Kalaranjini
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Kalaranjini | |
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| കലാരഞ്ജിനി | |
| Born | 17 August 1962[1] Kerala, India |
| Other names | Kala |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Children | Prince |
| Parent(s) | Chavara V.P. Nair, Vijayalakshmi |
| Family | Kalpana (sister) Urvashi (sister) Kamal Roy (brother) Prince (brother) |
Kalaranjini is an Indian actress and classical dancer who started her career in the early 1980s. She is the elder sister of actress Urvashi and actress Kalpana. She was a successful heroine of the 1980s and has lately been appearing in Television serials including Daya, Velankanni Mathavu, Devimahatymam, Kumkumappoovu etc.
Personal life
Kalaranjini was born to Theater artists Chavara V.P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi.[2] She has 2 younger sisters Urvashi and Kalpana. Her two brothers Kamal Roy and Prince, died at the age of 17 and 27 respectively. She is a divorcee and has a son, Prince.[3]
Partial filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aval | |||
| Lolans | |||
| Oru Naadan Premakatha | |||
| 2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Mercy | |
| 2017 | Kambhoji | - | |
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Mary John | |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Kanchana's mother (Janaki) | |
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Sumathi's mother | |
| 2015 | Thousand | Gypsy lady | |
| 2015 | Female Unnikrishnan | Unniyamma | |
| 2014 | How Old Are You | Rajeev's mother | |
| 2014 | Parankimala | Appu's mother | |
| 2014 | Karnavar | Vijaya's mother | |
| 2014 | Mizhi Thurakku | ||
| 2013 | God for Sale | Priyadarshini | |
| 2013 | Aattakatha | Unni's mother | |
| 2013 | White Paper | Sumathi | |
| 2013 | Mr. Bean | - | |
| 2013 | Radio | ||
| 2012 | The King & the Commissioner | Krishnan Nair's wife | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Interview Board Member | |
| 2012 | Kunjaliyan | Kanambaram | |
| 2012 | Spanish Masala | Theressa | |
| 2012 | Bombay Mittayi | ||
| 2011 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | Sreekuttan's mother | |
| 2011 | Kalabha Mazha | Kamashi | |
| 2011 | Mohabbath | Marriage Broker | |
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Mahesh's mother | |
| 2011 | Cocoon | ||
| 2010 | Patham Adhyayam | Lakshmikutty | |
| 2010 | Pulliman | Kamakshi | |
| 2010 | Ringtone | Thampuratti | |
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Kavya's mother | |
| 2009 | Banaras | Malathi | |
| 2009 | Parayan Marannathu | Madhavi | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Mahi's wife | Dubbed into Tamil as Puthiya Mukham |
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | Shantha | |
| 2009 | Patham Nilayile Theevandi | ||
| 2008 | Kerala Police | Maria Roy | |
| 2007 | Kangaroo | Cicily | |
| 2007 | Sooryan | Sarasu | Dubbed into Tamil as Thozha |
| 2007 | Speed Track | Gouri’s mother | |
| 2007 | Ali Bhai | ||
| 2005 | Hridayathil Sookshikkan | Nanditha's mother | |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Lakshmi | |
| 2005 | Annorikkal | ||
| 2005 | Iruvattam Manavaatti | Bhumika’s mother | |
| 2004 | Bunglavil Outha | Rosamma | |
| 2003 | Swantham Malavika | Gomathi | Dubbed into Hindi as "Hamaari Madhuri" |
| 2003 | Swapnakoodu | Sophy | |
| 2002 | Vasanthamalika | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 2002 | Kalyanaraman | Saraswathy | |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Janaki | |
| 1998 | Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam | Aanathavalli | |
| 1997 | Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam | ||
| 1997 | Kadhanaayakan | ||
| 1991 | Raagam Anuragam | Indu | |
| 1991 | Kaumara Swapnangal | ||
