Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer known for her works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films and television. Chandran is best known for her roles as Mayuri in Mayuri (1985) for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award, as Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz (2001 series), as Yamini Singh, as Chitradevi in Deivam Thandha Veedu (2013 series), and as Seema Gujral in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6 (2015 series). [1]
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Ravi Dang (m. 1994) |
Early and personal life
editSudha Chandran was born on 27 September 1965[2][3] in Mumbai.[4] She had stated in an interview of Nettavu, that she was born and raised in Mumbai, but her family originates from Vayalur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.[5] Her father K.D. Chandran, worked at USIS and was a former actor. Sudha Chandran earned her B.A. from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A. in economics.[6]
In May 1981, at about 16 years old, in Tamil Nadu, Chandran met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required.[7] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently regained some mobility with the help of a prosthetic Jaipur foot.[8] She returned to dancing after a gap of two years and performed in India, Saudi Arabia, United States, UK, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen and Oman.[9] Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994.[10][11] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly.[12]
Career
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Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri, which was based on her own life.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mayuri | Mayuri | [13] |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Rekha | |
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Sivakami | |
| 1986 | Dharmam | ||
| 1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | ||
| 1986 | Naache Mayuri | Mayuri | [14] |
| 1986 | Vasantha Raagam | Vasantha | |
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | Arifa | |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Thayamma | |
| 1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Shanthi | |
| 1987 | Bedi | Sandhya Rani | [citation needed] |
| 1987 | Thaye Neeye Thunai | ||
| 1988 | Oorigitta Kolli | ||
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Chandrika | |
| 1988 | Thanga Kalasam | ||
| 1989 | Bisilu Beladingalu | ||
| 1990 | Muraligaana Amrutapaana | Dancer | |
| 1990 | Rajnartaki | Chandrima | |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Mrs. Jagdish Chandra | |
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
| 1991 | Maskari | Suman | |
| 1991 | Kurbaan | Prithvi's sister | |
| 1991 | Jaan Pechaan | Hema | |
| 1991 | Jeene Ki Sazaa | Sheetal | |
| 1992 | Nishchaiy | Julie | |
| 1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | Dancer at Tania's wedding | |
| 1992 | Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul | Julie | |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan's Sister | |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sita S. Prakash | |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Seema in a special appearance | |
| 1993 | Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | Phoolan | |
| 1993 | Avan Ananthapadmanabhan | Bhadra | |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Shivani's sister | |
| 1994 | Baali Umar Ko Salaam | Jaalan's niece | |
| 1995 | Milan | Jaya | |
| 1995 | Raghuveer | Aarti Verma | |
| 1997 | Kadlani Jod | ||
| 1998 | Phir Wohi Awaaz | Rekha | |
| 1999 | Sethi Nu Sindoor | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Manju | |
| 1999 | Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi | Sharda | |
| 2000 | Chundni Ni Laaj | ||
| 2000 | Maa Tara Haiya Na Het | ||
| 2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa | Rani (Veeru's girlfriend) | |
| 2001 | Ek Lootere | ||
| 2004 | Smile Please | Tulsi | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Doctor | |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Thakurain | |
| 2007 | Waado Ki Agni Pariksha Naaginn | Goorak Naths'Guru maa | |
| 2008 | Sathyam | Sathyam's mother | |
| 2008 | Salute | ||
| 2008 | Pranali | Aka | |
| 2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagi | Shikha | |
| 2008 | Saanncha | Social Worker | |
| 2009 | Anubhav | Kalpana | |
| 2010 | Alexander the Great | Gayathri Devi | |
| 2011 | Venghai | Radhika's Mother | |
| 2011 | Yeh Faasley | Judge | |
| 2012 | B & W the Black and White Fact | ||
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan | Indra Sundaramurthy | |
| 2013 | Paramveer Parshuram | ||
| 2013 | Cleopatra | ||
| 2015 | Guru Sukran | ||
| 2016 | Sisters | Sudha | |
| 2016 | Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | ||
| 2017 | Tera Intezaar | Black Magician | |
| 2017 | Ramratan | Mrs. Mahendra Rathod | |
| 2017 | Vizhithiru | Vijayalakshmi | |
| 2018 | Saamy 2 | Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)'s wife | |
| 2018 | Krina | ||
| 2019 | Used | Kalyani Sharma | |
| 2019 | Love Shots | ||
| 2019 | Sifar | Ayesha | [15] |
| 2020 | Match of Life | Viraj's mother | |
| 2021 | Raag | ||
| 2022 | Visithiran | Advocate Srinidhi |
Television
edit- All TV series are in Hindi language unless until noted.
