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Aparna Vastarey Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth18 October 1966

Age57 Years

BirthplacePanchanahalli, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActor, Television Presenter, Radio Jockey

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNagaraj Ramaswamy Vastarey

FamilyFather - Santosh Kumar Gulwadi (deceased); Mother - Padma Narayanaswamy; Brother - Chaithanya

Aparna Vastarey Biography

Aparna Vastarey was an Indian actor, television presenter and radio jockey best known as the voice of announcements on Bengaluru's Namma Metro. With a film

Early life and background

Aparna Vastarey was born on 18 October 1966 in Panchanahalli, Karnataka, and grew up in Bengaluru. She developed an early interest in literature, culture and music, a passion that guided much of her professional life. She studied at Bangalore University. Her father, Santosh Kumar Gulwadi, worked as a journalist and novelist; her mother is Padma Narayanaswamy. She had an elder brother, Chaithanya, an electronics engineer.

Career

Aparna made her screen debut in 1985, appearing in the Kannada film Masanada Hoovu in the role of Parvati. Over the late 1980s she acted in several regional films including Nammoora Raja (1988), Inspector Vikram (1989) and Doctor Krishna (1989). After establishing herself in film, she moved into television and radio.

In 1990 she began working as a television presenter on DD Chandana and continued with the channel through the decade. Aparna joined All India Radio in 1993 as a radio jockey and in 1998 set a personal milestone by hosting shows for eight continuous hours during Deepawali celebrations. In 2000 she became the first presenter of AIR FM Rainbow, further cementing her profile as a familiar voice in Karnataka.

Her voice reached an even wider daily audience in 2011 when she provided the boarding and deboarding announcements for the Bangalore Metro, later known as Bengaluru Metro or Namma Metro. That role made her a recognizable presence to commuters across the city.

Aparna also participated in reality and comedy television. She was a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada season 1 in 2013. In 2015 she appeared as Varalakshmi (Varu) on the sketch comedy show Majaa Talkies. She continued acting in serials, with appearances in Ivalu Sujatha (2019–2020) and Nannarasi Radhe (2021).

After a long break of over two decades from acting, she returned to the screen in 2024 with the film Grey Games, in which she played the role of a mother.

Public profile

Aparna was known for her warm, steady presenting style and for being one of the notable broadcast voices of Bengaluru. Her work across film, television and radio earned her recognition, including an award at the 63rd Karnataka Rajyotsava in 2018 among other honours during her career.

Beyond her professional life, Aparna enjoyed travel, shared her experiences on social media, and was fond of plants and greenery. She was also an animal lover and frequently posted images with animals.

Personal life

Aparna was married to writer and architect Nagaraj Ramaswamy Vastarey. At the time of her passing she was 57 years old. Her father predeceased her.

Illness and death

Aparna Vastarey battled lung cancer for two years. She passed away on 11 July 2024 at her residence in Banashankari, Bengaluru.

Latest updates

Her most recent screen appearance was the 2024 film Grey Games, marking a comeback after a prolonged hiatus. Tributes and remembrances noted her contributions to broadcasting and Kannada entertainment.

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Recent Work

Grey Games

Played the role of a mother; marked her comeback to film in 2024 after a long break.

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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Masanada Hoovu (1985) as Parvati
  2. Presenter on DD Chandana from 1990
  3. Joined All India Radio as RJ in 1993; first presenter of AIR FM Rainbow in 2000
  4. Voice of boarding and deboarding announcements on Bengaluru Metro (Namma Metro) from 2011
  5. Contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 (2013)
  6. Award at the 63rd Karnataka Rajyotsava (2018)
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