Surbhi
Indian actress
Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June 1993), professionally known as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations.
Surbhi made her Telugu film debut with Beeruva (2015). She has been part of successful films including Express Raja and Gentleman both (2016). She made her Kannada film debut with Sakath (2021).
Early life
Surbhi was born as Surbhi Puranik on 5 June 1993 in Delhi. She completed her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Surbhi took up an acting course at Imago Acting School, where she was taught by Barry John and Manoj Bajpai. She then did various modelling assignment before her film debut.
Career
Debut and early success (2013-2018)
Surbhi made her acting debut in 2013 with Ivan Veramathiri.
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