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From Kiran Raj to Akul Balaji: Celebs whose talent goes beyond just acting

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 30, 2022, 01:28 IST
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​Celebs whose talent goes beyond just acting

Kannada entertainment industry is blessed with actors who are highly talented. From actors Kiran Raj, Akul Balaji, Bhoomi Shetty, and many others, there is a long list to mention. Here is the list of a few celebs who are highly talented. Take a look...

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​Kiran Raj

He might be one of the most loved actors over the years. But most of them do not know that the actor is also a pro in DJing and rifle shooting. He even has a small DJ set up at his residence where he often plays music most of the time. On the other hand, the actor is also trained in rifle shooting.

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​Bhoomi Shetty

Hailing from Dakshina Kannada, Bhoomi is also a 'Yakshagana' artist. She is well trained in the art form and often gives some stage performances. She has been a Yakshagana artist even before she started her acting career.

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​Chandana Ananthakrishna

Chandana is quite a multifaceted talent. Besides acting, she is a trained classical dancer and a singer. Be it Bharatanatyam or Kathak, the actress woos everyone with her dancing charm. She also shows interest in singing. Currently, she is also pursuing her graduation in performing arts.

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​Niranjan Deshpande

Recently, in one of his videos on the Instagram handle, Niranjan surprised his fan followers by showcasing his amazing Tabla skills. The actor-host also revealed in the same post that it was this musical instrument that used to fetch him a part-time job during his school and college days. Well, looks like Niranjan's passion and love towards Tabla can never be ignored.

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​Shishir Shastry

This actor is indeed a 'Chupa Rustum'. He might have been in the entertainment industry for more than a decade now. But not many know that Shishir is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer. Shishir ha also completed his Arangetram in the classical dance form.

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​Yamuna Srinidhi

She might be one of the happening on-screen mothers in both smallscreen and silver screen as well. But the fact that Yamuna is also a Bharatanatyam guru is worth a mention. Her contribution towards performing arts is immense and can never be ignored. Not just the actress, but a lot of her students have been well-established classical dancers across the globe.

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​Shri

Last seen on TV in the daily soap Kanyakumari, Shri plays guitar very often. It is indeed a routine for him to strum guitar every night before going to bed. Despite his hectic shoot schedule, the actor never misses a chance to practise his guitar skills. He gives a glimpse of his guitar skills by sharing videos on his Instagram handle.

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​Akul Balaji

He is definitely one of the multi-talented in the Kannada entertainment industry. From Kathak to Bharatanatya and contemporary, Akul Balaji aces all the dance forms effortlessly. Apart from his dancing skills, Akul is also trained in martial arts.

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​Vaishnavi

She is not just a diva but also a professional belly dancer. Vaishnavi, who is a dance enthusiast, has completed her professional course in belly dance. That's not all, she is also a classical dancer.

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​Amrutha Naidu

Besides Amrutha Naidu is well versed in Harikatha, which is a composite art form composed of storytelling, poetry, music, drama, dance, and philosophy. She indeed hails from a family which has been serving the art form for many generations now.

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