| 1989 | Crime Branch | Ambujam | Dubbed into Hindi as Crime Branch |
| 1989 | Jaithra Yathra | ||
| 1987 | Amme Bhagavathi | Thirumeni's wife | Dubbed into Telugu as Devi Bhagavathi |
| 1987 | Kathakku Pinnil | Malathi | |
| 1987 | Ponnu | ||
| 1987 | Swantham Ennu Karuthi | ||
| 1987 | Vamban | Kala | |
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kalam | Molly | Dubbed into Telugu as Manushulu Marali |
| 1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Bhagaval Das's Wife | |
| 1986 | Ithramathram | Anitha | |
| 1986 | Ashtabandham | Savithri | |
| 1986 | Ambili Ammavan | - | |
| 1985 | Kaiyum Thlayum Purathidaruthe | ||
| 1984 | Idavelakku Sesham | Sunitha | |
| 1984 | Theere Pratheekshikkathe | Sreedevi | |
| 1984 | Paavam Krooran | Sheela | |
| 1984 | Nishedi | Anitha | |
| 1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Sunitha | |
| 1984 | Raajavembaala | Maala | |
| 1984 | Attahaasam | ||
| 1984 | Ente Nandinikutty | ||
| 1984 | Oru Thettinte Katha | ||
| 1983 | Ee Vazhi Mathram | ||
| 1983 | Ea Yugham | ||
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Daisy | |
| 1983 | Eettillam | Kausalya | |
| 1983 | Bhookambam | Susie | |
| 1983 | Passport | Sainabha | |
| 1983 | Himavahini | Ponnu | |
| 1983 | Aashrayam | - | |
| 1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Thankamani | |
| 1982 | Aasha | Aasha | |
| 1982 | Gaanam | Ranjini | |
| 1982 | Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira | Latha | |
| 1982 | Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Baby | Dubbed into Telugu as Manasuna Neekai |
| 1982 | Balloon | Chinnu | |
| 1982 | Odukkam Thudakkam | ||
| 1982 | Komaram | ||
| 1981 | Ammakkorumma | Sherly | |
| 1981 | Nizhal Yudham | - | |
| 1980 | Swantham Enna Padam | Prabha | |
| 1979 | Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha | College lecturer | |
| 1979 | Sikharangal | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Madanolsavam | Child artist |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Tamizhselvan's mother | Dubbed into Malayalam as 36 Vayadhinile |
| 2012 | Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai | ||
| 1998 | Iniyavale | Ramanathan's wife | |
| 1997 | Periya Idathu Mappillai | Chinnavar's wife | |
| 1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Kala | |
| 1996 | Mettukudi | Sivakami | |
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | Raja's mother | |
| 1995 | Vishnu | Nirmala | Dubbed into Telugu as "Mr.Hari Krishna" and in Hindi as "Jeeta" |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Kumari Shari | |
| 1982 | Manjal Nila | Vasantha | |
| 1982 | Oorum Uravum | Roopa | |
| 1981 | Andru Muthal Indru Varai | Lakshmi |
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Kalaranjani | Ranjani | |
| 1984 | Marchandi Mana Chattalu | Damayanthi | |
| 1983 | Simham Navvindi | Radha |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Aasha | Prameela | Dubbed into Telugu as "Chattaniki Kallunte" |
Television serials
- Malayalam
- Daya (Kairali TV)
- Kanakuyil (Asianet)
- Velankanni Mathavu (Surya TV)
- Vismayam (Surya TV)
- Devimahatymam (Asianet)
- Thulabharam (Surya TV)
- Makal(Surya TV)
- Ammakkayi(Surya TV)
- Thennaliraman (Amrita TV)
- Chakkara Bharani (Surya TV) as Chakkaramangalam Panchayath President
- Kumkumapoovu (Asianet) as Subharamma (Mahesh's mother)
- Moonnumani (Flowers TV) as Saradhamma
- Manathe Kottaram (Kairali TV)
- Tamil
- Reality show
- Lunars Comedy Express (Asianet Plus)as Special judge
References
- Asianet Film Awards 2016
External links
- Kalaranjini at IMDb
Categories:
- Indian film actresses
- Actresses from Thiruvananthapuram
- Living people
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Malayalam television
- Actresses in Tamil television
- 1962 births