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SURESH GOPI

Suresh Gopi is an acclaimed actor in Malayalam cinema who is famous for his roles in police dramas.

Suresh Gopi started his acting career in 1965 as a child artist in a malayalam movie 'Odayil Ninnum' which was a screen adaptation of the novel by the same name.He subsequently stopped acting and returned to Malayalam movies in the eighties. His first roles in the eighties were those of a supporting hero or the villain. His most notable works of this period include 'Irupatham Noottandu' (Twentieth Century), Rajavinte Makan ('The son of the King') a screen adaptation of 'The Rage Of Angels' by Sidney Sheldon and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha.

His major break in a leading role came with "Thalasthanam" (The Capital) followed by Ekalavyan and Commissioner all of them Police dramas. He shot to superstardom with these movies and followed it up with roles in 'Pathram' (newspaper), 'Lelam' (Auction) and 'Vazhunnor' (The Rulers).

His portrayal of the police commissioner 'Bharath Chandran IPS' in Commissioner (1994) shot him to superstardom and is etched in Malayalam movie history as one of the most recognized roles. His famous monologue "Ormayundo ee mugkham?" ("Remember this face?") is synonymous with the role and has been subject to much imitation and parody. He is famous for his fervent delivery of English dialogues in the movies that he acts in. He became noted and was glorified for playing larger than life roles that were anti-establishment and often were a dig at the political and social corruption. In 1997 his acting prowess was proved as "Kannan Perumalayan" a role that he played in "Kaliyattam" (The play), a screen adaptation of "Othello" by William Shakespeare for which he got the National Award for best actor in the same year. Other noted hits were 'Pathram' (The Newspaper), Crime File, Kashmeeram, Janadhipathyam (Democracy),Sathyameva Jayathe, Thenkasipattanam, Highway, Summer in Bethlehem, Bharathchandran IPS, 'F.I.R' (First Information Report), Tiger and Chinthamani Kolacase

Before Love Cinema he was English literature field and his favourite pens are Bernard Shaw, Shakespeare, Camilla way etc etc. He is famous for his philanthropic efforts.He done many charity activities in Kerala, Tamilnadu, Gulf etc. Once he neglect the chance of stand for the election with Congress Party. His charity activties are spearheaded by his fans club which has a strength of about 800 members.He frequently visits sree chitra poor home,Trivandrum with his all kerala fans club president Mr.Ashwin Jothindran and spends time with the hapless inmates.

