From Chandrakala Mohan to Swathi HV: Young actresses who played characters twice their age

It is quite common for stars to portray characters that do not reflect their age. Sometimes these celebs undergo a makeover to meet the needs of their on-screen roles. Here is a list of a few Kannada celebs who play characters twice their age.

This college going girl is currently seen playing the role of a mother in the devotional show ''Yediyuru Sri Siddhalingeshwara'. Having bagged the role of a middle-aged woman, the young actress feels it is quite challenging to play the role of a character who is more than her actual age in real life.

Best known for her on-screen character 'Ajjamma' in the mega serial Puttagowri Madve, Chandrakala aced the look of a great grandmother in the show. The middle-aged actress underwent a huge makeover to meet the needs of 'Ajjamma'.

The former Miss Karnataka is currently the happening on-screen mothers of Kannada television. The actress plays the role of a vamp who is more than her actual age.

Bhavya too has sported a salt and pepper look in her career. The actress had earlier played the role of an old dominating woman when she was in her early middle age.

While she is at her glamourous best in real life, Yamuna's character's in reel life is quite challenging. From playing the role of a character who is twice her age to a normal one, Yamuna proved to be stellar.

Jyothi has always been keen on taking up a challenging role in her career. This young mother in real life is seen playing the role of an elderly woman, who runs an NGO in the show Kasturinivasa.