Overview
Sameera Reddy Bio
| Real Name/Full Name | Sameera Reddy |
| Nick Name | Sameera |
| Celebrated Name | Sameera Reddy |
| Age/How Old | 44 years old (as of 2023) |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday | December 14, 1978 |
| Birth Place | Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Active Year | 2002 |
| Marital/Relationship Status | Married to Akshai Varde, an entrepreneur, since 21 January 2014 |
| Zodiac/Astrological Sign | Sagittarius |
| Occupation/Profession | Actress, model |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Famous Role | Megha in film Tezz (2012) |
| Famous for | Her work in Hindi films, in addition to Tamil and Telugu language films |
| Language Known | Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada |
| Debut Movie | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) in Hindi |
| Debut Television | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (2008) Ami Yasin Arr Amar Madhubala (2007) |
| Popular Movie | Darna Mana Hai (2003) Musafir (2004) Jai Chiranjeeva (2005) Taxi Number 9211 (2006) Ashok (2006) Race (2008) Varanam Aayiram (2008) De Dana Dan (2009) Aakrosh (2010) Vettai (2012) Tezz (2012) |
| Race / Ethnicity | Indian |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Tattoos | None |
Table of Content
- Sameera Reddy Bio
- Sameera Reddy Body Statistics
- Sameera Reddy Family Details
- Sameera Reddy Education Information
- Sameera Reddy Home Town Information
- Sameera Reddy Relationships/Affairs And Dating History
- Sameera Reddy Favorite Things
- Sameera Reddy Movies Name, Release Year, And Box Office Gross
- Sameera Reddy Top 10 Movies And Rating
- Sameera Reddy 2023 Net Worth
- Sameera Reddy Net Worth For The Past 5 Years
- Sameera Reddy and Nominations: A Complete List
- 20 interesting facts about Sameera Reddy
- Sameera Reddy Controversies: A Timeline
- Sameera Reddy likes And Dislike
- Sameera Reddy Social Media Accounts
- Sameera Reddy Birthday Dates For The Next 5 Years
- Sameera Reddy Interview Video
Sameera Reddy Body Statistics
| Height/How Tall | Centimeters: 170 cm Meters: 1.70 m Feet: 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Breast/Bust size | 34 in or 87 cm |
| Cup/Bra size | B |
| Waist size | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Hip size | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Sexual Orientatin | Straight |
| Eyes Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Skin Color | Fair |
| Face Shape | Oval |
| Nose type | Straight |
| Hair length | Long |
| Dimple | Yes |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Body Type/Figure | Curvy |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Sameera Reddy Family Details
| Mother | Nakshatra Reddy (Microbiologist) |
| Father | Chintapoli Reddy (Businessman) |
| Husband/Spouse | Akshai Varde (Entrepreneur) |
| Siblings | Meghna Reddy (Model), Sushama Reddy (Actress, Model) |
| Kids/Children Name: | Hans Varde (son, born 2015), Nyra Varde (daughter, born 2019) |
| Grandfather | Not known |
| Grandmother | Not known |
| Cousin | Not known |
| Pet | Not known |
Sameera Reddy Education Information
| School/High School | Bombay Scottish School, Mahim |
| College/University | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| City of Graduation | Mumbai |
| Year of Graduation | N/A |
Sameera Reddy Home Town Information
| Recipient’s Name | Sameera Reddy |
| Street Address | Not known |
| Country | India |
| City | Rajahmundry |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| ZIP Code | Not known |
| Apartment Number | Not known |
| PO Box | Not known |
| Area Code | Not known |
Sameera Reddy Relationships/Affairs And Dating History
| Boyfriend Name | Met Year And Ending Year | Occupation/Profession | Place | How They Met | Additional Information |
| Shamshul Lalani | 2004-2005 | Builder | Unknown | Unknown | They were engaged but broke up later |
| Junior N.T.R. | 2006 | Actor | Unknown | They worked together in the Telugu film Narasimhudu | They had a brief affair but parted ways soon |
| Akshai Varde | 2012 | Entrepreneur | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | They met at a bike event | They got married in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony |
| Boyfriend Name | Shamshul Lalani |
| Met Year And Ending Year | 2004-2005 |
| Occupation/Profession | Builder |
| Place | Unknown |
| How They Met | Unknown |
| Additional Information | They were engaged but broke up later |
| Boyfriend Name | Junior N.T.R. |
| Met Year And Ending Year | 2006 |
| Occupation/Profession | Actor |
| Place | Unknown |
| How They Met | They worked together in the Telugu film Narasimhudu |
| Additional Information | They had a brief affair but parted ways soon |
| Boyfriend Name | Akshai Varde |
| Met Year And Ending Year | 2012 |
