Suhasini Maniratnam
Suhasini Maniratnam | |
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Born | Suhasini Charuhasan 15 August 1961 |
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Years active | 1980–present |
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Children | 1 |
Relatives | Charuhasan (father) Chandrahasan (uncle) Kamal Haasan (uncle) Anu Hasan (cousin) Shruti Haasan (cousin) Akshara Haasan (cousin) |
Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961)[1] known mononymously as Suhasini, is an Indian actress, director, producer and writer in the Tamil film industry. She has worked as an actress in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her cinematic debut with the 1980, Tamil film. Nenjathai Killathe. Suhasini then won National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Sindhu Bhairavi (1985).[2] Suhasini has won 4 Filmfare Awards, 2 Kerala State Awards, 2 Tamilnadu State Awards and 2 Nandi Awards.
Early life[edit]
Suhasini was born to actor–lawyer Charuhasan and Komalam in Paramakudi, as the middle child of three sisters. Her elder sister Nandhini is a doctor, while Subhashini teaches English literature. Several family members including her father's younger brothers, producer Chandrahasan and actor–politician Kamal Haasan, have been a part of the Tamil cinema industry. Her paternal cousins Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan have also since become actresses.[3]
Suhasini attended the Municipal Elementary School in Paramakudi, before moving to Madras aged 12 to live with her grandmother and uncle Kamal Haasan.[4] Suhasini's grandfather Srinivasan, a criminal lawyer, encouraged her to follow the rest of her family and become involved in films. She then became a student of cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, and started her career as a camera assistant to Ashok Kumar and went on to become an actress.
Film career[edit]
As an actress[edit]
She has acted working predominantly in South Indian Cinemas. She started her career as a make-up artist for several leading actress at that time.
She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil movie Nenjathai Killathe. In her first movie itself, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[5] She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide (1983), which also featured Mammootty. Her role in the AFI Fest nominated feature film Vanaprastham (1999), which starred Mohanlal, was particularly well received.[6] She acted along with all south Indian top heroes of her time.
Her pairing with Vishnuvardhan is considered one of the best and also unique in South Indian films. The pair has acted together in various blockbuster movies like Bandhana (1984), Suprabhatha (1988), Muthina Haara (1990), Himapatha (1995), Hendithghelthini (1998), Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007) and School Master (2010).
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander.[7]
She has worked in several other movies, some of her greatest hits movies names are Swathi (1984), Ezhuthapurangal (1987), Amrutha Varshini (1997), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Theerthadanam (2001) and Gabbar Singh (2012) among others.
As a director[edit]
In 1991, Suhasini directed the anthology mini-series Penn (1991) shown on Madras Doordarshan. The series featured eight standalone episodes examining the lives of South Indian women, and starred several of her contemporaries such as Shobana, Revathi, Raadhika and Amala as protagonists.[8][9][10]
In 1995, Suhasini tried her hands into direction, her first film was Indira. She didn't just direct the movie but also wrote the screenplay for the film. She and husband Mani Ratnam, are both successfully running their production house Madras Talkies, along with G. Srinivasan. However, the film won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, winning Santosh Sivan the award for Best Cinematographer as well as a Special Jury Award for the film itself. The film was also shown in film festivals globally in countries including Belarus and Japan.[11] In November 1997, Suhasini directed a short television film titled Swayamvaram featuring Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Rajiv Menon . The script had been written by Sujatha and commissioned by Revathi and Suresh Menon.[12]
Suhasini directed a segment titled "Coffee, Anyone?" in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020). Shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, the segment was set against the backdrop of the 21-day COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 in India, and featured Suhasini in the leading role alongside her cousins Shruti Haasan and Anu Hasan, and her mother Komalam.[13][14]
Other work[edit]
Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam have been involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies since 1997.