Filmography

1. Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007) (announced) ....
2. Bharathan (2007) (filming)
3. Black Cat (2007) (completed) .... Black, Ramesh Sharma
4. Janmam (2007) (filming)
5. Time (2007)(filming)
6. Detective (2007)
7. Notebook (2006) .... Brigadier Alexander
8. Smart city (2006)
9. Bada Dhosth(2006).... Daya Shankar
10. Pataaka(2006)
11. Rashtram(2006)
12. Lanka(2006)
13. Chinthamani Kolacase (2006) .... Lal Krishna
14. The Tiger (2005) .... Chandrasekharan IPS
15. Bharathchandran I.P.S (2005) .... Bharathchandran I.P.S
16. Makalkku (2005) .... Warrier
17. Sasneham Sumithra (2004) .... Balachandran
18. Agninakshathram (2004) .... Thalakkulathu Thampi
19. Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003) .... Vishnu
20. www.Anukutumbam.com (2002)
21. Nariman (2001) .... Asok Nariman
22. Sundrapurushan (2001) .... Suryanarayanan
23. Megasandesam (2001) .... Balagopal
24. Deena (2001) .... Adikesavan
25. Randam Bhavam (2001).... Navaneet Krishnan, Anantha Krishnan
26. Saivar Thirumeni (2001) .... Devadathan Nampoothirippadu
27. Thenkasipattanam (2000) .... Kannan
28. Cover Story (2000) .... Vijay
29. Mark Antony (2000)
30. Millennium Stars (2000)
31. Pilots (2000) .... Bobby Nair
32. Satyameva Jayate (2000)
33. Crime File (1999) .... Idamattom Palackal Easo Panikkar
34. F.I.R (1999)
35. Pathram (1999) .... Nandagopal
36. Varnatheru (1999)
37. Vazhunnor (1999).... Kuttapai
38. Kallu Kondoru Pennu (1998)
39. Pranaya Varnankal (1998)
40. Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998)
41. Summer in Bethlahem (1998) .... Dennis
42. Thalolam (1998)
43. Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
44. Kaliyattam (1997) .... Kannan Perumalayan/Othello ... aka Play of the God
45. Anubhoothi (1997)
46. Bharatheeyam (1997)
47. Bhoopathi (1997) .... Hariprasad
48. Gangothri (1997)
49. Guru (1997)
50. Janathipathyam (1997) .... R.D. Nayanar
51. Kulam (1997)
52. Lelam (1997) .... Anakkattil Chackochy (Jacob Stephen)
53. Masmaram (1997)
54. Suvarna Simhaasanam (1997)
55. Mahatma (1996)
56. Rajaputhran (1996).... Anand
57. The King (1995) ....Guest Role
58. Aksharam (1995) .... Ananthakrishnan
59. Karma (1995)
60. Radholsavam (1995)
61. Sadaram (1995) .... Raghunandana Menon
62. Sakshyam (1995)
63. Sindoora Rekha (1995)
64. Thakshasila (1995)
65. Chukkan (1994) .... Gaurishankar
66. The City (1994/I) .... Ravi
67. Commissioner (1994) .... Bharathchandran I.P.S
68. Kashmeeram (1994) .... Shyam
69. Manathe Kottaram (1994)
70. Rudraksham (1994)
71. Dhruvam (1993) .... Jose Nariman
72. Aacharyan (1993)
73. City Police (1993)
74. Ekalavyan (1993)
75. Ethu Manju Kaalam (1993)
76. Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993)
77. Mafia (1993)
78. Manichithrathazhu (1993) .... Nakulan
79. Paithrukam (1993)
80. Ponnu Chami (1993)
81. Samooham (1993)
82. Yaadhavam (1993)
83. Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)
84. Adharam (1992) .... Vasu
85. Aham (1992)
86. Daddy (1992)
87. Ente Ponnu Thampuran (1992)
88. Nadodi (1992) .... Sivan
89. Nakshthrakoodaram (1992)
90. Ponnurukkum Pakshi (1992)
91. Simhadhwani (1992)
92. Thalastaanam (1992)
93. Utsava Melam (1992)
94. Chakravarthy (1991)
95. Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991) .... Dr. Srinivas
96. Kadalora Kattu (1991)
97. Kuttapathram (1991) .... Alex
98. Parallel College (1991) .... Ananthan
99. Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990)
100. Midhya (1990) .... K. P. Rajagopal
101. Aanaval Mothiram (1990) .... Nandakumar
102. Arhatha (1990)
103. In Harihar Nagar (1990) .... Sethumadhavan
104. Kouthuka Varthakal (1990) .... Ravi#vMinda Poochakku Kalyanam (1990)
105. Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)
106. Orukkam (1990) .... Sethumadhava Kurup
107. Rajavazhcha (1990) .... Govindankutty
108. Saandhram (1990) .... Sreeraman
109. Varthamana Kalam (1990) .... Balagopalan
110. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) .... Aromal Chekavar
111. Akshrathettu (1989)
112. Douthyam (1989) .... Capt. Suresh G. Nair
113. Innale (1989) .... Dr. Narendran
114. Kaalal Pada (1989)
115. News (1989) .... Rishi Menon
116. Vachanam (1989)
117. Varnam (1989) .... Manu Vishwanath
118. Nineteen Twenty One (1988) .... Unni… ... aka Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (India: Malayalam title)
119. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) .... Harry
120. Antima Theerpu (1988)
121. Dhwani (1988)
122. Manu Uncle (1988) .... Police Chief
123. Moonnam Mura (1988) .... Vaisakhan
124. Witness (1988) .... Alex Williams
125. New Delhi (1987) .... Suresh
126. Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (1987) .... Vinayachandran
127. Irupatham Noottandu (1987).... Shekaran Kutty
128. P.C. 369 (1987) .... Gopikuttan
129. Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987) .... Ashok
130. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986) .... Balan
131. Manasilloru Manimuthu (1986)
132. Onnumuthal Poojyam Vare (1986)
133. Rajavinte Makan (1986)
134. T.P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) .... Prospective
135. Odeyil Ninnu (1965) .....Young Pappu

Awards

* He received best Indian actor award for the movie "Kaliyattom".
* In July, 2005, he was nominated for the Malayalam Cinema Best Actor Award for his portrayal of a mentally distressed person in 'Ullam' (Inside) and as a Doctor in 'Makalkku'(For the Daughter), but lost out to Mammootty.
* He is noted for his leading roles as much as he is for the character roles. He is famous for his philanthropic efforts

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SIMBHU

Silambarasan Rajendar (Born February 3, 1983 (1983-02-03) (age 24)), is a prominent Tamil film actor, film director, playback singer and song writer. Silambarasan is known fondly by his fans as Simbhu and Little Super Star.

Silambarasan was a popular face in Indian television even before he made his maiden film debut. He acted in Tamil films as a junior artist in projects like Monisha En Monalisa, Shabash Babu, Rajadi Rajavan, and Thiruvalla in minor roles. His debut in movies as a hero came in the form of Kaadhal Azhavitazhallai, a Tamil language movie also debuting Charmi, a popular Telugu actress. The film was highly hyped but the film flopped at the box-office and it was followed by Dhum and Kuthu with Rakshitha and Ramya respectively. These films also flopped at the box-office and criticism was heaped on Silambarasan for his self-acclaimed title of Little Superstar and his deliberate copying of actions which were normally used by the Tamil superstar, Rajinikanth.

Alai with Trisha Krishnan followed, it became his first film to run over 50 days at a cinema but once again he faced controversy due to some scenes between Trisha Krishnan and himself. His next film, Kovil with Sonia Agarwal was an average grosser at the box-office. Silambarasan then took a year's break to concentrate on Manmadhan project, he wrote the screenplay for. The film starred Jyothika, Mandira Bedi and Yana Gupta opposite him and the film became a runaway triumph at the box-office breaking many records especially in Madurai and it ran for 275 days in Kollywood. The film earned rave reviews and changed many peoples' minds about Silambarasan's career. His next film, Thotti Jaya also was a hit, in which he had paired with Gopika. For Thotti Jaya he sported a black beard in the role of an orphaned gangster who finds love.

