Ashwitha Hegde

Summary

Ashwitha Hegde, also known as Ashwitha R. Hegde, is an Indian actress and theatre artist associated with the Kannada entertainment industry. She has more than a decade of theatre experience, having performed in over 25 stage productions, Kannada television serials and short films. Her background in theatre has helped her develop her acting skills and explore a variety of characters across different formats.

Ashwitha received a state-level Best Actress award for portraying Sangeetha in the Kannada play Naayikathe, written by Chandrashekar Kambara. This recognition highlights her experience in stage performance and her contribution to Kannada theatre.

Alongside her artistic career, Ashwitha has an academic background in business and science. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College in Bengaluru and later earned an MBA specialising in Marketing and Human Resources from Dayananda Sagar Institutions. Her professional interests have included branding, marketing and sales, alongside her commitment to acting and creative work.

Ashwitha's screen credits include the Kannada television production MissMatch, in which she played Meghana, and Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige (2026), where she portrayed Ramya. She is also associated with Ayyana Mane 2 (2026) and Border Diaries (2026), in which she plays Manjula. Through her work in theatre, television and short films, Ashwitha Hegde continues to pursue opportunities in the Kannada entertainment industry.