Honorary Consul[edit]
Suhasini was appointed the Honorary Consul Of the Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg in 2015. She held the post until 2020.[15]
Goodwill and Brand Ambassador[edit]
Naam Foundation[edit]
Suhasini founded Naam Foundation in 2010 with the foremost objective to empower single women. She strongly believes that empathising with the single women in the underprivileged segment is only the start of change. To create a powerful impact, Naam Foundation developed a very personalized approach to reach out to these women through mentorship. A panel of women volunteers identified as Naam Thozhigal personally take care of these women and keep in touch with them on a daily basis. They also arrange for expert counsellors to work with the women to address the issues that have affected them. The coaches meet once a month to evaluate their work and to discuss new approaches, new resources and to discuss specific issues that need additional focus. These women coaches bring together vast experience in community work and bring with them empathy and commitment to help empower the Naam Women. [1]
Personal life[edit]
Suhasini married film director Mani Ratnam on 26 August 1988 and the couple has a son, Nandan, born in 1992.[16]
Awards[edit]
- Best Actress – Sindhu Bhairavi (Tamil) (1986)
- Best Actress – Kannada – Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983)
- Best Actress – Telugu – Swati (1984)
- Best Actress – Kannada – Suprabhatha (1988)[17]
- Best Actress – Kannada – Muthina Haara (1990)
- Best Actress – Ezhuthapurangal (1987)
- Best Actress – Theerthadanam (2001)
- Best Actress – Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
- Best Actress – Swati (1984)
- Best Supporting Actress – Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Kannada – Sachin! Tendulkar Alla (2014)
Filmography[edit]
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Kannada[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandhini | |
1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | |
1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
1991 | Usha | Usha | |
1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | |
1997 | Amrutha Varshini | Veena | |
Ganga Yamuna | Yamuna | Cameo | |
1998 | Hendithghelthini | Radha | |
1999 | Vishwa | Indu | |
2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Lakshmi | |
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |||
2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | ||
2003 | Annavru | ||
2005 | O Gulabiye | ||
2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | ||
2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | |
2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | |
School Master | Sneha | ||
Deadly-2 | |||
2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Lakshmi | |
Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | ||
2013 | Myna | Doctor | |
2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Sakshi Dinesh | Won, SIIMA - Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
2015 | Rebel | ||
Masterpiece | Durga | ||
2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | |
Preethiyalli Sahaja | |||
Naani | Suraksha | ||
2017 | Masti Gudi | Chief Minister | |
Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | ||
2018 | Prema Baraha | Madhu's aunt | |
Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Nandhini | ||
2019 | Yaana | Sujatha | |
Ayushman Bhava | Harshini Prasad | ||
TBA | Bandhana 2![]() |
TBA |
Telugu[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | ||
1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | |
1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Subhashini | |
Maga Maharaju | |||
Muddula Mogudu | Sarala | ||
Subha Muhurtham | |||
Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | ||
1984 | Nirdhoshi | ||
Challenge | Lakshmi | ||
Aparadhi | |||
Intiguttu | |||
Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | ||
Justice Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | ||
Adigo Alladigo | |||
Bava Maradallu | |||
Manishiko Charitra | |||
Illalu Priyuralu | |||
Swati | Swathi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Nandi Award for Best Actress | |
1985 | Kongumudi | ||
Muddula Manavaralu | |||
Manglya Bandham | |||
Maharaju | |||
Bullet | Usha | ||
Dampatyam | Dr.Lalitha | ||
Jackie | |||
Karpoora Deepam | Manasa | ||
Sravanthi | Sravanthi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | |
Sravana Sandhya | |||
Rakshasudu | Sumatri | ||
Shanti Nivasam | |||
Sirivennela | Subhashini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
Mr Bharath | |||
Kirathakudu | Swetha | ||
1987 | Thene Manasulu | ||
President Gari Abbai | Latha | ||
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
Punya Dampathulu | |||
Punnami Chandrudu | |||
Gouthami | Gouthami | ||
Lawyer Suhasini | Suhasini | ||
Aradhana | Jennifer | ||
Brahma Nayudu | |||
1988 | Anna Chellelu | Herself | Cameo |
Bharya Bhartalu | |||
Chuttalabbayi | |||
Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | ||
Manchi Donga | Madhavi | ||
Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | ||
Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | ||
Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | ||
1989 | Mamathala Kovela | ||
Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | ||
Amma | Dharani | ||
1990 | Chuttalabbai | ||
1992 | Akka Mogudu | ||
1993 | Ratha Sarathi | Dr. Shakunthala | |
1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena | |
1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | |
1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Dr. Prabhavathi | |
Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | ||
Iddaru | Dubbed voice for Tabu (actress) | ||
1998 | Ooyala | ||
Manasichi Choodu | |||
2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Vaani | |
2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | |
2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | |
2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | |
Dost | Snehalatha | ||
2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | |
Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | |||
Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | ||
2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | |
2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | |
2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
Varudu | Sandy's mother | ||
2011 | Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | Madhavi | |
2012 | Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam | Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari | |
Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) | |
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | ||
2013 | Baadshah | Baadshah's mother | |
Minugurulu | Collector | ||
2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | Cameo |
2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | ||
2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother | |
Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | ||
Satya Gang | |||
2019 | Yatra | Sabitha Indra Reddy | |
Suryakantham | Supriya | ||
2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Jaya | |
2021 | Gurthunda Seethakalam![]() |
TBA | |
Malli Modalaindi ![]() |
Suja | [18] |
