Mounika
Mounika | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vijay Rekha[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mounika, Mounica |
| Occupation | Actress |
Vijay Rekha known by her stage name Mounika is a television and film actress who appeared in South Indian films.[1] She is the third wife of director Balu Mahendra who deceased in 2014.[2]
Personal life
Mounika and Balu Mahendra shared a relationship that goes beyond professional limits. They were living together for a long period of time and Balu Mahendra himself 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Tamil | Rajinikanth's sister | Debut |
| 1990 | Komaram Bheem | Telugu | Komaram Bheem's wife | |
| 1992 | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | Tamil | Shenbagam | Debut as lead |
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1994 | May Madham | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Subash | Tamil | Arumugasamy's wife | |
| 2001 | En Iniya Ponnilave | Tamil | Rosie | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Tamil | Ramesh's mother |
Television
- Sontham
- Sorgam
- Balu Mahendravin Kathai Neram
- Anandham Vilaiyadum Veedu
- Gallata Kudumbam 1997-1999
References
- ^ a b "Mounika's thoughts on Balu Mahendra". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
- ^ "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 2015-02-09.