Suhasini Maniratnam
Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) known commonly as Suhasini, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu 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 the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi in 1986.[1][2].
Suhasini Mani Ratnam | |
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| Born | Suhasini Charuhasan 15 August 1961 |
| Occupation | Actress, director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Charuhasan (father) Chandrahasan (uncle) Kamal Haasan (uncle) Anu Hasan (cousin) Shruti Haasan (cousin) Akshara Haasan (cousin) |
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."[1]
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.[4] Suhasini has acted in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. She started her career as a make-up artist for several leading actors. She made her debut with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe opposite Kokila Mohan. She was a top star in both Tamil and Telugu films during the 1980's.
Her first Kannada movie was K. Balachandars Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983) which was a big hit. The mega success of Rajendra Singh Babu's Bandhana opposite Vishnuvardhan, established her in Kannada films as well and she went on to give several more hits over the next few years - Muthina Haara (1990), Suprabhatha, Hendthig Helthini and Amruthavarshini to name a few.[5] 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.[5]
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
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha | |
| 1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandhini | |
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | |
| 1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | |
| 1991 | Usha | Usha | |
| 1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | |
| 1997 | Amrutha Varshini | Veena | |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Yamuna | Cameo appearance |
| 1998 | Hendthigheltheeni | Radha | |
| 1999 | Vishwa | Indu | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | ||
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | ||
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | ||
| 2003 | Annavru | ||
| 2005 | O Gulabiye | ||
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | |
| 2010 | School Master | Sneha | |
| 2010 | Sanju Weds Geetha | ||
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | ||
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | |
| 2013 | Myna | Doctor | |
| 2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Sakshi Dinesh | |
| 2015 | Rebel | ||
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Durga | |
| 2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | |
| 2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | ||
| 2016 | Naani | Suraksha | |
| 2017 | Masti Gudi | Chief Minister | |
| 2017 | Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | ||
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Nandhini | |
| 2019 | Yaana | Sujatha | |
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Harshini Prasad | |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | ||
| 1982 | Mr Bharath | ||
| 1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | |
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Subhashini | |
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | ||
| 1983 | Muddula Mogudu | Sarala | |
| 1983 | Subha Muhurtham | ||
| 1983 | Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | |
| 1984 | Challenge | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Aparadhi | ||
| 1984 | Intiguttu | ||
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | |
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Adigo Alladigo | ||
| 1984 | Bava Maradallu | ||
| 1984 | Manishiko Charitra | ||
| 1984 | Illalu Priyuralu | ||
| 1984 | Swati | Swathi | |
| 1985 | Kongumudi | ||
| 1985 | Muddula Manavaralu | ||
| 1985 | Manglya Bandham | ||
| 1985 | Maharaju | ||
| 1985 | Bullet | ||
| 1985 | Dampatyam | Dr.Lalitha | |
| 1985 | Jackie | ||
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Sravanthi | |
| 1986 | Nirdhoshi | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | |
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | ||
| 1986 | Rakshasudu | Sumatri | |
| 1986 | Shanti Nivasam | ||
| 1986 | Sirivennela | Subhashini | |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | Swetha | |
| 1987 | Thene Manasulu | ||
| 1987 | President Gari Abbai | Latha | |
| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | |
| 1987 | Punya Dampathulu | ||
| 1987 | Punnami Chandrudu | ||
| 1987 | Gouthami | Gouthami | |
| 1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | Suhasini | |
| 1987 | Aradhana | Jennifer | |
| 1987 | Brahma Nayudu | ||
| 1988 | Anna Chellelu | Herself | Cameo |
| 1988 | Bharya Bhartalu | ||
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | |
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | Madhavi | |
| 1988 | Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | |
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | |
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | |
| 1989 | Mamathala Kovela | ||
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | |
| 1989 | Amma | ||
| 1990 | Chuttalabbai | ||
| 1992 | Akka Mogudu | ||
| 1993 | Ratha Sarathi | Dr. Shakunthala | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena | |
| 1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | |
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Dr. Prabhavathi | |
| 1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | |
| 1998 | Ooyala | ||
| 1998 | Manasichi Choodu | ||
| 2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | ||
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | |
| 2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | |
| 2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | |
| 2004 | Dost | Snehalatha | |
| 2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | |
| 2006 | Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | ||
| 2006 | Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | |
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | |
