Aarathi
Aarathi (born 1954)[1] is an Indian actress who predominantly acted in Kannada language films during the 1970s and 1980s. She has won the Filmfare awards South and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress four times each. After her retirement from films in the mid 1980s, she staged a comeback in 2005 as a director with Mithayi Mane which met with critical appreciation and also won her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film.[2]
Aarathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 (age 66–67)[1] Aregallu, (near Kushalanagar), Arakalagudu, Karnataka, India |
| Other names | Ranganayaki |
| Occupation | Actress, film director |
| Years active | 1970-1986; 2005 |
She was also nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Vidhana parishad, making her only the second actress after B. Jayamma to be so nominated.[2]
Career
After a short role in Gejje Pooje (1969), Aarathi starred as a leading actress in over 120 films including Naagarahaavu, Edakallu Guddada Mele, Bili Hendthi, Dharmasere, Paduvaaralli Pandavaru, Ranganayaki, Hombisilu, Upasane and Shubhamangala.[3] Her collaboration with director Puttanna Kanagal included twelve films.[3] In 1986 she directed the TV series, Namma Nammalli.[1]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Film title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mithayi Mane | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children film |
As actress
| Year | Film | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Gejje Pooje | Debut film | |
| Inti Gowravam | Telugu film | ||
| Kallara Kalla | Supporting role | ||
| Takka! Bitre Sikka!! | |||
| 1971 | Kasturi Nivasa | Special appearance | |
| Makane Ninakku Vendi | Malayalam film | ||
| Anugraha | |||
| Prathidhawani | |||
| Nyayave Devaru | |||
| Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama | |||
| 1972 | Sipayi Ramu | ||
| Ooriki Upakari | Telugu film | ||
| Bhale Huchcha | |||
| Naagarahaavu | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1973 | Mane Belagida Sose | ||
| Edakallu Guddada Mele | Won-Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting actress | ||
| Mooroovare Vajragalu | |||
| 1974 | Bangaarada Panjara | ||
| Nanu Baalabeku | |||
| Upasane | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Gumasthavin Magal | Tamil film | ||
| Mannina Magalu | Supporting role | ||
| Maha Thyaga | |||
| Bhale Bhatta | |||
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga | ||
| Shubhamangala | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Bili Hendthi | |||
| Devara Kannu | |||
| 1976 | Katha Sangama | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | |||
| Premada Kanike | |||
| Punaradatta | |||
| Bahaddur Gandu | |||
| Raja Nanna Raja | |||
| Baalu Jenu | |||
| Phalitamsha | |||
| Aparadhi | |||
| 1977 | Maagiya Kanasu | ||
| Pavana Ganga | |||
| Anuroopa | |||
| 1978 | Kudure Mukha | ||
| Hombisilu | |||
| Maathu Tappada Maga | |||
| Muyyige Muyyi | |||
| Paduvarahalli Pandavaru | Special Appearance | ||
| Anuraga Bandhana | |||
| Premayana | |||
| Vasanthalakshmi | |||
| Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | |||
| 1979 | Dharmasere | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Adalu Badalu | |||
| Naniruvude Ninagagi | |||
| Manini | |||
| Nentaro Gantu Kallaro | |||
| 1980 | Bhaktha Siriyala | ||
| Hanthakana Sanchu | |||
| Bangarada Jinke | |||
| Nyaya Neethi Dharma | |||
| Anurakthe | |||
| 1981 | Ranganayaki | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Thayiya Madilalli | |||
| Naari Swargakke Daari | |||
| Ganesha Mahime | |||
| Bhagyavantha | |||
| Chadurida Chitragalu | |||
| Bhagyada Belaku | |||
| Edeyuru Siddalingeshwara | |||
| Preetisi Nodu | |||
| 1982 | Pedda Gedda | ||
| Archana | |||
| Mullina Gulabi | |||
| Karmika Kallanalla | |||
| Mava Sose Saval | |||
| Parajitha | |||
| Nyaya Yellide | |||
| Kannu Terasida Hennu | |||
| Suvarna Sethuve | |||
| Hasyaratna Ramakrishna | |||
| Raja Maharaja | |||
| 1983 | Tirugu Baana | ||
| Gedda Maga | |||
| Jaggu | |||
| Nyaya Gedditu | Special Appearance | ||
| Kalluveene Nudiyithu | |||
| Thayiya Nudi | |||
| Sididedda Sahodara | |||
| Kranthiyogi Basavanna | |||
| Ananda Sagara | |||
| Mutthaide Bhagya | |||
| Aakrosha | |||
| Chalisada Sagara | |||
| Samarpane | |||
| 1984 | Kaliyuga | ||
| Khaidi | |||
| Pooja Phala | |||
| Premave Balina Belaku | |||
| Hennina Saubhagya | |||
| Bekkina Kannu | |||
| Ramapurada Ravana | |||
| Pavitra Prema | |||
| Ajnathavasa | |||
| Avala Antaranga | Special Appearance | ||
| Preethi Vathsalya | |||
| Bilee Gulabi | Special Appearance | ||
| 1985 | Kurudoddi Kurukshetra | ||
| Nee Nakkaga | |||
| Sati Sakkubai | |||
| Lakshmi Kataksha | |||
| Haavu Eni Aata | |||
| Kumkuma Thanda Saubhagya | |||
| Swabhimana | Special Appearance | ||
| Vajra Mushti | Special Appearance | ||
| Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya | |||
| Thulasi Dala | |||
| 1986 | Bettada Thayi | ||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | |||
| Seelu Nakshatra | |||
| Tiger |
References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- "Arthi - Amazing Actress". Supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- "Home". dis Week Bangalore. 16 December 2006. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.