Chaitra Kundapur was born on 5 April 1997 in Kundapur in Udupi district and she is a journalist, activist, writer and television personality
Chaitra Kundapur Biography, Age, Career, Bigg Boss, Case & More (2025)
Chaitra Kundapur Physical Appearance
Full Name
| Chaitra (also spelled Chaithra) Kundapur |
Date of Birth |
| 5 April 1997 |
Age (as of 2025) |
| 28 years old |
Indian |
| Religion / Belief |
Profession(s) |
| Activist, Journalist, Author, Public Speaker, TV Personality |
Right-wing activism, Kannada journalism, book Prema Pasha, Bigg Boss Kannada 11, controversies and court cases |
| Height |
Body Type |
| Slim to medium build |
Black |
| Skin Tone |
Style Preference |
| Traditional Indian outfits like sarees and salwar kameez |
Kundapura, Karnataka |
| Pre-University |
Journalism (2016–2019) |
| Worked as a news anchor and sub-editor. Associated with Samaya News 24×7, Spandana TV, and Udayavani. |
Became known for her fiery speeches on Hindu nationalism; gained followers in Karnataka’s coastal belt. |
| Authorship (2019) |
Entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 hosted by Kiccha Sudeep. |
| Brought her into mainstream entertainment, expanding her audience beyond politics and activism. |
Cheating of ₹5 crore with false assurance of a BJP MLA ticket for the 2023 Karnataka elections. |
| Arrest |
Outcome (as of 2024) |
| Police stated 80% of the money/assets were recovered. Case remains in judicial process. |
Duration |
| Survived approximately 105 days in the house. |
Sparked multiple debates on social media. |
| Impact |
Rohini |
| Father |
Husband |
| Sreekantha (Srikanth) Kashyap |
Kundapura, Karnataka |
| Post-marriage News |
Both families were initially supportive; wedding was traditional. |
| Date & Venue |
Widely reported in Kannada media and entertainment press. |
| Photos/videos of the ceremony went viral on social media. |
2018 |
| Assault Case |
An FIR was registered against Chaitra under sections IPC 153 A, and 505(2) for a provocative speech she made at Surathkal, Karnataka. Critics said that she was promoting communal disharmony, while she defended her role as an activist doing her job. The case prompted strong media and political reactions. |
| 2023 |
Public Disputes Post-Bigg Boss & Marriage |
| After being in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11, and marrying Sreekantha Kashyap in May 2025, Chaitra experienced public disputes with her father in the media eye. Although more of a family issue than a legal one, it added to her polarizing public persona. |
Journalism (TV anchor, sub-editor), Authorship (Prema Pasha), Public speaking & activism, TV reality shows (Bigg Boss Kannada 11). |
| Lifestyle |
Public Disclosure |
| No official statement by Chaitra or her family about her earnings or assets. |
Authored the Kannada book Prema Pasha, centered on “love jihad.” Earned income from book sales and event launches. |
| Public Speaking & Activism |
Media Features & Interviews |
| Appears on Kannada talk shows, YouTube debates, and regional channels. |
Active; handles cited as @chaithra_kundapura / @chaithra_kundapura_official (verify for blue-tick) |
| Facebook |
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