Archana (actress)
Archana | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Actress and dancer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Archana is an Indian film actress and accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in the South Indian film industry.[1][2] She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress, twice for her work in Veedu in Tamil and Daasi in Telugu.
Early life and career
Archana was born in Delta region of Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family. She is a graduate in acting from the Tamil Nadu Institute of Film Technology. She made her acting debut with the Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).
She then acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films, under directors such as B. Narsing Rao, Balu Mahendra, P. N. Menon, Shankar Nag and Vamsi.[3]
Awards and honors
- Best Actress -Veedu - 1987
- Best Actress -Daasi - 1988
- Best Actress – Tamil - Veedu - 1988
- Special Jury Award - Nireekshana - 1987
Filmography
Tamil
- Azhiyatha Kolangal (2016)
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985)
- Neengal Kettavai (1984)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Nandu (1981)
- Panneer Pushpangal (1981)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
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)
- Chakra Vyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhoortham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambili
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
Kannada
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987)
- Guri (1986)
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Huliya (1996)
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Hindi
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur (English)
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.
- ^ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 29. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 September 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
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- Living people
- Telugu 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
- Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu alumni
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Nandi Award winners
- Indian film actresses
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses