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Born | Kavitha 29 December 1979 (age 40)[1] |
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Other names | Nandini, Kousalya |
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 1996 – 2010 2014 – present |
Parent(s) | Shivasankaran, Poornima |
Kausalya (born Kavitha on 29 December 1979), also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. After starting her career as a lead heroine, she has since gone on to portray supporting roles.
Career[edit]
Kausalya was pursuing a modelling career, before she debuted in the 1996 Malayalam film April 19 by Balachandra Menon.[2][3][4] The following year, she appeared in her first Tamil film Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997) with Murali and went on to star in several successful films in Tamil like Nerukku Ner (1997), Priyamudan (1998), Sollamale (1998), Pooveli (1998) and Vaanathaippola (2000). In Malayalam, her best performance is regarded to be in Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998) opposite Mohanlal and including Karumadikuttan (2001) with Kalabhavan Mani.
She had starred in over 30 films in Tamil and Malayalam in lead roles, while securing a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her performance in Pooveli. She mostly acted in saree-clad and conservative roles. By the mid-2000s, she turned character artiste and went on to portray supporting roles in films such as Thirumalai (2003) and Santosh Subramaniam (2008) and ventured into television with the series Manaivi which aired 436 episodes on Sun TV.[5]
In 2004, she attempted to make a comeback as a lead actress but unfortunately several of her projects became delayed. Films such as Thiagarajan's Police which starred her alongside Prashanth, Manadhil with Karthik, Vendumadi Nee Enakku and Rosappoo Chinna Rosappoo were readied but then stalled in quick succession.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Kausalaya was born to Shivasankaran, an officer at Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and a Tamil mother Poornima, a house wife, on 30 December 1979. She has a brother Shanmugha who is a business man.[7] She remains unmarried.[8] She is a disciple of Nithyananda.[9]
Filmography[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1996 | April 19 | Nandhini | Malayalam | |
1997 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | Kausalya | Tamil | |
1997 | Nerukku Ner | Akhila | Tamil | |
1997 | Lelam | Gouri Parvathi,Chackochi's love interest | Malayalam | |
1998 | Jolly | Anitha | Tamil | |
1998 | Priyamudan | Priya | Tamil | |
1998 | Sollamale | Swetha | Tamil | |
1998 | Pooveli | Maha | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
1998 | Unnudan | Gowri | Tamil | |
1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Priyadarshini | Malayalam | |
1999 | Alludugaaru Vachcharu | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | |
1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Usha | Malayalam | |
1999 | Panchadara Chilaka | Kalyani | Telugu | |
1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
2000 | Vaanathaippola | Nandini | Tamil | |
2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Kausalya | Tamil | |
2000 | Thai Porandhachu | Geetha | Tamil | |
2000 | Raja Kaliamman | Meena | Tamil | |
2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Agalya | Tamil | |
2000 | James Pandu | Kausalya | Tamil | |
2000 | Ilaiyavan | Janani | Tamil | |
2000 | Kuberan | Kavitha | Tamil | |
2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
2001 | Thaali Kaatha Kaliamman | Karpagam | Tamil | |
2001 | Naranathu Thampuran | Hemalatha | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Saraswathi | Tamil | |
2001 | Karumadikuttan | Nandinikutty | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kutty | Rohini | Tamil | |
2001 | Sundara Purushan | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Indhu | Tamil | |
2002 | Devan | Alex Devan's sister | Tamil | |
2002 | Shivam | Dr. Gayathri Bhadran | Malayalam | |
2003 | Ree Swalpa Barteera | Kausalya | Kannada | |
2003 | Gandhi Nagara | Kannada | ||
2003 | Badri | Kannada | ||
2003 | Thirumalai | Nagalakshmi | Tamil | |
2004 | Udayam | Anju | Malayalam | |
2004 | Vajram | Nanda Devarajan | Malayalam | |
2004 | Gowri | Telugu | ||
2005 | Maanikyan | Nirmala Menon | Malayalam | |
2005 | Mahanandi | Mrs. Swami | Telugu | |
2007 | Sooryan | Raji | Malayalam | |
2007 | Viyyalavari Kayyalu | Telugu | ||
2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Santosh's sister | Tamil | |
2009 | I G Inspector General | Yamini | Malayalam | |
2009 | Ghauttham | Kannada | ||
2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Tamil | ||
2010 | Rambabu Gadi Pellam | Telugu | ||
