Rohini (actress)
Rohini is an Indian actress, lyricist, screenwriter, voice actor and director.[1] She has mainly acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 south Indian films to her credit.[2] She received National Award of Special mention and Andhra Pradesh State Award for Best Female Actor in 1996 for the film Stri.[3]
Rohini | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1969 Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rohini Molleti |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1976—1995 2004—present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
A native of Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai.[4] Her father Ravu Naidu was a panchyat officer and mother Saraswathi was a housewife.[5] Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he couldn't be an actor he encouraged his daughter to become an actress and he fulfilled his ambition through his daughter. Her mother died when she was five years old and father remarried later.[6]
She was married to well known actor Raguvaran.
Career
She started her career in 1976 as a child artist. She was first seen as a wide-eyed five year old in Yashoda Krishna, a Telugu film. She is also a popular dubbing artist in the Telugu and Tamil industries. She has voiced six characters in five of Mani Ratnam's films.[7] She lent her voice to actresses like Jyothika (Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu), Aishwarya Rai (Iruvar and Raavanan),[4] Manisha Koirala (Bombay)[1] and Amala (Shiva).[7] She has also dubbed for Girija Shettar in Mani Rathnam's only Telugu movie till date Geethanjali.
She wrote lyrics for the Tamil film Pachaikili Muthucharam, before ending another hiatus by writing all songs in the album, Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey.[8] Her acting skills were recognized and she was given the Kalaimamani award recently.
She writes episodes for Tamil TV serials.[4] She started writing scripts for TV series way back in 1996, and has adapted the Sahithya Academy Award winning novel Verukku Neer for a tele film in 2005.[3] She hosted the live TV talk show Kelvigal Aayiram for Vijay TV, which she said "dealt with issues close to my heart".[7] She moderated the Tamil programme Azhagiya Tamizh Magal on Kalaignar TV[9] and has worked as the anchor of Raj TV's show, Rohini's Box Office in which she reviewed the latest releases.[10]
Being an activist for AIDS awareness, Rohini has also directed short films for M.G.R. Medical University and Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society.[3] In 2008, Rohini had directed a 50-minute documentary Silent Hues about film industry's child artists, she being one herself.[11] In 2013, she has directed a feature film Appavin Meesai which is yet to be released.[12]
Awards
- 1995 National Film Award - Special Mention - Stri[13]
- 2017-Vanitha Film Awards - Best supporting actress (Guppy, Action hero biju)
- 2017-CPC Awards for Best supporting actress (Guppy, Action hero biju)
Filmography
- As actress
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Harathi | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1974 | Aadambaralu Anubandalu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1974 | Intinti Katha | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna | Krishna | Telugu | Child artist |
| 1975 | Amma Naana | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Bhagasthulu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Anna Thammulla Anubandam | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Balipeetam | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Raktha Sambandalu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Samsaram | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Challani Thalli | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Bharathi | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | Tamil | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Secretary | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Lord Krishna | Telugu | Child artist |
| 1976 | Raja | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Gowri (Dumb girl) | Telugu | Child artist |
| 1977 | Moratodu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Khaidhi Kalidasu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Oke Raktham | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Kalpana | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Ee Tharam Manishi | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Jeevana Theeralu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Nayudu Bava | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Thalle Challani Dhaivam | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Chilipi Krishnudu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Cheyyethi Jai Kottu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1979 | Maavari Manchitanam | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1979 | Laxmi Pooja | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1979 | Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1980 | Talli Deevena | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal | Tamil | Child artist | |
| 1981 | Pedala Brathukulu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Saroja | Telugu | Child artist |
| 1981 | Sumai | Tamil | Child artist | |
| 1981 | Illalu | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1981 | Tyagayya | Telugu | Child artist | |
| 1982 | Madhura Swapnam | Seethalu | Telugu | Child artist |
| 1982 | Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Subbarao Ki Kopam Vachhindi | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Naa Desam | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Illali Korikalu | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Nalugu Sthambalata | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Kakka | Devi | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Dheera | Rani | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Viswanathan's daughter | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Kalavari Samsaram | Sudha | Telugu | |
| 1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Meera | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thandikkappatta Nyayangal | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Valartha Kada | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Nava Mohini | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Rugma | Prayaga | Malayalam | |
| 1983 | Ee Yugam | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Kuyiline Thedi | Meenu | Malayalam | |
| 1983 | Aa Rathri | Radha | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Thirakil Alpa Samayam | Amina | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Piriyilla Naam | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Parannu Parannu Parannu | Mini / Jessy / Sreekutty | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Radhayude Kamukan | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Shabadham | Radha | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Ivide Thudangunnu | Sheela | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Sandarbham | Shari | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Ariyatha Veethikal | Sheela | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Oru Painkilikatha | Vilasini | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Devanthakudu | Lakshmi | Telugu | |
