Pavitra Lokesh is an Indian actress who mostly appears in supporting roles in Telugu and Kannada films and television shows. In December 2022, she came into limelight after Naresh Babu, an Indian actor, announced his fourth marriage to her on his Twitter handle.
Wiki/Biography
Pavithra Lokesh or Pavithralokesh Mysore Lokesh was born on Tuesday, 20 February 1979 (age 44 years; in 2023) in Mysore, Karnataka, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Pavitra completed her schooling at Nirmala Convent High School in Mysore. In 1993, he enrolled himself at SBRR Mahajana Pre-University College in Mysore, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce. A double graduate, Pavitra completed her Master of Arts degree in Kannada and English.
Childhood photo of Pavitra Lokesh with her mother, father (second from left), and younger brother
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Pavitra’s father, Mysore Lokesh, is an Indian actor who mostly works in Kannada films. He died on October 14, 1994, at the age of 47. His mother worked as a teacher in a school in Mysore.
Father of Pavitra Lokesh, Mysore Lokesh
Pavitra Lokesh (right) with her mother
His younger brother, Aadhi Lokesh, is an actor who mostly appears in Kannada films.
Pavitra Lokesh with her younger brother Aadhi Lokesh
Husband & Son
Pavitra Lokesh married twice. On 20 August 2004, she married her first husband, a software engineer, in Hyderabad. After divorcing her first husband, in 2007, Pavitra married Suchendra Prasad, an Indian theatre, film and television actor, in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, but some media sources claimed that Pavitra had a direct relationship with Suchendra since 2007. However, the couple separated and separated in 2018. Together, the couple have two sons, Vistrutha, who was born on March 1, 2012 and another, who was born in June 2016.
Pavitra Lokesh with her husband Suchendra Prasad and children
In March 2023, Naresh Babu shared a video on social media, announcing his marriage to Pavithra Lokesh.
Naresh Babu and Pavithra Lokesh wedding photos
Relationships/Affairs
Pavitra Lokesh is in a relationship with Naresh Babu, an Indian actor and step-brother of Mahesh Babu. The two met on the sets of the Telugu film Happy Wedding in 2018, but their bond grew during the shooting of the Telugu film Sammohanam.
Naresh Babu with Pavitra Lokesh
On 31 December 2022, Naresh took to Twitter and announced his fourth marriage with Pavitra.
New Year ✨New Beginning ?Needs all your blessings ?
From us to all of you #Happy New Year ❤️
– Noodles #PavitraNaresh pic.twitter.com/JiEbWY4qTQ
— HE Dr Naresh VK actor (@ItsActorNaresh) December 31, 2022
religion
Pavitra Lokesh follows Hinduism.
Pavitra Lokesh performs the Indian ritual ‘Aarti’ with her husband, Suchendra Prasad (left), and brother, Aadhi Lokesh (right)
Career
Movie
In 1995, at the age of sixteen, Pavitra made her acting debut with the Kannada film Mister Abhishek.
Poster of Pavitra Lokesh’s debut film Mister Abhishek (1995)
In 1997, she played the role of Mohini, an antagonist in the Kannada film Ulta Palta. In 2003, Pavitra made her Telugu debut with the film Dongodu.
Poster of Pavitra Lokesh’s first Telugu film, Dongodu (2003)
In 2006, she rose to fame with the Kannada film Naayi Neralu in which she played the role of Venkatalakshmi.
Pavitra Lokesh as Venkatalakshmi in a still from the Kannada film Naayi Neralu (2006)
In 2013, Pavitra made her Tamil debut with the film Gouravam.
Pavitra Lokesh in a still from her Tamil debut film Gouravam (2013)
In 2015, she received positive response for her performance in the Telugu film Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju as Parvathi. Pavitra was nominated for the Filmfare South Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) and South Indian International Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) for the film Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju.
Television
In 2003, Pavitra gained recognition in the television industry with her performance in the Kannada television show Guptagamini on ETV Kannada (now, Colors Kannada). In 2010, Pavitra played the role of a goddess in the Kannada television show Devi on Zee Kannada.
Pavitra Lokesh in a still from the television show Kannada Devi (2010) on Zee Kannada
In 2013, she appeared in the Tamil television show Mahabharatham where she played the role of Devaki on Sun TV. In 2019, Pavitra appeared as Meenakshamma in the Kannada television show Aramane Gili on Star Suvarna.
