Overview
Hamsa Nandini, born Poonam Bartake, is an Indian model, dancer, and actress who works primarily in Telugu cinema. She is best known for her appearances in item numbers in Telugu films, and has also taken on supporting acting roles, most notably as the warrior princess Madanika in the historical drama Rudhramadevi (2015).
Key facts
| Birth name | Poonam Bartake |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Hamsa Nandini |
| Profession | Model, dancer, actress |
| Active in | Telugu cinema |
| Notable film | Rudhramadevi (2015) |
| Notable role | Madanika |
Background
Hamsa Nandini began her career as a model and entered the Telugu film industry under her birth name, Poonam, appearing in her first few films with that credit. As several other actresses in the industry shared the name Poonam, the Telugu director Vamsy renamed her Hamsa Nandini, and she has since worked under this screen name.
Modelling
Outside film, Hamsa Nandini has worked as a model for assignments including MaaStars magazine and the Celebrity Cricket League. She also walked at the Hyderabad International Fashion Week in both 2011 and 2013.
Film career
Hamsa Nandini is most prominently associated with item numbers in Telugu cinema, a performance form featuring choreographed song-and-dance sequences. In addition to these appearances, she has played acting roles in feature films.
In 2015, she portrayed the warrior princess Madanika in Rudhramadevi, a Telugu historical film centred on the Kakatiya queen Rudrama Devi. The role marked one of her most visible screen appearances.
Significance
Hamsa Nandini's career reflects a common trajectory in South Indian cinema, where models and dancers transition into specialised on-screen performances, particularly item songs, while occasionally taking up character roles in mainstream productions.
Related topics
- Telugu cinema
- Rudhramadevi (film)
- Vamsy
- Item number
- Celebrity Cricket League
- Hyderabad International Fashion Week