Shari (actress)
Shari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sadhana |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1982–1995 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kumar (m.1991-present) |
| Children | Kalyani (b.1993) |
| Parent(s) | Vishwanathan, Saraswathi |
Sadhana better known by her stage name Shari is an Indian film and television actress. She was a prominent lead actress from 1982 to 1995 in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.[1] Currently she is active in South Indian TV serials, mainly in Tamil.
Personal life[]
Sadhana was born to Vishwanathan and Saraswathi in Andhra Pradesh. She is a trained classical dancer who learned Bharata Natyam from Padma Subrahmanyam and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. She had her primary education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. She is the grand daughter of famous Kannada actress B. Ramadevi.
She married Kumar, a businessman, in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1993. Sadhana is currently acting in Tamil TV serials.[2] She resides with her family in Chennai.
Career[]
She rose to fame after Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986). She received a Kerala State film award for the same. In the Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana. She received her first offer in a supporting role in Hitler Umanath in 1982 where she played Sivaji Ganesan's daughter. However she gained attention in her role as the heroine in Nenjathai Allitha (1984) where she was paired with actor Mohan.
Awards[]
- 1986 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 1986 Kerala State Film Critics Award - Best actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 1986 Filmfare Award - Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
- 2017 Flowers TV awards - Best supporting actress -Nilavum Nakshatrangalum
- 2017 - Kalyanam mudhal Kadhal varai
Filmography[]
Malayalam[]
- (1984) as Sindhu
- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) as Sofia
- Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986) as Sally
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) as Elizabeth
- Athinumappuram (1987) as
- Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987) as Suicided lady
- Ithaa Samayamaayi (1987) as Leelamma
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987) as Kousalya
- (1987) as Susie
- (1987) as Radha
- Theertham (1987) as Mercy
- Kottum Kuravayum (1987) as
- Ithente Neethi (1987) as
- Archanapookkal (1987) as Saritha
- (1987) as Geetha
- Ponnu (1987) as Maya
- Nombarathi Poovu(1987) as Anitha
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sridevi
- Vilambaram (1987) as Valsala
- Veendum Lisa (1987) as Lisa
- (1987) as Balan's lover
- Aparan (1988) as Anna
- Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Molly
- (1988) as Thaala
- Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) as Dance teacher
- (1988) as Deepa
- Season (1989) as Indira
- Mrigaya (1989) as Selina
- Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) as Chithra
- Jaathakam (1989) as Shyamala
- Maharaajaavu (1989)
- Kelikottu (1990)
- (1990) as Bharathi
- Thaalam (1990)
- Kalikkalam (1990) as Meera Nair
- Maanmizhiyaal (1990) as Lakshmi
- (1990) as Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate
- Utharakandam (1991)
- Arangu (1991) as Alice
- Kanalkkattu (1991) as Sathi
- Ennum Nanmakal (1991) as Rama
- Savidham (1992) as Tessy
- (1992)
- Aadhaaram (1992) as Amina
- Simhadhwani (1992) as Sarala
- (1992) as Jackson's sister
- Aachaaryan (1993) as Sumithra
- (1995) as Priya
- Sayahnam (2000) as Amala's mother
- (2002) as Stella
- Basket (2002) as Saradha
- Mayamohithachandran (2003)
- Raakilipattu (2007) as Arundhathi
- Chocolate (2007) as Eleena John
- Positive (2008) as Winnie's mother
- Sulthan (2008) as Nishi's mother
- Novel (2008) as Manju
- LollyPop (2008) as Jennifer's real mother
- Pulliman (2010)
- Mummy & Me (2010) as Mary Thomas
- Mohabbath (2011) as Sajna's mother
- Doctor Love (2011) as Ebin's mother
- Snehaadaram (2011)
- Ee Dhanya Muhoorttham (2011)
- Kadhayile Nayika (2011) as Sophiya
- Sandwich (2011) as Sreedevi
- Bombay March 12 (2011) as Shajahan's mother
- (2012) as Meritta
- Kalikalam (2012) as Meenakshi
- Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012) as Shyam's mother
- Maad Dad (2013) as Sarala
- Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) as Soshamma
- Pithaavinum Puthranum Parishudhaathmaavinum (2013)
- Ithu Paathiramanal (2013)
- Abhiyum Njanum (2013)
- Orissa (2013) as Christhudas's mother
- Red Rain (2013) as Victim's mother
- Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014) as Theyi
- Bad Boys (2014)
- Law Point (2014) as Umadevi
- Jilebi (2015) as Silpa's mother
- Kannirinum Madhuram (2016) as Dr. Seethalakshmi
