Mounika
Mounika | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vijaya Rekha[1] 20 October 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mounika, Mounica |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Balu Mahendra (m.1998-2014) (Until his death) |
Vijaya Rekha known by her stage name Mounika is an Indian film and Tamil television actress who appeared in South Indian films and Tamil serials.[1] She was the third wife of director Balu Mahendra.[2]
Personal life[]
Mounika was living together with Balu Mahendra. Balu Mahendra has confirmed his relationship with Mounika in many of his interviews and also in his blog.[3][4] They started living together in 1996 and married in 1998. But went public about their marriage only in 2004.
Film career[]
Mounika was introduced by Balu Mahendra in the film Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal that was released in 1985.[3]
Partial filmography[]
Films[]
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Tamil | Handicap lady | Debut |
| 1985 | Yathra | Malayalam | Singer Girl on the bus | |
| 1987 | Rettai vaal kuruvi | Tamil | Dancer in group | |
| 1990 | Komaram Bheem | Telugu | Komaram Bheem's wife | |
| 1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | Tamil | Valli | |
| 1992 | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | Tamil | Shenbagam | Debut as lead |
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Amaravathi | Tamil | Geetha, Balasubramaniam's daughter | |
| 1994 | May Madham | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Subash | Tamil | Arumugasamy's wife | |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Mugam | Tamil | Anjala | |
| 2000 | Manasu | Tamil | Lakshmi | |
| 2001 | En Iniya Ponnilave | Tamil | Rosie | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Tamil | Ramesh's mother | |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Tamil | Mangamma Rani (Samiyadi) | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Tamil |
Voice Artist[]
| Year | Film | Actress |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kalki | Shruti |
| 1997 | Raman Abdullah | Eswari Rao |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Eswari Rao |
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathy | Ramya Krishnan |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nimmathi Ungal choice-2 | Kannama | Sun TV |
| 1997–1999 | Galatta Kudumbam | ||
| 2000 | Sontham | Akhila | |
| 2000 | Take it easy Vazhkai | ||
| Balu Mahendravin Kathai Neram | |||
| 2003–2007 | Sorgam | Kanchana/Seetha (Maayamma) | |
| 2006 | Sharadha | Raj TV | |
| 2008–2009 | Anandham Vilaiyadum Veedu | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2019–2020 | Agni Natchathiram | Jeyanthi Selvam | Sun TV |
| 2019–2020 | Ayutha Ezhuthu | Kaaliammal | Vijay TV |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Mounika's thoughts on Balu Mahendra". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Actress Mounika Interview – Talks About Balu Mahendra". www.tamiltvshows.net. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Mounika's entry prohibited". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Drama mars Balu Mahendra's second wife Mounika's arrival to pay homage". www.kollytalk.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
External links[]
- "Mounika". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
Categories:
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Living people
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- Indian television actresses
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- 1971 births
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Actresses in Tamil television