Kaushal Prasad Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials.
Career
Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu.[2] Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show Chakravakam (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam.[3] He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show Dance Baby Dance in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's Devatha (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's Suryavamsham serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.[4]
He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, Rajakumarudu, in 1999 and also played a role in Prabhas's film Mr. Perfect (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials.[5] Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.[6]
Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions"
Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy [10]
