Suhasini Maniratnam
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Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) is an Indian actress, film director, producer, and screenwriter known for her work in the Tamil film industry, Over the years, Suhasini has played a range of iconic roles and has also been a filmmaker and producer.[1]
Suhasini Maniratnam | |
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.jpg) Suhasini Maniratnam at an event in 2020 | |
| Born | Suhasini 15 August 1961 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Mani Ratnam (m. 1988) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Charuhasan (father), Shanthidevi (mother) |
| Relatives | Kamal Haasan (brother-in-law), Nasser (brother-in-law) |
Early Life and Education
changeSuhasini was born on 15 August 1961 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is the daughter of veteran actor and director Charuhasan and Shanthidevi. She completed her schooling in Chennai and later pursued a degree in literature.[2][3]
Career
changeSuhasini began her acting career in the early 1980s. She debuted in Tamil cinema with the film Nenjathai Killadhe (1980), directed by A. Bhimsingh. She went on to appear in numerous films, especially in the Tamil and Telugu film industries.
Acting
changeSuhasini's acting career spans more than four decades, during which she starred in a variety of roles, from strong supporting characters to leading roles. Some of her notable films include:
- Mudhugauv (1983) – Tamil
- Thevar Magan (1992) – Tamil
- Kshana Kshanam (1991) – Telugu
- Pelli Sandadi (1996) – Telugu
- Rajashri (1989) – Malayalam
Direction and production
changeIn addition to acting, Suhasini also ventured into film direction and production. Her directorial debut came with the Tamil film Indira (1995), where she not only directed but also produced the film.
Personal Life
changeSuhasini Maniratnam is married to filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The couple married in 1988, and they have one son, Nandin.
Filmography
change| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killadhe | Rukmini | Tamil |
| 1983 | Mudhugauv | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Divya | Tamil |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Priya | Telugu |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Meenakshi | Tamil |
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Rajashri | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Kalyanam | Tamil |
Awards and Recognition
change- Tamil Nadu State Film Award – Best Actress for Mouna Ragam (1986)
- Filmfare Award South – Best Actress (Tamil) for Thevar Magan (1992)
- Nandi Award – Best Actress for Kshana Kshanam (1991)
References
change- ↑ "Suhasini Maniratnam opens up about marriage with Mani Ratnam, says they don't have major arguments: 'When he works with cinematographer who uses four-letter words…'". The Indian Express. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ↑ "Kamal Haasan's brother Charuhasan gets hospitalised; daughter Suhasini Maniratnam shares an update - WATCH video". The Times of India. 2024-11-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ↑ "'I'm protective of him...' : Suhasini reveals secret behind her marriage with Mani Ratnam". English.Mathrubhumi. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-11-11.