In 2006, Saravana was released. After the success of Manmadhan, he paired up with Jyothika to act in the film directed by balachndar. The film was a hit despite being released with Paramasivan and Aadhi, it eventually ran for 100 days. Silambarasan decided to turn director in Vallavan, which has become the most anticipated film of the year of 2006. It was released on Diwali 2006 and starred him opposite Nayantara, Reema Sen and Sandhya.

Personal life

Silambarasan was born to a famous Kollywood couple, T. Rajendar and Usha. His parents were both actors. T.Rajendar was also a famous director. He has a younger brother, Kuralarasan who appears as a child actor in several films. His sister, Illakya, is a college student at Loyola College, where he had also completed his education.

At Ashram school, Silambarasan studied with the Tamil actor, Rajinikanth's daughter, Aishwarya.

As of 2007, he broke relationship with actor Nayantara and gossiped to leak the private photos in which he was lip-kissing her as a vengeance.

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Cast
2007 Silambattam Saravanan
2007 Kettavan Nandakumar Namitha, Lekha
2007 Kaalai Tharun Gopi Vedhika, Nila, Sangeetha
2006 Vallavan Vallavan Silambarasan Nayanthara, Sandhya, Reema Sen
2006 Saravana Saravana K. S. Ravikumar Jyothika
2005 Thotti Jaya Jayachandran V. K. Durai Gopika, Linda Arsenio
2004 Manmadhan Manmadhan/Madhanraj/Madhankumar A. J. Murugan Jyothika, Mandira Bedi, Yana Gupta, Sindhu Tolani
2004 Kovil Shaktivel Hari Sonia Agarwal
2003 Alai Aadhi Vikram Trisha Krishnan
2003 Kuthu Guru A. Venkatesh Ramya
2002 Dhum Sathya A. Venkatesh Rakshitha
2002 Kadhal Azhivathillai Simbu T. Rajendar Charmi

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SARATH KUMAR

Sarath Kumar an actor and politician. He has good reputation as actor in Kollywood, also he is the present president of South Indian Film Artistes Association. He started his career in Kollywood as a villain, and slowly transformed to second hero in Vijaykanth movies. After few movies as second hero, KS Ravikumar launched him as lead hero in his project which was a success at Box-office. There after KS Ravikumar worked with him in several projects which were box-office hits, and also promoting him as one of the leading heroes in Kollywood in late 90's.He mainly plays the role of a honest cop out to cleanse the society.

Profile

* Full Name : R.SARATHKUMAR NADAR
* Cinema Title : Supreme Star, Super Hero
* Date of birth : 14 July 1954
* Place of birth : New Delhi
* Native place : Thalakavur in Sivaganga district near Karaikudi
* Education : B.Sc Mathematics-New College, Chennai
* Career : Film actor, formerly DMK MP in Rajya Sabha
* Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
* Hit Films : Pulan Visaranai (as a villain), Suriyan, Naataamai, Suryavamsam, Pachaikili Muthucharam

Awards

* Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award (2000, 2001)
* Best Actor Awards (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998)
* MGR Award (1997)
* Best Villain Award - 1990(Pulan Visaranai)

Family
* Father - M. Ramanathan Nadar
* Mother - Pushpa Leela
* Sister - K. Mallika
* First wife - Chaya(divorced)
* Second wife - Raadhika (actress - Married Feb. 2001)
* Daughters - Varalaxmi, Pooja, Rayanne (step daughter)
* Son - Rahul (in the name of congress leader)

Social Contributions
Sarath Kumar Nadar builds Kamarajar Nadar memorial hall

Political career

Sarath Kumar Nadar joined DMK in the year 1996. DMK fielded him in Tirunelveli Loksabha Constituency during 1998 parliamentary elections and he lost by small margin. In 2002,DMK made him as Rajyasabha member . He left DMK before 2006 Assembly elections owing to differences with Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi's family members. He joined AIADMK along with his wife Radhika and campaigned vigorously for that party. His wife Radhika Sarathkumarwas dismissed from AIADMK for anti party activities in October 2006. He also quit from AIADMK in November 2006 quoting his workload in Cine industry as a reason. He might soon start a new party on his own. On August 31st 2007, Sarathkumar Nadar floated a new party named Akila Indiya Samathuva Makkal Katchi' He has vowed to bring back Kamarajar rule in TamilNadu.

