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India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who was once a shining star, worked with Sridevi, Nagarjuna, but career ruined due to...; now to make comeback with..., name is...
There is no need to explain how much Telugu audiences love TV serials. This is why actors working in serials are now gaining popularity equal to that of film stars. One such well-known actress, who once dominated the industry with lead roles in movies, left acting. She is now making a comeback on television. Born as Prema in Bangalore, Karnataka, into a Telugu-speaking family, she changed her name to Yamuna at the suggestion of director Balachander for her debut movie. Actress Yamuna made her debut in a film as a lead role in Modada Mareyalli (1991) alongside Shiva Rajkumar. She acted in over 50 Kannada and Telugu movies as the female lead. She was also a part of Sridevi and Nagarjuna's 1994 movie Govinda Govinda. Yamuna had won the hearts of people with many hit serials and films. However, her life took a dark turn in 2011 when she was involved in a highly controversial incident. She was allegedly caught in a prostitution racket at Bangalore's ITC Royal Gardenia hotel – an event that shook her career and led to widespread media scrutiny. Reports suggested the involvement of a software company CEO, and the scandal severely impacted her professional life. In a YouTube interview, Frankly with TNR , she said she was exonerated by the court of charges as they were false allegations. The false accusations left her emotionally devastated, even leading her to contemplate suicide. In 2025, she will be seen making a comeback on TV. This show is going to start soon on ETV with the name ' Aaro Pranam' . The special thing is that this time Yamuna will be seen in the main role. Kannada actors Nagarjuna and Vinoth Gowda are also in the lead roles in this serial. Along with this, senior Tollywood actor Rajkumar is also playing an important role in it. The channel has also released the promo of this show and has informed that this show will be on air soon. According to the news, ' Aaro Pranam' will be a serial based on family drama and love story, which will be telecast in the afternoon time slot from June.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Telugu Star Yamuna To Make Big TV Comeback Years After Prostitution Scandal Rocked Career
1/7 Yamuna, a name that once dominated both the Telugu film and television industries, is set to make a triumphant return to the small screen. The actress, who was widely loved for her performances in both films and TV serials throughout the 1990s, is ready to entertain once again. Her new role in the Telugu serial Aaro Pranam, slated to air on ETV, marks her first major television appearance in years. 2/7 The upcoming show, Aaro Pranam, is expected to be a family love drama, likely scheduled for the afternoon slot. It features Kannada actor Nagarjuna and Vinootha Gowda in the lead roles, with seasoned Tollywood actors Rajkumar and Yamuna taking on significant supporting parts. ETV has officially confirmed the show's launch, with a promo already released to build anticipation. 3/7 Yamuna's journey into the spotlight began in the 1990s when she became a beloved figure in Tollywood. She earned fame with her roles in several hit films, including Yerra Mandaram (1991) and Mamagaru (1991). Her work was also appreciated in TV serials, with notable roles in Anveshitha and Vidhi, further cementing her popularity with family audiences. However, her life took a dark turn in 2011 when she was involved in a highly controversial incident. Yamuna was allegedly caught in a prostitution sting at a Bangalore hotel, an event that shook her career and led to widespread media scrutiny. Reports suggested the involvement of a CEO of a software company, and the scandal severely impacted her professional life. 5/7 In the wake of the incident, Yamuna publicly defended her innocence, stating that she was framed, and revealed that the false accusations had left her emotionally devastated, even leading her to contemplate suicide. The actress's heartbreaking admission was a topic of intense discussion among the media and public.
