Aarathi
Aarathi (born 1954)[1] is an Indian actress who predominantly acted in Kannada language films during the 1970s and 1980s. She has won the Filmfare awards South and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress four times each. After her retirement from films in the mid 1980s, she staged a comeback in 2005 as a director with Mithayi Mane which met with critical appreciation and also won her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film.[2]
Aarathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 (age 65–66)[1] |
| Other names | Ranganayaki |
| Occupation | Actress, film director |
| Years active | 1970-1986; 2005 |
She was also nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Vidhana parishad, making her only the second actress after B. Jayamma to be so nominated.[2]
Career
After a short role in Gejje Pooje (1969), Aarathi starred as a leading actress in over 120 films including Naagarahaavu, Edakallu Guddada Mele, Bili Hendthi, Dharmasere, Paduvaaralli Pandavaru, Ranganayaki, Hombisilu, Upasane and Shubhamangala.[3] Her collaboration with director Puttanna Kanagal included twelve films.[3] In 1986 she directed the TV series, Namma Nammalli.[1]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Film title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mithayi Mane | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children film |
As actress
| Year | Film | Notes | Heroes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Gejje Pooje | Debut film | SRK Urs |
| Inti Gowravam | Telugu film | Newcomer | |
| Kallara Kalla | Supporting role | None | |
| Takka! Bitre Sikka!! | Srinath | ||
| 1971 | Kasturi Nivasa | Special appearance | Raj Kumar |
| Makane Ninakku Vendi | Malayalam film | Prem Nazir | |
| Anugraha | Srinath | ||
| Prathidhawani | Raj Kumar | ||
| Nyayave Devaru | Raj Kumar | ||
| Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama | Raj Kumar | ||
| 1972 | Sipayi Ramu | Raj Kumar | |
| Ooriki Upakari | Telugu film | Shobhan Babu | |
| Bhale Huchcha | Raj Kumar | ||
| Naagarahaavu | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1973 | Mane Belagida Sose | Gangadhar | |
| Edakallu Guddada Mele | Won-Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting actress | Chandrashekhar | |
| Mooroovare Vajragalu | Raj Kumar | ||
| 1974 | Bangaarada Panjara | Raj Kumar | |
| Nanu Baalabeku | Srinath | ||
| Upasane | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | Newcomer Mannur | |
| Gumasthavin Magal | Tamil film | Kamalahasan, Shiv Kumar | |
| Mannina Magalu | Supporting role | None | |
| Maha Thyaga | Newcomer Nanda Kishore | ||
| Bhale Bhatta | Newcomer Nagaraja | ||
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga | Raj Kumar | |
| Shubhamangala | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | Srinath | |
| Bili Hendthi | Newcomer Anil Kumar | ||
| Devara Kannu | Lokesh | ||
| 1976 | Katha Sangama | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | Gangadhar |
| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Premada Kanike | Raj Kumar | ||
| Punaradatta | Lokesh | ||
| Bahaddur Gandu | Raj Kumar | ||
| Raja Nanna Raja | Raj Kumar, Chandrashekhar | ||
| Baalu Jenu | Gangadhar, Rajinikanth | ||
| Phalitamsha | Jai Jagdish | ||
| Aparadhi | Srinath | ||
| 1977 | Maagiya Kanasu | Srinath | |
| Pavana Ganga | Srinath | ||
| Anuroopa | Anant Nag | ||
| 1978 | Kudure Mukha | Anant Nag | |
| Hombisilu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Maathu Tappada Maga | Anant Nag, Rajinikanth | ||
| Muyyige Muyyi | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Paduvarahalli Pandavaru | Special Appearance | None | |
| Anuraga Bandhana | Newcomer Basant Kumar Patil | ||
| Premayana | Anant Nag | ||
| Vasanthalakshmi | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | Srinath | ||
| 1979 | Dharmasere | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | Srinath |
| Adalu Badalu | Srinath | ||
| Naniruvude Ninagagi | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Manini | Vishnuvardhan, Lokesh | ||
| Nentaro Gantu Kallaro | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| 1980 | Bhaktha Siriyala | Lokesh | |
| Hanthakana Sanchu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Bangarada Jinke | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Nyaya Neethi Dharma | Ambarish | ||
| Anurakthe | Newcomer Gautam, Manu | ||
| 1981 | Ranganayaki | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | Ashok |
| Thayiya Madilalli | Shankar Nag | ||
| Naari Swargakke Daari | Lokesh, Srinivasa Murthy | ||
| Ganesha Mahime | Ashok | ||
| Bhagyavantha | Jai Jagdish | ||
| Chadurida Chitragalu | Rajesh, SRK Urs | ||
| Bhagyada Belaku | Manu | ||
| Edeyuru Siddalingeshwara | Lokesh | ||
| Preetisi Nodu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| 1982 | Pedda Gedda | Dwarkish | |
| Archana | Ashok, Lokesh | ||
| Mullina Gulabi | Anant Nag, Jai Jagdish | ||
| Karmika Kallanalla | Vishnuvardhan, Manu | ||
| Mava Sose Saval | Ambarish | ||
| Parajitha | Srinivas Murthy | ||
| Nyaya Yellide | None | ||
| Kannu Terasida Hennu | Ashok | ||
| Suvarna Sethuve | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Hasyaratna Ramakrishna | Anant Nag | ||
| Raja Maharaja | Ashok | ||
| 1983 | Tirugu Baana | Ambarish | |
| Gedda Maga | Shankar Nag | ||
| Jaggu | Ambarish | ||
| Nyaya Gedditu | Special Appearance | Prabhakar | |
| Kalluveene Nudiyithu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Thayiya Nudi | Kalyan Kumar | ||
| Sididedda Sahodara | Vishnuvardhan, Prabhakar | ||
| Kranthiyogi Basavanna | Ashok | ||
| Ananda Sagara | Srinivas Murthy | ||
| Mutthaide Bhagya | Prabhakar | ||
| Aakrosha | Srinath, Shankar Nag | ||
| Chalisada Sagara | Anant Nag, Srinath | ||
| Samarpane | Rajeev, Jai Jagdish | ||
| 1984 | Kaliyuga | Rajesh | |
| Khaidi | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Pooja Phala | Srinath | ||
| Premave Balina Belaku | Anant Nag | ||
| Hennina Saubhagya | Ashok, Lokesh | ||
| Bekkina Kannu | None | ||
| Ramapurada Ravana | Toogudeep Srinivas | ||
| Pavitra Prema | Shankar Nag | ||
| Ajnathavasa | Srinath | ||
| Avala Antaranga | Kalyan Kumar | ||
| Preethi Vathsalya | Prabhakar, Srinath | ||
| Bilee Gulabi | Special Appearance | Kalyan Kumar | |
| 1985 | Kurudoddi Kurukshetra | None | |
| Nee Nakkaga | SRK Urs | ||
| Sati Sakkubai | Srinath | ||
| Lakshmi Kataksha | Rajeev | ||
| Haavu Eni Aata | Anant Nag | ||
| Kumkuma Thanda Saubhagya | Srinath | ||
| Swabhimana | Prabhakar | ||
| Vajra Mushti | Special Appearance | Rajeev | |
| Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya | Lokesh | ||
| Thulasi Dala | Sharat Babu | ||
| 1986 | Bettada Thayi | Srinath | |
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | Vishnuvardhan | ||
| Seelu Nakshatra | Prabhakar | ||
| Tiger | Prabhakar |
References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.
- "Arthi - Amazing Actress". Supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- "Home". dis Week Bangalore. 16 December 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
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