Shari (actress)
Sadhana (born 14 April 1963) 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.
Shari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sadhana 14 April 1963 |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1982–1995 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kumar (m.1991-present) |
| Children | Kalyani (b.1993) |
| Parent(s) | Vishwanathan, Saraswathi |
Personal life
Sadhana is born to Vishwanathan and Saraswathi at 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 is married to Kumar, a businessman in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1993. Sadhana is currently acting in Tamil TV serials.[2] Currently,she resides with her family in Chennai.
Career
She rose to fame after Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal. She got a Kerala State film award for the same. In Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana, she got her first offer as a supporting role in Hitler Umanath in 1982 where she act as Sivaji Ganesan's daughter, however she gained more attention when she makes debut as a heroine in Nenjathai Allitha where she was paired with actor Mohan which was released in 1984.
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 Vijay Television Awards for Best Mamiyar-Fiction - Kalyanam mudhal Kadhal varai
Filmography
Malayalam
- Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984) as Sindhu
- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) as Sofia
- Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986) as Sally
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) as Elizabeth
- Athinumappuram (1987)
- Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987) as Suicided lady
- Ithaa Samayamaayi (1987) as Leelamma
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987) as Kousalya
- Nirabhedangal (1987) as Susie
- Kalathinte Shabdam (1987) as Radha
- Theertham (1987) as Mercy
- Kottum Kuravayum (1987)
- Ithente Neethi (1987)
- Archanapookkal (1987) as Saritha
- Jaithra Yaathra (1987) as Geetha
- Ponnu (1987)
- Nombarathi Poovu(1987) as Anitha
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sridevi
- Vilambaram (1987) as Valsala
- Veendum Lisa (1987) as Lisa
- Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) as Balan's lover
- Aparan (1988) as Anna
- Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Molly
- Thaala (1988) as Thaala
- Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) as Dance teacher
- Rahasyam Paramarahasyam (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)
- Commander (1990) as Bharathi
- Thaalam (1990)
- Kalikkalam (1990) as Meera Nair
- Maanmizhiyaal (1990) as Lakshmi
- Sthreekku Vendi Sthree (1990) as Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate
- Utharakandam (1991)
- Arangu (1991) as Alice
- Kanalkkattu (1991) as Sathi
- Ennum Nanmakal (1991) as Rama
- Savidham (1992) as Tessy
- Annu Good Friday (1992)
- Aadhaaram (1992) as Amina
- Simhadhwani (1992) as Sarala
- Mahan (1992) as Jackson's sister
- Aachaaryan (1993) as Sumithra
- Sundharimaare Sookshikkika (1995) as Priya
- Sayahnam (2000) as Amala's mother
- Njaan Raajaavu (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
- Karppooradeepam (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 as Rohan's mother
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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
- http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/07/stories/2008030750100200.htm
- 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
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