Lasya Nagaraj

aka Lasya Nagraj

Actress

Summary

Lasya Nagaraj is an Indian actress, model and classical dancer who works predominantly in the Kannada entertainment industry. She studied at Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru and trained in Bharatanatyam, developing an interest in both dance and acting. Before establishing herself as an actress, she participated in modelling and dance-related activities and appeared in television programmes.

Lasya gained wider recognition after participating in the fifth season of Bigg Boss Kannada in 2017. Although her stay on the reality show was brief, the experience increased her visibility and helped her receive further opportunities in the entertainment industry. She also participated in the dance reality show Dance Dance and later appeared as a contestant on Cooku with Kirikku (2021) and Bharjari Bachelors (2023).

Lasya made her Kannada film debut with Asathoma Sadgamaya (2018), directed by Rajesh Venoor. She went on to appear in films such as Vandhaal Sridevi (2018), Ranganayaki (2019), Drishya 2 (2021), Krishna Talkies (2021) and Mangalavara Rajaadina (2021). In Drishya 2, she portrayed Savitha, while she played Sheetal in Mangalavara Rajaadina. She also made a special appearance in Vedha (2022). Her later work includes Life Is Beautiful (2025).

Alongside acting, Lasya has continued to pursue her passion for Indian classical dance and has been involved in dance training and mentoring. Her work across films, reality television, modelling and dance reflects her varied interests in the performing arts. She remains associated with Kannada-language entertainment while exploring opportunities in different areas of the industry.