Bhanupriya
| Bhanupriya Kaushal | |
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 Portrait of Bhanu Priya |
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| Born | January 15, 1964 Andhra pradesh, India |
| Spouse | Adarsh Kaushal |
Bhanu Priya (Telugu: భానుప్రియ ) is an Indian actress. She was a former leading actress of the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries from 1980 to 1993. She also acted in few Bollywood films in the 1990s.
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[edit] Early life
She was born in Rangampeta village, which is near to Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, on 15 January 1964 in a Telugu family and was settled in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at a very young age.
Her sister Nishanthi, known as Shantipriya (actress), has also acted in several films, including the biggest hit, Enga ooru paatukran (1988). She was also seen on national small screen TV sci-fi epic Aaryamaan - Brahmaand Ka Yoddha opposite Mukesh Khanna, in 2002. Her sister JyothiPriya is also a television and film actress.
[edit] Career
Bhanupriya has acted in over 111 films as a heroine in various languages. She made her debut in the Telugu movie Sitaara, directed by veteran Vamsy, which was a big hit.[citation needed] She has acted in over 55 Telugu films, about 40 Tamil films, 14 Hindi films and a few Malayalam and Kannada films.
Bhanupriya began her film acting career when she was just 19 years old. Her first film was Mella Pesungal (1983) in Tamil. In Telugu it was Sitaara (1983).
Trained in classical dance, all her critically acclaimed movies were based on the subject of classical dance, like Vamsy's Sitara and veteran K. Vishwanath's Swarnakamalam in Telugu and Sathyan Anthikkad's Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal in Malayalam. She is also part of Mani Ratnam's stage show Netru, Indru, Naalai. Banupriya's excellent Bharathanatyam dancing skills are much appreciated in her films.[citation needed]
Her performance were well appreciated by her senior artist and her co-stars. Tamil Cinema's ace actor, Sivaji Ganesan had mentioned in one of his interviews that Bhanupriya is the only actress from the younger generation with matchable acting ability as Savithri and Padmini. Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi mentioned that he enjoyed the chemistry with other actresses while dancing but with Bhanupriya he missed out on that as she always concentrated on the technical aspects of her footwork and treated him as a competitor instead of a co-star. Khushboo had mentioned in an interview that one role that she would not be able to do justice would be the role Bhanupriya enacted in "Aararo Ariraro".
Bhanupriya is now based in Chennai and planning to direct a film, with classical dance as lead role[citation needed] She had also acted in a television serial, Shakthi, shown over in Sun Network channels. She is famous for her expressions using her eyes, which led her to a career in modelling. Her most famous ad was of Eyetex, a popular eyeliner. Cinematographer and director P.C.Sriram once described her as having the most beautiful and photogenic face among south Indian movie actresses.
[edit] Personal life
Bhanupriya married Adarsh Kaushal, an award-winning photographer based in the United States and son of famous Bharatanatyam artist Sumathi kaushal in United States. They have a daughter. Now, they are settled in Chennai.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Telugu
[edit] Tamil
[edit] Hindi
| S.No | Year | Film | Cast | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | Dosti Dushmani | Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Rajini Kanth | Rama Rao Thatineni | |
| 2 | 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar | Dharmendra, Jeetendra | Rama Rao Thatineni | |
| 3 | 1987 | Khudgarz | Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha | Rakesh Roshan | |
| 4 | 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty | Kewal Sharma | |
| 5 | 1988 | Tamacha | Jeetendra, Rajini Kanth | Ramesh Ahuja | |
| 6 | 1989 | Dav Pech | Jeetendra | Kewal Sharma | |
| 7 | 1989 | Garibon Ka Daata | Mithun Chakraborty | Ramesh Ahuja | |
| 8 | 1989 | Kasam Vardi Ki | Jeetendra | Shibu Mitra | |
| 9 | 1989 | Suryaa : An Awakening | Vinod Khanna | Esmayeel Shroff | |
| 10 | 1990 | Zahreelay | Sanjay Dutt, Jeetendra | Jyotin Goel | |
| 11 | 1991 | Bhabhi | Govinda, Juhi chawla | Kishore Vyas |
[edit] Malayalam
| S.No | Year | Film | Cast | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Rajashilpi | Mohanlal | R.Sukumaran | |
| 2 | 1995 | Highway | Suresh Gopi | Jayaraaj | |
| 3 | 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Mammotty | Kamal | |
| 4 | 1997 | Kulam | Suresh Gopi | Lenin Rajendran | |
| 5 | 1997 | Rishyasringan | Krishna, Shyjudev | Suresh Unnithan | |
| 6 | 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Jayaram, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | Sathyan Anthikad | |