| 1985 | Thirittu Rajakkal | - | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Aduthaduthu | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Theere Pratheekshikkathe | Indu | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Oru Kochu Swapnam | - | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla | Rohini | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Rema | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Anni | Radha | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Oru Kudakeezil | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Akalathe Ambili | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Ozhivukaalam | Chinnu | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Nerariyum Nerathu | Rathi | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Gaayathridevi Ente Amma | Priya | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Orikkal Oridathu | Soniya | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram | Leena | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Ivide Ee Theerathu | Sreedevi | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Aarodum Parayaruthu | Girija | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Manakkale Thatha | Minikutty | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Kala | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Oru Sandesam Koodi | Rema | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Mounanombaram | Lekha | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar | Sheela | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Ee Shabdam Innathe Shabdam | Pushpa | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Onnaamprathi Olivil | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Ormikkan Omanikkan | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Love Story | Shobha | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Koodanayum Kattu | Liza | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Njan Kathorthirikkum | Aasi | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Abhayam Thedi | Vasanthi | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Rareeram | Chitra | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Prathyekam Sradhikkukka | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Adiverukal | Annakutty | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu | Rani | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Chellam | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Vrutham | Thresia | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Yaagagni | Latha | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Onnaam Maanam Poomaanam | Rajasree | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Theekkattu | Mercy | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Vamban | Viji | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | P.C. 369 | Sudha | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Manja Manthrangal | Gladia | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | January Oru Orma | Maina | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Aswathy Nair | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Itha Samayamayi | Alice | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Kanan Kothichu | Malayalam | ||
| 1987 | Chamundeshwari Pooja Mahime | Kumari Malathi | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Attagaru Zindabad | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Raktha Samharam | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Maharajasri Mayagadu | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Jadi Ketha Moodi | Gayathri | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Dhwani | Sunitha | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Anuragi | Julie | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Onninu Purake Mattonnu | Sudha | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Sankhanaadam | Thulasi | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Dhinarathrangal | Ponni | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Paadhamudra | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | 1921 | Lakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Kali Kaaryamayi-Crime Branch | Sunitha | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Agnipravesham | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Varnatheru | Urmila | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Mizhiyorangalil | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Dhruva Nakshatram | Saroja | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Bhale Dampathulu | Susheela | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | Geetha | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Midhya | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Jawani Zindabad | Rama | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Silambu | Rasathi | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Varisu | Nithya | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Manasukketha Maapillai | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Pavunnu Pavunuthan | Pavunnu | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | Surya | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Jagadeka Veera | Padmini | Kannada | |
| 1991 | Ezhunnallathu | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Rukmini | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Senbaga Thottam | Manga | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Abhirami | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Natchathira Nayagan | Radha | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Samaagamam | Elsamma | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Marupadiyum | Kavitha | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Pudhu Piravi | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Aparna | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Pettredutha Pillai | Vaidehi | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Nallathe Nadakkum | Jaya | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Sheela | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Papamma | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Thamarai | Poogodai | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Puthran | Lisa | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. | Arundathi Nair/ Revathy Nair | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Sundarimaare Sookshikkukka | Nimmi | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Aasai | Ganga | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Stri | Telugu | National Film Award – Special Mention | |
| 1995 | Thondan | Subha | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Thotta Chinungi | Amlu | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Gayathri | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Angela Kaathamuthu | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Ayya | Maadasami's Wife | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Susi | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu | Nagai | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Pechchikani | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Kameela | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Rock & Roll | Nirmala | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Karthyayani | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Vaamanan | Rohini | Tamil | |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Sulochana | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Sulochana | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Pen Singam | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Nandalala | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Revathi | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Payyans | Padma | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | City of God | Lakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Sankarankovil | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Innanu Aa Kalyanam | Lillykutty | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Second Show | Devaki | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Shiva's mother | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Ishq | Jaya | Telugu | |
