Rajani (actress)
Rajani | |
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Born |
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | 27 July 1965
Residence | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
Other names |
Rajani Sasikala Sasi Mullagiri |
Years active | 1983–2002 |
Spouse(s) |
Dr. Mullagiri Praveen (m. 1992) |
Rajani (born Shashi Kaur Malhotra)[1] is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema (as Rajani), Kollywood (as Sasikala), and a few Kannada and Malayalam films.[2]
She was starred in 150 feature films including, Seetharama Kalyanam, Rendu Rella Aaru, Aha Naa Pellanta opposite Rajendra Prasad, Majnu opposite Nagarjuna and Seetaramula Kalyanam opposite Balakrishna. She also starred in Kannada films including Jai Karnataka a remake of 1987 Bollywood hit Mr. India) with Ambareesh and Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare with Vishnuvardhan. She was then starred in Bharathan's Malayalam hit Padheyam opposite Mammootty.[3]
Personal life
Rajani Praveen was born in Bengaluru to V. N. Malhotra, a Punjabi father and Sulochana, a Kannadiga mother.[4] She was married to an NRI Dr. Mullagiri Praveen in 1998, and they have three children. [5]
Filmography
Telugu
- Brahma Mudi, 1985
- Adapadachu, 1985
- Bharyabhartala Bandham, 1985
- Lanchavataram, 1985
- Idena Nyayam, 1985
- Pelli Niku Akshtintalu Naku, 1985
- Naga Devatha, 1986
- Brahma Rudrulu, 1986
- Seetarama Kalyanam, 1986
- Manavudu Danavudu, 1986
- Manchi Manasulu, 1986
- Rendu Rella Aaru, 1986
- Pratidwani, 1986
- Cowboy No. 1, 1986
- Maruti, 1986
- Majnu, 1987
- Nene Raju Nene Mantri, 1987
- Collector Gari Abbai, 1987
- Agni Putrudu, 1987
- Bhale Mogudu, 1987
- Thayarama Thandava Krishna, 1987
- Maonagadu, 1987
- Udayam, 1987
- Gundamma Gari Krishnulu, 1987
- Ramu, 1987
- Sardar Dharmanna, 1987
- Donga Kapuram, Bharati, 1987
- Muddubidda, 1987
- Chinnari Devatha, 1987
- Sahasa Putrudu, 1987
- Hantakudi Veta, 1987
- Nammina Bantu, 1987
- Aha Naa Pellanta, 1987
- Brahma Putrudu, 1987
- Shankaravam, 1988
- Ugranetrudu, 1988
- Samsaram, 1988
- Jeevana Ganga, 1988
- Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam, 1988
- Bhama Kalapam, 1988
- Murali Krishnudu, 1988
- Chikkadu Dorakadu, 1988
- Gaduggai, 1989
- Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha, 1989
- Dhruva Nakshatram, 1990
- Prananiki Pranam, 1990
Tamil
- Ilamai Kaalangal (1983) - Debut in Tamil
- Sabaash (1984)
- Kadamai (1984)
- Shankari (1984)
- Kuzhandai Yesu (1984)
- Madras Vaathiyaar (1984)
- Theerpu En Kaiyil (1984)
- Kaval Kaithigal (1984)
- Sattathai Thiruthungal (1984)
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
- Theerpugal Thirutthapadalaam (1985)
- Anbin Mugavari (1985)
- Naagam (1985)
- Enaitha Kodugal (1985)
- Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
- Thanga Mama 3D (1985)
- Ilankandru (1985)
- Sigappu Nila (1985)
- Oomai Vizhigal (1986)
- Kutravaaligal (1986)
- Kolusu (1986)
- Mann Soru 1986
- Vettai (1986)
- Shankar Guru (1987)
- Inaindha Kaigal (1990)
- Vetri Vizha (1990)
- Gnana Paravai (1990)
- En Pottukku Sondhakkaran (1991)
- Naane Varuven (1992)
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992)
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
Kannada
- Jai Karnataka (1989)
- Mathsara (1990)
- Nagini (1990)
- Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991)
- Entede Bhanta (1992)
- Preethi Maado Hudugarigella (2002)
Malayalam
- Devatha (1965)
- Kadamattathachan (1966)
- Panimudakku (1972)
- Agninakshathram (1977)
- Inakkili 1984
- Padheyam 1993