Jhanvi R is an Indian news anchor, actress, video jockey, and television host who works in Kannada media. She is popular for her work in news channels and her appearance in reality TV shows.
She became well known after joining Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 in 2025. She has worked with many famous Kannada celebrities and channels.
Jhanvi R Age, Bigg Boss, Biography, Family, Husband, Wiki
Name
Jhanvi R
Profession
Anchor, Actress
Age
36 Years
Birthday
29 September 1988
Hometown
Karnataka
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hindu
Height
160 cm
Weight
56 Kg
Age & Earlier Life
Jhanvi R was born on 29th September 1988 and is 36 years old as of 2025. She grew up in a family that supported her career choices.
From an early age, she was interested in media and entertainment work. She started her professional journey as a news anchor in Kannada news channels.
Her early work helped her gain experience in television and media industry. She later moved into acting and hosting different TV shows. Her transition from news anchoring to entertainment shows showed her talent and dedication.
Family
Jahnavi Karthik comes from a supportive family background. Her father’s name is Rajasekhar and her mother’s name is Bhanumathi. She has one brother named Niranjan.
She was previously married to Karthik and they have a son named Granth together. The couple is now divorced. Her family has always been important to her life and career.
She has balanced her professional work with her responsibilities as a mother.
Television Career
Jhanvi R started her TV career as a news anchor in channels like Udaya News and News18 Kannada. She later joined News First Kannada as a news anchor. She also worked as a Video Jockey (VJ) and host for Chandana TV.
In 2021, she interviewed famous cricketer Sreesanth in his first Kannada interview. She has interviewed many Kannada celebrities including Shiva Rajkumar, Sudeep, Darshan, and others.
She participated in reality shows like Nannamma Super Star Season 1 in 2021 with her son and Gicchi Gili Gili in 2023.
Movies
Jhanvi Karthik made her Kannada film debut in “Adhipatra” where she worked with actor Roopesh Shetty. The film was directed by Chayan Shetty.
She expanded her career by making her Tamil film debut in “Yuvan Robinhood” which released in 2026. In this film, she worked with actors Dharma Keerthiraj, Viren Keshav, Riythvika, and others.
The film was directed by Santosh Kumar RS. She has also worked in television commercials for various brands.
Bigg Boss Kannada
In 2025, Jahnavi R became a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada 12, which is hosted by famous actor Sudeep. Her participation in the show increased her popularity and fame among the audience.
During the show, she openly discussed her divorce from a 12-year marriage. She shared that alcoholism was a contributing factor to the end of her marriage.
She also mentioned that the foundation of her relationship collapsed when her partner’s role was assumed by someone else. Her honest sharing on the show gave her a chance to connect with the audience on a personal level.
The reality show experience added a new dimension to her career in media and entertainment.
