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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth10 August

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Leela Kuppanda; Brother - Appu

Tanisha Kuppanda (Bigg Boss Kannada) Biography

Tanisha Kuppanda is an Indian actress and entrepreneur known for her work in Kannada and Tamil films and television. She has appeared in feature films and;

Early life and background

Tanisha Kuppanda was born on 10 August. She identifies as Hindu and holds Indian nationality. Her mother, Leela Kuppanda, is a businesswoman; she has a brother named Appu. Tanisha’s exact year of birth and current age are not publicly listed.

Tanisha’s personal tastes and lifestyle are briefly documented: she follows a non-vegetarian diet, enjoys cooking and dancing, and occasionally consumes alcohol. Her listed physical measurements include a height of about 170 cm (5'7") and a weight near 65 kg. Her eye and hair color are described as black.

Career

Tanisha began performing on screen around 2011–2012. Her Kannada film debut came with a small role in Paarijaata (2012), and she continued to build a filmography across Kannada and Tamil cinema. Title credits include Durga (2016), Dandupalya (2017), Hope (2022), Body God (2022), Undenama (2023), and Pentagon (2023). In 2023 she was also signed for the Tamil film En Kadali.

Alongside her film work, Tanisha has appeared on television in several Kannada shows. Noted TV credits include Saakshi (2016), Saptamatruka (2017), and Ashwininakshtra (2017). Her performances on both mediums helped raise her profile in regional entertainment circles.

Public profile

Tanisha has received public recognition beyond acting: she was honored with the National Youth Gem Achiever’s Award in 2022 by the Yash International Awards. Outside of performing, she and her mother run a restaurant called Appu’s 93 Kitchen located in RR Nagar, Bengaluru, reflecting an interest in entrepreneurship.

Her film Pentagon brought additional attention in 2023. During promotional activity earlier that year, she rejected inappropriate questions from an interviewer about a song appearance and indicated she would consider legal action in response to that line of questioning.

Controversies

In November 2023 a complaint was filed against Tanisha by the state president of the Akhila Karnataka Bhovi Community alleging she made an offensive remark about the Bhovi community on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10. Following the complaint, Karnataka police registered an FIR under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Public image and interests

Tanisha cites actor Sudeep among her favorites and has a preference for wearing sarees. Food items she likes include chicken, omelette, and ice gola. She is unmarried.

Latest updates

Recent years saw Tanisha active in films released in 2022 and 2023 and taking part in reality television. Her entrepreneurial venture with her mother continues to operate in Bengaluru. Legal and public disputes arising from statements made on a reality show and from an earlier interview drew media attention in 2023.
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Recent Work

Pentagon

Appeared in the Kannada film Pentagon (2023).

2023
Undenama

Featured in the film Undenama (2023).

2023
Body God

Acted in Body God (2022).

2022
Hope

Acted in Hope (2022).

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Kannada film debut in Paarijaata (2012)
  2. Film appearances across Kannada and Tamil cinema including Pentagon (2023) and Dandupalya (2017)
  3. Television roles in Saakshi (2016), Saptamatruka (2017) and Ashwininakshtra (2017)
  4. National Youth Gem Achiever’s Award 2022 by Yash International Awards
  5. Co-owner of Appu’s 93 Kitchen restaurant in Bengaluru
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanisha Kuppanda (Bigg Boss Kannada) born?

10 August

What is Tanisha Kuppanda (Bigg Boss Kannada) known for?

Actress

What is Tanisha Kuppanda (Bigg Boss Kannada)’s marital status?

Unmarried