| 2012 | 3 | Janani's mother | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Diamond Necklace | Dr. Savithri | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | 18 Vayasu | Dr. Suchithra | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Kozhi Koovuthu | Valliammai | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Thirumathi Tamizh | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Black Butterfly | Benny's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Sankara's mother | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha | Sujatha | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Parvathi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Kotha Janta | Sirish's Mother | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Venmegam | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Oka Laila Kosam | Nandana's mother | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Chinnadana Nee Kosam | Nandhini's mother | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Vasundhara Devi | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Sir C. P. | Kochu Mary | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Shivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga) | Telugu/Tamil | |
| 2015 | Sher | Gautam's mother | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Columbus | Ashwin's mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Sailaja's mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Bhavathi | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Jeniffer Karuppaiya | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Gentleman | Gautham's mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Guppy | Guppy's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | 54321 | Teacher | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Balle Vellaiyathevaa | Sakthi's mother | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Achamindri | Tamizh Selvi, Lawyer | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Sathya | Doctor | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Shivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga) | Telugu Tamil | |
| 2017 | Role Models | Shreya's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Ponni | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Okka Kshanam | Jeeva's mother | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Awe! | Radha's mother | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Chitti Babu's mother | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Abhi & Anu Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum | Meena | Tamil Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Inbavalli's mother | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Lover | Chaitra's mother | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Chi La Sow | Latha | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Rukku | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kadal Kuthiraigal | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Ottam | Sara | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Neerthirai | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Jiivi | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Janani | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Magamuni | Deivanai | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Padmamma | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Anitha's mother | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Thipparaa Meesam | Lalita, Mani's mother | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Latha | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Iddari Lokam Okate | Varsha's mother | Telugu | |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikuntapuramulo | Lakshmi | Telugu | |
| 2020 | Kolaambi | Sundarambal | Malayalam | Post Production |
| 2020 | Vinodhan | Tamil | Post Production | |
| 2020 | Rocky | Tamil | ||
- As lyricist
- 2007 - Pachaikili Muthucharam (1 song)
- 2009 - Villu (1 song)
- 2010 - Mundhinam Paartheney (2 songs)
- 2012 - Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (all songs)
- 2013 - 11th Chennai International Film Festival Anthem (Song composed by Prakash Nikki)
- As choreographer
- As director
- 2008 - Silent Hues (documentary film)
- TBA - Appavin Meesai
Dubbing Artist
| Year | Film | Actress | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Girija Shettar | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Shiva | Amala | Telugu | |
| 1992 | April 1 Vidudala | Shobana | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Meera | Aishwarya | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Anu Agarwal | Tamil | |
| 1994 | May Madham | Sonali Kulkarni | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Bombay | Manisha Koirala | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | Nagma | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Ranjitha | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Gowthami | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? | Indraja | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Kalloori Vaasal | Pooja Bhatt | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Sengottai | Rambha | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai | Heera Rajagopal | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Shilpa Shetty | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Indian | Manisha Koirala | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Devathai | Keerthi Reddy | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Aishwarya Rai | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Yuva (Dubbed version) | Meera Jasmine | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Arjun | Keerthi Reddy | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyadu Vilayadu | Jyothika | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Andrea Jeremiah | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Guru | Aishwarya Rai | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Sandai | Nadhiya | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Shriya Reddy | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Pattalam | Nadhiya Moidu | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Aishwarya Rai | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Mappilai | Manisha Koirala | Tamil | |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Sarabi | Tamil |
As Playback Singer
- 1995 - Chinna Vathiyar - Kanmaniye Kanmaniye (along with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam)
Television
- Tamil
- Ganga (Sun TV) Screenplay & Direction
- Kelvigal Aayiram (Vijay TV) as Host
- Azhagiya Tamizh Magal (Kalaignar TV) as Moderator
- Rohini's Box Office (Raj TV) as Host
- Kelvigal Neram (Vendhar TV) as Host
- Geethanjali - Telefilm (Doordarahan) as Writer
- Malayalam
- Nerukku Neer - Telefilm (Dordarshan) Screenplay & Lyrics[14]
- Kadha Ithu Vare (Mazhavil Manorama) as Host
- Comedy Stars season 2 (Asianet) as Judge
References
- "Welcome To Amrita TV - Super Dancer Junior 3". Amritatv.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Rohini makes documentary film on child artists". The Hindu. 9 January 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Documentary on child artists". Indiaglitz. 8 January 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Metro Plus Hyderabad / Profiles : Actor with substance". The Hindu. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- http://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/181748-mangalam-varika.html
- "ഈ ജീവിതം മകനുവേണ്ടി..." mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- Baradwaj Rangan (25 August 2011). "Roles of a lifetime". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Rohini's Meesai". Behindwoods. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Girl power, Tamil style!". Rediff. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- Gupta, Rinku (22 August 2011). "Rohini returns to TV". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "Exploring "fragile world" of child actors". The Hindu. 17 February 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "''I cannot do a film like Thuppakki'', Rohini, Appavin Meesai". Behindwoods. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/243988?page=0,0
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