| 7 | 2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Amrutha Prakash, Suresh Krishna | Kamal | |
| 8 | 2005 | Hridayathi Sookshikkaan | Kunchako Boban, Bhavana | Rajesh Pillai | |
| 9 | 2011 | Kattu Paranja Katha | Shyam Gopal | Filming |
[edit] Kannada
| S.No | Year | Film | Cast | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 | Rasika | Ravichandran | Dwarakish | |
| 2 | 2000 | Devarmaga | Shivrajkumar, Ambareesh | D.Rajendra Babu | |
| 3 | 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Vishnuvardan | S.Narayan | |
| 4 | 2004 | Kadamba | Vishnuvardan | Suresh Krishna | |
| 5 | 2009 | Meshtru | Devaraj | Mahadev | |
| 6 | 2011 | Chatrapati | Filming |
[edit] Filmography Combined
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | Vasanth | Tamil | |
| Sitara | Suman | Telugu | ||
| 1984 | Rowdy | Krishnam Raju | Telugu | |
| Ramayanamlo Bhagavatham | Chandra Mohan | Telugu | ||
| Palnati Puli | Balakrishna | Telugu | ||
| Jamesbond 999 | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Chadarangam | Narehs | Telugu | ||
| Gruhalakshmi | Mohan Babu | Telugu | ||
| Illale Devatha | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Thendral Thodhata Malar | Rajeev | Tamil | |
| Jhansi Rani | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | ||
| Mogudu Pellalu | Naresh | Telugu | ||
| Musugu Donga | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Bangaru Chiluka | Arjun Sarja | Telugu | ||
| Preminchu Pelladu | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | ||
| Jwala | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Garjana | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Kutumba Bandham | Rajesh | Telugu | ||
| Illaliko Pariksha | Mohan Babu | Telugu | ||
| Athmabalam | Balakrishna Nandamuri | Telugu | Filming | |
| America Alludu | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Anveshana | Karthik | Telugu | ||
| Chiranjeevi | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Vijetha | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Dosti Dushmani | Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Rajini Kanth | Hindi | |
| Manchi Manasulu | Bhanuchandar | Telugu | Filming | |
| Prathibavanthudu | Krishna | Telugu | Debut Film | |
| Konaseema Kurradu | Arjun Sarja | Telugu | ||
| Kashmora | Rajasekhar, Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | ||
| Aalapana | Mohan | Telugu | ||
| Apoorva Sahodarulu | Balakrishna | Telugu | ||
| Anadiga Aadadi | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | ||
| Anasuyammagari Alludu | Balakrishna Nandamuri | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar | Dharmendra, Jeetendra | Hindi | |
| Khudgarz | Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha | Hindi | ||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Venkatesh | Telugu | ||
| Shankaravam | Krishna | Telugu | ||
| Prema Samrat | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Prema Deepalu | Sarath Banu | Telugu | ||
| Chakravarthy | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Donga Mogudu | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Jebu Donga | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Allari Krishnayya | Balakrishna | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty | Hindi | |
| Tamacha | Jeetendra, Rajini Kanth | Hindi | ||
| Bharathamlo Balachandrudu | Balakrishna | Telugu | Special Song | |
| Nyayaniki Siksha | Shiva Krishna | Telugu | ||
| Thiragabadda Telugu Bidda | Balakrishna Nandamuri | Telugu | ||
| Khaidi No 786 | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Trinetrudu | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Swarnakamalam | Venkatesh | Telugu | ||
| AgniKeratalu | Krishna | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Dav Pech | Jeetendra | Hindi | |
| Garibon Ka Daata | Mithun Chakraborty | Hindi | Special Song | |
| Kasam Vardi Ki | Jeetendra | Hindi | ||
| Suryaa : An Awakening | Vinod Khanna | Hindi | ||
| Araro Ariroro | K. Bhagyaraj | Tamil | ||
| State Rowdy | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | ||
| Bhagawan | Krishnam Raju | Telugu | Special Appearance | |
| Black Tiger | Ramesh Babu | Telugu | ||
| Gudachari 117 | Krishna | Telugu | ||
| Asokha Chakravarty | Balakrishna Nandamuri | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Zahreelay | Sanjay Dutt, Jeetendra | Hindi | |
| Sirayil Pootha Chinna malar | Vijayakanth | Tamil | ||
| Jayasimha | Suman | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Bhabhi | Govinda, Juhi chawla | Hindi | Special Song |
| Pudhu Manithan | Sathyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Gopura Vasilile | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Sathriyan | Vijayakanth | Tamil | ||
| Pondatti Sonna kettukanum | Chandrasekhar | Tamil | ||
| Azhagan | Mammootty | Tamil | ||
| Brahma | Sathyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Thalapathi | Rajinikanth | Tamil | ||
| Thaipoosam | Nazar | Tamil | ||
| Sri Yedu Kondala Swamy | Arun Govil | Telugu | ||
| People's Encounter | Srikanth | Telugu | ||
| Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu | Suman | Telugu | ||
| 1992 | Rajashilpi | Mohanlal | Malayalam | |
| Magudam | Sathyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Bharathan | Vijayakanth | Tamil | ||
| Therkku theru machan | Sathyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Sundara Kaandam | K. Bhagyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Pangali | Sathyaraj | Tamil | ||
| Amaran | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Kaviya Thalaivan | Vijayakanth | Tamil | ||
| Vaname Ellai | Anand Babu, Ramya Krishnan | Tamil | ||
| Neenga Nalla Irukkanum | Nizhalgal Ravi | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Kattalai | Sathyaraj | Tamil | |
| Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | Sivakumar | Tamil | ||
| Maharasan | Kamalhassan | Tamil | ||
| Mutrugai | Arun Pandiyan, Ranjitha | Tamil | ||
| Gokulam | Arjun Sarja | Tamil | ||
| Uzhavan | Prabhu Ganesan | Tamil | ||
| Raja Durai | Vijayakanth | Tamil | 0 | |
| Bhagath | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Kirayi Gunda | Krishna | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Rasika | Ravichandran | Kannada | |
| Ish Gup Chup | Varun Kumar | Telugu | ||
| Bangaru Mogudu | Suman | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Highway | Suresh Gopi | Malayalam | |
| Chakravarthi | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Pedharayudu | Mohan Babu | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Mammotty | Malayalam | |
| 1996Amma Durgamma | Sasikumar, Ooha | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Kulam | Suresh Gopi | Malayalam | |
| Rishyasringan | Krishna, Shyjudev | Malayalam | ||
| Mama Bagunnava | Rajendra Prasad, Naresh | Telugu | ||
| Annamayya | Akkineni Nagarjuna, Suman | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | Rajkiran | Tamil | |
| Aahaa | Raghuvaran | Tamil | ||
| Aaha | Jagapati Babu | Telugu | ||
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal | Vijay | Tamil | |
| Anantha Poonkatre | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Jayaram, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | Malayalam | Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| Devarmaga | Shivrajkumar, Ambareesh | Kannada | ||
| Annai | Tamil | |||
| February 14, Necklace Road | Suman | Telugu | ||
| Jayam Manadera | Venkatesh | Telugu | ||
| Ayodhya Ramaiah | Srihari | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Sree Rajarajeswary | Ramya Krishnan | Tamil | |
| Thaali Kaatha Kaaliamman | Prabu | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Vishnuvardan | Kannada | |
| Naina | Jayaram | Tamil | ||
| Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | HariKrishna, Suman | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Amrutha Prakash, Suresh Krishna | Malayalam | |
| Kadamba | Vishnuvardan | Kannada | ||
| Jai | Prashanth, Thyagarajan | Tamil | ||
| Jore | Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Gajala | Tamil | ||
| Chellame | Vishal Krishna, Reema sen | Tamil | ||
| Sravanamasam | Harikrishna, Krishna, Gajala | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Hridayathi Sookshikkaan | Kunchako Boban, Bhavana | Malayalam | |
| Orey Pandu | Sachin | Telugu | ||
| Chatrapathi | Prabhas, Shriya | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Gautam S.S.C | Navadeep, Sindhu Tolani | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Oru Ponnu Oru Payyan | Tamil | ||
| Polladhavan | Dhanush | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Theekuchi | Tamil | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Mahayagnam | Nazer | Telugu | ||
| pelliayindhikani | Allari Naresh, Kamalini Mukherjee | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Meshtru | Devaraj | Kannada | |
| 2010 | My Name is Amrutha | Bhanuchander | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2011 | Kattu Paranja Katha | Malayalam | ||
| Chatrapati | Kannada | |||
| Devathalu | Rishi | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | En Peyar Kumarasaamy | Tamil | Filming | |
| Dammu | Junior NTR | Telugu | Announced | |
| 1980s | Shravana Meghaalu | Muralimohan, Lakshmi | Telugu |
[edit] Television
- Vishwamitra - Telecasted on Doordarshan - Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
- Shakti - Telecasted on Sun TV
- Vazhkai - Telecasted on Sun TV
- Thaka Thimi Tha - Hosted the dance based program on Jaya TV
[edit] Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Actress in 1988 for her performance in Swarna Kamalam
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) in 1988 for her performance in Swarna Kamalam
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2002 for the film Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005 for the film Chatrapati
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize in 1989 for the film Aararo Ariraro
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize in 1991 for the film Azhagan
- Cinema Express Awards in 1996 for the film Peddaraayudu
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