Shanoor Sana
Shanoor Sana Begum also popularly known by her mononym stage name Sana is an Indian film actress, television personality and model, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.[1] She has acted mostly in Telugu films alongside few Tamil and Kannada films. Sana has acted in over 200 films mostly in supporting roles.[2]
Shanoor Sana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shanoor Sana Begum Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Home town | Hyderabad |
| Spouse(s) | Sadath |
| Children | 2 Syed Anwar Ahmed (son) |
| Relatives | Sameera Sherief (Daughter-in-law) |
Biography
She was born to a Christian father and Muslim mother in the Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. She was married to Sadath at her teenage even before completing her studies. Her son Syed Anwar Ahmed is a filmmaker and her daughter-in-law Sameera Sherief is a television actress.[3]
Career
She initially pursued her career in modelling. She got the opportunity in film acting from director Krishna Vamsi while she was busy with television and modelling assignments. Director Krishna Vamsi was in search for a suitable actress to play the supporting role in his 1994 film Ninne Pelladatha and signed Sana to play the supporting role and it eventually marked her acting debut.[4] The film was acclaimed and was a successful venture at the box office which starred Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role.
Since then she appeared mostly in Telugu films as supporting actress. Her performance was praised in the role of Kaikeyi in the 2011 film Sri Rama Rajyam and was also critically acclaimed for her performance for the negative role in the 2011 film Rajapattai. In 2018, she made her television acting debut with Tamil soap opera Ponmagal Vanthal.[5]
In May 2020, she started her own YouTube channel teaching cooking methods along with her daughter-in-law Sameera Sherief.[6]
Filmography
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ninne Pelladatha | |
| 1997 | High Class Atta Low Class Alludu | |
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Head constable Victoria |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Parvathi |
| Kodanda Ramudu | tourist | |
| Goppinti Alludu | Achyutha Rammaiah's daughter | |
| 2001 | Snehamante Idera | Padmini's aunt |
| Bhadrachalam | ||
| 2002 | Nee Premakai | |
| Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu | ||
| Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story | ||
| 2003 | Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu | Bharathi's mother |
| Kalyana Ramudu | Kalyani's mother | |
| 2004 | Apuroopam | |
| Kaasi | ||
| Malliswari | Malliswari's paternal aunt | |
| Puttintiki Ra Chelli | ||
| 2005 | Bhadra | |
| Gowtam SSC | ||
| Premikulu | ||
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Olga Rose Mary |
| 2008 | Krishna | Bobby's wife |
| Bhale Dongalu | ||
| Pandurangadu | ||
| 2009 | Samardhudu | |
| 2010 | Betting Bangaraju | |
| Crazy Kutumba (Kannada) | ||
| Thakita Thakita | Chandana's mother | |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Kaikeyi |
| Rajapattai (Tamil) | Ranganayaki | |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Swetha's mother |
| Rebel | Deepali's friend | |
| Yamudiki Mogudu: Ee Nela Thakkuvodu | ||
| Sarocharu | ||
| 2013 | Jai Sriram | |
| Kevvu Keka | ||
| 2014 | Ammayi Bagundi | Satya's mother |
| Namaste Madam | ||
| 2015 | Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju | Nazeera's mother |
| Dohchay | Meera's mother | |
| 2016 | Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu (Tamil) | Caravan Krishna's wife |
| A Aa | Latha | |
| 2017 | Maa Abbayi | Abbayi's mother |
| Aayirathil Iruvar (Tamil) | ||
| Raja the Great | Lucky's aunt | |
| 2018 | Red Mirchi (Kannada) | Ammani |
| 2019 | Maharshi | |
| Krishna Rao Supermarket |
Television
- Chakravakam (Hema)
- Ponmagal Vanthal (2018-2020) as Rajeshwari
- Adi Parashakti
- Siri Siri Muvvalu (2019-present)
References
- kavirayani, suresh (2020-05-03). "Shanoor Sana flaunts her culinary skills". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- "Shanoor Sana Begum". Onenov. 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- "Syed Anwar surprises birthday girl Sameera Sherief on their honeymoon; take a look - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- kavirayani, suresh (2014-03-26). "The surprising Sana". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- "Shanoor Sana Begum flaunts her Bharatanatyam skills; See video - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- "Actress Sana: ఈసారి స్వీట్ తినిపిస్తానంటున్న సనా, సమీరా! డబుల్ కా మీఠా ఈజీ రెసిపీ". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2020-05-22.