Introduction
Neetha Ashok is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Kannada films. She made her acting debut with the Tulu film Jabardasth Shankara (2019). Neetha gained recognition with her Kannada debut Vikrant Rona (2022).
Early life
Neetha was born in a Kota Brahmin family in coastal region village called Kota Village from Udupi District, Karnataka which is near to Kundapura Town, and lived in Delhi, Mangaluru and Bengaluru. Her father is Ashok Herle, a banker and mother is Geetha Ashok Herle. She calls herself the great-granddaughter of Shivaram Karanth.
Career
Neetha Ashok starred in three Kannada television serials including Yashodhe, Naa Ninna Bidalaare, and Neelambari as the lead as well as a Hindi serial on Doordarshan. She made her feature film debut with the Tulu film Jabardasth Shankara starring her school senior Arjun Kapikad directed by Devadas Kapikad. She made her Kannada film debut with Vikrant Rona (2022) after she met Sudeep at a Colors Kannada party.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jabardasth Shankara | Lavanya | Tulu | ||
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | Aparna Ballal "Panna" | Kannada |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yashodhe | Yashodhe | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | Nandini | Kannada | |
| Aashiyan | Hindi | |||
| 2018 | Neelambari | Kannada |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Kannada | Vikrant Rona | Won |