Aamani
Aamani (born 16 November 1973) is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Telugu and Tamil films.[1] She made her debut in a lead role opposite Naresh in the Telugu film Jamba Lakidi Pamba, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film turned out to be a blockbuster.
Aamani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manjula 16 November 1973 |
| Other names | Meenakshi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Khaja Mydeen M (m.2002-present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nandi (2 times), Filmfare (1 time) |
She starred in the film Mister Pellam directed by Bapu, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for the film Subha Lagnam and Nandi Award for Best Actress for the films Subha Sankalpam and Mr. Pellam.
Film career
Aamani was born Bengaluru. She started her career doing small roles in films like Aadadhi. Subsequently, she was paired as the lead actress opposite actors like Dr.Vishnuvardhana, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna, Krishna, Mammootty, Arvind Swami, Jagapathi Babu and Kamal Haasan. She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for the film Subha Lagnam & Nandi Award for Best Actress for the films Subha Sankalpam & Mr. Pellam. After a hiatus of many years, she appeared in the film Aa Naluguru.[2]
Personal life
She was born in Bangalore. Her husband Khaja Mydeen M is a Film producer from Chennai. Because of the rising acting career, she had to quit education after tenth grade. She has a daughter and a son.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Puthiya Kaatru | Tamil | (credited as "Meenakshi") | |
| 1991 | Onnum Theriyadha Pappa | Tamil | (credited as "Meenakshi") | |
| 1991 | Thangamana Thangachi | Tamil | Lakshmi (credited as "Meenakshi") | |
| 1992 | Aadadhi | Telugu | Kumari | |
| 1992 | Idhuthanda Sattam | Tamil | Amudha (credited as "Meenakshi") | |
| 1992 | Mudhal Seethanam | Tamil | (credited as "Meenakshi") | |
| 1993 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Telugu | Rama Lakshmi | |
| 1993 | Mister Pellam | Telugu | Jhansi | Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 1993 | Pachani Samsaram | Telugu | Bala | |
| 1993 | Amma Koduku | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Shabash Ramu | Telugu | Radha | |
| 1993 | Repati Rowdy | Telugu | Jayanthi | |
| 1993 | Preme Naa Pranam | Telugu | Priyanka | |
| 1993 | Kannayya Kittayya | Telugu | Rukmini Devi | |
| 1993 | Chinnalludu | Telugu | Rani | |
| 1993 | Anna Chellelu | Telugu | Lakshmi | |
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | Telugu | Damayanthi | |
| 1993 | Nakshatra Poratam | Telugu | Driver Prasad's Sister | |
| 1994 | Srivari Priyuralu | Telugu | Vasantha | |
| 1994 | Teerpu | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Subha Lagnam | Telugu | Radha | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1994 | Allari Police | Telugu | Geetha | |
| 1994 | Maro Quit India | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Telugu | Herself in the song "Kanne Pettaro" (cameo) | |
| 1994 | Honest Raj | Tamil | Pushpa | |
| 1995 | Amma Donga | Telugu | Alivelu | |
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Tamil | Janaki | |
| 1995 | Witness | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu | Telugu | Malli | |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Telugu | Ganga | Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 1995 | Maya Bazaar | Telugu | Sasirekha | |
| 1995 | Subhamastu | Telugu | Kasthuri | |
| 1995 | Idandi Maa Vaari Varasa | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Kondapalli Rattaya | Telugu | sridevi | |
| 1995 | Aalumagalu | Telugu | Malleeswari | |
| 1996 | Vamshanikokkadu | Telugu | Sirisa | |
| 1996 | Maavichiguru | Telugu | Seetha | |
| 1996 | Warning | Telugu | Supriya | |
| 1996 | Balina Jyothi | Kannada | ||
| 1996 | Appaji | Kannada | Lakshmi | |
| 1997 | Vammo Vathoo O Pellamoo | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Seethakka | Telugu | Seetha | |
| 1997 | Subha Muhurtham | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Kodalu Didhina Kaapuram | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Priyamaina Srivaaru | Telugu | Sandhya | |
| 1997 | Themmanggu Pattukaran | Tamil | Sivagamiyin | |
| 1997 | Pudhayal | Tamil | Sundari | |
| 2004 | Swamy | Telugu | Dr. Bharathi, Principal | |
| 2004 | Madhyanam Hathya | Telugu | Lakshmi | |
| 2004 | Aa Naluguru | Telugu | Bharathi | |
| 2012 | Devastanam | Telugu | Saraswathi | |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Telugu | Saritha | |
| 2017 | Patel S. I. R. | Telugu | Bharathi | |
| 2017 | Middle Class Abbayi | Telugu | Nani's Aunt | |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu[3] | Telugu | Bharath's mother | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Telugu | Seeta | |
| 2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Telugu | Lakshmi | |
| 2019 | Prashnista | Telugu | Annapurna | |
| 2021 | Chaavu Kaburu Challaga | Telugu | TBA | post production |
| 2021 | Most Eligible Bachelor | Telugu | TBA | Filming |
| 2021 | Arrdham | Telugu | TBA | Filming |
Television
- 2018 Akka Mogudu as Family Counsellor (Gemini TV)
- 2020-Present Poove Unakkaga as Rathinavalli (Sun TV)
- 2020 Roja as Rathinavalli (Sun TV) Cameo Appearance
References
- Y. Sunita Chowdhary (14 April 2012). "Arts / Cinema : Sensitive and soulful". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- Jayakrishnan (14 March 2018). "Mahesh Babu and Kiara Advani shooting a romantic number for 'Bharat Ane Nenu'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
External links
- Aamani at IMDb
- http://www.apgap.com/aamani-biography-and-filmography/ Aamani Biography with Rare Photos and Videos
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110930113844/http://www.cineherald.com/PhotoGallery/amani/index.htmlAmani pics