Filmography

Tamil
* Aei
* Aranmanai Kavalan
* Arasu
* Aravindhan
* Archana IAS
* Ayya
* Band Master
* Captain
* Captain Prabhakaran
* Chaanakkyaa
* Chatrapathi
* Cheran Pandian
* Chinna Durai
* Chithirai Pookkal
* Coolee
* Dasarathan
* Dhosth
* Diwan
* Ellaichamy
* Engitte Mothathe
* Gambeeram
* Githan
* I Love India
* Idaya Vaasal
* Idhuthanda Sattam
* Ilavarasan
* Indhu
* Janaki Raman
* Kan Simittum Neram
* Katta Bomman
* Kaval Nilayam
* Maayi
* Mahaprabhu
* Manasthan
* Meera II
* Moondravathu Kann
* Moovendhar
* Mounam Sammadham
* Mr. Karthik
* Mun Arivippu
* Nadodi Mannan II
* Namma Annachi
* Namma Ooru Mariyamma
* Natchathira Nayagan
* Natpukkaga
* Naattamai
* Nethaji
* Oor Mariyathai
* Oruvan
* Paarai
* Pachaikili Muthucharam
* Palaivana Paravaikal
* Pattali
* Pennin Manathai Thottu
* Peria Gounder Ponnu
* Pudhu Manithan
* Pudhupaadagan
* Pulan Visaranai
* Puriyatha Puthir
* Raja Kaiya Vecha
* Rajapandi
* Rajasthan
* Rakasia Police
* Rishi
* Salem Vishnu
* Samasthanam
* Samundi
* Samuthiram
* Seetha
* Pachaikili Muthucharam
* Simma Raasi
* Sivanda Malar
* Sooriyan
* Surya Vamsam
* Thai Mozhi
* Thalaimagan
* Thangamana Thangachi
* Thenkasipattanam
* Urudhi Mozhi
* Vaitheeswaran
* Vaidehi Kalyanam
* Vasanatha Kala Paravai
* Vedan
* Velai Kidaichuduchu
* Veluchamy
* Vetri Padigal
* Vinnukum Mannukum

Telugu

* Agreement
* Balachandrudu
* Bunny
* Gang Leader
* Magadu
* Samajamio Sree
* Stuartpuram Police Station
* Surya IPS
* Vishnu

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MANDAKINI

Mandakini (born 1969, as Janki Roy) is a former Bollywood actress. She had a brief, but controversial career in Hindi movies and was rumoured to have a close relationship with Dubai-based gangster, Dawood Ibrahim

Early career
Mandakini became a household name after her first movie itself. At the age of 16, she was cast in the lead role in Raj Kapoor's 1985 movie, Ram Teri Ganga Maili opposite his youngest son, Rajiv Kapoor. The movie was a hit, and it caused a huge stir because of two scenes - one in which Mandakini bathes in a waterfall wearing only a flimsy white saree through which her breasts were clearly visible, and another in which she was shown breast-feeding a child. Some critics claimed that the scenes were vulgar and exploitative, and were used to get around the Indian Film Censor Board's stringent rules against nudity. Raj Kapoor defended the inclusion of the scenes stating that they were tasteful.

Mandakini also acted in a few more successful films, such as Dance Dance, with Mithun Chakraborty and Pyaar Karke Dekho with Govinda, but never managed to recreate the success of her first movie.

The Dawood Connection

In 1994, photographs began circulating of Mandakini in the presence of dreaded gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Rumours had already been doing the rounds that the two were an item, and these only served to fuel them. One of the theories put forward was that Ibrahim, who was known to have a keen interest in Bollywood and had even financed movies, had pressured Raj Kapoor into casting Mandakini, who was actually his mistress. Later, it was reported that she had even moved to Dubai to be with him.

Mandakini vehemently denied all rumours linking her to Dawood. While she admitted to knowing him and being on friendly terms with him, she claimed that they did not know each other personally, let alone being a couple. She also pointed out that she had been married to R. Thakur, a doctor in Mumbai, and even gave birth to a son in 1995.

However, the rumours never ceased. In fact, the theories grew more and more complicated. One such theory was that Mandakini was not, in fact, involved with Dawood, but with his brother Anees, whom she had secretly married. It was also rumoured that she had had a son from one of the brothers who was being brought up in the USA.

Later Career
In the midst of all this controversy, Mandakini's career suffered a serious setback. She quit movies after Zordaar in 1996, and has lived in Mumbai since, with her husband and son. Since then, she has made attempts to reinvent herself. She released two pop music albums - No Vacancy and Shambala - neither of which was a success. Currently, she runs classes in Tibetan yoga and is reportedly a follower of the Dalai Lama

Filmography

Actress:

1. Zordaar (1996) .... Neha
2. Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) .... Devika
3. Dushman (1990)
4. Jaan-E-Wafa (1990)
5. Naya Khoon (1990) .... Dr. Seema
6. Shandaar (1990) .... Anita Chaurasia
7. Sheshnaag (1990)
8. Ladaai (1989) .... Geeta
9. Desh Ke Dushman (1989)
10. Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989) .... Preet K. Kaushal
11. Na-Insaafi (1989) .... Kamli
12. Jung Baaz (1989) .... Sangeeta Mathur/Neena Ninjo
13. Aakhri Baazi (1989) .... Rita
14. Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989)
15. Naag Nagin (1989)
16. Agnee (1988) .... Ayushi
17. Tezaab Is Acid (1988) .... Nikita (special appearance)
18. Maalamaal (1988) .... Honey
19. Hum To Chale Pardes (1988)
20. Commando (1988) .... Asha Malhotra
21. Shoorveer (1988) .... Meena
22. Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) .... Julie
23. Pyaar Mohabbat (1988)
24. Param Dharam (1987) .... Bijli
25. Hawalaat (1987) .... Leela
26. Dance Dance (1987) .... Janita
27. Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987) .... Urvashi
28. Loha (1987)
29. Apne Apne (1987) .... Ila
30. Jaal (1986) .... Madhu
31. Aag Aur Shola (1986) .... Usha
32. Jeeva (1986)
33. Simhasanam (1986)
34. Singhasan (1986) .... Chandana Gandh
35. Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) .... Ganga Singh
36. Mera Saathi (1985) .... Shanthi

Self:

1. Ram Jaane (1995) (uncredited) .... Herself (a scene from a movie)
2. Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Herself (during funeral)

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KUSHBOO

Kushboo was born on 29th September 1970. She is married to director Sundar C. and has two daughters. She has been living in Chennai for the past twenty years. She has a brother, Abdullah S. Khan.

