Suhasini Maniratnam
Suhasini Mani Ratnam | |
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Suhasini in 2011 | |
Born |
Suhasini Charuhasan 15 August 1961 Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Residence | Alwarpet, Chennai, India |
Occupation | Actress, director, producer, writer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Spouse(s) |
Mani Ratnam (m. 1988–present) |
Children | Nandan (b.1992) |
Relatives |
Charuhasan (father) Chandrahasan (uncle) Kamal Haasan (uncle) Anu Hasan (cousin) Shruti Haasan (cousin) Akshara Haasan (cousin) |
Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) known commonly as Suhasini, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe, for which she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Suhasini won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Sindhu Bhairavi in 1986.[1][2] Suhasini is considered as one of the greatest actresses in South Indian Cinema.
She has received two Kerala State Film Awards, three Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada, one Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Nandi Awards.[3]
Personal life
Suhasini was born to actor Charuhasan, in Paramakudi, into the prominent Haasan family. She married film director Mani Ratnam in 1988 and the couple has a son Nandan born in 1992.
She is a self-described atheist. In an interview, she said "I don't believe in God, in prayer, in going to temples begging God to give me and my family happiness."[4]
Film career
A student of cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Suhasini started her career as a camera assistant to Ashok Kumar and went on to become an actress.[5] Suhasini has acted in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She started her career as a make-up artist for several leading actors. Her films Muttina Haara (1990) with Vishnuvardhan, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983), directed by K. Balachander, Hendthig Helthini and Amruthavarshini were huge hits.
Her collaboration with Vishnuvardhan is considered as one of the best in Kannada cinema. The duo has acted together in many blockbuster films that include Bandhana, Suprabhatha, Muthina Haara, Hendthig Helthini, Himapatha, Mathad Mathad Mallige and School Master.
She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide (1983), which also featured Mammootty. Her role in the AFI Fest-nominated feature Vanaprastham (1999), which starred Mohanlal, was particularly well received. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander. In 1996, Suhasini stepped into direction with Indira. She also wrote the screenplay. The project was produced by G. V. Films.
Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam are involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies, with G. Srinivasan. She is also an anchor on Zee Tamil TV Channel for a talk show interviewing famous movie personalities.
Awards
- Best Actress – Sindhu Bhairavi (Tamil) (1986)
- Best Actress – Kannada – Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983)
- Best Actress – Telugu – Swati (1984)
- Best Actress – Kannada – Suprabhatha (1988)[6]
- Best Actress – Kannada – Muthina Haara (1990)
- Best Actress – Ezhuthapurangal (1987)
- Best Actress – Theerthadanam (2001)
- Best Actress – Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
- Special Prize – Indira (1996)
- Best Actress – Swati (1984)
- Best Supporting Actress – Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Nominated – Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Telugu – Gabbar Singh (2012)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Kannada – Sachin! Tendulkar Alla (2014)
Filmography
As actress
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Kannada
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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TBA | |||
2018 | Tagaru | ||
2018 | Prema Baraha | ||
2017 | Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | |
2017 | Masti Gudi | ||
2016 | Naani | ||
2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | ||
2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | |
2015 | Masterpiece | Durga | |
2015 | Rebel | ||
2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | ||
2013 | Myna | Doctor | |
2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | |
2010 | Deadly-2 | ||
2010 | Sanju Weds Geetha | ||
2010 | School Master | Sneha | |
2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | |
2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | |
2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | ||
2003 | Annavru | ||
2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | ||
2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | ||
1999 | Vishwa | Indu | |
1998 | Hendthigheltheeni | Radha | |
1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Cameo appearance | |
1997 | Amrutha Varshini | Veena | |
1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | |
1991 | Usha | ||
1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | |
1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | |
1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | |
1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandhini | |
1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha |
Telugu
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Satya Gang | ||
2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | |
2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother | |
2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | ||
2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | |
2013 | Minugurulu | ||
2013 | Baadshah | Mother of N. T. Rama Rao | |
2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | |
2012 | Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | |
2010 | Varudu | Sandy's mother | |
2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | |
2006 | Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | |
2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | |
2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | |
2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | |
2004 | Dost | Snehalatha | |
2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | |
2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | |
2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | |
2001 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | ||
1998 | Manasichi Choodu | ||
1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | |
1997 | Pelli Pandiri | ||
1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | |
1993 | Ratha Sarathi | ||
1992 | Akka Mogudu | ||
1990 | Chuttalabbai | ||
1989 | Amma (1989 film) | ||
1989 | Sravanthi | ||
1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | |
1989 | Mamathala Kovela | ||
1988 | Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | |
1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | |
1988 | Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | |
1988 | Manchi Donga | Madhavi | |
1988 | Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | |
1988 | Bharya Bhartalu | ||
1987 | Aradhana | Jennifer | |