| Year | Show | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rishtey | Sonu | |
| Aprijitha | |||
| 1996 | Saahil | ||
| 1998 | Chashme Badoor | ||
| 1998–2003 | Heena | ||
| 2000–2001 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | ||
| 2000; 2001; 2003 | Mahisasuramardini | Devi Durga | |
| 2001 | Kaise Kahoon | ||
| 2001–2004 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Ramola Sikand | [16][17] |
| 2002–2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Renuka Chaudhary / Ragini Suryavanshi | |
| 2003–2004 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Guruma | |
| Vishnu Puran | Kunti | ||
| 2004 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Meera | |
| 2004–2006 | Tumhari Disha | Vasundhara Malik | |
| K. Street Pali Hill | Gayathri Kaul | ||
| 2006–2009 | Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Rajyalakshmi | |
| 2006–2008 | Solhah Singaarr | Rajeshwari | |
| 2006–2007 | Jayam | Ranganayaki | Tamil series |
| 2007–2008 | Ardhangini | Maushmi Bhatacharjee | |
| Kuchh Is Tara | Mallika Nanda | [18] | |
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Inspector Sagarika Solanki | ||
| 2007–2009 | Kasturi | Maasi | Tamil series |
| 2008–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti | Shwetha Devi | [19] |
| 2008–2009 | Kalasam | Chandramathi | Tamil series |
| Kaisi Laagi Lagan | Ambika | ||
| Shubh Kadam | |||
| Jeyam | Tamil series | ||
| 2009 | Arasi | Madurai Thilagavathi | Tamil series |
| 2009–2010 | Karunamanjari | Indira | Tamil series |
| Pondatti Thevai | Raji | Tamil series | |
| 2010 | Do Saheliyaan | Guru Maa | [20] |
| 2010–2011 | Soundaravalli | Akilandeshwari | Tamil series |
| Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Neighbour | ||
| Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Kalki Devi | ||
| 2010 | Mata Ki Chowki | Swetha Devi | |
| 2011 | Adaalat | Indrani Singh | |
| 2011–2012 | Shama | ||
| No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Radha | Telugu series[21] | |
| 2012 | Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Kalyani Devi Raichand | |
| 2012–2014 | Thendral | Bhuvaneswari (Bhuvana) | Tamil series |
| 2012–2013 | Suryaputhri | Tamil series | |
| Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Mrs.Vyas | ||
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Uma Viswas | [22] |
| Aardram | Retired judge Sharada Pillai | Malayalam series | |
| 2013–2015 | Deivam Thandha Veedu | Chitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy | Tamil series[23] |
| 2014 | Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | [citation needed] |
| 2014–2015 | Shastri Sisters | Buaji | [19] |
| 2015–2016 | Naagin | Yamini Singh Raheja | [24] |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Yamini | |
| 2016–2017 | Naagin 2 | Yamini Singh Raheja | [25][26] |
| 2017 | Ayushman Bhava | Mai | [27] |
| Karmaphal Daata Shani | Simhika | [28] | |
| Door Kinare Milte Hai | |||
| Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil | Harjeet Khurana | ||
| 2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Sujata | |
| 2018–2019 | Saptapadi | ||
| Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Sudha Shrivaastav | [29] | |
| 2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Shakunthala Devi | Tamil series[30] |
| Naagin 3 | Yamini Singh Raheja (Cameo Appearance) | ||
| 2019–2020 | Bepannah Pyaar | Kunti Malhotra | [31] |
| 2019 | Tara From Satara | Srilekha (Cameo Appearance) | [32] |
| 2019–2022 | No.1 Kodalu | Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni | Telugu series |
| 2022–2023 | Naagin 6 | Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali | [33] |
| 2022; 2024 | Maari | Chamundeshwari (Extended Cameo Appearance) | Tamil series |
| 2023 | Bekaboo | Pataali | |
| 2023–2024 | Doree | Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur | |
| 2024 | Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang | Kailashi Devi Thakur (Cameo Appearance) | |
| Kannedhirey Thondrinaal | Sarada Devi (Cameo Appearance) | Tamil series[34] |
Others
edit| Year | Program | Role | Language | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Hindi | |
| Super Dancer Junior[35] | Judge | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Super Dancer | |||
| Krazy Kiya Re | Hindi | |||
| 2009 | Super Dancer Junior 2 | Malayalam | [35] | |
| 2012 | Marathi Taraaka | Marathi | ||
| 2013 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Malayalam | [36] | |
| Little Stars | ||||
| 2015–2016 | Solvathellam Unmai | Herself | Tamil | [37] |
| 2016–2017 | Dance Jodi Dance | Judge | [38] | |
| 2017 | Dancing Khilladies | |||
| Malayali Veettamma | Malayalam | |||
| 2017–2018 | Zee Dance League | Tamil | ||
| 2018 / 2019 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Dance Jodi Dance Juniors | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Contestant | Hindi | [39] |
| Thakarppan Comedy | Judge | Malayalam | ||
| Naagin Blockbuster | Herself | Hindi | ||
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | |||
| 2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Host | [citation needed] | |
| 2022 | MY G Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Nani | Hindi | |
| Bigg Boss 17 | Herself |
- Other works
| Year | Show | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rudra Ke Rakshak | Voice for queen Spider | [40] |
| 2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Producer | [41] |
Awards
edit- 1985: National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Mayuri[1]
- 1985: Nandi Special Jury Award for Mayuri[42]
- 2017: Colors Golden Petal Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Naagin[citation needed]
- 2020: Zeetelugu kutumbam awards for Uttama Inti pedda main lead role in No.1Kodalu[43]
References
edit- ^ a b "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran Herself". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Madon, Vimala (7 March 2016). "Women's Day special – against all odds". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ Never-say-die attitude: BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN – Sudha Chandran The Hindu. 22 February 2010.
