi Biodata, Jhansi Profile, Jhansi Awards, Jhansi Filmography". profilebeans.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  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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