Who is Lakshmi Manchu? All about The Traitors contestant who comes from rich film family, is married and has daughter via surrogacy
Who is Lakshmi Manchu?
Born on October 8, 1977, in Chennai, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, popularly known as Lakshmi Manchu, is a celebrated actress in the Telugu film industry.
She is the only daughter of renowned actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi.
Lakshmi forayed into the world of entertainment with a show named Las Vegas, where she had the unique opportunity to collaborate with the Oscar-winning actor James Caan, playing the memorable character of Sarasvati Kumar.
In December 2011, she made her foray into Tamil cinema, starring in Mani Ratnam's film Kadal as Celina.
Beyond acting, Lakshmi took on the role of director in 2020 with her short film Perfect Lives, showcasing her versatility and creative vision.
Lakshmi holds a Bachelor's degree in theatre from the prestigious Oklahoma City University.
Throughout the years, she has acted in numerous films and produced a variety of successful projects, garnering multiple accolades.
Lakshmi has also made her mark as a host on popular shows such as Feet Up with Stars and Chef Mantra.
Apart from her professional endeavors, Lakshmi is involved in various social causes
In 2006, she married Andy Srinivasan, an IT professional from Chennai. Together, they have a beautiful daughter born through surrogacy and currently reside in Mumbai.
As Lakshmi Manchu gears up to compete in The Traitors, she is set to join an impressive lineup of celebrity co-contestants. The Traitors contestants are: Karan Kundrra, Anshula Kapoor, Ashish Vidyarthi, Elnaaz Norouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvee Gaurr, Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid, Jasmine Bhasin, Lakshmi Manchu, Maheep Kapoor, Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Uorfi Javed, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey and Sufi Motiwala.
The Traitors will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 12, with new episodes airing every Thursday at 8 PM.
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