| 2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | |
| 2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | |
| 2010 | Varudu | Sandy's mother | |
| 2012 | Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam | Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | |
| 2013 | Baadshah | Mother of N. T. Rama Rao | |
| 2013 | Minugurulu | Collector | |
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | Cameo |
| 2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | ||
| 2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother | |
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | |
| 2018 | Satya Gang | ||
| 2019 | Yatra | Sabitha Indra Reddy | |
| 2019 | Suryakantham | Supriya | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Jaya | |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | |
| 1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | ||
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | |
| 1981 | Madhumalar | ||
| 1981 | Palaivana Solai | Geetha | |
| 1982 | Vadivangal | ||
| 1982 | Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | |
| 1982 | Azhagiya Kanney | ||
| 1982 | Thottal Sudum | ||
| 1982 | Lottery Ticket | ||
| 1982 | Kalyana Kalam | ||
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | ||
| 1982 | Agaya Gangai | ||
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | |
| 1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | ||
| 1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | ||
| 1983 | Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | |
| 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | Guest appearance | |
| 1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | ||
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Geetha | |
| 1984 | Puthiya Sangamam | ||
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | |
| 1986 | Paalaivana Rojakkal | ||
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | |
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | ||
| 1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | ||
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | |
| 1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | |
| 1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | |
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | Nandhini | |
| 1997 | Uyirinum Melaaga | Veena | |
| 2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | ||
| 2001 | Chocolate | Saradha | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | |
| 2004 | Shock | Exorcist | |
| 2006 | Ilavattam | ||
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | |
| 2008 | Aegan | Shiva's mother | |
| 2009 | Kadhalukku Maranamillai | unreleased | |
| 2009 | Balam | ||
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | |
| 2011 | Seedan | Thangam | |
| 2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | |
| 2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | |
| 2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | |
| 2017 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | |
| 2018 | Sollividava | ||
| 2018 | Abhi & Anu | Revathy | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Gowri Thiruselvan | |
| 2019 | Kee | Valli | |
| 2020 | Oh Andha Naatkal | Sindhu | Delayed |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Pappu | Herself |
| 1983 | Koodevide | Alice |
| 1983 | Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi |
| 1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani |
| 1984 | Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu |
| 1984 | Aksharangal | Bharathi |
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Sudha |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika |
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha |
| 1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi |
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena |
| 1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian |
| 1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi |
| 1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy |
| 1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta |
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Subhadra |
| 2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini |
| 2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha |
| 2005 | Vacation | Celina |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother (Photos only) |
| 2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS |
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Rema |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy |
| 2015 | Love 24x7[7] | Dr. Sarayu |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Deepika |
| 2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran |
| 2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy |
| 2020 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Khadeejumma |
Hindi / English
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Waiting | Pankaja |
As director
| Year | Movie | Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Indira | Anu Hasan, Arvind Swamy | |
| 1991 | Penn (TV Show) | also actress |
As a dialogue writer
| Year | Movie | Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ravanan | Vikram, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai | |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Prashanth, Anand, Heera Rajgopal |
As camera assistant
- Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
- Uthiripookkal (1979)
- Kaali (1980)
- Jhonny (1980)
- Metti (1982)
As Voice Actor
| Year | Movie | Dubbed for | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Shobana | Tamil |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Heera Rajagopal | Tamil |
| 1998 | Uyire (Dubbed version) | Manisha Koirala | Tamil |
Television
- Autograph (Jaya TV) as Host
References
- "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.
- Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1996. p. 89. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- "Film List of Suhasini Manirathnam| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- Vidura. C. Sarkar. 1989.
- "Nikhila all praise for Dileep". Times of India. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
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