Disco Shanti
Santha Kumari (Disco Shanti) | |
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Born |
[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 28 August 1965
Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | India |
Occupation | Film Actress |
Years active | 1985–1996 |
Spouse(s) | Srihari [2](1996 - 2013; his death)[3] |
Children | 2 Sons, 1 Daughter (deceased) |
Parent(s) | C. L. Anandan (father, deceased) |
Family | Lalitha Kumari (sister) |
Disco Shanti is an Indian film actress who was particularly famous in Southern India for her appearances in item songs. She ruled the niche for quite a long time, since lead actresses weren't keen to accept glamorous roles/appearances back then. Disco Shanti rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
She has appeared in various languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Oriya language movies, in a total of more than 100 movies.
Personal life
Disco Shanti is the daughter of Tamil actor C. L. Anandan, who starred in many films, such as Vijayapuri Veeran and Kaattumallika. She has a younger sister, actress Lalitha Kumari.[4] She married Telugu actor Sri Hari in 1996[5] and stopped working in movies.[2][6] The couple had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter Akshara died when she was just four months old. The family started the Akshara Foundation in her memory, which aims to supply villages with fluoride-free water and students with school supplies.[7] They also adopted four villages in Medchal.[8] Sri Hari, who had been suffering from a liver ailment for some time, complained of giddiness during the shooting of R... Rajkumar, being directed by Prabhu Deva with Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead. He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.[9]
Related
In 2011, the Hindi language movie The Dirty Picture was made. This movie was inspired primarily by the life of actress Silk Smitha, but also used some elements from the life of Disco Shanti. The film stars Vidya Balan, who plays the lead role, along with Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi.[10]
Filmography
Disco Shanti performed / acted in the following movies.[6][11]
Year | Movie | Language | Role |
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1985 | Vellai Manasu | Tamil | Debut |
1985 | Udaya Geetham | Tamil | |
1985 | Saavi | Tamil | Club dancer |
1985 | Ketti Melam | Tamil | Fake Illaya Rani |
1985 | Kattukkulle Thiruvizha | Tamil | |
1985 | Uyerthezhunelppu | Malayalam | |
1985 | Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Malayalam | Dancer |
1985 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Tamil | Aasha |
1986 | Adutha Veedu | Tamil | |
1986 | Sathkaara | Kannada | |
1986 | Murattu Karangal | Tamil | |
1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Kannada | Zeher - the dancer |
1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | Tamil | |
1986 | Nimishangal | Malayalam | |
1986 | Dharma Devathai | Tamil | |
1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | Tamil | |
1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | Tamil | |
1987 | Mr. Raja | Kannada | |
1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Tamil | |
1987 | Nee Allenkil Njan | Malayalam | Dancer |
1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Kannada | |
1987 | Jayasimha | Kannada | |
1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | |
1987 | Aase | Kannada | |
1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | Tamil | |
1987 | Kurukshetra | Kannada | |
1987 | Sangrama | Kannada | |
1987 | Paasam Oru Vesham | Tamil | |
1987 | Anthima Ghatta | Kannada | |
1988 | Shakthi | Kannada | |
1988 | Urimai Geetham | Tamil | |
1988 | Gudugu Sidilu | Kannada | |
1988 | Thayi Karulu | Kannada | |
1988 | Oorigitta Kolli | Kannada | |
1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinettu | Malayalam | |
1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | Tamil | |
1988 | Nammoora Raja | Kannada | |
1988 | Bharath | Kannada | |
1988 | Manamagale Vaa | Tamil | |
1988 | Gharwali Baharwali | Hindi | |
1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | Tamil | |
1988 | Anjada Gandu | Kannada | |
1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | |
1988 | Matru Devo Bhava | Kannada | |
1988 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | Tamil | |
1988 | Nallavan | Tamil | |
1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Tamil | |
1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Tamil | |
1988 | Sangliyana | Kannada | |
1988 | Raththa Dhanam | Tamil | |
1988 | Kabzaa | Hindi | Dancer |
1988 | Arjun | Kannada | |
1989 | Pongi Varum Kaveri | Tamil | |
1989 | Avatara Purusha | Kannada | |
1989 | Idhayathai Thirudathe | Tamil | |
1989 | Siva | Tamil | |
1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | Hindi | Guest Appearance |
1989 | Malayathi Pennu | Malayalam | |
1989 | Dharma Devan | Tamil | |
1989 | Dilli Babu | Tamil | |
1989 | Geethanjali | Telugu | Dancer |
1989 | Khuli Khidki | Hindi | Reena |
1989 | Moodu Manthiram | Tamil | |
1989 | Nyayakkaagi Naanu | Kannada | |
1989 | Naalai Manithan | Tamil | |
1989 | Indrajith | Kannada | |
1989 | CBI Shankar | Kannada | |
1989 | Padma Vyuha | Kannada | |