Career

She started her career in the eighties as a child artist. Her first movie was Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) where she had an uncredited appearance. Later, in 1981, she had her first role in Laawaris. Since then, she has played in over 100 movies, some of them opposite popular Tamil actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Prabhu. She is known for her TV show Jackpot and her serials Kalki,JananiandKungumam. Jackpot is said to be the longest running gameshow in India as it is being running successfully for over 5 years.

Apart from Tamil movies, she also acted in various movies in Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. Kushboo was introduced to South Indian by the Kannada actor-director Ravichandran. She has acted in many movies with him notably Ranadheera(1987), Anjada Gandu, Shanthi Kranthi and Yugapurusha.

Controversy

In 2005, there was a well-publicized controversy about her remarks in an interview for AIDS awareness, about the need for protective sex: she said it was fine for girls to have pre-marital sex - but not without taking precautions to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Later, she added that no educated man should expect his wife or girlfriend to be a virgin. Two political parties lashed out for her because of her remarks: the Dalit Panthers of India and the Pattali Makkal Katchi She was ordered to court and her counsel offered to withdraw the previously issued anticipatory bail petition. The judge acceded and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

Trivia

Has a temple built by her fans in Tiruchi. The same has been demolished after the controversy on her remarks.

Filmography

Actress:

1. Yamadonga (2007) .... Yama's wife
2. Kaiyoppu (2007)
3. Stalin (2006) .... Jhansi
4. Navarasa (2005)
5. June R (2005) (as Kushboo)
6. Alai Payuthey (2000)
7. Independence (1999)
8. Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999)
9. Stalin Sivadas (1999)
10. Suyamvaram (1999) .... Arunachalam's Wife
11. Elavamkodu Desam (1998) .... Ammalu
12. Anubhoothi (1997)
13. Thambi Durai (1997)
14. Irattai Roja (1996)
15. Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
16. Nattupura Pattu (1995) .... Parijatham
17. Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995) .... Hema
18. Manathe Kottaram (1994)
19. Vanaja Girija (1994)
20. Kaathirukka Neramillai (1993)
21. Yaadhavam (1993)
22. Mannan (1992)
23. Annamalai (1992)
24. Captain Magal (1992)
25. Jathi Malli (1992) .... Sriranjini
26. Pandian (1992)
27. Singaaravelan (1992)
28. Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
29. Brahma (1991)
30. Chinna Thambi (1991) .... Nandini
31. Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) .... Shalini
32. Shanti Kranti (1991)
33. Uncle Bun (1991) .... Geetha Krishnan
34. Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (1990) .... Sonu
35. Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
36. Nadigan (1990)
37. Varusham Padhinaaru (1989)
38. Yuga Purusha (1989)
39. Prema Kiritam (1988)
40. Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
41. Ranadheera (1988) .... Police Chief's Daughter
42. Vetri Vizha (1987)
43. Tan-Badan (1986) .... Gauri
44. Patton Ki Baazi (1986) .... Preet Oberoi
45. Jaanoo (1985) .... Bittu
46. Meri Jung (1985) .... Komal/Pinky Verma
47. Sautela Pati (1985) (uncredited) .... Shobha Puri
48. Dharti Aakash (1983) (TV) (as Baby Khushbu) .... Dolly
49. Bemisal (1982) (as Baby Khushboo)
50. Dard Ka Rishta (1982)
51. Laawaris (1981) .... Young Mohini
52. Kaalia (1981) (as Baby Khushboo) .... Rina
53. Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) (uncredited) .... Nandu (child artist)

Producer:

1. Rendu (2006) (producer)

Self:

1. Taccuino indiano (2006) (TV) .... Herself

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JYOTHIKA Profile

Jyothika Sadanah Saravanan is an Indian actress who has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi film industries as the lead heroine. She is regarded as a Superstar in South Indian Cinema because of her continuous string of hits. She is paid the highest salary among Indian actresses, beating Trisha and Kareena Kapoor

Personal life

Born in Bombay, she is the daughter of a film producer, Chander Sadanah, and Seema Sadanah. She has two sisters, Nandita (Nagma), who is also an actress, Radhika (Roshni), and a younger brother Rahul. She has a Psychology Degree from Mithibai College of Arts, Bombay. She is one of the very few Indian actress who had a clean image among the general public. She had dated Surya for over 4 years and married him on 11 September 2006. After the wedding, she announced her decision to stop acting. She's expecting her first baby in the month of August 2007.However she continues to do ad films and some work for TV. She is one of the few actresses who remained at top for a very long time. Jyothika continuely gave hits after hits and she was still in the lead among newcomers like Sneha, Trisha, Asin and Nayanthara. She is considered even more successful than Simran (her proffessional rival in the industry) becouse the latter only remain at top for 5 years unlike Jyothika who have been in the lead for past 10 years. In a recent poll conducted by popular magazine in Chennai, she has been named in top 5 all time tamil actresses. Jyothika was ranked 4th after Savitiri, Revathi and Saroja Devi.