Web series
In 2021, Pavitra made her digital debut with the Telugu web series 11th Hour where she played Gayatri Reddy in Aha, starring Tamannaah Bhatia.
Pavitra Lokesh as Gayatri Reddy in a still from her debut web series 11th Hour (2021) on Aha
Others
Pavitra Lokesh has appeared in advertisements for brands Sri Kumaran Gold and Diamonds and Gayatri Milk.
Controversy
File a complaint against the stalker
In July 2022, Pavitra had lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime, Economic Offenses and Narcotics (CEN) Police Station against several media house representatives for stalking her at VV Puram police station in Mysore, Karnataka. In her complaint, she alleged that someone created a fake Facebook account under her name where some offensive and defamatory content was posted and false rumors were spread, which disturbed her mentally and emotionally.
Attacked by Naresh Babu’s ex-wife, Ramya Raghupathi
In July 2022, Pavitra, and her rumored boyfriend Naresh were attacked by his ex-wife Ramya Raghupathi, after she found them together at a hotel in Mysore. As Naresh and Pavitra come out of the hotel, Ramya abuses them and tries to attack them with her slipper followed by Pavitra and Naresh being given police protection to get out of the hotel safely. Naresh, while addressing the media, revealed that after he sent him a divorce notice, Ramya, along with her rumored boyfriend, Rakesh Reddy tried to defame and blackmail him. In an interview, Pavitra spoke about the harassment and guilt she faced after Ramya’s alleged behavior outside the hotel and said,
I am not new to Telugu people or the industry. I don’t need to explain my relationship with Naresh. To slander me because of his interest is something very annoying. I feel like why is this happening to me. He is making me a victim and this is not right. He has to settle scores in the family.”
Also, Ramya, while addressing reporters, revealed her husband’s affair with Pavitra and said,
They claim that they are best friends but stay together in single rooms all night. I am here raising concerns about my son’s future and protecting his interests. I come from a proper Hindu family and I do not like to be separated from my husband.”
Facts/Trivia
- Pavitra is called Pavi by her friends and family members.
- Pavitra’s father, Mysore Lokesh, died when she was in ninth grade. While completing her studies, Pavitra aspired to appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE), but due to her family’s deteriorating financial condition, she decided to help her mother by taking care of the expenses. Despite having a film background, Pavitra hesitated to pursue her career as an actress. After completing her studies, Pavitra appeared for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) but failed in her first attempt. Later, he chose acting as his career after Ambarish, an Indian actor, who was a close friend of his father, asked him to act in one of his films.
- Pavitra’s father, Mysore Lokesh, has acted in more than 300 Kannada films.
- In 1995, after the release of her first two films, Mister Abhishek and Bangarada Kalasha, Pavitra revealed that she took a break from acting for almost two years due to unfavorable treatment from her fellow directors. He stated that working with Ambarish, his debut director, was easy as he was a close friend of his father, but he later experienced offensive and bad behavior from another unknown director, which led to his decision to take a break from acting. In an interview, Pavitra spoke about her bad experience working with other directors and said,
With the second film, I realized that not everyone is like him, and also learned what a star is. People who stopped by the house and had lunch with us, people I had known since I was a child, suddenly stopped supporting me. I am disappointed. At that moment, I decided to take a break. But the situations I experienced, the humiliation, the bad treatment, helped me grow as a person. I have not worked for two years.”
- After making her debut with the film Mister Abhishek in 1995, Pavitra worked as an HR assistant in a private firm in Bangalore.
- Naresh and Pavitra appeared together in several Telugu films Happy Wedding, Sammohanam, MCA Middle-Class Abbayi, Entha Manchi Vadavu Raa, and Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki.
Naresh Babu and Pavitra Lokesh in a still from Telugu movie Sammohanam (2018)
- In an interview, Pavitra stated that Allu Arjun is her favorite actor.
- In 2005, Pavitra won the Best Actress Award at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the Kannada film Naayi Neralu.
- In an interview, Pavitra spoke about the disadvantages she faced in the film industry and revealed that one obstacle in her acting career was her height, which made directors reluctant to cast her as the lead in the film. He said,
I was taller than most heroines of my time. I’m almost as tall as the hero. So, most directors were hesitant to cast me as the leading lady. However, I have no regrets. If I hadn’t been offered a role like that, I would have faded away sooner.”
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