Vinaya Prakash (née Bhat), (22 November 1967) also credited as Vinaya Prasad, is an Indian actress known for her work predominantly in Kannada and Malayalam films in addition to a few Telugu, Tamil and Tulu films. Vinaya has appeared in more than 100 films and was one of the most sought after actresses during the 1990s. Vinaya started her career in 1986 in the G. V. Iyer directed biographical film Madhwacharya. Her lead role and breakthrough came with the comedy film Ganeshana Maduve in 1990. The film was a huge commercial success and marked her shift from small roles to leading roles in Kannada cinema. She continued to appear in successful comedy films such as Gauri Ganesha (1991), Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991), Yarigu Helbedi (1994) and Kona Eedaithe (1995). Her debut in Malayalam cinema came with the critically acclaimed Perumthachan (1991) directed by Ajayan. This was followed by a string of performance-oriented roles in films that include Aathanka (1993), Manichithrathazhu (1993), Karulina Koogu (1994), Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994), Thumbida Mane (1995) and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997). Her portrayal as a Nepali immigrant in her Tamil debut, Thaikulame Thaikulame (1995) brought her widespread recognition. After 2000, Vinaya switched over to performing supporting characters across all the South Indian language films. Apart from films, Vinaya has established herself in television series and reality shows. (Via Wikipedia)