Anusha Hegde Wiki, Biography, Age, Photos, Spouse In 2026
Feb 13, 2026, 12:29 IST
Anusha Hegde (also known as Anusha Prathap in the South Indian television industry) is a renowned Indian movie star and a trained classical dancer. She has featured in various major Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil television programs and has received appreciation for her performances, as well as for adding depth to various characters. Anusha is the best-known actress whose first appearance was in Radha Ramana and has become a familiar face in the regional television industry.
Early Life & Background
Anusha Hegde was born on 5 September 1991 in the Mangalore region Puttur, in Karnataka, India, in a Tulu household. Her fatherfather,fatherUmesh,, Umesh Hegde, a businessman, H egde He HegdegdWas a Women'sechildr. She has a younger sister and brother.
As a child, Anusha had developed an interest in classical dance, learning both Yakshagana and Bharatanatyam, and gaining a Master of Degree in Dance and a Master of Commerce. Earlier on, she was even preparing to take the Karnataka Public Service Commission exam before becoming part of the entertainment world with the hope of joining the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Education & Entry Into Acting
The fact that Anusha had a good academic and artistic background provided her with an upper hand in performance. During her preparation for competitive civil exams, her life changed when a television editor spotted her photos and she was cast in the Kannada TV serial Radha Ramana in 2017. This was her first appearance in the entertainment sector.
The television profession and famous movies
First, Anusha was better known, starring as Deepika in Radha Ramana (Kannada). Following the same breakthrough, she featured in a number of Telugu serials, such as Ninne Pelladatha (as Mansi) and Suryakantham (as DCP Suryakantam). In 2022, she made her debut in Tamil television, in Anandha Ragam where she plays the role of Eshwari giving her another opportunity to be versatile as an actress.
Other than dramatic leads, Anusha has also performed in two characters in Anandha Ragam and she has been continuing to impress audiences with her performances in serials being aired currently.
Age & Physical Profile
At the age of 34, Anusha Hegde was born on 5 September 1991. She is about 5 ft 5 inches (167 cm) tall, and she carries herself like an experienced dancer - a fact that improves her appearance on screen.
Her social media usage, which is also active also reveals bits of her life, fashion, dance, and working behind the scenes, and has helped her keep in touch with her fans.
Personal Life & Spouse
Anusha Hegde got married to Prathap Singh Shah, a Telugu serial actor, whom she allegedly met at the set of Ninne Pelladatha. The couple's relationship of the couple was announced in 2019 when they were engaged.
But in January 2026 she publicly confirmed the divorce by asserting that she and Prathap had separated three years after getting married. The divorce was said to be friendly and there is no confirmation of children being the product of the marriage as of 2026.
Conclusion
The story of Anusha Hegde, from being a student of classical dance and a student of civil services, to a renowned TV actress is inspiring and remarkable. Her good performance in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil serials is also helping her to expand her fan base and transform her career. The combination of her classical art education and her impressive work on the screen makes her one of the most admired personalities in South Indian television by 2026.
