Shwetha Chengappa Biography: Age, Husband, Son, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Career

Shwetha Chengappa is an Indian actress and television host prominent in Kannada entertainment, best known for her breakthrough as Kadambari in the TV serial Kadambari and for her ongoing portrayal of Rani in the comedy show Majaa Talkies.

She earned audience acclaim through her work on television and later ventured into films, delivering notable performances in Varsha and Thangigagi.

Profile

• Full name: Imudiyanda Swetha Chengappa
• Date of birth: circa 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Somwarpet (Garvale), Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress, Television host
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Kiran
• Children: A son named Jiayaan Aiyappa, born in 2019
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Kodava
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and education

Shwetha Chengappa is now 38 years old, having been born in 1987 in Somwarpet, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka. She belongs to the Kodava community.

She completed her graduation in Commerce from B.H.S. College in Bangalore, but no further details about her early childhood, parents, or schooling are publicly available.

Personal Life

Shwetha Chengappa is married to Kiran, and they became parents to a baby boy in 2019.

Their son Jiayaan Aiyappa has brought her immense joy and couples are often seen sharing glimpses of life together.

Career

Shwetha Chengappa began her career in 2003 with the television serial Sumathi, directed by S. Narayan, which aired on Udaya TV.

She gained significant popularity playing Kadambari in the serial Kadambari in 2006.

She continued to lead in successful serials such as Sukanya (2008) and Arundhathi (2010), both aired on ETV Kannada (now Colors Kannada). Additionally, she appeared in Saundarya on DD Chandana.

In her role as a host, she presented shows including Yaariguntu Yaarigilla on Zee Kannada, Kuniyonu Baara on Zee Kannada, and Dance Dance Juniors on Star Suvarna.

Her anchor roles built on her television success as an actress. On reality television, she was a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 2, where she finished in fourth place.

She also took part in Super Minute on ETV Kannada’s grand finale episode alongside other celebrities.

Her current television presence includes playing Rani in the sketch comedy show Majaa Talkies on Colors Kannada.

She has also hosted reality shows like Jodi No. 1, Super Queen, and Chhota Champion on Zee Kannada.

In films, she appeared in Varsha (2005) as Gayatri, Thangigagi (2006) as Gowri, and made a comeback after 16 years in the 2022 film Vedha, where she played the role of Paari, a sex worker in a period thriller directed by Harsha.

Awards

Shwetha Chengappa has received the following recognitions:

• Best Anchor Award by Zee Kannada in Kutumba awards (twice)
• Best Actress Award in Madhyamsanman 2013 by the Karnataka Government for her performance in Arundhathi

Net worth

Shwetha Chengappa’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @swethachangappa

Filmography

Films:

• Varsha (2005) as Gayatri
• Thangigagi (2006) as Gowri
• Vedha (2022) as Paari

Television:

• Sumathi (2003) as Sumathi
• Kadambari (2004) as Kadambari
• Sukanya (2008) as Sukanya
• Arundhathi (2010) as Arundhathi
• Saundarya (2011) as Saundarya
• Yaariguntu Yaarigilla (2012) – Host
• Kuniyonu Baara (2013) – Host
• Bigg Boss Kannada Season 2 (2014) – Contestant
• Super Minute (2015) – Contestant
• Majaa Talkies (2015–present) as Rani
• Dancing Star (2016) – Herself
• Dance Dance Juniors (2017) – Host
• Jodi No. 1 (Season 1, 2022) – Host
• Super Queen (2022–2023) – Host
• Chhota Champion (2023–present) – Host
• Jodi No. 1 (Season 2, 2023–present) – Host