| Occupation/Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| How They Met | They met at a bike event |
| Additional Information | They got married in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony |
Sameera Reddy Favorite Things
| Places | The Maldives, Bali, Goa, Switzerland, New York City |
| Hobbies | Swimming, dancing, traveling |
| Food | Sushi, Indian food, pizza |
| Drink | Soy milk, green tea |
| Movie | The Notebook, The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather |
| Song | “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, “Let It Be” by The Beatles |
| Sport | Yoga, Pilates, swimming |
| Workout | HIIT, strength training |
| Writer | Oprah Winfrey, Paulo Coelho, Maya Angelou |
| Book | “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert, “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne |
| Brands | Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Dior |
| Color | Pink, black, white |
| Dress | Maxi dresses, sundress, swimsuits |
| Shoes | Sneakers, heels, sandals |
| Wearable | Sunglasses, jewelry, watches |
| Actors | Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor |
| Actresses | Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit |
| Dancers | Madhuri Dixit, Prabhu Deva, Shobana |
| Models | Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss |
| Rappers | Eminem, Jay-Z, Drake |
| Singers | Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion |
| Game | Scrabble, Monopoly, Uno |
| Pets | Dogs, cats, horses |
Sameera Reddy Movies Name, Release Year, And Box Office Gross
| Movie Name | Release Year And Box Office Gross (INR crores) |
| Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | 2002 | ₹36.93 crore |
| Plan | 2004 | $25.60 crore |
| Darna Mana Hai | 2003 | ₹18.50 crore |
| Musafir | 2003 | ₹34.50 crore |
| No Entry | 2005 | ₹98.00 crore |
| Taxi Number 9211 | 2006 | ₹19.59 crore |
| Naksha | 2006 | ₹6.61 crore |
| Jai Chiranjeeva | 2005 | ₹15.00 crore |
| Fool n Final | 2007 | ₹17.82 crore |
| De Dana Dan | 2009 | ₹48.01 crore |
| Race | 2008 | ₹102.00 crore |
| One Two Three | 2008 | ₹14.00 crore |
| Red Alert: The War Within | 2010 | ₹6.00 crore |
| Aakrosh | 2010 | ₹12.00 crore |
| Tezz | 2012 | ₹24.00 crore |
| Chakravyuh | 2012 | ₹16.00 crore |
| Naam | 2013 | ₹5.00 crore |
| Vettai | 2012 | ₹50 crore |
| Vaaranam Aayiram | 2008 | ₹40 crore |
| Ashok | 2006 | ₹24.52 crore |
Sameera Reddy Top 10 Movies And Rating
| Movies Name | Rating |
| Vaaranam Aayiram | 8.2/10 |
| Race | 6.7/10 |
| Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah | 7.3/10 |
| Kaalpurush | 7.2/10 |
| Chakravyuh | 6.8/10 |
| Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | 6.7/10 |
| Migration | 6.7/10 |
| Aakrosh | 7/10 |
| Don 2 | 7.1/10 |
| Mahayoddha Rama | 7.9/10 |
Sameera Reddy 2023 Net Worth
| Name | Sameera Reddy |
| Net Worth (in Dollars) | 5 million |
| Net Worth (in rupees) | 37.5 crores |
| Monthly Income | $40,000 |
| Annual Salary | $480,000 |
| Per Movie Income | $500,000 |
| Per Episode Income | $25,000 |
| Income Source | Acting, modeling, brand endorsements |
Sameera Reddy Net Worth For The Past 5 Years
| Year | Net Worth (USD) |
| 2018 | $2 million |
| 2019 | $3.2 million |
| 2020 | $3.9 million |
| 2021 | $4.3 million |
| 2022 | $4.8 million |
Sameera Reddy Awards And Nominations: A Complete List
| Year | Film/TV Show | Awards | Category |
| 2004 | Musafir | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female |
| 2008 | Race | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress |
| 2006 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Stardust Award | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female |
| 2007 | Taxi No. 9211 | Stardust Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2011 | Red Alert: The War Within | Stardust Award | Best Actress in a Drama |
| Year | 2004 |
| Film/TV Show | Musafir |
| Awards | Stardust Awards |
| Category | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female |
| Year | 2008 |
| Film/TV Show | Race |
| Awards | IIFA Awards |
| Category | Best Supporting Actress |
| Year | 2008 |
| Film/TV Show | Vaaranam Aayiram |
| Awards | Vijay Awards |
| Category | Best Debut Actress |
| Year | 2006 |
| Film/TV Show | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya |
| Awards | Stardust Award |
| Category | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female |
| Year | 2007 |
| Film/TV Show | Taxi No. 9211 |
| Awards | Stardust Award |
| Category | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| Year | 2011 |
| Film/TV Show | Red Alert: The War Within |
| Awards | Stardust Award |
| Category | Best Actress in a Drama |
20 Interesting Facts About Sameera Reddy
- She was born on 14 December 1978 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra to a Telugu father and a Mangalorean Konkani mother.
