Amulya (born Moulya on 14 September 1993) is an Indian film actress
who appears in Kannada films. She made her debut as a child artist in
the early 2000s and appeared in a lead role in 2007 with Cheluvina
Chittara. She is best known for her roles in the commercially
successful films Chaitrada Chandrama (2008), Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010)
and Shravani Subramanya (2013). Amulya was born 14 September 1993 as
Moulya in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Her father worked as a head clerk in
Seshadripuram main college till he died in 2009. Her mother,
Jayalaksmi, is a housewife who Amulya resides with, in Bangalore. She
has an older brother, Deepak Aras, who directed her 2011 film
Manasology. Her first appearance on-screen came as a six-year-old in a
Kannada television soap opera, Supta Manasina Sapta Swaragalu. She
describes her childhood as a "busy" one, having involved herself in
sports and music alongside academics. While in school, she trained as
Bharatanatyam dancer and has obtained a green belt in Karate. She
completed her pre-university course in commerce from Mount Carmel
College, Bangalore. In 2014, she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.
Com) degree, from the same college.Amulya made her debut in films as a
child artist in the 2001 Kannada film Parva that had Vishnuvardhan
playing the lead role. Her debut as a lead actress came in the 2007
film Cheluvina Chittara opposite Ganesh which was successful at the
box-office. She then appeared in Chaitrada Chandrama, Premism, Naanu
Nanna Kanasu and Manasology which did moderate business or failed at
the box-office. But, Amulya's performances received critical acclaim.
After a two-year hiatus, she appeared in the 2013 hit film Shravani
Subramanya opposite Ganesh with her performance receiving appreciation
from critics. In the same year, she was given the title 'Golden Queen'
by her co-star of Shravani Subramanya, Ganesh. Her performance in the
film won her, her first Filmfare Award, the award for Best Actress. In
her only release of 2014, Amulya played Meera in Gajakesari, as the
love interest of the character played by Yash. Amulya Top Movies & Young Movies