Career

Her first movie was the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, directed by Priyadarshan, opposite Akshaye Khanna. Though the film did not do well at the box office, she was noticed by the Tamil and Telugu industry. She proceeded to act in Kollywood, where she debuted in a guest appearance in Vaali. Her first Tamil movie as a heroine was Poovellam Kettuppar with Surya. A string of successful movies followed, among them Kushi, Dumm Dumm Dumm and Snegithiye. In 2003 she starred in Dhool with Vikram, in Kaaka Kaaka with Surya and in Thirumalai with Vijay. Other films include Nagarahavu (Kannada) and Tagore (Telugu). In 2004, she acted in a double role for Perazhagan and received the Dinakaran Best Actress Award for it. In 2005, she acted in Manmadhan opposite Silambarasan and won accolades for her role in it. Her most successful movie to date is Chandramukhi in 2005 with Rajinikanth. She is widely recognised for her notable role in the film Chandramukhi, which is a remake of Apthamithra, a successful Kannada film (that also starred the late actress Soundarya), which in fact was the remake of a national award Malayalam film "Manichithrathazhu" starring national award winning Malayalam actress Shobhana. It's reported that her first and last Malayalam movie Seethakalyanam is not going to be released because of financial problems. Her last films are Pachaikili Muthucharam, Mozhi and Manikanda in 2007 .

She was also the Brand Ambassador for RMKV, the famous wardrobe hub in Chennai. It was reported that her inception had increased the market value of the store. At a given point of time, "Entha Colour", the caption for one of the advertisement, were the buzz words among chennai-ites. After her marriage with the well-acclaimed actor Surya on 11 September 2006, she left the film industry.However she continues to do ad films and some work for TV.

When queried whether Jyothika will return to acting, Suriya says, “It is for her to decide. If she is keen to continue to act, I have no hesitation”.

Awards

* Filmfare Award - 1999 - Best Debutant (Vaali)
* Filmfare Award - 2000 - Best Actress (Tamil) (Khushi)
* Filmfare Award - 2003 - Best Actress (Tamil) (Perazhagan)
* Dinakaran Award - 2004 - Best Actress (Perazhagan)
* Tamil Nadu Government Award - 2004 - Best Actress (Perazhagan)
* Kalaimamani Award - 2005 - Best Actress (Chandramukhi)
* 55th Fans Association awards - 2005 - Best Actress (Chandramukhi)
* Hub Awards Choice Award - 2006 - Best Actress (Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu)

Filmography

Movies in Tamil

Year Film Director Co-Stars Other Notes
2007 Manikanda Selva Arjun Dubbed into Telugu as Manikanda
2007 Mozhi Radha Mohan Prithwiraj
2007 Pachaikili Muthucharam Gautham Menon Sarath Kumar
2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal N. Krishna Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as Nuvvu Nenu Prema
2006 Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu Gautham Menon Kamal Haasan Dubbed into Telugu as Magadheera
2006 Saravana K. S. Ravikumar Silambarasan
2006 June R Revathy S. Varma Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as June 7
2005 Chandramukhi P. Vasu Rajinikanth, Prabhu Dubbed into Telugu as Chandramukhi
2005 Maayavi D. P. Singhampuli Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as Kidnap
2004 Arul Hari Vikram
2004 Perazhagan Sasi Shanker Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as Sundarangudu
2004 Manmadhan A. J. Murugan Silambarasan Dubbed into Telugu as Manmadha
2003 Thirumalai Ramana Vijay
2003 Three Roses Parameshwar Abbas, Govinda
2003 Kaaka Kaaka Gautham Menon Surya Sivakumar
2003 Dhool Dharani Vikram
2003 Priyamana Thozhi Vikraman Madhavan
2002 Raja Ezhil Ajith Kumar Dubbed into Telugu as Nuvvu Naaku Kavali
2002 Little John Srinivasa Rao Bentley Mitchum Dubbed into Telugu, Hindi and English as Little John
2002 123 Subhash Prabhu Deva Dubbed into Telugu as 123
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam Ezhil Ajith Kumar
2001 Dumm Dumm Dumm Alaga Perumal Madhavan Dubbed into Telugu as Dum Dum Dum
2001 12B Jeeva Shaam Dubbed into Telugu as 12B
2001 Star Pravinkaanth Prashanth
2001 Thenali K. S. Ravikumar Kamal Hassan Dubbed into Telugu as Thenali
2000 Khushi S. J. Suryah Vijay
2000 Rhythm Vasanth Arjun Dubbed into Telugu as Rhythm
2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu K. R. Jaya Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as Poratam
2000 Mugavari Durai Ajith Kumar Dubbed into Telugu as Chirunama
2000 Snegithiye Priyadarshan Sharbani Mukherjee, Tabu Dubbed into Hindi as Friendship and into Malayalam as Raakilipaatu
2000 Poovellam Kettuppar Vasanth Surya Sivakumar Dubbed into Telugu as Deal
1999 Vaali S. J. Suryah Ajith Kumar , Simran Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi as Vaali