Tamil[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Uthiripookkal | Debut as camera assistant. | |
1980 | Kaali | As camera assistant. | |
Johnny | As camera assistant. | ||
Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Debut film as an actress. Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | ||
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | ||
Madhumalar | |||
Palaivana Solai | Geetha | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
Meendum Kokila | As a camera assistant | ||
Raja Paarvai | As a camera assistant | ||
Nandu | As a camera assistant. | ||
1982 | Vadivangal | ||
Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | ||
Azhagiya Kanney | |||
Thottal Sudum | |||
Lottery Ticket | |||
Kalyana Kalam | |||
Nandri, Meendum Varuga | |||
Agaya Gangai | Sumathi | ||
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
Metti | As a camera assistant. | ||
1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | Chitti | |
Uruvangal Maralam | Lakshmi | ||
Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | ||
Poikkal Kudhirai | Guest appearance | ||
Apoorva Sahodarigal | |||
Thai Veedu | Geetha | ||
1984 | Puthiya Sangamam | ||
1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | National Film Award for Best Actress Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
1986 | Love Birds | ||
1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | |
Ananda Aradhanai | |||
Dhoorathu Pachai | |||
1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | |
En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | |
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | ||
1991 | Penn | Director: TV Series: Also an actress. | |
Thalapathi | Dubbed voice for Shobhana | ||
1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | |
Thiruda Thiruda | Dialogue writer: Dubbed voice for Heera Rajagopal | ||
1995 | Indira | Director | |
1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | |
1997 | Nandhini | Nandhini | |
Uyirinum Melaaga | Veena | ||
Iruvar | Dialogue Writer | ||
1998 | Uyire | Dubbed voice for Manisha Koirala | |
1999 | Ganesh Vasanth | Director | |
2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | ||
Chocolate | Saradha | ||
2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | |
Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | ||
2004 | Shock | Exorcist | |
2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | |
2008 | Aegan | Shiva's mother | |
2009 | Kadhalukku Maranamillai | Unreleased | |
Balam | |||
2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | ||
Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | ||
Raavanan | Dialogue writer | ||
2011 | Seedan | Thangam | |
2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | |
2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | |
2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | |
Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | ||
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | ||
Oh Andha Naatkal | Sindhu | Unreleased | |
2018 | Sollividava | Madhu's aunt | |
Abhi & Anu | Revathy | ||
2019 | Boomerang | Gowri Thiruselvan | |
Kee | Valli | ||
2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Valli | Amazon Prime film; also director and writer for the segment Coffee, Anyone? |
Malayalam[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Pappu | Herself | |
1983 | Koodevide | Alice | |
Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi | ||
1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani | |
Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu | ||
Aksharangal | Bharathi | ||
Aarorumariyathe | Sudha | ||
Ente Upasana | Lathika | ||
1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha | |
1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi | |
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani | ||
1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi | |
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena | ||
1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy | |
1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian | |
1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi | |
1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy | |
1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta | |
Vanaprastham | Subhadra | ||
2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini | |
2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha | |
2005 | Vacation | Celina | |
2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother (Photos only) | |
2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese | |
Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS | ||
Makante Achan | Rema | ||
2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy | |
2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Sarayu | |
Salt Mango Tree | Deepika | ||
2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | |
2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy | |
2021 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Khadeejumma | |
2022 | Madhuram Jeevamritha Bindu |
Indian English[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2003 | Stumble | Nandini | [19] |
Hindi[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Waiting | Pankaja |
Television[edit]
- Hasini Pesum Padam (Jaya TV) as Host
- Autograph (Jaya TV) as Host
- Weekend with Stars (Zee Tamil TV) as Host
- Ninaivu Kurippugal (DD Podhigai) as Host
- Bigg Boss 4 (Star Vijay) as Herself and Guest
References[edit]
- ^ "Mani Ratnam's gift for Suhasini". The Times of India. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kamal Haasan, Ramya Krishnan, Khushbu and others have fun at Suhasini's birthday party".
- ^ "Suhasini Mani Ratnam: Nepotism accusations haven't reached the South yet".
- ^ "Archived copy". suhasini.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Kollywood Movie Actress Suhasini Maniratnam Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #SuhasiniManiRatnam and on her life".
- ^ "Priyamani to Suhasini: 6 Tamil actresses who won a National Award".
- ^ "Penn, they don't make them like these anymore!".
- ^ "Suhasini Maniratnam is in search of something special - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "The Tribune - Windows - Main Feature".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 August 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". www.suhasini.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Putham Pudhu Kaalai review: A very average anthology".
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (15 October 2020). "'Putham Pudhu Kaalai' movie review: A delightful look at life and relationships during lockdown". The Hindu.
- ^ Tamil, Galatta (30 January 2020). "Suhasini honorary council for Luxembourg". YouTube. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Suhasini wishes her husband Mani Ratnam on their wedding anniversary". The Times of India. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Vidura. C. Sarkar. 1989.
- ^ "Here's the captivating first look of Sumanth's relationship drama Malli Modalaindi". OTTPlay. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Gumaste, Deepa (21 February 2003). "The Rediff Review: Stumble". Rediff.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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