Meet actress who made blockbuster debut, became an overnight star, is bahu of former Indian PM, second wife of an ex-CM, quit acting, has net worth of Rs 124 crore, now works as…

Many actresses start their acting journey as child artists and, with time, turn into popular stars. This actress whom we are discussing today did the same. She started as a child actor and later transitioned into lead roles as she grew older. While her professional life always made headlines, it was her personal life that remained under public glare too. Over time, she became a star in the South industry. If you are wondering who we are talking about, then the actress in discussion is Radhika Kumarswamy.

Radhika is one face that has featured in various commercially hit films. While in her professional life she witnessed major success, it was her personal life that had its share of hardships.

In 2002, Radhika Kumarswamy made her acting debut as the leading lady in Ninagagi opposite Vijay Raghavendra. The film was a hit and made Radhika an overnight star. Also, the movie became one of the highest-grossing Kannada films.

Over the next few years, Radhika worked in movies like Mani, Ooh La La, Hudugigaagi, Thayi Illada Thabbali, Mane Magalu, Iyarkai, Auto Shankar, Tavarige Baa Tangi, Hatavadi, Ulla Kadathal, and several others.

Coming to Radhika’s personal life, she got married twice. She first got married to a businessman, Ratan Kumar, in 2000. Two years into the marriage, Ratan passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

In 2007, Radhika once again found love, and this time she went against her father’s wishes to marry H.D. Kumaraswamy, son of former Indian Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. The couple has been blessed with a daughter. However, Radhika’s second marriage also ended, and the couple separated in 2015.

After her second wedding, Radhika took a hiatus of five years and later made a comeback in 2013. In 2012, she established her own production house, Shamika Enterprises, named after her daughter. Today, Radhika enjoys a massive net worth of Rs 124 crore.

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