Geetha (actress)
| Geetha | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Geetha 14 July 1962 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Years active |
1979-1997 2004-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Vasan (m.1996-present) |
| Children | 1 son (b.1998) |
Geetha (Kannada: ಗೀತಾ; born 14 July 1962) is an Indian actress who has performed in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. She debuted in the Tamil language film Bairavi (as Rajinikanth's sister) directed by the veteran Director M Baskar of Oscar Movies. Since then she has acted in over 200 films in all major South Indian languages, and in a few Hindi films.[1][2] She won two Filmfare Awards and Karnataka and Kerala State Film awards.
Career
Geetha made her cinematic debut with the 1978 Tamil film Bairavi as the title character in which she played Rajinikanth's sister. She was a student of class seven when she was cast for the film.[3] When she got handful of movies she discontinued her studies at eighth class to concentrate on movie career.[4] Her performance as Indira in the 1986 Malayalam film Panchagni[5] based on the true life story of a Naxalite revolutionary Ajitha was well acclaimed and described by The Hindu as "one of Malayalam cinema's landmark heroines".[3] The same year she had more Malayalam releases such as Sukhamo Devi, Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku, Aavanazhi, Geetham, etc. made her a popular actress in Malayalam cinema [3] She won the State award for the second best actress in 1989 for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha.,[3] most of her notable performances were with Mammootty and Mohanlal
Her notable Kannada movies are with Rajkumar, Ananth Nag, Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish. Some of her notable movies are Dhruva Thare, Devatha Manushya,Anuraga Aralithu, Shruthi Seridaaga, and Aakasmika with Rajkumar. Other films are Eradu Rekhegalu, Mareyada Manikya, Mrugaalaya, Veeradhi Veera, Mithileya Seethayaru, Nenapina Doni, Bairavi, Shiva Mecchida Kannappa, Giri Baale, Ramanna Shamanna, Goonda Guru, Nigooda Rahasya, Ramapurada Ravana, Prachanda Kulla, Hrudaya Pallavi, Daada, Aaradhane, Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa and Aruna Raaga.
Geetha also acted in Tamil Serials like Kai Alavu Manasu and Engirindho Vanthaal, both directed by K. Balachander. She also starred in the Tamil Serials such as Katha Kathayaam Karanamaam and recently in Rajakumari, where she played Ramya Krishnan's mother which aired on Sun TV.
During 80s and early 90s Geetha was considered by many as one of the most beautiful heroines at that time in South India. Her sensuous and very tall physique and the ease with which she used to portray glamorous and non-glamorous roles earned her a huge fan following.
In 1997 she married Vasan, an American CPA and Indian Chartered Accountant. The couple live in New Jersey where Vasan is a business promoter and advisor to corporations.[6]
After her marriage, she quit acting for a brief period. She returned to the industry and has acted, usually as the hero's mother, in movies like Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam, Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Masters.
Controversy
Geetha landed in controversy following humiliating treatment meted out by her to an LGBTQ couple on the Telugu television show, “Bathuku Jataka Bandi”, on Zee Telugu aired on 31 October 2016. Geetha asked questions like “Do you have no shame?”. She even threatened the girl several times,saying "I will thrash you" and "I will hit you with slippers".
