| Real Name | Bhavana Rao |
| Nickname | Shikha |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Actress, Dancer |
| Height | 5.7ft |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 06 June 1989 |
| Age | 36 Years |
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| Birth Place | Shimoga, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Shimoga, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Education | Graduate |
| School / College | B.P. Indian High School, Malleswaram, Bangalore |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Exercising |
| Net Worth | Approx. $1–2 million |
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Bhavana Rao, also known by her Tamil stage name Shikha, was born on 1989-06-06 in Shimoga, Karnataka, India. She is an Indian actress and dancer who has predominantly worked in Kannada cinema, with notable appearances in Tamil and Hindi films. She made her debut in the Kannada blockbuster Gaalipata (2008), directed by Yogaraj Bhat, where her performance as Pavni earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada.
She later appeared in Tamil films such as Kola Kolaya Mundhirika (2010) and Vinmeengal (2012), and in Hindi cinema with Bypass Road (2019). Bhavana won the SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada for her role in Satya Harishchandra (2017). Known for her expressive acting and graceful dance skills, she continues to be a respected figure in South Indian cinema.