Ranya Rao
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Harshavardhini Ranya (born 28 May 1993), known professionally as Ranya Rao, is an Indian actress and model, who appears in Kannada films. She made her debut with the 2014 Kannada film, Maanikya.
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Born
Harshavardhini Ranya (1993-05-28) 28 May 1993 (age 32)Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Occupations
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Years active
2014–2017
Spouse
Jatin Hukkeri
Criminal status
Incarcerated (sentenced on 16 July 2025)
Conviction
Gold smuggling
Criminal charge
COFEPOSA case
Penalty
1 year in prison
Date apprehended
3 March 2025
Imprisoned at
Bangalore Central Prison
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
References
- "Gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao's firm allotted land to set up steel plant by previous Karnataka govt: Board"https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gold-smuggling-accused-ranya-raos-firm-allotted-land-to-set-up-steel-plant-by-previous-karnataka-govt-kiadb-101741585805783.html
- Hindistan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-jatin-hukkeri-architect-husband-of-ranya-rao-who-is-caught-in-alleged-gold-smuggling-case-101741232653000.html
- indiankanoon.orghttps://indiankanoon.org/doc/198858344/
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sandalwoods-latest-IT-girl-Ranya/articleshow/40356171.cms
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Chikmaglur-girl-Ranya-gets-set-for-her-dream-debut/articleshow/34319688.cms
- indiaglitz.comhttps://www.indiaglitz.com/ranya-and-ganesh-teamed-kannada-news-135989.html
- indiaglitz.comhttps://www.indiaglitz.com/maanikya-100-kannada-news-111652.html/
- The New Indian Expresshttps://web.archive.org/web/20150427172459/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/A-Refreshing-Treat-for-Sudeeps-Fans/2014/05/03/article2203356.ece
- Bangalore Mirrorhttps://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Ranya-Rao-signs-Kollywood-flick/articleshow/47788805.cms
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Ranya-Rao-to-romance-Vikram-Prabhu/articleshow/47717423.cms
- The Times of Indiahttps://archive.today/20170530072046/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ganeshs-style-drew-ranya-rao-to-pataki/articleshow/58717543.cms
- "Kannada actress arrested for 'smuggling' 14.8 kg gold at Bengaluru Airport"https://web.archive.org/web/20250304174540/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/kannada-actress-ranya-rao-arrest-bengaluru-airport-gold-smuggling-9868677/
- The Hinduhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250304174614/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/actor-and-stepdaughter-of-ips-officer-caught-smuggling-148-kg-of-gold-worth-over-12-crore-at-kia/article69291439.ece
- www.ndtv.comhttps://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-bengaluru-airport-on-actor-ranya-rao-gold-smuggling-case-dri-points-to-state-protocol-department-7910886
- India Todayhttps://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/actor-ranya-rao-gold-smuggling-case-twists-u-turns-unanswered-questions-stepfather-role-2693078-2025-03-13
- Hindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ranya-rao-took-52-trips-to-dubai-26-with-actor-friend-tarun-raju-report-101742300855701.html
- "Ranya Rao's smuggling scandal: Secret jackets, cop aides & Dubai gold runs"https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/ranya-rao-arrested-gold-smuggling-bengaluru-dubai-dri-investigation-125030600271_1.html
- "Kannada actress Ranya Rao gets bail in gold smuggling case, but to remain in custody under stringent law"https://www.livemint.com/news/india/kannada-actress-ranya-rao-gets-bail-in-gold-smuggling-case-bengaluru-court-imposes-strict-conditions-11747741021258.html
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/actor-ranya-rao-jailed-for-gold-smuggling-under-cofeposa-in-bengaluru-no-bail/article69822551.ece
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/dri-imposes-penalty-on-kannada-actress-ranya-rao-in-gold-smuggling-case/article70004335.ece