Aindrita Ray is an Indian film actress, primarily appearing in Kannada films.
Background
Aindrita Ray was born as the youngest daughter into a Bengali family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where she spent her childhood, before moving to Mumbai. With her father, A. K. Ray, being a prosthodontist in the Indian Air Force, she along with her family moved from one place to another, finally settling in Bangalore. Her mother, Sunita Ray, is a child psychologist, while her elder sister works for a multinational company.
Education
She joined M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental science.
While studying, she did part-time modelling, appearing in television advertisements, which paved way for her entry into the film industry.
Career
Aindrita made her acting debut in 2007, starring in "Meravanige" and went on to appear in several commercially successful films, establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of Kannada cinema. She is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Devika, a mentally challenged girl, in "Manasaare".
In 2009, Ray appeared in "Vaayuputra", an action movie, alongside the debutant Chiranjeevi Sarja. This was followed by a brief appearance in the successful film, "Love Guru" directed by Shashank.
She received many awards and accolades for her role which included Suvarna Award for Best Actress and a nomination for Filmfare Awards.