To the parents of the woman, Geetha said things like “tie her up”, “get her married and send her somewhere… ” to “solve the problem”. Such so-called ‘corrective’ measures that parents have inflicted on their children, have traumatised many queer people. Geetha also asked the couple whether they “have no shame to be in love”.[7]
Awards
- 1989 - Second Best Actress - Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada - Shruthi Seridaaga[8][9]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - Aadhaaram
- Cinema Express Awards
- 1988 : Best Actress – Malayalam - Vaishalii
Filmography
In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu | Filming | |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Pappa | Filming | |
| 2014 | Salala Mobiles | Safiyumma | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Maya | |
| 2013 | Progress Report | Radhika | |
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Sister Jasmine Jennifer | Nominated - 61st Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Mallu Singh | Harinder's Mother | |
| 2012 | Masters | Mythri | |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Alice | Archive footage Cameo |
| 2010 | Anwar | Anwar's mother | |
| 2008 | Novel | ||
| 2007 | Panthaya Kozhi | Madhavi | |
| 2007 | November Rain | Indira | |
| 2007 | Mouryan | ||
| 2004 | Shambu | Shankari Mayadevan | |
| 2004 | Greetings | Kasthuri | |
| 2000 | Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal | Vasundhara | |
| 1997 | Sankeerthanam Pole | Achamma | |
| 1997 | Kannur | Aswathy | |
| 1997 | Five Star Hospital | Dr.Subbalakshmi | |
| 1997 | Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu | Mary | |
| 1997 | Ezhunilappanthal | ||
| 1996 | Yuvathurki | Ambikaratnam | |
| 1995 | Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Dr.Padmaja | |
| 1995 | Ezharakoottam | Susan | |
| 1995 | Prayikkara Pappan | Gauri | |
| 1995 | Dominic Presentation | Indu Varma IPS | |
| 1995 | Street | Professor Vijayalakshmi | |
| 1995 | Sreeragam | Indu | |
| 1995 | Saadaram | Seetha | |
| 1994 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Oppol | |
| 1994 | Rajadhani | Collector Asha | |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Guest Appearance | |
| 1994 | Bharanakoodam | Manju | |
| 1994 | Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | Gouthami | |
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Rathnam | |
| 1993 | Harichandanam | ||
| 1993 | Valtsalyam | Malathy | |
| 1993 | Bhoomi Geetham | Indulekha | |
| 1993 | City Police | Dr.Jessy | |
| 1993 | Ekalavyan | Maya Menon | |
| 1993 | Janam | Susheela | |
| 1993 | Ghoshayaathra | Shakeela | |
| 1993 | Mafia | Sandra | |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Radha | |
| 1993 | Paithrukam | Gayathri | |
| 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | Alice Uppukandam | |
| 1993 | Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans | Suja Cheriyan | |
| 1992 | Mahaan | Neena Fernandez | |
| 1992 | Aadhaaram | Sethulakshmi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 1992 | Kunjikuruvi | ||
| 1992 | Priyapetta Kukku | Kukkoo's Mother | |
| 1992 | Thalastaanam | Meera Menon | |
| 1992 | Welcome to Kodaikanal | Doctor | |
| 1992 | Sathyaprathinja | Suma | |
| 1991 | Arangu | Aparna Menon | |
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | Seetha | |
| 1991 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Adv.Vasantha | |
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Kiran | |
| 1991 | Parallel College | Sridevi | |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Usha | |
| 1991 | Athirathan | Devu | |
| 1991 | Irrikku M.D. Akathudu | ||
| 1990 | Iyer the Great | Vani | |
| 1990 | Indrajaalam | Jayanthi | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | SethuLakshmi | |
| 1990 | Radha Madhavam | Sudha | |
| 1990 | Nair Saab | Seetha/Savitri | |
| 1990 | Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha | Kunji | Second Best Actress |
| 1989 | Chakkikotha Chankaran | Shailaja | |
| 1988 | Bhadrachitta | Bhadra | |
| 1988 | Vaishali | Malini | |
| 1988 | Innaleyude Baaki | ||
| 1988 | Theruvu Narthaki | Rema | |
| 1987 | Athinumappuram | Rekha | |
| 1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Bhanu | |
| 1987 | Sruthi | Subhadra Thampuratti | |
| 1987 | Vrutham | Radha | |
| 1987 | Rithubhedam | Devu | |
