Samyuktha Hegde

Samyuktha Hegde, born on 17 July 1998 in Bangalore, Karnataka, is an Indian actress and dancer who primarily works in Kannada and Tamil cinema. She made her acting debut with the Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party (2016), where her role as Arya won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada. She later appeared in the Telugu remake Kirrak Party (2018) and made her Tamil debut with Comali (2019) opposite Jayam Ravi and Kajal Aggarwal. Known for her energetic screen presence and youthful charm, she quickly became one of the most promising talents in South Indian cinema.

Beyond films, Samyuktha has actively participated in reality television. She was a contestant on MTV Roadies (2017), Bigg Boss Kannada (Season 5), and MTV Splitsvilla (2018), where she finished as the first runner-up. She also appeared in the web series Puncch Beat 2 (2019). Coming from a diverse background—her father is a Hindu Brahmin and her mother is Christian—she grew up in Bangalore and pursued her schooling at St. Paul’s English School. Passionate about dance, she trained extensively before entering acting, and her love for performing arts continues to shape her career.