Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:58am on 10 Apr 2024,Wednesday India Global
Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu was honored as the South Asian Person of the Year by the South Asian Association at Harvard University. The award was presented at Harvard's annual Andaaz event. Vandanapu expressed gratitude on Instagram, calling the recognition surreal. In her acceptance speech, she humorously remarked on her mom's aspirations for her to attend Harvard. Known for her roles in 'Mean Girls', 'Moxie', and 'Senior Year', Vandanapu has also acted in Telugu-language films. The award celebrates her contributions to the South Asian community and her flourishing career in Hollywood.