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Charmy does a Munni?

Southern Siren Charmy has some very Munni-like moves

  • South sensation Charmy has done it again - seen here following in the sensuous dance steps of Bollywood's <i>Munni</i>.
    South sensation Charmy has done it again - seen here following in the sensuous dance steps of Bollywood's Munni.
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  • Click on to know more about this South siren, who is now a face to reckon with.
    Click on to know more about this South siren, who is now a face to reckon with.
  • Punjabi kudi: Charmy Kaur was born on March 17, 1987 in Mumbai
    Punjabi kudi: Charmy Kaur was born on March 17, 1987 in Mumbai
  • She went to school at Carmelite Convent English High School in Vasai.
    She went to school at Carmelite Convent English High School in Vasai.
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  • At the tender age of 15 she debuted in Telugu film Nee Thodu Kaavali (2002), playing a housewife. The film was a flop.
    At the tender age of 15 she debuted in Telugu film Nee Thodu Kaavali (2002), playing a housewife. The film was a flop.
  • The industry took note of Charmy despite the failure of her debut vehicle and she was cast in Kadhal Azhavatillai with Silambarasan. This one bombed as well.
    The industry took note of Charmy despite the failure of her debut vehicle and she was cast in Kadhal Azhavatillai with Silambarasan. This one bombed as well.
  • She followed it up with Kattuchembakam, directed by Vinayan, and a handful of Tamil films, all forgettable.
    She followed it up with Kattuchembakam, directed by Vinayan, and a handful of Tamil films, all forgettable.
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  • Her re-entry in Telugu cinema was with Sreekanth in movie which again was a failure; then in <i>Sri Anjaneyam</i>, directed by ace director Krishna Vamsi she again failed to perform.
    Her re-entry in Telugu cinema was with Sreekanth in movie which again was a failure; then in Sri Anjaneyam, directed by ace director Krishna Vamsi she again failed to perform.
  • That was followed by yet another failure Chanti, this time with Ravi Teja.
    That was followed by yet another failure Chanti, this time with Ravi Teja.
  • Charmy finally got her big break with Gowri, costarring Sumanth.
    Charmy finally got her big break with Gowri, costarring Sumanth.
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  • Mass with Nagarjuna was a runaway hit, consolidating her position as an emerging force down South.
    Mass with Nagarjuna was a runaway hit, consolidating her position as an emerging force down South.
  • Charmy's most critically acclaimed film so far is <i>Anukokunda Oka Roju</i>. Her performance in the 2005 thriller was applauded by many.
    Charmy's most critically acclaimed film so far is Anukokunda Oka Roju. Her performance in the 2005 thriller was applauded by many.
  • In 2006 she appeared in <i>Pournami</i> which sank without a trace but did bring in some appreciation for Charmy's performance. Despite being an untrained dancer her dance sequences in the movie were impressive.
    In 2006 she appeared in Pournami which sank without a trace but did bring in some appreciation for Charmy's performance. Despite being an untrained dancer her dance sequences in the movie were impressive.
  • Later that year she was paired for the second time with Sumanth in <i>Chinnodu</i>. This movie again failed to impress.
    Later that year she was paired for the second time with Sumanth in Chinnodu. This movie again failed to impress.
  • Her next film, <I>Rakhi</i> in 2006 was a hit.
    Her next film, Rakhi in 2006 was a hit.
  • 2007's Mantra, a thriller with Charmy in the lead, was not only a surprise hit ? it also bagged her the Nandi Award for Best Actress.
    2007's Mantra, a thriller with Charmy in the lead, was not only a surprise hit – it also bagged her the Nandi Award for Best Actress.
  • She starred in several female-oriented movies, a rare thing in Tollywood.<br><br> <i>Anukokunda Oka Roju</i>, <i>Mantra, Manorama, Kavya's Diary </i>in Telugu and <I>Laadam</i> in Tamil.
    She starred in several female-oriented movies, a rare thing in Tollywood.

    Anukokunda Oka Roju, Mantra, Manorama, Kavya's Diary in Telugu and Laadam in Tamil.
  • Her perfromance in <I>Anukokunda Oka Roju</i> got her the Santosham Best Actress Award and CineMAA Award for Best Actress (Jury) in 2005.
    Her perfromance in Anukokunda Oka Roju got her the Santosham Best Actress Award and CineMAA Award for Best Actress (Jury) in 2005.
  • Besides these, she has also given many item numbers in movies like <I>Bhale Dongalu, King, Mahatma etc.</i>
    Besides these, she has also given many item numbers in movies like Bhale Dongalu, King, Mahatma etc.
  • She is also filming another number for <i>Ragada</i> to be released in 2011.
    She is also filming another number for Ragada to be released in 2011.
  • Nagarjuna's <i>Ragada</i> has Anushka and Priyamani playing the lead roles.
    Nagarjuna's Ragada has Anushka and Priyamani playing the lead roles.