Movies in Telugu
Year Film Director Co-Stars Other Notes
2007 Raghavan Gautam Menon Kamal Hassan
2006 Shock Harish Shankar Ravi Teja
2004 Mass Lawrence Raghavendra Nagarjuna Dubbed into Tamil as Veeran
2003 Tagore V. V. Vinayak Chiranjeevi

Movies in Hindi
Year Film Director Co-Stars Other Notes
1998 Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Priyadarshan Akshaye Khanna

Movies in Kannada

Year Film Director Co-Stars Other Notes
2000 Nagarahavu Venkatesh Upendra

Movies in Malayalam
Year Film Director Co-Stars Other Notes
2000 Raakilipaatu Priyadarshan Sharbani Mukherjee, Tabu remake of tamil film Snegithiye
Seethakalyanam Jayaram

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JUHI CHAWLA

Juhi Chawla , born 13 November 1967 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India) is an award-winning Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. Initially starting with mainstream films, Chawla is now appearing in parallel cinema.

Biography
Early life

Juhi Chawla was the first child born to Punjabi father Dr. S. Chawla and Gujarati mother, Mona. She has one brother named Sanjeev. She graduated from Sydenham College, Mumbai .

She was the winner of Miss India title in 1984, later she won Best Costume Award for the Miss Universe contest in 1984

Career

From beauty contests, she moved into film - with her movie debut being Sultanat in 1986. She then starred in the Kannada film Premaloka which was a super-hit. She also featired in "Goonj" with Kumar Gaurav. Her first big hit in Bollywood was Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988, in which she starred with Aamir Khan. Following films did not do as well.

Chawla made a special appearance in the film Chandni (1989) produced by Yash Raj Films. She was later cast in the critically accliamed Aaina (1993) opposite Jackie Shroff, and then in one of her biggest hits Darr (1993) with Sunny Deol and Shahrukh Khan .

She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1993 for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke . Her pairing with Aamir Khan has been repeatedly successful with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1989), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and later on Ishq (1997) becoming hits .

She has teamed up successfully with Shahrukh Khan too, delivering his first big hit Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) and then later on with Darr (1993) and Yes Boss (1997).

Juhi later turned producer and became the co-owner of a production company called Dreamz Unlimited with Shahrukh Khan and director Aziz Mirza . Unfortunately the first two films produced by the production company - Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Asoka failed at the box office. Their third film, Chalte Chalte was the first success for the company .

Juhi has recently appeared in the critically acclaimed films - 3 Deewarein , 7½ Phere and My Brother Nikhil for which Taran Adarsh went as far as saying that her performance was amongst the finest in her career . She won a Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for 3 Deewarein

She was recently seen in Nikhil Advani's Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love for which she got good reviews for her performance . She also starred with fellow superstar Urmila Matondkar in Bas Ek Pal (2006) and with Manoj Bajpai in 'Swami'. Juhi's forthcoming releases include Ravi Chopra's Bhoothnath with Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan and another film called Krazy 4 with Irfan Khan and Arshad Warsi
Personal life

Juhi Chawla is married to industrialist Jai Mehta and is the mother of two children

She gave birth to her first child, a girl, on February 21, 2001. Her daughter's name is Jhanvi. Chawla later gave birth to a son called Arjun.

Her mother was killed in a car accident in Prague during the shooting of Duplicate .

Awards

* 1994 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
* 1999 - Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actress for Duplicate
* 2004 - Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for 3 Deewarein

Trivia

* Her mother was killed in a car accident in Prague during the shooting of Duplicate.
* Married to Jay Mehta, a millionaire industrialist in India.
* Miss India 1984.
* Was India's top model. Still doing movies for more than 20 years, no model has lasted as long as she has in the Indian film industry.
* One brother, Sanjeev.
* National Costume Winner at Miss Universe 1984.
* Formed a popular on-screen pair with Aamir Khan.

