Malavika Avinash

Name: Malavika Avinash
Date of Birth: January 28, 1976
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality: Indian
Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Education:
- Bachelor of Law, Bangalore University (Rank: 3rd)

Family:
- Spouse: Avinash (m. 2001)
- Children: 1 son named Gaalav

Career Highlights:
- Acting Career: Notable roles in Malayalam and Kannada films, iconic status in television series like Mayamruga.
- Political Career: State spokesperson of BJP Karnataka.
- Television: Hosted shows such as "Baduku Jataka Bandi" and participated in "Bigg Boss Kannada Season 4."
- Journalism: Columns in various publications including Times of India, UDAYAVANI, Kumudam, and Vijaya Karnataka.
- Dance: Bharatanatyam dancer, judge on TV dance shows, host of "Takadhimithaa" on JayaTV.

Controversies:
- Stance on Goods and Services Tax (GST) applied to sanitary pads, faced backlash for defending BJP's decision.

Miscellaneous:
- Winner of international moot court competitions.
- Head of programming at Zee Kannada.