1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | ||
1987 | Gouthami | Gouthami | |
1987 | Punnami Chandrudu | ||
1987 | Punya Dampathulu | ||
1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | |
1987 | President Gari Abbai | Latha | |
1987 | Thene Manasulu | ||
1986 | Kirathakudu | Swetha | |
1986 | Sirivennela | Subhashini | |
1986 | Shanti Nivasam | ||
1986 | Rakshasudu | Sumatri | |
1986 | Sravana Sandhya | ||
1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | |
1986 | Nirdhoshi | ||
1985 | Sravanthi | ||
1985 | Jackie (1985 film) | ||
1985 | Bullet | ||
1985 | Tene Manasulu (1985 film) | ||
1985 | Maharaju | ||
1985 | Manglya Bandham | ||
1985 | Muddula Manavaralu | ||
1985 | Kongumudi | ||
1984 | Swati | Swathi | |
1984 | Illalu Priyuralu | ||
1984 | Manishiko Charitra | ||
1984 | Bava Maradallu | ||
1984 | Adigo Alladigo | ||
1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | ||
1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | |
1984 | Intiguttu | ||
1984 | Aparadhi | ||
1984 | Challenge | Lakshmi | |
1983 | Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | |
1983 | Subha Muhurtham | ||
1983 | Muddula Mogudu | ||
1983 | Maga Maharaju | ||
1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | |
1982 | Mr Bharath | ||
1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | ||
Tamil
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2018 | TBA | Post Production | |
2018 | Boomerang | TBA | |
2018 | Sindhu | Filming | |
2018 | Abhi & Anu | Revathy | |
2018 | Sollividava | ||
2017 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | |
2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | |
2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | |
2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | |
2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | |
2011 | Seedan | Thangam | |
2010 | Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | |
2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | ||
2009 | Balam | ||
2009 | Kadhalukku Maranamillai | unreleased | |
2008 | Aegan | ||
2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | |
2006 | Ilavattam | ||
2004 | Shock | Exorcist | |
2003 | Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | |
2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | |
2001 | Chocolate | Saradha | |
2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | ||
1997 | Uyirinum Melaaga | Veena | |
1997 | Nandhini | ||
1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | |
1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | |
1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | |
1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | |
1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | |
1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | |
1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | ||
1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | ||
1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | |
1986 | Paalaivana Rojakkal | ||
1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | |
1984 | Puthiya Sangamam | ||
1983 | Thai Veedu | ||
1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | ||
1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | Guest appearance | |
1983 | Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | |
1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | ||
1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | ||
1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | |
1982 | Agaya Gangai | ||
1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | ||
1982 | Kalyana Kalam | ||
1982 | Lottery Ticket | ||
1982 | Thottal Sudum | ||
1982 | Azhagiya Kanney | ||
1982 | Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | |
1982 | Vadivangal | ||
1981 | Palaivana Solai | Geetha | |
1981 | Madhumalar | ||
1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | |
1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | ||
1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji |
Malayalam
Year | Film | Role |
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2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy |
2018 | Kinar | Thirunelveli Collector |
2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran |
2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Deepika |
2015 | Love 24x7[7] | Dr. Sarayu |
2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy |
2009 | Makante Achan | Rema |
2009 | Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS |
2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese |
2005 | Vacation | Celina |
2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha |
2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini |
1999 | Vanaprastham | Subhadra |
1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy |
1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi |
1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian |
1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy |
1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena |
1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi |
1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani |
1986 | Pranamam | Usha |
1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha |
1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika |
1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Sudha |
1984 | Aksharangal | Bharathi |
1984 | Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu |
1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani |
1983 | Yudhakandam | |
1983 | Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi |
1983 | Koodevide? | Alice |
Hindi / English
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Waiting | Pankaja | As Coma ridden wife of Prof Shiv Kumar Natrajan (Naseeruddin Shah) |
As director
Year | Movie | Stars | Notes |
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1995 | Indira | Anu Hasan, Arvind Swamy | |
1991 | Penn (TV Show) |
As a dialogue writer
Year | Movie | Stars | Notes |
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2010 | Ravanan | Vikram, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai | |
1997 | Iruvar | Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai | |
1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Prashanth, Anand, Heera Rajgopal |
As camera assistant
- Uthiripookkal (1979)
- Jhonny (1980)
Notes
- ↑ "Getting to know Suhasini Mani Ratnam". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ↑ "The Tribune – Windows – Main Feature". The Tribune. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ↑ "Celeb couple Married to the medium". The Tribune. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ↑ "Getting to know Suhasini Mani Ratnam". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ↑ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1996. p. 89. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books/about/Vidura.html?id=S5ZZAAAAMAAJ. C. Sarkar., 1989 – Journalism
- ↑ "Nikhila all praise for Dileep". Times of India. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
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