| 1987 | Nirabhedhangal | Shalini | |
| 1986 | Sayam Sandhya | Uma | |
| 1986 | Geetham | Aparna, Atheena | double role |
| 1986 | Ente Sonia | Anitha | |
| 1986 | Aavanazhi | Seetha | |
| 1986 | Rareeram | Radha teacher | |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Sreedevi | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Indira | |
| 1986 | Sukhamo Devi | Thara | |
| 1981 | Garjanam | Dr.Vijay's sister | |
| 1980 | Pappu | ||
| 1979 | Peruvazhiyambalam | ||
Kannada
| Year | Film | Co-Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | March 22 | Ananth Nag | |
| 2017 | Meenakshi | Raghu Mukherjee, Shubha Poonja | |
| 2017 | Halli Panchayathi | ||
| 2015 | Shivam | ||
| 2013 | Brindavana | ||
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | Acted as Annapoorna | |
| 2006 | O Priyathama | ||
| 2006 | Miss California | ||
| 2004 | Poorvapara | ||
| 1997 | Vimochane | ||
| 1997 | Zindabad | ||
| 1996 | Gaaya | ||
| 1996 | Jenina Hole | ||
| 1994 | Chinna Nee Naguthiru | ||
| 1993 | Sangharsha | Vishnuvardhan | Acted as Indira |
| 1993 | Aakasmika | Rajkumar | |
| 1992 | Harakeya Kuri | ||
| 1991 | Naagini | Shankar Nag | |
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | Shankar Nag | |
| 1990 | Prathama Ushakirana | Suresh Heblikar | |
| 1990 | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa | Dubbed into Malayalam with same name | |
| 1990 | Aavesha | Shankar Nag | |
| 1990 | Samsara Nauke | Ambarish | |
| 1989 | Madhuri | Vinod Alva | |
| 1989 | Jackey | Ambarish | |
| 1989 | Ananthara | Ananthnag, Vanithavaasu | |
| 1988 | Shiva Mecchida Kannappa | Rajkumar | |
| 1988 | Gudugu Sidilui | Jaijagadish | |
| 1988 | Ramanna Shamanna | Ambarish | |
| 1988 | Mithileya Seetheyaru | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1988 | Arjun | ||
| 1988 | Daada | Acted as Lakshmi | |
| 1988 | Devatha Manushya | Rajkumar | |
| 1987 | Shruthi Seridaaga | Rajkumar | Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada |
| 1987 | Anthima Theerpu | Ambarish, Bharathivishnuvardhan | |
| 1987 | Aase | Charanraj | |
| 1987 | Inspector Kranthikumar | Ambarish, Bhavya, Jaijagadeesh | |
| 1987 | Bazaar Bheema | Ambarish, Ambika | |
| 1987 | Hrudaya Pallavi | ||
| 1986 | Nenapina Doni | Ananth Nag | |
| 1986 | Anuraga Aralithu | Rajkumar | |
| 1986 | Vishwaroopa | Ambarish | |
| 1986 | Mrugaalaya | Ambarish | |
| 1986 | Aruna Raaga | Ananth Nag | Winner - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | ||
| 1985 | Veeradhi Veera | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1985 | Mareyada Manikya | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1985 | Dhruva Thare | Rajkumar | Acted as Sudha |
| 1985 | Giri Baale | Ambarish | |
| 1985 | Goonda Guru | Ambarish | |
| 1985 | Mamatheya Madilu | Ambarish | |
| 1985 | Devarelliddaane | Ambarish | |
| 1984 | Prachanda Kulla | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1984 | Aaradhane | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1984 | Ramapurada Ravana | Ananth Nag | |
| 1984 | Eradu Rekhegalu | Srinath | |
| 1984 | Sidilu | Ambarish | |
| 1984 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | Kalyan Kumar | |
| 1984 | Aasha Kirana | ||
| 1984 | Hennina Sowbhagya | ||
| 1981 | Devara Aata | ||
| 1981 | Garjane | ||
| 1981 | Hennina Sedu | Shrinath/Kokila Mohan |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nindru Kolvaan | ||
| 2015 | Paranjothi | ||
| 2013 | Mathapoo | ||
| 2011 | 180 | Jayam | |
| 2010 | Ithu Kadhal Uthirum Kaalam | ||
| 2009 | Villu | Shaan's wife | |
| 2009 | Thoranai | Murugan's mother | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Headmistress | |
| 2008 | Santhosh Subramaniam | Lakshmi | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru's Mother | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | Shiva's mother | |
| 2006 | Something Something ... Unakkum Enakkum | Janaki | |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Muthappa's Mother | |
| 1998 | Jeans | Meiyaththa | |
| 1998 | Kizhakkum Merkkum | Thillai | |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | ||
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | Kausalya and Ranjitha | |
| 1996 | Kalki | Chellamma | |
| 1996 | Kuruthipunal | Zeenath | |
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Priyamala | |