- She has two elder sisters, Meghna Reddy and Sushama Reddy, who are also models and actresses.
- She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai and graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
- She first appeared in ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas’s “Aur Aahista” music video in 1997.
- She was a finalist in the Miss India 2000 pageant.
- She is a trained classical dancer and has studied Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
- She is the cousin of Bollywood actors Aryan Vaid and Meghna Reddy.
- She is the first Indian actress who has her own video game, Sameera the Street Fighter.
- She is a big fan of American talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey and presented a saree to her during her visit to India.
- She married Akshai Varde, an entrepreneur, on 21 January 2014, in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony. They have a son and a daughter.
- She describes herself as a tomboy and an ugly duckling in the family. She said: “I was plump, had glasses and my glam quotient was rather low till I was 19.”
- She loves to ride motorbikes and owns a Harley Davidson.
- She made her Telugu debut with the film Narasimhudu (2005) and won critical acclaim for her performance.
- She appeared in a BBC medical drama called Casualty in 2005 as Anita.
- She starred in the Tamil film Varanam Aayiram (2008), which was one of the biggest hits of the year. She played a dual role of a mother and daughter.
- She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Vijay Awards for her role in Varanam Aayiram (2008).
- She also starred in the Malayalam film Oru Naal Varum (2010) opposite Mohanlal. It was her first and only Malayalam film so far.
- She played a negative role in the Hindi film Tezz (2012), which was her last film before she retired from acting.
- She judged the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012.
- She is an advocate of body positivity and mental health awareness. She often shares her personal experiences and struggles on social media platforms.
Sameera Reddy Controversies: A Timeline
Body-shaming (2015)
Sameera Reddy was body-shamed by a woman for gaining weight after giving birth to her son Hans in 2015. She said that the woman’s comment shattered her to pieces and she did not recognise herself at that time. She weighed 105 kg then.
Pressure to undergo knee surgery (18 years old)
She was asked to undergo knee surgery for her height when she was 18 years old. She said that she was told that she was too tall for the industry and she should reduce her height by two inches. She refused to do so and said that she was happy with her height.
Criticism for her appearance in Casualty (2005)
She faced criticism for her appearance in a BBC medical drama called Casualty in 2005. She said that she was mocked for her accent and her acting skills by some viewers and reviewers.
Fallout with director Priyadarshan (2009)
She had a fallout with director Priyadarshan during the shooting of the film De Dana Dan in 2009. She said that he was rude to her and did not give her proper scenes. She also accused him of favouring Katrina Kaif over her.
Legal dispute with producer Ratan Jain (2012)
She had a legal dispute with producer Ratan Jain over the payment of her fees for the film Tezz in 2012. She said that he did not pay her the full amount and threatened to sue him. He denied her allegations and said that he had paid her as per the contract.
Sameera Reddy likes And Dislike
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Dancing | Body-shaming |
| Animals | Nepotism |
| Traveling | Criticism |
| Spending time with family and friends | Pressure to conform to beauty standards |
| Helping others | Legal disputes |
| Being positive and outspoken | Rumors |
Sameera Reddy Social Media Accounts
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Sameera Reddy Birthday Dates For The Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day |
| 2024 | December 14 | Thursday |
| 2025 | December 14 | Sunday |
| 2026 | December 14 | Monday |
| 2027 | December 14 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | December 14 | Thursday |
