Regina Cassandra is an Indian actress who works primarily in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She was born on December 13, 1988, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She began her career as an anchor on television, and later moved to acting.
Regina Cassandra has made a name for herself in the film industry with her impressive choices of films and performances. She has not only established herself in the Southern film industry but has also made her mark in Bollywood. In 2019, she made her debut in Hindi films as Sonam Kapoor’s love interest in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, which was an unconventional start for her. However, she has been making the most of the OTT (Over The Top) wave with various projects and is excited about the second season of her critically acclaimed OTT show Rocket Boys, in which she plays the role of dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, the wife of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
How Rocket Boys increased Regina Cassandra’s brand value
Regina expressed her excitement about the show and said that she takes things one step at a time and one day at a time. Rocket Boys season one received multiple awards, and Regina is happy that the director Abhay Pannu shot both seasons almost simultaneously. As a result, the pressure of living up to the first season is not as bad as it could have been. Regina adds that there is a sense of detachment because they shot most of her portions for season two along with season one.
Playing the role of a real-life character for the first time, Regina talks about the responsibility of essaying the character of Mrinalini Sarabhai, who is a prominent figure in the world of Indian culture and art. Regina wishes she could have met her, but she had met her daughter Mallika Sarabhai, which helped her a lot. Regina read Mrinalini’s books and watched her interviews to understand her character better. When she had to channel her character, especially during the dance sequences, Regina would close her eyes and picture her, trying to move like her.
When asked if she learned anything from her character, Regina says she doesn’t generally take away anything from the characters she portrays. However, she fell in love with Mrinalini Sarabhai and her way of carrying herself through her trials and tribulations. Regina admires how Mrinalini created awareness for women in India and inculcated it through art. Regina believes that Mrinalini is a legend and has left behind a legacy for herself. Regina says that her quiet strength is something that she has taken with her.
Regina Cassandra – Age, Parents and Background
Regina Cassandra, whose full name is Regina Cassandra Sai, was born on December 13, 1988, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Her parents are both from the state of Karnataka, and her mother tongue is Konkani.
Regina’s father, K. Uday Kumar, is a senior-level officer in the Indian Army, and her mother, Maria Veronica, is a homemaker. Regina grew up in a military family and lived in many different places across India, including Secunderabad, Vizag, and Bangalore.
She completed her schooling at Lady Andal School in Chennai and went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Women’s Christian College in Chennai. However, she dropped out of college to pursue her acting career.
Regina was always interested in the performing arts and began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. She made her acting debut in the 2005 Tamil film “Kanda Naal Mudhal” and went on to act in several Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films.
Despite being born into a military family, Regina was drawn to the world of acting from a young age and has worked hard to establish herself as a successful actress in the South Indian film industry.
How did Regina Cassandra began her movie career?
Regina started acting when she was just 14 years old, and she describes her journey so far as exciting. Acting in Kanda Naal Mudhal, a Tamil film, was her first film, but before that, she had done ads from the age of nine to 14. Regina loved facing the camera and learning her lines. She recalls how she had to take 24 days off from school, and her mother would sit in the room writing her history notes while she learned her lines for the scene.
Regina juggles her career between three industries, and when asked which one is the toughest, she says that just juggling them all is quite tough. She doesn’t have time to think about what’s happening and everything just happens on the go. Regina is flying in and out of Bombay, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Kashmir, and it’s quite a balancing act. She feels blessed and grateful that she can do it all and that none of the industries are tough because they allow her to do what she loves.
Regina Casssandra’s first Bollywood movie
Regina made an unconventional debut in Bollywood with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga in 2019, but she believes that the subject of the film was what intrigued her the most. Although people still ask her if the gamble paid off, Regina says that it was not the thought that she led with.
She considered herself an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, a subject that was discussed in the film, and added that using her platform to express her love for the community was special to her. She further added that she led with her heart, not thinking too much about it.
When asked if the film led to better opportunities in Bollywood, she stated that she did not do it to get better opportunities or to gain recognition as an actress in Bollywood. She did it because she wanted to do it. She believed that if better opportunities come her way, then that’s great, but if not, then she is sure they will come in time.
Rise to Fame
Regina made her acting debut in 2005 with the Tamil movie “Kanda Naal Mudhal.” However, she gained recognition with her role in the Telugu film “Shiva Manasulo Shruti” (2012), which was a commercial success. Since then, she has acted in numerous Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films, such as “Routine Love Story” (2012), “Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga” (2013), “Power” (2014), “Rajathanthiram” (2015), “Maanagaram” (2017), and “Awe” (2018).
Regina has won several awards for her performances, including the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debutant (2012) for “Shiva Manasulo Shruti,” and the Nandi Award for Best Actress (2014) for her role in the Telugu film “Kotha Janta.” In addition to her work in films, Regina has also appeared in web series and music videos.
Regina Cassandra Height – How tall is Regina Cassandra?
Regina Cassandra is 5 feet 3 inches tall or 160 centimetres in heght.
Philanthropy
Apart from acting, Regina is also involved in philanthropic activities. She has been associated with several organizations and has been actively involved in promoting the welfare of children and women.
Style sense
Regina is also known for her fashion sense and has been featured in several magazines for her style. She is active on social media and has a huge following on various platforms.
Regina Cassandra – Net Worth and Estimated Fees Per film
Regina Cassandra’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million USD. However, her exact earnings and income are not publicly disclosed. She is known to charge an average Rs.60 lakh per movie, especially when the role is demanding and has more meat.
The actress believes that she is often underpaid for her work. She expressed her opinion that an actress’s market value shouldn’t depend on the heroes or superstars she’s acted with. She hoped for a time when this wouldn’t be the case. She acknowledged that currently, it’s a part of the times we are in, but if it has to be a fight, then so be it. Although she feels like she is in the middle of that fight, she doesn’t perceive it as fighting. She prefers to focus on doing her work and finding contentment in it.
