Mounika
Appearance
Mounika | |
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Born | Vijaya Rekha[1] 20 October 1971 |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Mounika, Mounica |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Balu Mahendra (m.1998-2014) (Until his death) |
Vijaya Rekha known by her stage name Mounika is an Indian film and Tamil television actress who appeared in South Indian films and Tamil serials.[1] She was the third wife of director Balu Mahendra.[2]
Personal life
Mounika was living together with Balu Mahendra. Balu Mahendra has confirmed his relationship with Mounika in many of his interviews and also in his blog.[3][4] They married in 1998 but went public about their marriage only in 2004.
Film career
Mounika was introduced by Balu Mahendra in the film Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal that released in 1985.[3]
Partial filmography
Films
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Tamil | Handicap lady | Debut |
1985 | Yathra | Malayalam | Singer Girl on the bus | |
1987 | Rettai vaal kuruvi | Tamil | Dancer in group | |
1990 | Komaram Bheem | Telugu | Komaram Bheem's wife | |
1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | Tamil | Valli | |
1992 | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | Tamil | Shenbagam | Debut as lead |
1992 | Raasukutti | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
1993 | Amaravathi | Tamil | Geetha, Balasubramaniam's daughter | |
1994 | May Madham | Tamil | ||
1996 | Subash | Tamil | Arumugasamy's wife | |
1997 | Thambi Durai | Tamil | ||
1999 | Mugam | Tamil | Anjala | |
2000 | Manasu | Tamil | Lakshmi | |
2001 | En Iniya Ponnilave | Tamil | Rosie | |
2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Tamil | Voice for Eswari Rao | |
2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Tamil | Ramesh's mother | |
2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Tamil | Mangamma Rani (Samiyadi) | |
2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Tamil |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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1996 | Marmadesam - Ragasiyam | Sun TV | |
1997 | Nimmathi Ungal choice-2 | Kannama | Sun TV |
1997–1999 | Galatta Kudumbam | ||
1999–2000 | Sontham | ||
2000 | Take it easy Vazhkai | ||
Balu Mahendravin Kathai Neram | Sun TV | ||
2003–2007 | Sorgam | Sun TV | |
2006–2008 | Sharadha | Raj TV | |
2008–2009 | Anandham Vilaiyadum Veedu | Kalaignar TV | |
2019–2020 | Agni Natchathiram | Jeyanthi Selvam | Sun TV |
2019–Present | Ayutha Ezhuthu | Kaaliammal | Vijay TV |
References
- ^ a b "Mounika's thoughts on Balu Mahendra". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Actress Mounika Interview – Talks About Balu Mahendra". www.tamiltvshows.net. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Mounika's entry prohibited". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Drama mars Balu Mahendra's second wife Mounika's arrival to pay homage". www.kollytalk.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
External links
- "Mounika". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- http://www.dsrmedias.com/profile/movie/tamil/actress/mounika