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Annapurna Bhairi is an Indian actress, dancer, and singer. She got into the limelight for playing the character of Sukarna’s mother in the Hindi mythical television series titled ‘Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev’ (2011).
Wiki/Biography
Annapurna Bhairi was born as ‘Annapurna Vitthal Bhairi’ on 26 January in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Annapurna Bhairi’s mother
Husband & Children
There is not much information about Annapurna Bhairi’s husband and children.
Religion
Annapurna Bhairi follows Hinduism.
Career
Television Series
In 2003, Annapurna Bhairi was cast in the Indian true crime anthology series titled ‘Crime Patrol’ which was aired on Sony TV. In 2023, she was cast again for season 7 of the television series.
Annapurna Bhairi on the sets of ‘Crime Patrol’ season 7 (2023)
In 2012, Annapurna Bhairi was cast in the Hindi series based on the Hindu god, Lord Shiva titled ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’ in which Annapurna played the character of Sukarna’s mother in just 3 episodes of season 2. The television series was aired on Star Bharat (formerly Life OK).
The poster of the television series titled ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’ (2012)
In 2013, she was cast in the Hindi detective series titled ‘CID Chote Heroes’ in which the CID team deals with cases that are connected to kids. Annapurna made an appearance in the episode titled ‘Raaz Faraar Ladkiyon Ka.’ In 2019, Annapurna was cast in the Hindi-language crime thriller legal drama television series for Hotstar Specials titled ‘Criminal Justice’ which was based on the 2008 British television series of the same name. Annapurna played the character of Sujata Sharma. The TV series was premiered on Hotstar.
Annapurna Bhairi (centre) in a still from the television series titled ‘Criminal Justice’ (2019)
In 2020, Annapurna Bhairi was cast in the Marathi television series titled ‘Sahakutumb Sahaparivar’ in which she played the character of a paralyzed lady named Laxmi More. In 2024, she was cast in the Hindi TV series titled ‘Milke Bhi Hum Na Mile’ in which she played the character of ‘Bhuri.’ The series was aired on the Dangal TV channel.
Annapurna Bhairi in a still from the TV series titled ‘Milke Bhi Hum Na Mile’ (2024)
Hindi Films
In 2013, Annapurna made her Hindi film debut with the comedy-drama film titled ‘Govinda.’ In 2014, she was cast in the short film titled ‘Birthday Girl’ in which she played the character of the lead actress’ mother. The short film was a depiction of sexual assault. In 2016, she was cast in the Hindi-language adult comedy film titled ‘Mastizaade’ in which she made a small appearance as a lady in the temple. In 2017, Annapurna was cast in the Hindi thriller-romance film titled ‘Viraam’ in which she played the character of Laxmi.
The poster of the Hindi film titled ‘Vairaam’ in which Annapurna Bhairi played the character of Laxmi (2017)
In 2019, she was cast in the Hindi-language comedy-drama film titled ‘Khandaani Shafakhana’ in which she played the character of a nurse.
Annapurna Bhairi in a still from the Hindi film titled ‘Khandaani Shafakhana’ (2019)
Controversy
In 2021, Annapurna Bhairi accused the Marathi TV show Sahakutumb Sahaparivar’s director and her co-artists of ragging her, mentally torturing her and even provoking her to attempt suicide. Annapurna accused the lead actress of the show Nandita Patkar of demeaning her on multiple occasions and was quoted saying in an interview
One day the bathroom was not cleaned, so I asked her to clean it because she had used it, but she said, “I won’t do it, if you want to clean it, you clean it. It’s not my duty.”
Annapurna also claimed that Nandita and the director of the show constantly taunted her for her South Indian roots. She also accused actress Kishori Ambiye of passing derogatory remarks and was quoted saying that
Nandita Patkar and I were sharing a room on the set, and later, Kishori joined us. Kishori came inside the room for the first time, looked at me, and said, “ye room junior artists ko bhi diya hai kya?” (Has this room been allocated to junior artists as well).”
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Facts/Trivia
- Annapurna Bhairi is close friends with Indian actor and comedian Johnny Lever.
Annapurna Bhairi with Indian actor Johnny Lever
- Her nickname is ‘Annu.’
- She enjoys doing pottery and often shares videos and photos of things made by her on social media.
Annapurna Bhairi making diyas at home
- Annapurna works as a trustee and head of all programmes of the Maharashtra-based foundation named ‘Trinetra Foundation’ which is a foundation dedicated to the cause of India’s empowerment.
Annapurna Bhairi’s Instagram post where she is wishing happy new year on behalf of the Trinetra Foundation