Archana (actress)
Archana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sudha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980 - Present |
| Known for | Nireekshana (1982) Veedu (1987) Daasi (1988) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian film actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Tollywood, Kollywood and Malayalam cinema. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]In November 2020, she appeared in the longest running Telugu Television Talk show Alitho Saradaga in Episode 201 hosted by Tollywood actor-comedian Ali.[3]
Early life
Archana was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India as Sudha. During her childhood, her family moved to Madras (Present day Tamil Nadu).
Filmography
Tamil
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Neengal Kettavai as radha (1984)
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Keni (2018)
- Seethakaathi (2018)
- Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) as Thenmozhi, Arumpon's mother
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Telugu
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Nireekshana (1982)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Chakravyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
- Police Venkataswamy(1983)
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhoortham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambil
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
- Kinar (2018)
Kannada
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987)
- Guri (1986)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Huliya (1996)
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Hindi
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film, Music and Television Awards) | Nandi Special Jury Award | Nireekshana (1982) |
| 1988 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Veedu (1987) |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | |
| National Film Awards | Best Actress | Daasi (1988) | |
| 2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Female)[4] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
References
- ^ "Waiting for good roles: Archana". The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Star Talk - Archana". IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Alitho Saradaga promo: Actress Archana appears before camera after 25 years". ap7am.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 September 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
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Categories:
- Living people
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Best Actress National Film Award winners
- M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute alumni
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Nandi Award winners
- Indian film actresses
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Actresses in Bengali cinema
- Actresses from Andhra Pradesh
- People from Andhra Pradesh
- Actresses from Vijayawada
- People from Krishna district