- Boby (2017) as Archive footage/Uncredited cameo (from :Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal)
- Meenakshi (2017) as Rohan's mother
- Aquarium (2021) as Nun
- Viddikalude Mash
Tamil[]
- Hitler Umanath (1982) - Umanath's daughter (debut)
- Nenjathai Allitha (1984) - Debut as heroine, Radhika
- Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984) - Nagalakshmi
- Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985) - Jaya
- Chain Jayapal (1985) - Padma
- Sithirame Sithirame (1985)
- Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985) - Anita
- Kulirkaala Megangal (1986) - Vasi
- Mamiyargal Jakkirathai (1986)
- Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986) - Padma
- Raja Mariyadhai (1987) - Meena
- My Dear Lisa (1987) - Lisa
- Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987) - Special appearance
- Raththa Dhanam (1988) - Radha
- Enne Petha Raasa (1989) - Catherine
- Vaaliba Vilayattu (1990) - Parvathi
- Pathimoonam Number Veedu (1990) - Annam
- Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990) - Female Serpent
- Vetri Karangal (1991) - Radha/Kalpana (dual role)
- Ponnuketha Purushan (1992) - Anandhi
- Veeramani (1994) - Special appearance
- Raja Enga Raja (1995) - Prabha
- Nenjinile (1999) - Karunakaran's sister
- Snegithiye (2000) - Arundati
- James Pandu (2000) - Guest role
- Love Channel (2001) - Parimalam
- Pudhiya Geethai (2003) - Jo's mother
- Thotti Jaya (2005) - Brinda's mother
- Ammuvagiya Naan (2007) - Rani
- Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007)
- Aadatha Aattamellam (2009) - Kannan's mother
- Yennamo Yedho (2014) - Anuradha
Kannada[]
- Thayiya Nudi (1983)
- Onde Guri (1983)
- Samayada Gombe (1984)
- Brahma Gantu (1985)
- Sita Anjaneya (1993)
- Chandra Chakori (2003)
Telugu[]
- Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu (1983)
- Iddaru Kiladilu (1983)
- Moogavani Paga(1983)
- Peddarikam (1992)
Television[]
Television series -Malayalam[]
| Title | Channel |
|---|---|
| Nilavum Nakshatrangalum | Amrita TV |
| Swantham Malooty | Surya TV |
| Sindhooram | Asianet |
| Sparsham | Asianet |
| Snehadaram | DD Malayalam |
| Sthreedhanam | Jeevan TV |
| Sthree Oru Jwala | Asianet |
Television series - Tamil[]
| Year | Title | channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthamulla Uravugal | |||
| Love in Bangkok | Vasantham TV | ||
| Lakshmi Vanthachi | |||
| Mariyadhai | |||
| Iru Mugangal - Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal | |||
| 2000–2001 | Take it easy Vazhkai | Sun TV | |
| 2000–2002 | Gopuram | ||
| 2002–2003 | Panam | ||
| 2001–2002 | Nambikai | Visalam | |
| 2002-2003 | Penn | ||
| 2003–2005 | Avargal | ||
| 2006–2007 | Sorgam | ||
| 2007 | Veppilaikkari | ||
| 2007 | Latchiyam | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2007 | Nananyam | Sun TV | |
| 2007-2008 | Namma Kudumbam | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2008–2010 | Rekha IPS | ||
| 2008-2009 | Kanmanayee | Sun TV | Amudha |
| 2009–2015 | Thendral | Padma Muthumanikkam | |
| 2009–2011 | Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2009–2012 | Idhayam | Sun TV | Valmiki's mother |
| 2012-2014 | Vairakyam | Kalaignar TV | Dhanam |
| 2013 | Valli | Sun TV | Bhanumathi |
| 2014–2018 | Kalyana Parisu | Gomathy Dharmalingam | |
| 2014–2017 | Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai | Vijay TV | Manju |
| 2015–2016 | Keladi Kanmani | Sun TV | Bhavani |
| 2017–2019 | Azhagiya Tamil Magal | Zee Tamizh | Rajamma |
| Chinna Thambi | Star Vijay | Prabha | |
| 2019–2020 | Nila | Sun TV | Kausalya Rajashekar |
| 2020 | Anbudan Kushi | Star Vijay | Rajeswari (Raji) |
Television series -Telugu[]
| Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Karthavyam | Gemini TV | Meena IPS |
| Nanmakal | ETV Telugu | |
| Vijayam | ||
| Jayam | ||
| Brundavanam | ||
| Amma | Kasthuri |
References[]
- ^ "Breaking News, Kerala news, latest news, India, Kerala politics, sports, movies, celebrities, lifestyle, E-paper, Photos & Videos". Manorama Online. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "ശാരിക്ക് പത്മരാജന് നല്കിയ സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
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- http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/shari-malayalam-actress/biography.html
- http://indianscreenstars.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shari.html
- http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=7&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=A
External links[]
Categories:
- Kerala State Film Award winners
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Indian film actresses
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- Living people
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Malayalam television
- Actresses in Tamil television
- Actresses from Andhra Pradesh
- Actresses in Telugu television
- 1963 births