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India.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet child actor Rinku aka Ann Alexia Anra who got kidnapped in Akshay Kumar's Hera Pheri; She is now a…, looks like this…
As the controversies around Hera Pheri 3 continue to circulate on the internet, old videos of Baburao, Raju, and Shyam from Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri have been going viral over the past few days. There was also an actor associated with the first instalment named Rinku, who played Devi Prasad's granddaughter and was kidnapped by Kabira. Child actor Ann Alexia Anra played the role of the adorable Rinku at the age of 10. Here's everything you need to know about Rinku, aka Ann Alexia Anra, what she is currently doing, and what she looks like. It has been reported that Ann left the industry after appearing in two movies, Hera Pheri and Chachi 420 . Her parents didn't actually want her to pursue acting in films. She shot both movies during her summer vacations. Besides these two, Anra also acted in two more films – Thaayin Manikodi (Tamil) with Tabu, and Mithun Chakraborty's Hathyara (Hindi) in a cameo role. Ann Alexia Anra was born and brought up in Chennai. After completing her schooling, she went to France to pursue a BBA, and then returned to work for a software company for a couple of years. She later quit her job to start her own business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annie (@annanra) At the age of 30, she works as a sustainability consultant and has launched environmental initiatives like Take Me Back Chennai and Wasted 360 Solutions. Anra has no plans to return to the acting industry.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remember child actor Rinku who got kidnapped in Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal starrer Hera Pheri? Here's what she is up to now!
Hera Pheri completed 20 years in 2020, and while fans fondly remember characters like Raju and Baburao, many forget the kidnapped girl Rinku, played by . Now 30, Ann looks completely unrecognizable in her recent photos. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Early Life and Acting Career Ann Alexia Anra, born and raised in Chennai, began her acting career at a young age. She appeared as a child artist in several notable films across Bollywood and Kollywood. Among her most memorable roles are the kidnapped girl in Hera Pheri and the daughter of and Meena in the Tamil classic Avvai Shanmugi. Limited Filmography and Family Decisions Despite her early success, Ann Alexia Anra acted in only four films — Avvai Shanmugi, Hera Pheri, Thaayin Manikodi, and Hathyara. She once revealed that while her parents supported her work in advertisements, they were hesitant about film roles due to the time commitment involved. They allowed her to do Hera Pheri only because it was filmed during her summer vacation. After that, they decided she should step away from acting — a decision she continues to respect to this day. Memories from the Set of Hera Pheri In an interview celebrating 20 years of Hera Pheri, Ann Alexia Anra fondly recalled her time on set. She shared memories of the fun atmosphere, 's playful pranks, and an incident where scolded her for getting too close to the camera. She also remembered happily accepting sweets and chocolates from the stars. At the time, Annie admitted she wasn't familiar with the film industry or aware of the big names she was working with, which actually helped her feel more at ease during the shoot. After stepping away from acting, Ann Alexia Anra shifted her focus to academics. She received a French government scholarship that enabled her to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in France. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Upon returning to India, she began her professional journey, first working at an advertising agency and later at a software company. Today, she has carved out a successful career as a social media and digital marketing expert. Annie's Current Stance on Acting Annie considers herself an ex-actress and has no plans to return to films. Though she still takes up the occasional commercial offer, she feels she was more suited to acting as a child. She has expressed that coming back to the film industry would require more effort than she's willing to put in now. The Covid-19 Lockdown and Hera Pheri's Resurgence During the Covid-19 lockdown, classic films like Hera Pheri and Avvai Shanmugi saw a resurgence in popularity. With easy access to films online, many viewers revisited these iconic titles. Memes from Hera Pheri in particular made a strong comeback on social media, bringing the beloved trio of Baburao, Raju, and Shyam back into the spotlight and winning over a new generation of fans. While the memes were capturing hearts on social media, audiences also grew curious about the film's characters. One standout was 'Rinku,' the kidnapped girl from Hera Pheri, sparking the trending question, 'Who is she?' Likewise, Tamil viewers revisited Avvai Shanmugi, fueling similar interest in its cast.
