Priyadarshini Ghattamaneni is an Indian woman who is known for being the sister of the noted actor Mahesh Babu and the wife of the Telegu actor Sudheer Babu.
Wiki/Biography
Priyadarshini Ghattamaeneni was born on Tuesday, 7 October 1980 (age 42 years; as of 2022) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Soon after completing her schooling, she attended Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
A childhood image of Priyadarshini (left) with her grandmother
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Priyadarshini belongs to a traditional Chowdhary family of the Kamma caste.
Parents & Siblings
Priyadarshini Ghattamaneni’s father, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (Krishna), was a noted actor in the Telugu entertainment industry. On 15 November 2022, Actor Krishna passed away after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Priyadarshini’s mother, Indira Devi, was a homemaker. On 28 September 2022, Indira Devi passed away after suffering from a prolonged illness.
Priyadarshini’s father Krishna (centre right sitting in a chair), her mother Indira Devi (centre left sitting in a wheelchair), husband Sudheer Babu (right), elder son Charith Manas (right), and younger son Darshan (left)
She has three brothers and two sisters. Priyadarshini is the youngest among her five siblings. Priyadarshini’s elder brother, Ramesh Babu, was an Indian actor and producer, who passed away on 8 January 2022 after suffering from a prolonged illness. Her younger brother, Mahesh Babu, is an Indian Indian actor, and her step-brother Naresh, is an actor and politician. Priyadarshini’s eldest sister, Padmavathi, is a homemaker. Padmavathi is married to Galla Jaydev, a famous Indian businessman and a renowned politician who works as a Member of Parliament in Andhra Pradesh backed by the Telugu Desam Party. Manjula, her second sister, is a Telugu film actress, producer, and director.
Priyadarshini (right), her elder sister Padmavathi (left), sister Manjula (centre), and Indira Devi (centre sitting)
Priyadarshini with her family
Wife & Children
On 29 May 2006, Priyadarshini Ghattamaneni got married to Sudheer Babu, an Indian actor and a former professional badminton player. She has two sons named Charith Maanas (elder) and Darshan (younger).
Priyadarshini with her family
Religion
Priyadarshini Ghattamaneni follows Hinduism.
Facts/Trivia
- Once, in a media interview, Priyadarshini remembered that in her childhood, her younger brother Mahesh Babu used to annoy her a lot. She said,
Nani (Mahesh Babu) used to trouble Me a lot during our schooling days. He used to empty the ink in my pen without my knowledge. And, My Pen wouldn’t work when I try to write something after reaching the school. These things makes me smile even Today. - In November 2021, Priyadarshini filed a complaint against Shilpa Chowdhary for fraud, who forayed into south Indian entertainment as a producer. In the police complaint, Priyadarshini claimed that she had been duped by Shilpa for Rs 3.90 crore. According to media sources, many Tollywood celebrities were cheated by Shilpa. On 27 November 2021, Shilpa was arrested by the Narsingi police. After arresting Shilpa, the police identified bank accounts that were operated by her and her husband, Srinivas Prasad. In a media interview, ACP Raghunandan Rao talked about Shilpa Chowdhary’s fraud case and stated,
All the accounts are based in Hyderabad. We have sent letters to respective banks to freeze them.” - In a media interview, Priyadarshini’s husband, Sudheer Babu talked about her career in acting and said that he decided to pursue a career in acting after his wedding to Priyadarshini. He said,
I was a model before I entered the film industry. But my interest took shape when I married Priya (Padmini Priyadarshini), the daughter of Krishna garu. Ever since I have put in my best efforts to become a passionate actor.” - Priyadarshini is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Pluto. She often posts pictures of her pet dog Pluto on Instagram.
Priyadarshini and her pet dog Pluto
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.