Suchitra Murali

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Suchitra Murali
Born
Suchitra

Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Nationality (legal)Indian
Occupation(s)Actress, Administrator, Dancer, Television presenter
Years active1990–2003
Spouse
Murali
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(m. 2002)​
ChildrenNeha
RelativesDeepu Karunakaran (brother)

Suchitra Murali,[1] commonly known by her stage name Suchitra, is an Indian actress. Debuting in a lead role with the 1990 film No.20 Madras Mail at the age of 14, she has appeared mostly in Malayalam films as well as a few films in Tamil.

Personal life

Suchitra is born to Karunakaran and Usha. She has a sister Sumitra and a brother Deepu Karunakaran, who works as a director.[2] She had her primary education from Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum.[3] Suchitra became a mainstream actress at a very young age when she was cast as the heroine in the film No.20 Madras Mail. She left the industry after her marriage to Murali in March 2002. The couple has a daughter Neha and are settled in U.S. She has opened a dance school there called "Naatya Graha Dance Academy".

Career

Suchitra, who debuted as a heroine in the film No.20 Madras Mail did numerous films in Malayalam in the 90s, mostly with heroes like Mammooty, Mohanlal, Mukesh, Jagadeesh and Siddique. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in the 90s, Suchitra was very popular among the youth due to her eye-catching physique and her versatility in acting. By the time she left the industry at the young age of 26 she had already acted in 38 movies. She also acted in a handful of Tamil films. The 1991 release Gopura Vasalile, along with Karthik and Bhanupriya, was her most popular Tamil movie.

Suchitra is also a trained Indian Classical dancer. She was trained in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi by Guru V. Mythili.

Other activities

Suchitra was the Joint Secretary twice (1997-2000 & 2000–2003) in the AMMA. Her versatility and application during her tenure was well appreciated by the other members.[4] Suchitra was also seen recently as a celebrity judge in episodes of the popular reality shows Idea Star Singer and Vodafone Comedy Stars, both on Asianet. She also represented Kerala in the "Miss World Pageant" held in Bangalore in 1997.

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
1978 Aaravam Malayalam Child Artist
1978 Adimakkachavadam Malayalam Child Artist
1979 Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathrem Malayalam Child Artist
1980 Angaadi Malayalam Child Artist
1981 Aambalpoovu Malayalam Child Artist
1981 Oothikachiya Ponnu Malayalam Child Artist
1984 Swarnagopuram Malayalam Child Artist
1987 Vrutham Usha Malayalam Child Artist
1989 Unknown Hindi
1990 No.20 Madras Mail Devi R. Nair Malayalam Debut Film as Heroine (Aged only 14)
1990 Kuttettan Nurse Malayalam
1990 Kshanakkathu Sales girl Malayalam
1990 Commander Malayalam
1990 Enquiry Malayalam
1990 Paadatha Veenayum Paadum Malayalam
1991 Chakravarthy Malayalam
1991 Abhimanyu Radha Malayalam
1991 Mimics Parade Latha Malayalam
1991 Ezhunnallathu Sunanda Malayalam
1991 Mookkillarajyathu Dance Teacher Malayalam
1991 Kadinjool Kalyanam Ramani Malayalam
1991 Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu Rosili Malayalam
1991 Athirathan Nimmy Malayalam
1991 Gopura Vasalile Kasthuri Tamil
1991 Bharatham Radha Malayalam
1992 Kallan Kappalil Thanne Gayathri Malayalam
1992 Thalastaanam Supriya Malayalam
1992 Mantrikacheppu Mercy Malayalam
1992 Neelakurukkan Meera Malayalam
1992 Mr & Mrs Ashwathi Malayalam
1992 Kasargod Khader Bhai Latha Malayalam
1992 Makkal Mahatmyam Ammu Malayalam
1992 Maarathon (Aayaraam Gayaaraam) Malayalam
1993 Kavadiyattam Thankamani Malayalam
1993 Bhagyavaan Meena Malayalam
1993 Sthreedhanam Sushamma Malayalam
1993 Sowbhagyam Rejini Malayalam
1993 Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans Gouri Malayalam
1993 Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha Annice Malayalam Glamour Role
1993 Cheppadividya Inspector's wife Malayalam
1993 Airport Uma Tamil
1994 Tharavadu Rajani Malayalam
1994 Kashmeeram Mithra Malayalam
1994 Sukham Sukhakaram /Ipadikku Kaadhal Stella Malayalam/Tamil
1994 Padhavi Unknown Malayalam
1995 Thakshashila Motti Malayalam
1995 Aavarthanam Malayalam
1996 Hitler Gayathri Malayalam Sister role
1996 Ammuvinte Aangalamar Malayalam
1997 Shibiram Shiney Malayalam
1998 Thikkurissi The Golden Miracle Herself Malayalam Documentary
1998 Aattuvela Malayalam
1999 Rishivamsham Drama artist Malayalam
2000 Snegithiye Adv. Soumini Tamil
2000 Puraskaaram Bhargavi Malayalam
2001 Achaneyanenikkishtam Sofia Malayalam
2001 Kakkakkuyil Madhavan's daughter Malayalam
2001 Rakshasa Rajavu Maya Malayalam
2001 Kasi Valli Tamil
2002 Aabharanacharthu Savithrikutty Malayalam
2007 Raakilipattu Adv. Soumini Malayalam Shot in 2000
Bilingual with Snegithiye
2011 Again Kasargod Khader Bhai Latha Malayalam Archive footage
Cameo

Television

References

  1. ^ http://naatyagraha.com/suchitra_about_guru.html [dead link]
  2. ^ http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/303669?page=0,4 [dead link]
  3. ^ asianetnews.com. "Varthaprabhatham, Interview with actress Suchitra". Retrieved 7 August 2015 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Malayalam.com. "PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES". Retrieved 31 May 2011.

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