| 1994 | Uzhiyan | District collector | |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | ||
| 1993 | Dharmaseelan | ||
| 1993 | Mutrugai | Saradha | |
| 1992 | Mr. Prasad | ||
| 1991 | Azhakan | Kanmani | |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Selvi | Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi as Dalapathi |
| 1991 | Vigneshwar | ||
| 1991 | Thayamma | Kalyani | |
| 1990 | Urudhi Mozhi | ||
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Lakshmi | |
| 1990 | Keladi Kanmani | SP Balasubramayam's wife | |
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Gowri | |
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Raguvaran's Sister | |
| 1988 | Oomai Thurai | ||
| 1988 | Kaliyugam | ||
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | ||
| 1983 | Muthu Engal Sothu | ||
| 1983 | Salangai Oli | Dance assistant | |
| 1983 | Sumangali | ||
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | ||
| 1982 | Pannaipurathu Pandavargal | ||
| 1982 | Katrukenna Veli | ||
| 1982 | Kadhalithu Paar | ||
| 1982 | Thyagi | ||
| 1981 | Garjanai | Dr.Vijay's sister | |
| 1979 | Mayandi | ||
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Receptionist | |
| 1978 | Bairavi | Bairavi | Geetha was introduced in this film by Director 'Oscar Movies M Baskar'; |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Manasuku Nachindi | ||
| 2015 | Lion | Bose's mother | |
| 2013 | Shadow | Lakshmi (Rajaram's mother) | |
| 2012 | Tuneega Tuneega | ||
| 2012 | Racha | Bellary's wife | |
| 2008 | King | King's Mother | Dubbed into Malayalam with same name. |
| 2006 | Pournami | Prabhas Mother | |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Janaki | |
| 2003 | Okkadu | Vasundhara | |
| 2003 | Johnny | Johnny's mother | |
| 1993 | Varasudu | Nagarjuna's mother | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Lawyer Gayatri | |
| 1992 | Aswamedham (1992 film) | Lakshmi | |
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu | Lalitha | |
| 1990 | Kokila | ||
| 1990 | Balachandrudu | Sujatha | |
| 1989 | Black Tiger | ||
| 1984 | Allullostunnaru | ||
| 1983 | Prema Pichollu | ||
| 1983 | Moodu Mullu | ||
| 1983 | Idi Kaadu Mugimpu | ||
| 1983 | Saagara Sangamam | Dancer | Dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli and dubbed into Malayalam with same name. |
| 1982 | Kalavari Samsaram | Vasanthi | |
| 1982 | Tingu Rangadu | Radha | |
| 1982 | Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu | Sridevi | |
| 1982 | Kodallu Vastunnaru Jagratha | ||
| 1981 | Alludugaru Zindabad | ||
| 1981 | Thodu Dongalu | Jaya | |
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | Ravi's wife | |
| 1980 | Challenge Ramudu | Prema | |
| 1980 | Thathayya Premaleelalu | ||
| 1979 | Karthika Deepam | Geetha | |
| 1979 | Andamaina Anubhavam | ||
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | Geetha | |
| 1978 | Manavoori Pandavulu | Sinni |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raj | [Ritu] | [Same Role Played By Sumalatha in Original Telugu Film Gangleader] |
| 1984 | Yeh Desh |
Television
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Kaialavu Manasu
- Kadhal Pagadai
- Engirindho Vanthaal
- Katha Kathayaam Karanamaam
- Rajakumari (TV series)(Suntv)
- Telugu
- Bathuku jataka bandi (Zee Telugu)
- Thene Manasulu (ETVTeluguIndia)
References
- ↑ "Geetha Profile". Jointscene. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- ↑ "Geetha is to play Vijay's mother". IndiaGlitz. 18 May 2005. Archived from the original on 6 June 2008. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 Kumar, P. K. Ajith (3 October 2013). "Evergreen Acts". Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "എന്റെ സിനിമകള് ഭര്ത്താവ് കാണാറില്ല". mangalam.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ↑ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35318483_1_kannada-films-malayalam-films-telugu-film
- ↑ "Telugu TV show host humiliates LGBTQ couple, threatens to hit, thrash them on air". thenewsminute.com. 5 November 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "35th Annual Filmfare Awards South Winners : Santosh : Free Download &…". archive.org. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "Geetha Won Filmfare Best Kannada Actress Award Special : Free Downloa…". archive.org. 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2018.