1989 | Hendthighelbedi | Kannada | Shanti |
1989 | Vetri Vizha | Tamil | |
1989 | Idu Saadhya | Kannada | |
1989 | Nyaya Tharasu | Tamil | |
1989 | Penn Buthi Pin Buthi | Tamil | |
1989 | Samsarame Saranam | Tamil | |
1989 | Hosa Kavya | Kannada | |
1989 | Sondham 16 | Tamil | |
1989 | Vaai Kozhuppu | Tamil | |
1989 | Onti Salaga | Kannada | |
1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Hindi | Dancer & singer |
1989 | Vetri Vizha | Tamil | |
1989 | Jayabheri | Kannada | |
1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Tamil | |
1990 | Nammoora Hammeera | Kannada | |
1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Malayalam | |
1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Tamil | |
1990 | Ashwamedha | Kannada | |
1990 | Poli Kitty | Kannada | |
1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | |
1990 | Kiladi Thatha | Kannada | |
1990 | Ghayal | Hindi | Dancer |
1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Kannada | |
1990 | Sididedda Gandu | Kannada | |
1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | |
1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Hindi | Dancer |
1990 | My Dear Marthandan | Tamil | |
1990 | Anantha Prema | Kannada | |
1990 | Pundara Ganda | Kannada | |
1990 | 48 Manikkur | Malayalam | |
1990 | Jungle Love: A Tarzan Film | Hindi | Dancer |
1990 | Chakadola Karuchi Leela | Oriya | Dancer |
1990 | Ashwamedha | Kannada | |
1990 | Jamai Raja | Hindi | Aruna |
1990 | Challenge | Kannada | |
1990 | Shivaraj | Kannada | |
1990 | Jungle Love (film) | Hindi | |
1991 | SP Bhargavi | Kannada | |
1991 | Naag Mani | Hindi | Item number in the song "Mera Laung Gawaacha" |
1991 | Pondatti Pondattithan | Tamil | Padma |
1991 | Zaher | Hindi | |
1991 | Prema Pareekshe | Kannada | |
1991 | Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | Tamil | |
1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Amalapuram Bulloda" |
1991 | Eeramana Rojave | Tamil | |
1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | Kannada | |
1991 | Mathru Bhagya | Kannada | |
1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Telugu | Comedy role / Dancer |
1992 | Amaran | Tamil | |
1992 | Gharaana Mogudu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Bangaru Kodi Petta" |
1992 | Chinnavar | Tamil | Item number in the song "Padakottum Pattammah" |
1992 | Putta Hendthi | Kannada | |
1992 | Sigappu Paravai | Tamil | |
1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | Hindi | |
1992 | Police File | Kannada | |
1992 | Banni Ondsala Nodi | Kannada | |
1992 | Pangali | Tamil | |
1992 | Kaaval Geetham | Tamil | |
1992 | President Gari Pellam | Telugu | Singing voice |
1992 | Rishi | Malayalam | |
1992 | Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari | Kannada | |
1993 | Jana Mecchida Maga | Kannada | |
1993 | RRRKRMRGKK | Tamil | |
1993 | Aaha Brahmachari | Kannada | |
1993 | Suryodaya | Kannada | |
1993 | Prathiphala | Kannada | |
1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Telugu | |
1993 | Mane Devru | Kannada | |
1993 | Sarkarakke Saval | Kannada | |
1993 | Poorna Sangrama | Kannada | |
1993 | Khaidi No. 407 | Kannada | |
1993 | Mojina Maduve | Kannada | |
1993 | Bhagyawan | Hindi | |
1994 | Vaade Iraade | Hindi | |
1994 | Cheetah | Hindi | |
1994 | Alexander | Kannada | |
1994 | Thanikhe | Kannada | |
1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | Telugu | |
1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Telugu | |
1994 | Dulaara | Hindi | |
1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | Malayalam | |
1994 | Gandugali | Kannada | |
1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Tamil | |
1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Telugu | |
1995 | Naajayaz | Hindi | |
1995 | Betegara | Kannada | |
1995 | Putmalli | Kannada | |
1995 | Ganeshana Galate | Kannada | |
1996 | Aatank | Hindi | |
1996 | Boss | Kannada | |
1996 | Irattai Roja | Tamil | |
1996 | Stunt Master | Kannada | |
1996 | Rambha Rajyadalli Rowdy | Kannada | |
1996 | Gaaya | Kannada | |
1996 | Bangarada Mane | Kannada | |
1996 | Thuraimugam | Tamil | |
1997 | Yuddha | Kannada | |
See also
References
- ↑ dinakaran. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 10 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Personal life & Info". Behind Woods.
- ↑ "Personal life & Info". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ↑ "C.L. Anandan". Imprints On Indian Film Screen. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ↑ http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/disco-shanthi-profile/
- 1 2 "Films & profile on OneIndia". OneIndia. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ "Srihari's social service through Akshara Foundation". Jollyhoo.com. June 22, 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ↑ "Srihari". Kollywood. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ↑ (Special Correspondent) (10 October 2013). "Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai". Cinema. Features. Hyderabad: The Hindu. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.
- ↑ "The Dirty Picture". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ "Films on IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
External links
- Disco Shanti on IMDb