Keerthi Keshav Bhat, known professionally as Keerthi Bhat, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Kannada and Telugu television. She made her acting debut with Ice Mahal in 2017. Bhat is best known for her portrayal of Bhanu in Manasichi Choodu and Dr. Hima Karthik in Karthika Deepam (Telugu TV series). In 2022, she appeared in the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 6 as a contestant and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.

Early life and family

Bhat was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In 2017, Keerthi's family members met with an accident, losing her entire family, including her father, mother, brother, and sister-in-law. In August 2023, Keerthi engaged with actor Vijay Karthik. In 2026, Keerthi and Karthik broke up.

Career

Bhat began her acting career in 2017; she made her first Kannada debut film, Ice Mahal. From 2019 to 2022, she portrayed the leading role of Bhanumathi a.k.a. Bhanu in Star Maa's soap opera Manasichi Choodu. In 2021, she participated in many Telugu TV Show, including 100% Love, which aired on Star Maa's channel. She appeared in Star Maa Parivaar League Season 3.

In 2022, she was seen portraying Dr.Hima Karthik in Star Maa's Karthika Deepam (Telugu TV series) opposite Manas Nagulapalli and Manoj Kumar. Since September 2022, she has been seen participating in Star Maa's reality show Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6).

From March 2023 to June 2024, she portrayed the leading role of Star Maa's serial Madhuranagarilo as Raadha. After Madhuranagarilo Bhat was cast as Radha in Gemini TV's Radha as Radha in 2024.

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
2017Ice MahalKanakaKannada[citation needed]
2019Point out—N/a[citation needed]
TBAKaaneyagiddaale †Kaveri

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelNotesRef.
2019-2022Manasichi ChooduBhanumathi AadiStar Maa
2022Karthika DeepamDr. Hima Karthik
Bigg Boss 6Contestant2nd Runner-Up
2023-2024MadhuranagariloRadha Shyam
2024-2025RadhaRadha ShyamGemini TV
2026BB JodiContestantStar MaaQuit
Mooguthi MalliMithilaUdaya TVKannada
Mukkera MeenakshiMithilaGemini TVTelugu

Special appearances

YearTitleRoleChannelNotesRef.
2020Jatharo JatharaHerselfDisney+ HotstarGuest Contestant—N/a
2021100% LoveStar Maa—N/a
Star Maa Parivaar Championship—N/a
Star Maa Parivaar League Season 3Duet dance performance (With Sekhar Master)—N/a
Maa Varalakshmi VrathamSpecial performance—N/a
Pandage Pandaga—N/a
Star Maa Parivaar AwardsDuet dance performance (With Sekhar Master)—N/a
Start Music Season 3Guest Contestant—N/a
2022Maa Sankranthi VedukaSpecial dance performance—N/a
BB JodiContestantDisney+ HotstarCouple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu)—N/a
Ishmart Jodi Season 2HerselfStar MaaCouple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu)—N/a
Moguds vs PellamsCouple Show (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu)—N/a
Bigg Boss Intilo Maa ParivaarContestantDisney+ HotstarCelebrities Show
Sridevi Drama CompanyGuest ContestantETV NetworkSpecial dance performance (With Mahesh Babu Kalidasu)—N/a
Ee Varsham SakshigaHerselfDisney+ HotstarGuest Contestant—N/a
Super Singer JuniorStar MaaSpecial dance performance (With Maanas Nagulapalli)—N/a
2023Aadivaram With Star Maa ParivaramGuest Contestant—N/a
Gemini MelaHostGemini TV(With Anchor Ravi Kiran)—N/a
Maa Bonalu JatharaHerselfStar MaaGuest Contestant—N/a
Vinayaka Chavithi—N/a
Aadivaram With Star Maa Parivaram—N/a
Sridevi Drama CompanyETV Network—N/a
Aadivaram With Star Maa ParivaramStar Maa—N/a
2024Super JodiZee Telugu—N/a
Sivangivey—N/a
Aadivaram With Star Maa ParivaramStar Maa—N/a
Drama Juniors Season 7Zee Telugu—N/a
Aadivaram With Star Maa ParivaramStar Maa—N/a
Ee Deepavaliki MotamogipoddiETV Network—N/a
Suma Adda—N/a
2025Ishmart Jodi Season 3Star Maa—N/a
Aadivaram With Star Maa ParivaramStar Maa—N/a
Sridevi Drama CompanyETV Network—N/a
Suma Adda—N/a

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2023Sankranthi ThakaThaiAnoop Menon & Lakshmi Hoysal
2025BathukammaPrabha

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryShowResult
2023Yash International AwardIndian Gem Achiever Award—N/aWon
2025Icons of Excellence Awards 2025Best Small Screen Popular Actress—N/aWon

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