Bhanu Priya Born on January 15, 1967 was a famous leading actress of the Telugu film industry and Kollywood from 1980 to 1993. She also acted in Bollywood in the 1990s. She is now living in United States teaching Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi, the two famous South Indian classical dances. She had acted in over 111 films as an heroine. She is known as the 'other Sridevi'.
Career
Bhanupriya had her debut in the Telugu movie Sitara directed by veteran Vamsi, which was a big hit. She had acted as a heroine in over 25 Telugu films, around 30 films in Tamil and also 14 Hindi films and a few Malayalam films.Known to be an expert in classical dances;in fact all her critically acclaimed movies were based on the subject of classical dance;like Vamsi's "Sitara" and veteran Kasinadhuni Viswanath's "Swarnakamalam" in Telugu and Sathyan Anthikkad's Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal in Malayalam.She is also part of Mani Ratnam's stage show "Netru, Indru, Naalai".
Family
Bhanupriya married Adarshkoushal, an award-winning photographer based in the United States and son of famous Bharatanatyam artist Sumathikoushal in United States. They later divorced. They have a daughter.
Miscellanea
Bhanupriya is now in Chennai and planing to direct a film , with classical dance as lead role. She also acted in a television Serial Shakthi , shown over in Sun Network channels. Her sister Shantipriya also acted in several films with moderate success. She is famous for her expressions using her eyes , which led her to a career in modelling. Her most famous ad was of Eyetex, a popular eyeliner. She is currently working on "Devathalu" (Telugu) , "Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan" , "Theekuchi" , "Polladhavan", "Porantha veeda pukuntha veeda"(TV serial) in Tamil. Cinematographer and director P.C.Sriram once described her as having the most beautiful and photogenic face among south Indian movie actresses.
Filmography
Actress:
1. Gowtham SSC (2005)
2. Chatrapathi (2005) .... Mother of Sivaji
3. Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005)
4. Manjupoloru Penkutti (2004) .... Arundhathi
5. Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) .... Maya Varma
6. Thalaimurai (1998)
7. Aahaa (1997)
8. Annamayya (1997) .... Goddess Padmavathi
9. Kulam (1997)
10. Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
11. Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
12. High Way (1995)
13. Peda Rayudu (1995) .... Wife of Elder Brother
14. Shanivrat Mahima (1995)
15. Aaj Ka Gang Leader (1993) .... Munni
16. Ish Gup Chup (1993)
17. Maharasan (1993)
18. Uzhavan (1993)
19. Rajasilpi (1992)
20. Sundara Kandam (1992)
21. Vaaname Ellai (1992)
22. Azhakan (1991) .... Priya Ranjan
23. Thalapathi (1991) .... Padma
24. Bhabhi (1991) .... Sita/Kamini
25. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991) .... Goddess Padmavathi
26. Gopura Vasalile (1991) .... Kalyani
27. Zahreelay (1990) .... Seema
28. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
29. State Rowdy (1989)
30. Aararo Aariraro (1989)
31. Black Tiger (1989)
32. Dav Pech (1989) .... Inspector Sunita Verma
33. Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) (as Bhanu Priya) .... Shanno
34. Trinetrudu (1988)
35. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Radha
36. Tamacha (1988) .... Seema
37. Mar Mitenge (1988) (as Bhanu Priya) .... Jenny
38. Swarnakamalam (1988) .... Meenakshi
39. Jebu Donga (1987)
40. Insaf Ki Pukar (1987) (as Bhanu Priya) .... Rani
41. Chakravarthy (1987)
42. Donga Mogudu (1987) .... Priyamvada
43. Khudgarz (1987) .... Jaya Saxena
44. Aalaapana (1986)
45. Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
46. Vijetha (1985) .... Priyadarshini
47. Jwala (1985)
48. Chiranjeevi (1985)
49. Anveshana (1985) .... Hema
50. Illaliko Pariksha (1985)
51. Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
52. Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
53. Ramayanamlo Bhagavatham (1984)
54. Rowdy (1984)
55. Sitaara (1983) .... Sitaara
Kotha Bangaru Lokam Copied Scenes
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S. PADMINI (B. 1934) |
First major Hindi role in Gemini's Mr Sampat but mainly associated with Raj Kapoor (Jis Desk Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Mera Naam Joker). Known mainly as a Bharat Natyam dancer (cf. Thillana Mohanambat) and actress in sentimental melodramas (typically Adhyapika). Left films briefly in the late 70s when she moved to the USA, making her comeback in 1984. Thereafter known for her Fazil films. Probably made more Tamil films than are listed in her filmography.
