Pavitra Lokesh Biography, Height, Age, Wiki, Family, Net Worth And More

Pavitra Lokesh Age

Pavitra Lokesh age is 44 years old. She was born on February 19, 1979 in Mysore, Karnataka, India.

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Pavitra Lokesh Biography: Pavitra Lokesh is an Indian film and television actress known for her work primarily in Kannada and Telugu cinema. The daughter of renowned stage and film actor Mysore Lokesh, she began her acting career at the age of 16 and has since featured in over 150 Kannada films, primarily in supporting roles. Pavitra gained critical acclaim for her performance in the Kannada film Naayi Neralu (2006), which earned her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. She is married to actor Naresh. In this blog post we will answer queries about Pavitra Lokesh Biography, Height, Age, Wiki, Family, Net Worth And More.

Pavitra Lokesh Biography

Full Name	Pavitra Lokesh
Date of Birth	February 19, 1979
Age	44 Years
Place of Birth	Mysore, Karnataka, India
Nationality	Indian
Profession	Actress
Debut	Mister Abhishek (1995)
Notable Work	Naayi Neralu, Malli Pelli, Janumada Jodi
Years Active	1995–Present
Hobbies	Traveling, Dancing

Pavitra Lokesh Height And Physical Measurements

Height	5’10” (178 cm)
Weight	55 kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements	34-26-34 inches
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Family

Father	Mysore Lokesh
Mother	Not Known
Brother	Not Known
Sister	Not Known

Educational Qualifications

School	Nirmala Convent High School
College/University	S.B.R.R Mahajan Pre University College, Mysore
Qualification	Bachelor of Commerce Master of Arts degree in Kannada and English

Early Life

Pavitra Lokesh was born in Mysore to actor Mysore Lokesh and a teacher. She has a younger brother named Adi Lokesh. Her father passed away when she was in ninth grade. Although she initially aimed to become a civil servant after scoring 80 percent in her matriculation exams, she chose to support her mother, who was facing significant family responsibilities following her father’s death. Despite her reluctance to enter acting, Pavitra completed her bachelor’s degree in commerce from SBRR Mahajana First Grade College in Mysore and attempted the Civil Services Examination. After not succeeding on her first try, she decided to pursue acting and later moved to Bangalore.

Career

Pavitra Lokesh started her acting journey in 1994, following the suggestion of renowned actor Ambareesh. She made her debut in Mister Abhishek (1995), where Ambareesh played the main role. In the same year, she also featured in Bangarada Kalasha. Pavitra struggled to gain recognition and decided to complete her graduation, she secured a job in a human resource consulting firm. However, she soon returned to acting when director T. S. Nagabharana offered her a role in Janumada Jodi (1996).

In a 2006 interview with The Hindu, Pavitra shared how she initially felt out of place in the industry but decided to pursue acting seriously due to circumstances. She described her career to be a tough journey, having to navigate without industry connections or a mentor. Her decision to take on every role offered helped her establish a presence, She was denied lead roles because of her height. She played a role in the 1997 comedy Ulta Palta.

Pavitra’s breakthrough came with her performance in Girish Kasaravalli’s Naayi Neralu (2006), an adaptation of S. L. Bhyrappa’s novel. In the film, she portrayed Venkata Lakshmi, a widow and mother. This role earned her critical acclaim, including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. Kasaravalli cast her in the role after being impressed by her acting in the television series Guptagamini.

In addition to her film career, Pavitra became a household name through her roles in Kannada television soaps. Her portrayal of a middle-aged widow in T. S. Nagabharana’s Jeevanmukhi was well-received. Her role in Guptagamini, where she played a wife, mother, and sister. This series, which aired in the early 2000s, garnered her huge recognition. During this time, she was also seen in well-known television dramas such as Gelathi, Neethi Chakra, Dharitri, Punarjanma, and Eshwari.

Pavitra Lokesh Awards

Naayi Neralu	Karnataka State Film Awards – Best Actress (Won)
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju	Filmfare Awards South – Best Supporting Actress – Telugu (Nominated)
	South Indian International Movie Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Telugu (Nominated)

Relationships

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	2023
Spouse	Naresh Babu
Affairs	Not Known

Pavitra Lokesh Net Worth

Name	Pavitra Lokesh
Profession	Actress
Income Sources	Acting, Brand Endorsements
Net Worth in Dollars	Not Known
Net Worth in Rupees	Not Known

Personal Life

Pavitra Lokesh was born in Mysore to actor Mysore Lokesh and a teacher. She has a younger brother named Adi Lokesh. Her father passed away when she was in ninth grade. Despite scoring 80 percent in her matriculation exams and initially aspiring to join the civil service, she chose to support her mother, who was facing significant family responsibilities after her father’s death. Pavitra completed a bachelor’s degree in commerce from SBRR Mahajana First Grade College in Mysore and attempted the Civil Services Examination, but after an unsuccessful first attempt, she shifted her focus to acting and later moved to Bangalore.

Pavitra was previously married to a software engineer but later divorced. She then entered a live-in relationship with actor Suchendra Prasad, but they separated in 2018. She subsequently began dating Telugu actor Naresh, with whom she worked on the film Malli Pelli. Pavitra and Naresh got married in 2023.

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