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From Skanda Ashok to Swetha Changappa; Kannada celebs who have their roots in Coorg

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Nov 25, 2021, 17:46 IST
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​Kannada celebs who have their roots in Coorg

Coorg, which is also known as the 'Scotland of India' or the 'Coffee Land'. A lot of Kannada TV stars indeed have their roots back in the Coffee land. They might have settled in the urban city, but their love for their hometown is certainly immense. Here is a list of a few popular Kannada celebs who have their roots in Coorg.

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​Swetha Changappa

Swetha is a highly popular actress who hails from Coorg. Swetha is undoubtedly the pride of her motherland when it comes to the achiever's list.

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​Skanda Ashok

Skanda indeed is one of the proud coffee planters from Kodagu. Skanda enjoys working in his estate whenever he is on a vacation. He is also a frequent visitor to his native.

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​Ashita Chandrappa

She might be a popular face of Kannada television but not many know that Ashita is also a proud Kodavati. Although she has been residing in Bengaluru for a long time now, Ashita's connection with her native can never be ignored.

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​Bharath Bopanna

This handsome hunk has his roots back in Coorg. Bharath might be a modern city lad, but he never fails to respect his culture and tradition.

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​Harshika Poonaccha

She is indeed a proud Kodavati. Besides being a popular actress, Harshika's contribution to the people of Coorg during the time of natural calamities is worth a mention. The actress would indeed visit the affected areas to know their needs.

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​Bhuvan Ponnanna

Bhuvan is a proud Kodava and never hesitates to flaunt it. Bhuvan's contribution to his hometown is immense. The actor, along with his bestie Harishika, helped the needy Kodavas when they were kept as refugees due to landslides and floods.

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​Gagan Chinappa

This Kodava has become a household name as Inspector Rajeev of Mangala Gowri Maduve. Having completed his education in his native, Gagan shifted to bengaluru only for the sake of his occupation.

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Krishi Thapanda

Krishi is yet another popular actress from the coffee land. She is often seen sporting the Kodava drape saree. Krishi's love for her culture is immense.

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​Tarak Ponnappa

This highly talented actor also hails from the 'Scotland of India'. Tarak even had a typical Kodava-style marriage recently.

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​Dev Devaiah

Dev has been born and brought up in Coorg. He also owns a coffee estate in Coorg and loves spending time there. That's not all, Dev also loves involves himself in estate work.

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​Mr and Mrs Aiyappa

Actress Anu and former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Aiyappa are also from the land of coffee. The couple has their family residing in Coorg and often spends time with their cousins and other family members.

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​Rashmitha Changappa

As her name suggests, Rashmitha also hails from the Kodagu district. The actress often visits her native whenever there is no shoot scheduled. Rashmitha loves to spend time there

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