Kannada Actress Rupika to Wed Ankit from Canada in August

Kannada television and film actress Rupika has confirmed her engagement to Ankit, a tax specialist and music composer based in Canada. The couple, who have been in a relationship for five years, are set to marry in August in Bengaluru.

Ankit, originally from Bengaluru, has been living in Canada for the past five years and works as a tax specialist at an investment firm. He is also a music composer with a keen interest in the entertainment industry. The engagement ceremony took place recently in the presence of family and close friends.

Rupika began her acting career as a child artiste, appearing in over 20 television serials including "Belli Chukki," "Baduku," "Avara Mane," and "Triveni Sangama." She made her film debut as a lead actress in "Cheluvina Chilipili" while still in ninth grade, directed by S. Narayan. Her filmography includes notable Kannada movies such as "Teertharoopa," "Third Class," "Rudrakshipura," "Mayadantha Male," "Beera," "Manjari," "Navarangi," and "Diamond Cross." She has also acted in the Telugu film "Chill Bro."

Currently, Rupika is playing the role of Sinchana in the popular Kannada serial "Lakshmi Nivasa," aired on Zee Kannada. She previously starred as the lead Deepika in the Colors Kannada serial "Doresani" in 2022. Besides acting, Rupika runs a dance studio called Gejje Nritya Studio, where she teaches dance to many students.

Rupika comes from a family with a strong background in the arts; her grandparents and parents have all been involved in the creative field, which encouraged her from a young age. She trained in Bharatanatyam and has performed in numerous stage shows. She has also acted in plays with troupes like Benaka, Surya, and Prabhata, and worked with the renowned playwright Master Hirannaiah.

After the wedding, Rupika is expected to settle in Canada with her husband.