FILMOGRAPHY
1948: Kalpana, Bhakta Jana; Gunanasundari; Mahabali;
1949: Velaikkari; Devamanohari; Geetha Gandhi; Krishna Vijayam; Vinodini; Mayavathi; Natya Kani; Pavalakkodi; Ponmudi; Laila Majnu;
1950: E-zhai Padum Padu/Beedala Patlu; Laila Majnu; Manthiri Kumari; Maruthanattu Ilavarasi; Parijatham; Prasanna
1951: Jeevan Tara; Navvitte Navarathrulu; Singari
1952: Krishna Kanhaiya; Mr Sampat; Kanchana; Velaikkaran
1953: Asha Deepam;Ammalakalu/Marumagal; Oka Talli Pillalu
1954: Ethirparadathu; Snehaseema; Illara Jyothi; Thookti Thooki; Sorgavasal
1955: Rajkumari; Shiv Bhakta; Mangayar Tbilakam, Vijayagauri; Katbanayaki; Kaveri; Kotesbwaran
1956: Madurai Veeran; Amara Deepam; Raja Ram; Kannin Manigal; Verum Pechalla
1957: Payal; Pardesi; Qaidi
1958: AmarDeefr, Ragini; Raj Tilak; Uthama Puthran/Sitamgarb; Chadarangam; Sampoorna Ramayanam
1959: Veerapandiya Kattaboman/Amar Shaheed; Thangapatbumai; Maragatham; Daivame Thunai; Ponnu Vilaynm Bhoomi; Minnal Padayali
1960: Bindiya;Jis Desh Mem Ganga Behti Hai; Kalpana; Maya Machhindra; Ramayan; Singapore; Daiva Piravi; Meenda Sorgam; Raja Desingu; Mannathi Mannan
1961: Umminithanka; Apsara; Shri Sabarimalai Sbri Ayyappan
1962: Aashiq; Meri Bahen; Rani Samyuktha; Senthamarai; Vikramadithan
1963: Kattu Roja; Naan Vanangum Daivam; Veera Datapath! Veluthambi
1964: Shri Guruvayoorappan
1965: Kalyanaphotcr, Kajal; Mahabharat
1966: Afsana; Kanakacbilanka; Chitthi; Thaye Unakkaga
1967: Aurat; Irutinte Atmavu; Pareeksha; Pooja; Pesum Daivam; Engalukam Kalamvaryam; Kan Kanda Daivam; Iui Malargal
1968: Love in Kerala;Adbyapika; Aparadhini; Vaasna; Thillana Mohanambal; Thirumal Perumai; Kuzhandaikaka
1969: Kumara Sambhavam; Chanda Aur Bifli; Madhavi; Nannha Farishta; Bhai Bahen; Gurudakshinai; Mr Kerala(?); Adimagal
1970: Penn Daivam; Vietnam Veedu; Aansoo Aur Muskaan; Mastana; Mera Naam Joker; Vivahitha; Vilayattu Pillai; Ethirkalam
1972: Appa Tata; Vasantha Maligai; Maa Inti Jyothi
1973: Veetu Mappillai; Pillai Selvam
1974: Kadavul Mama; Thayi; Thimdi; Roshakkari; Devi Shri Karumariamman
1975: Engalukkum Kathal Varum; Oru Kudumbathin Kathai
1976: Ungalil Oruthi; Uzhaikum Karangal
1977: Navarathnam
1978: Padakkudhira
1979: Ezham Kadalinakkare
1982: Chilanthi'uala
1984: Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1985: PoovePoo Cbooda Va
1986: Thaikku Oru Thalattu; 1990: Vasthuhara
