Suma Kanakala - 9 Interesting Things That You Never Knew!

Guest Contributor Updated on Mar 22, 2017

Contributed By Kaushik Karra “I am a happy-go-lucky person and believe that only humour can wipe away all sorrows in life. Even when there are problems, I never forget to have a smile on my face”. Many people get to say that maybe, but a very few tend to make their personality as their profession. One such talented personality who has said that and follows it, is our beloved small screen star – Suma. Here’s wishing Suma Gaaru on her birthday 1. BORN AS P. SUMA To a Malayalee couple on March 22nd 1975. Though her parents hailed from Kerala, they have been living in Secunderabad since ages due to her father’s railway job.

2. STEPPING STONES Started a career in the 1990’s as a serial artist, she had done more than three serials back then. A few to name are Meghalaya, Mandakini and Samatha. Though she did get chances in films now and then, she say’s she preferred sticking to small screen. She felt that she could feel closer to her audiences that way.

3. BUILDING BLOCKS Once the trend started shifted, she understood that to stay still is to lag behind. She started working as a presenter for events since the age of 21. As she was already a well known icon among the public, She slowly got opportunities to host events. With her sense of humor and capability to tackle awkward situations, her demand as an entertainer increased immensely. Starting as a host for small events, she now slays the audiences at almost all major movie - audio releases, like Baahubali.

4. THE FIRST TELUGU TV COUPLE Oh, this a cute story now. We all know Suma as Suma Kanakala because she’s the wife of the popular tollywood artist Rajiv Kanakala. The story of how their journey began is quite interesting.

It was in her 20’s, she was doing serials when she meet Rajeev. On sets, they fell for each other. They used to go to Sanjeeviah park in a Maruti 800 so that no one could recognize them and used to sit and chat in the car. They didn’t bother to switch on the AC though they were sweating bad, because it would burn up petrol. Suma recollects some bold and sweet memories when Rajeev could spend only 2 rs on a rose to give her. She said, if Rajeev gave her a greeting card, she would give it back to him because she couldn’t hide it at her house. 5. LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS It was a splendid moment for Suma and her family in 2014 when she received the Limca award for helming her famous ‘STAR MAHILA’ programme uninterruptedly for 6 years. This is just one of the many examples of her dedication. She also received many other awards like the Nandi award and has her name in the Guinness Book Records.

6. NOT JUST A HOST Yet after gaining respect as a celebrity, she says she’s not just been a host but also a friend in need. She has been a helping hand for many ladies with personal problems and say’s she used to sit and counsel them with quality time. She is very much inclined towards empowering women and makes a lot of effort to that end.

7. HER COME-BACKS Earlier, people used to wait for the show to start. Now a days, people wait for Suma to start the show. It’s all because of her comic timing and sarcastic come backs. Undoubtedly, she’s the most humorous female host of Telugu events. Her highest viewed shows include Star Mahila, Bhale chansule, Kevvu Kaaka. A show from her own production banner is Luckku Kickku.

8. WE ARE FAMILY "When I come home late, I’m ready with lies and she’s prepared too to raise an eyebrow", say’s Rajeev. Coping up with all rumors that run around her husband, Suma says she argues with him and solves them immediately.They have two children – Roshan and Manaswini.

9. EXPERIMENTING Suma always tries to do new stuff. Though she’s acted in many films, she also sings well. The latest chartbuster song SUYA SUYA ANASUYA was Suma's debut as a singer.