Shari (actress)
Shari | |
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Born |
Sadhana 14 April 1963 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 1982–present |
Spouse(s) | Kumar (m.1991-present) |
Children | Kalyani (b.1993) |
Parent(s) | Vishwanathan, Saraswathi |
Shari a.k.a. Sadhana is an Indian film actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.[1]
Personal life
Shari is born as Sadhana to Vishwanathan and Saraswathi at Andhra Pradesh. She is a trained classical dancer who learned Bharata Natyam from Padma Subrahmanyam and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. She had her primary education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. And She is the grand daughter of famous Kanada Actress B. Ramadevi.
She is married to Kumar, a businessman in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1993. Sadhana is currently acting in Tamil TV serials.[2] Currently,she resides with her family in Chennai at Vadapalani pillayar koil street.
Career
She rose to fame after Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal. She got a Kerala State film award for the same. In Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana, she got her first offer as a supporting role in Hitler Umanath in 1982 where she act as Sivaji Ganesan's daughter, however she gained more attention when she makes debut as a heroine in Nenjathai Allitha where she was paired with actor Mohan which was released in 1984.
Awards
- 1986 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 1986 Kerala State Film Critics Award- Best actress -Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 1986 Filmfare Award- Best Actress -Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 2017 Flowers TV awards - Best supporting actress -Nilavum Nakshatrangalum
- 2017 Vijay Television Awards for Best Mamiyar-Fiction - Kalyanam mudhal Kadhal varai
Filmography
Malayalam
- Meenakshi
- Kannirinum Madhuram(2016) .... Dr. Seethalakshmi
- Jilebi (2015) .... Silpa's mother
- Law Point (2014) .... Umadevi
- Vasanthathinte Kanalvazhikalil (2013) .... Theyi
- Red Rain (2013) .... Victim's mother
- Orissa(2013) .... Christhudas's mother
- Abhiyum Njanum (2013)
- Ithu Paathiramanal (2013)
- Pithaavinum Puthranum Parishudhaathmaavinum (2013)
- Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) .... Soshamma
- Maad Dad (2013) .... Sarala
- Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012) ... Shyam's mother
- Kalikalam (2012) .... Meenakshi
- Karpporadeepam (2012) .... Meritta
- Bombay March 12 (2011) .... Shajahan's mother
- Sandwich (2011) .... Sreedevi
- Kadhayile Nayika(2011) .... Sophiya
- Ee Dhanya Muhoorttham (2011)
- Snehaadaram (2011) ....
- Doctor Love (2011) .... Ebin's mother
- Mohabbath (2011) .... Sajna's mother
- Mummy & Me (2010) .... Mary Thomas
- Pulliman (2010)
- LollyPop (2008) .... Jennifer's real mother
- Novel (2008) .... Manju
- Sulthan (2008) .... Nishi's mother
- Positive (2008) .... Winnie's mother
- Chocolate (2007) .... Eleena John
- Raakilipattu (2007) .... Arundhathi
- Mayamohithachandran (2003)
- Basket (2002) .... Saradha
- Njaan Raajaavu (2002) .... Stella
- Sundharimaare Sookshikkika (1995) .... Priya
- Aachaaryan (1993) .... Sumithra
- Mahan (1992) .... Jackson's sister
- Simhadhwani (1992) .... Sarala
- Aadhaaram (1992) .... Amina
- Annu Good Friday (1992)
- Savidham (1992) .... Tessy
- Ennum Nanmakal (1991) .... Rama
- Kanalkkattu (1991) .... Sathi
- Arangu (1991) .... Alice
- Sthreekku Vendi Sthree (1990) .... Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate
- Maanmizhiyaal (1990) .... Lakshmi
- Kalikkalam (1990) .... Meera Nair
- Thaalam (1990)
- Kelikottu (1990)
- Maharaajaavu (1989)
- Jaathakam (1989) .... Shyamala
- Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) .... Chithra
- Mrigaya (1989) .... Selina
- Season (1989) .... Indira
- Rahasyam Paramarahasyam (1988) .... Deepa
- Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) .... Dance teacher
- Thaala (1988) .... Thaala
- Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) .... Molly
- Aparan (1988) .... Anna
- Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) .... Balan's lover
- Veendum Lisa (1987) .... Lisa
- Vilambaram (1987) .... Valsala
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) .... Sridevi
- Nombarathi Poovu(1987) .... Anitha
- Ponnu (1987)
- Jaithra Yaathra (1987)
- Archanapookkal (1987) .... Saritha
- Ithente Neethi (1987)
- Kottum Kuravayum (1987)
- Theertham (1987) .... Mercy
- Kalathinte Shabdam (1987) ... Radha
- Nirabhedangal (1987).... Susie
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987) .... Kousalya
- Ithaa Samayamaayi (1987)
- Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987) .... Suicided lady
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) .... Elizabeth
- Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986) .... Sally
- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) .... Sofia
- Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984)... Sindhu
Tamil
- Aadatha Aattamellam (2009)
- Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007)
- Pudhiya Geethai (2003)
- Snegithiye (2000)
- Raja Enga Raja (1995)
- Veeramani (1994)
- Ponnuketha Purushan (1992)
- Vetri Karangal (1991) - Radha/Kalpana (dual role)
- Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
- Pathimoonam Number Veedu (1990) - Annam
- Vaaliba Vilayattu (1990) - Parvathi
- Enne Petha Raasa (1989) - Catherine
- Raththa Dhanam (1988) - Radha
- My Dear Lisa (1987) - Lisa
- Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
- Andha Vaanam Saktchi (1987) - Sri Devi
- Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
- Mamiyargal Jakkirathai (1986)
- Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)
- Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
- Sithirame Sithirame (1985)
- Chain Jayapal (1985)
- Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985)
- Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
- Pani Puyal (1984)
- Nenjathai Allitha (1984) - Debut as heroine
- Hitler Umanath (1982) - as Sivaji Ganesan's daughter (debut)
Kannada
- Brahma Gantu (1985)
- Samayada Gombe (1984)
- Thayiya Nudi (1983)
- Onde Guri (1983)
Telugu
- Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu (1983)
- Iddaru Kiladilu (1983)
- Peddarikam (1992)
Television
Television series -Malayalam
Title | Channel |
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Nilavum Nakshatrangalum | Amrita TV |
Swantham Malooty | Surya TV |
Sindhooram | Asianet |
Snehadaram | DD Malayalam |
Television series - Tamil
Year | Title | channel | Role |
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2000-2001 | Take it easy vazhkai | sun TV | |
2001-2002 | Gopuram | Sun tv | |
2002-2003 | Panam | Sun tv | |
2001-2003 | Nambikai | sun TV | |
2007 | Latchiyam | Kalaignar TV | |
2007 | Nananyam | sun TV | |
2008 | Namma Kudumbam | Kalaignar TV | |
2008-2010 | Rekha IPS | Kalaignar TV | |
2008-2010 | Kanmanayee | Sun TV | |
2009-2015 | Thendral | Sun TV | Padma Muthumanikkam |
2009-2012 | Idhayam (TV series) | Sun TV | Valmiki's mother |
2012-2015 | Valli | Sun TV | Banumathy (Nandan's mother) |
2014–2018 | Kalyana Parisu | Sun TV | Gomathy (Surya's mother) |
2014-2017 | Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai | Vijay TV | Manju |
2015-2017 | Keladi Kanmani (TV series) | Sun TV | Bhavani |
2017–Present | Azhagiya Tamil Magal | Zee Tamizh | Rajamma |
2017–Present | Chinna Thambi | Star Vijay | Nandhini's mother,Prabha |
- Television series (Telugu)
- Nanmakal (ETV Telugu)
References
- ↑ "Breaking News, Kerala news, latest news, India, Kerala politics, sports, movies, celebrities, lifestyle, E-paper, Photos & Videos". Manorama Online. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ↑ "ശാരിക്ക് പത്മരാജന് നല്കിയ സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/07/stories/2008030750100200.htm
- http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/shari-malayalam-actress/biography.html
- http://indianscreenstars.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shari.html
- http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=7&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=A