Adivi Sesh is an Indian actress, model, screenwriter and director, and she has worked mainly in Telugu films.
Wiki/Biography
Adivi Sesh Sunny Chandra was born on Tuesday, 17 December 1985 (age 35 years; in 2020) in Hyderabad. He grew up in Berkeley, California, United States. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Childhood photos of Adivi Sesh
He attended Berkeley High School, California. Later, he attended San Francisco State University to take a four-year course in film direction.
Old picture of Adivi Sesh
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 36″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14”
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
His father, Sunshi Chandra Adivi, is a doctor, and his mother’s name is Bhavani Adivi. His younger sister, Shirley Adivi, is also a doctor.
Adivi Sesh with his father
Adivi Sesh with his mother
Adivi Sesh with her sister
His grandfather, Adivi Gangaraju, was an Indian freedom fighter, and his grandmother’s name was Adivi Seshagireeswari. In one of her social media posts, while talking about her grandparents, she wrote,
My amazing #grandparents Adivi Gangaraju garu and Adivi Seshagireeswari. My grandfather was a freedom fighter. I have never met my grandmother but I carry her in my name. Now you know why the name ADIVI SESH.”
Adivi Sesh’s grandparents
Adivi is the cousin of South Indian director Sai Kiran Adivi.
Sai Kiran Adivi
relationship
During an interview, she talked about being in a relationship, she said,
I laughed at the rumors associated with the co-stars. We are used to such rumors in the industry but sometimes things get out of hand and we can’t do anything. Regarding my relationship status, I am in one relationship so far and happy with it. I don’t want to say anything more about it.”
Career
After completing his studies, he worked at the private firm Thousand Lights Inc. in California. In 2002, he made his acting debut in the Telugu film ‘Sontham’ where he played the role of Venkat. In 2010, he debuted as a director and writer in the Telugu film ‘Karma.’ American actress Jade Taylor plays the female lead in the film. She has acted in many Telugu films such as ‘Panjaa’ (2011), ‘Kiss’ (2013), ‘Inji Iduppazhagi’ (2015), and ‘Goodachari’ (2018).
Adivi Sesh in ‘Goodachari’ (2018)
Sesh played the role of Bhadrudu/Bhadra in the epic Telugu-Tamil film ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (2015).
Adivi Sesh in Baahubali- The Beginning
He has worked as a writer in many Telugu films including ‘Kiss’ (2013), ‘Kshanam’ (2016), and ‘Major’ (2021). In 2021, he debuted in Bollywood with the film ‘Major,’ which is a biopic of the Mumbai attack (2008) martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
Adivi Sesh in Major
Awards & Honors
- Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer in Telugu film ‘Kshanam’ (2016)
- 2nd IIFA Utsavam for Best Screenplay in Telugu film ‘Kshanam’ (2016)
- Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay in Telugu film ‘Goodachari’ (2018)
- Sakshi Excellence Award for Best Film Critics’ Choice for the film ‘Goodachari’ (2019)
Adivi Sesh receives the Sakshi Excellence Award
Favorite Things
- Film Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri and SS Rajamouli
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, she shared that at the age of 6, she liked her English teacher ‘Mini.’
- He has won the titles of ‘Mr India San Francisco’ and ‘Mr India Waves.’
- Adivi Sesh follows a vegetarian diet.
Tweet Adivi Sesh about her eating habits
- He was inspired to script the Telugu film ‘Karma’ in 2010 after he survived a near-fatal accident in San Francisco. This is the first Telugu film to be shot in the US with only an American technical crew. The film’s music score was composed by three American music directors namely Peter One, Leland Thunes, and Justin Durban.
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Junnu.
Adivi Sesh with her pet dog Junnu
- Adivi Sesh has walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
Adivi Sesh walks the ramp in a fashion show
- She has also been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Adivi Sesh was featured on the cover of WOW magazine
- Adivi Sesh likes to sing in her spare time.
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