Filmography

* Akela ....Twins's Mother
* Krazy 4 (2007) ....Psychiatrist
* Bhoothnath (2007) ... filming
* Swami (2007) ... Radha
* Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007) ... Seema Bakshi Malhotra
* Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris (2006)... Heer
* Bas Ek Pal (2006) ... Ira
* Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) ... Aditi
* Home Delivery (2005)
* 7½ Phere (2005) ... Asmi Ganatra
* Paheli (2005) ... Gajrobai, Sunderlal's wife
* Khamosh: Khauff Ki Raat (2005) ... Dr. Sakshi Saagar
* My Brother Nikhil (2005) ... Anamika "Anu" Kapoor
* Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004) ... Jassi
* Indian Idol (2004) TV Series ... Guest Judge
* Jhankaar Beats (2003) ... Shanti
* 3 Deewarein (2003) ... Chandrika
* Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) ... Jhoomri
* Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) ... Priti Kapoor
* One 2 Ka 4 (2001) ... Geeta Choudhary
* Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000) ... Seema Saxena
* Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) ... Ria Bannerjee
* Gang (2000) ... Sanam
* Shaheed Udham Singh (2000) ... Noor Jehan
* Arjun Pandit (1999) ... Nisha Chopra
* Safari (1999) ... Anjali Agrawal
* Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) ... Urmila Abhyankar/Urmi
* Duplicate (1998) ... Sonia Kapoor
* Harikrishnans (1998) ... Mira
* Ishq (1997) ... Madhu
* Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997) ... Shalu
* Deewana Mastana (1997) ... Dr. Neha Sharma
* Yes Boss (1997) ... Seema Kapoor (Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award)
* Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1997) ... Jalima
* Daraar (1996) ... Priya Bhatia
* Loafer (1996) ... Kiran Mathur
* Bandish (1996) ... Kanta
* Talaashi (1996)
* Naajayaz (1995) ... Inspector Sandhya
* Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) ... Neha
* Kartavya (1995) ... Kajal Sahay
* Ram Jaane (1995) ... Bela
* Ghar Ki Izzat (1994) ... Geeta
* Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
* Andaz (1994) ... Saraswati
* Bhagyawan (1994) ... Geeta
* Do Bhai (1994)
* Eena Meena Deeka (1994) ... Meena
* The Gentleman (1994)
* Pramaatma (1994)
* Shatranj (1993) ... Radha
* Tadipaar (1993) ... Special Appearance
* Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
* Pehla Nasha (1993)
* Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) ... Vaijanti Iyer (Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award)
* Aaina (1993) ... Reema Gupta
* Darr (1993) ... Kiran Awasti
* Jaan Per Khel Kar (1993)
* Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) ... Special Appearance
* Lootere (1993)
* Bol Radha Bol (1992) ... Radha
* Bewaffa Se Waffa (1992)
* Daulat Ki Jung (1992) ... Asha Agarwal
* Mere Sajna Sath Nibhana (1992)
* Radha Ka Sangam (1992)
* Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) ... Renu
* Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
* Bhabhi (1991)
* Karz Chukana Hai (1991) ... Radha
* Benaam Badsha (1991) ... Jyoti
* Shanti Kranti (1991) Kannadafilm
* Pratibandh (1990) ... Shanti
* C.I.D. (1990) ... Inspector Raksha Mehra
* Tum Mere Ho (1990) ... Paro
* Swarg (1990) ... Jyoti
* Kaafila (1990) ... Kalpana Awasti
* Shandaar (1990) ... Tulsi
* Zahreelay (1990)
* Goonj (1989) ... Sangeeta Kalekar
* Chandni (1989) ... Devika (Guest Appearance)
* Love Love Love (1989)
* Vicky Dada (1989) ... Shyamlee
* Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) ... Rashmi
* Premaloka (1987) ...Shashikala ( Kannadafilm )
* Sultanat (1986) ... Zarina

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Actress Gowthami (Gauthami) Tadimalla Profile

Gouthami, born as Gouthami Tadimalla, is a Tamil, Telugu actress. Her first film was Dayamayudu, a film based on the life of Jesus Christ. She was studying electronic engineering in Vizag when she got her first film offer. She was introduced to Tamil films through Guru Shishyan, a hit film co-starring Rajinikanth.

She also achieved a critical acclaim for her role in Mani Ratnam's "Iruvar"(1997), which had Mohan Lal, Mammooty, Aishwarya Rai, Prakash Raj, Tabu, Nasser and Revathy in the lead.

She has acted also in Kannada films Elu Suttina Kote, Chikkejamana and Cheluva. She has acted in the Hindi movies, Pyar Hua chori chori, Janata ki Adalat, Haiwan, Admi, Appoo Raja, Trimurti and Dhaal. Prior to this, she had done a few movies in Malayalam, notably His Highness Abdulla and Dhruvam. She has acted in the Tamil serial "Indira" in the lead role of Indira. She married Sandeep Bhatia on June 7, 1998 at Taj Coromandel hotel in Chennai.

She also danced in the famous song 'Chikku Bukku Railu' with Prabhu Deva in the film Gentleman.Presently she is doing a talk show in Sun TV titled ANBUDAN which was launched to compete with Koffee with Anu running successfully on STAR Vijay

She now lives with famous actor Padmashri Kamal Hassan.

Filmography

Actress:

1. Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003) (as Gouthami) .... Samyuktha Varma
2. Kabirdas (2003)
3. Iruvar (1997) .... Ramani
4. Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) .... Sneha Saxena
5. Vaachalam (1997)
6. Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996) .... Radhika
7. Kuruthipunal (1996)
8. Veer (1995)
9. God and Gun (1995) .... Sujata Singh
10. Nammavar (1995) .... Vasanthi
11. Trimurti (1995) .... Jyoti
12. Sukrutham (1994) .... Ravishekar's Wife
13. Chukkan (1994) .... Gayathri
14. Gentleman (1993) .... Guest Appearance
15. Jackpot (1993)
16. Dhruvam (1993) .... Mythili
17. Aadmi (1993)
18. Aagneyam (1993) .... Sobha Menon
19. Atma (1993)
20. Chinna Kannamma (1993)
21. Ayalathe Addeham (1992) .... Sulochana
22. Daddy (1992)
23. Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1992) .... Radha
24. Thevar Magan (1992) .... Shaktivelu's Girlfriend
25. Dharma Dorai (1991)
26. Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990)
27. His Highness Abdullah (1990) .... Radhika
28. Vidhyarambham (1990)
29. Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) .... Raja's Girlfriend
30. Naqab (1989) .... Gauri
31. Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
32. Guru Sisyan (1988)
33. Yelu Sutthina Kote (1988) .... Heroine
34. Andhaa Kanoon (1983) .... (Guest Appearance)
35.Srinivasa Kalyanam

Self:

1. Teesra Kaun? (1994) .... Herself (special appearance)