Bigg Boss Telugu 4's wild card contestant Swathi Deekshith: From being a TV show winner to certified Yoga trainer, all you need to know

Swathi Deekshith, who entered BB house on Friday, is the third wild card contestant of the season. While she shot to fame with Allari Naresh's Jump Jilani, Ladies and Gentleman, Tamil film Simbaa and others, not many know that she made her small screen debut with the 2009 TV show Andamaina Bhamalu. Here's a quick look at lesser known facts about the model-turned-actress.

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The Hyderabadi girl hogged the limelight with the 2009 TV show Andamaina Bhamalu hosted by none other than BB Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda and actress Vidya Rao. She won the season in a nail-biting finale judged by none other than Kajal Agarwal, Surender Reddy and Tammareddy Bharadwaja.

Swathi went on to make her filmy debut with the 2012 Bengali film Tor Naam but she made some noise in the Telugu film industry with Ram Gopal Varma's 2014 Telugu film Patta Pagalu. She is known for her lead roles in Allari Naresh's Jump Jilani, Ladies and Gentlemen, Bharat's Simba and supporting role in Anjali's Chitrangada.

Swathi is always a daddy's little princess and there is not a single moment that she doesn't miss him. "He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” –I pray you keep resting beside the almighty.. I wish you lived more to guard me. happy Father’s Day :) miss you �� (sic)," reads one of her Instagram posts.

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There is no right time for a selfie with her mom - the most important person in her life. She often shares adorable pictures with her mother and every time she falls short of words to express her love for her mommy dearest.

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Swathi swears by Yoga to stay fit and her Instagram handle is loaded with pictures and videos that can give you the right dose of fitness motivation anytime.

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Well, before anyone jumps to conclusions, Whiskey and Kizzy are her pets. Her four legged friends are indeed one of her lifelines and these adorable pictures are proof of her love for them.

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Swathi doesn't easily miss a chance to quench her wanderlust. Right from the pristine beaches of Goa to the architectural wonders of Jordan, Swathi has covered it all and she feels there is still a lot to explore.

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Swathi Deekshith was approached for Bigg Boss Telugu season 2, as per close sources. She missed the season due to an unexpected injury. However, she didn't miss a chance to entertain fans in season 4 as a wild card contestant.