We already know that the entertainment industry is filled with several types of buzz all over the internet and it isn’t limited or confined to just actors but extends to several types of artists like television stars, actors, radio jockeys, influencers and even models! This article will cover the details of a famous star who was known for her participation in Bigg Boss Kannada 11 and the controversy that followed it! That’s right—we’re talking about Chaitra Kundapura, and we’re all ready to share details about her personal life, her arrest and controversy and much more!
Biography Overview
Chaitra Kundapura is an Indian activist and News anchor, who has made a name for herself by being a prominent figure and is known as a public speaker for various events and promotions. She comes from Udupi’s Kundapura and has made quite a name for herself in the past years.
| Name | Chaitra Kundapura |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Kundarpura, Karnataka, India |
| Birthdate | 5th April 1997 |
| Caste | Hindu |
| Career | Activist |
| Spouse | Srikanth Kashyap |
Chaitra Kundapura Age
Born on 5th April 1997, Chaitra has recently turned 28 years old and she is thus an Aries in terms of her zodiac sun sign.
Physical Appearance
With a medium height of 163 cm or 5 feet 4 inches, Chaitra Kundapura has an average weight of about 50 kg. She has a beautiful appearance backed by black hair and black eyes.
Early Life
We do know that she was born and raised in Kundapura in Udupi, and her mother’s name is Rohini. Her father’s name is Balakrishna Naik. Not a lot of information is given about her early life, and we don’t know if she has a sibling or not, but we expect that it was a normal childhood and she was interested in politics and public speaking from a rather young age.
Education
We know that Chaitra did her schooling at a localized government school in her hometown of Kundapura itself. In terms of her higher studies, she went on to join the Government Pre-University located in Thekkate, Karnataka. We know that she had pursued a degree in mass communication and journalism, which suits her just fine given her interest in public speaking and activism.
Career
In terms of her career, Chaitra was quite interested in politics and supports the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and she is known to be active in public speaking and is an activist by profession.
We don’t have a lot of information on her career, but she has recently come into the limelight due to some major controversy that came up recently after her marriage.
In terms of her career, Chaitra is known to be provocative in her manner of speaking and doesn’t shy from speaking what she claims to be the truth—but why this controversy then?
Bigg Boss Kannada 11 Contestant
Despite the fact that she has faced a lot of controversy and has been the epicenter of controversy and drama in the past, Chaitra participated in Bigg Boss Kannada season 11. Her presence in the reality show added a layer of intensity and drama that resonated with many viewers. Although she didn’t make it to the final, her addition in the show only added more drama and entertainment which kept her in the spotlight throughout her stay in the house.
Chaitra Kundapura controversy
Assaulting a Hindu activist
If you follow her, you might know that Chaitra has a long history of controversies attached to her career—and although a lot of people dislike it, some can’t help but notice her.
Back in 2018, she was involved in a controversy that included five of her associates and herself. The six of them were forced to stay under police custody because her associates had allegedly assaulted Guruprasad Panja physically, who at the time was holding office with the position of Sullia taluk secretary for the Hindu Jagrana Vedike.
According to sources and the police, these associates were involved in a heated argument that escalated sporadically and ultimately led them to use a steel rod to attack Panja. Due to this, Chaitra was held accountable and was penalized. What were the base reasons for such a horrible attack, no one quite knows but we do know that it was regarding the performance of a Sarpa Samskara.
Hate Speech of 2021
Back in October 2021, Chaitra was once again in the epicenter of controversy when she delivered a hate speech during the Bajrangi Dal and Durgavhini event that took place in Surathkal.
She went on to be charged with instigating the general public on topics like disharmony, enmity, and hatred, among other things.
BJP Ticket Fraud Case: legal troubles and arrest
Once again, Chaitra Kundapura recently made headlines for yet another controversy. This time, it was involving money. Back on 12 Sep 2023, the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch arrested Chaitra on the grounds of fraud that involved a businessman, Govind Babu Pujari, complaining that Chaitra had assured him she would provide a BJP ticket and had defrauded him of INR 5 crores.
Recent family Controversy
In may 2025, her father accused her and her husband of deceit post wedding but they both publicly denied this claim.
Net Worth
Over the years, Chaitra has managed to create buzz and thus made quite a penny whilst focusing on activism and politics. Having been part of the BJP party supporter, she has made her money but her current and exact amount are not available. However, According to sources, she has an Fixed Deposit worth INR 1.08 crores, INR 60 lakhs in Savings and INR 40 lakhs in gold.
Social Media Presence
As an activist and a Bigg Boss contestant, Chaitra has a prominent and significant presence online.
| Social Media Platform | Handle | Followers |
| chaitra_kundarpura_official | 215k followers | |
| Chaithra Kundapura | 155k | |
| X | @chaithra_kndpr | 9.7k |
Chaitra Kundarpura Marriage
It might interest you to know that Chaitra has recently married her long-time boyfriend, Srikanth Kashyap. This is for those who don’t know much about her history. The couple got married on 9th May this year in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The wedding was held in Kundapura itself, with the presence of close friends and family.
Chaitra Kundapura Husband
As you already know, Chaitra is married to her long-time beau, Srikanth Kashyap. He’s a businessman who is involved in astrology and is connected with an Astro company called ‘Vaastu Consultancy’. He also does other priestly services and he hails from Hiriyadka.
Conclusion
Even though Chaitra has had a lot of controversies in her career, she has managed to stay steadfast and level-headed. Chaitra has also gained a lot of popularity as her career gains momentum and increased attention about her public image. We expect to see more of her interesting ideologies put to the test by the general public once again.
FAQS
Kundarpura is currently 28 years old.
She is married to Srikanth Kasyap
Chaitra supports Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)
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