2014 | Poojai | Susheela | Tamil | |
2015 | Elinjikkavu PO | Lekshmi | Malayalam | |
2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Anuradha | Malayalam | |
2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sangili Aandavar's sister | Tamil | |
2017 | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Adinarayana's wife | Telugu | |
2017 | Brahma.com | Kamu’s mother | Tamil | |
2018 | Koottali | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
2018 | Echcharikkai | Jaanu | Tamil | |
2018 | Mandharam | Rajesh's mother | Malayalam | |
2018 | Savyasachi | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | |
2019 | Natpe Thunai | Prabhakaran's mother | Tamil | |
2020 | Kadhalikka Yarumillai | Tamil | Filming |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
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2004-2006 | Manaivi | Amsaveni/Krishnaveni | Sun TV | Tamil |
2004-2004 | Chitta | Hema/Thattha | Surya TV | Malayalam |
2006 | Thaniye | Asianet | ||
2008 | Kanden Seethaiyai | STAR Vijay | Tamil | |
2010 | Dharmayudham | Mega TV | ||
2010 | Alaipayuthey | Jaya TV | ||
2014–2015 | Akka | Manimeghalai | Jaya TV | |
2015 | Spandhanam | Annie | Surya TV | Malayalam |
2016-2017 | Amma | Sukanya | Suvarna TV | Kannada |
References[edit]
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20080412172140/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/biodata/22-03-99/kausalya.htm
- ^'South Africa steady after Aussie late-order flourish'. 5 January 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^'http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/kowsalya.asp'. Retrieved 8 June 2016.External link in
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(help) - ^'Welcome to Sify.com'. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^'Small screen debut'. 5 January 2004. p. 02. Retrieved 8 June 2016 – via The Hindu (old).
- ^https://www.indiaglitz.com/ready-for-second-innings-tamil-news-11278
- ^mangalam. 'Mangalam - Varika 23-Jun-2014'. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-kausalyas-sudden-decision-to-marry-tamil-news-212509
- ^TNN (15 January 2017). 'Kausalya becomes disciple!'. India Times, Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
External links[edit]
- Kausalya on IMDb
- Kausalya (Kousalya) on IMDb
- Kausalya (as Nandini) on IMDb
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kausalya_(actress)&oldid=933623009'
Nationality | Indian |
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Other names | Archana |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1971–present |
Archana is a two time national award winning Indian film actress and accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in the South Indian film industry.[1][2]
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Awards and honours[edit]
- National Film Awards
- Best Actress -Veedu - 1987
- Best Actress -Daasi - 1988
- Filmfare Awards South
- Best Actress – Tamil - Veedu - 1988
- Nandi Awards
- Special Jury Award - Nireekshana - 1982
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Best Character Artiste (Female)[3] - Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
Filmography[edit]
Tamil[edit]
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
- Namma Veetu Pillai (2019)
- Seethakaathi (2018)
- Keni (2018)
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985)
- Neengal Kettavai as radha (1984)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
Telugu[edit]
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Nireekshana (1982)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Chakravyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
- Police Venkataswamy(1983)
Malayalam[edit]
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhoortham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambili
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
- Kinar (2018)
Kannada[edit]
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987)
- Guri (1986)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Huliya (1996)
Bengali[edit]
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Hindi[edit]
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
- Buddha Mil Gaya (1971) as Archana
English[edit]
- Gangapur
References[edit]
- ^'Waiting for good roles: Archana'. The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^'Star Talk - Archana'. IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^'Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards'. Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 September 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
External links[edit]
- Archana on IMDb
- Archana at MSI[permanent dead link]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archana_(actress)&oldid=932279616'