- ^ Exclusive Interview with Sudha Chandran Actress. 30 March 2015. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
I was born and brought up in Mumbai, but my origin is Tiruchi... Trichy, Vayloore.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Swaminathan, Rajeshwari (27 July 2015). "Her Friends Stood by Her". The New Indian Express. Chennai. Archived from the original on 13 November 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Amarnath K. Menon (9 December 2013). "Mayuri: A profile in courage". India Today. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ Patel, Priyanka J (9 December 2011). "I choose to fight in my life: Sudha Chandran – The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Inspiration for world" (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Farook, Farhana (27 November 2007). "I view the accident as a blessing: Sudha Chandran". DNA. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran: I married my husband Ravi in a temple, 24 years back". The Times of India. 30 April 2019.
- ^ Amar Ujala Coverage on Doctorate Degree to Sudha Chandran, 27 May 2016, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 22 October 2021
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (22 May 2018). "Telugu cinema hops on the biopic bandwagon". The Hindu.
- ^ "This Actress Is Not Getting Any Film Offer From 13 Years, Started Film Career With Her Own Biopic". 12 April 2019.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran starrer 'Sifar' shines in film festivals, collects over 26 awards". The Indian Express. 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor birthday: Komolika to Ramola Sikand, 5 iconic vamps of the TV producer we all loved to hate!". Times Now News.
- ^ "5 videos that prove Ramola Sikand aka Sudha Chandran is the most badass villains of all times". The Times of India. 9 April 2019.
- ^ "A peek at Ekta's Kuchh Is Tara". Rediff.com.
- ^ a b "Interesting phase in TV now: Sudha Chandran". Zee News. 24 October 2014.
- ^ "Sudha getting positive". The Times of India.
- ^ No. 23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam - 114, retrieved 13 January 2020 – via YouTube
- ^ "Sudha Chandran to feature in Ek Thi Naayka". The Indian Express.
- ^ Sundar, Mrinalini. "My character is strong-willed just like me: Sudha Chandran". The Times of India.
- ^ "I want performance to be my style statement: Sudha Chandran". Zee News. 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Get ready for an adventurous season of 'Naagin 2'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Adaa Khan call's Sudha Chandran 'overacting ki dukaan' on off screen". The Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran: Ayushaman Bhava has engrossing storyline". Mid Day. 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran joins the cast of 'Karamphal Data Shani'; excited for her first mythological show!". Bollywoodmdb. August 2017.
- ^ "'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Actress Sudha Chandran Set To Re-Enter Divyanka Tripathi's Popular Star Plus Show!". Abp Live. 18 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Actress Sudha Chandran talks about her serial acting experience". Vikatan. 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Bepanah Pyaarr: 'Naagin' Fame Sudha Chandran To Enter Show, Reunites With Pearl V Puri!". Abp Live. 7 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran to play a judge in Tara From Satara". Mid Day. 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Naagin 6 Character Revelation: Urvashi Dholakia will play Tejashwi Prakash's mother, Sudha Chandran will be the villain". news ncr.
- ^ "Actress Sudha Chandran joins the cast of Kannedhirey Thondrinaal". Times of India. 29 September 2024.
- ^ a b Sathyendran, Nita (3 September 2010). "Diva and loving it". The Hindu.
- ^ "'Ugram Ujjwalam' another feather in my cap: Sudha Chandran". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Popular reality show reaches 1000th episode mark". Deccan Chronicle. 23 August 2015.
- ^ "Laila, Sneha and Sudha Chandran have a blast on the sets of Dance Jodi Dance Juniors; see video". The Times of India.
- ^ "Watch: Urvashi Dholakia and Sudhaa Chandran to compete against each other in Kitchen Champion". The Times of India.
- ^ "After Naagin, Sudha Chandran to lend voice to a spider on a TV show". India Today. 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran turns anchor and producer with 'Crime Alert'". Indiatvnews. 5 March 2021.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh (in Telugu). Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Sudha Chandran Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Sudha Chandran | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
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