Heera Rajagopal
Heera Rajagopal | |
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philanthropist | |
Years active | 1991–1999 |
Heera Rajagopal is a former Indian actress who has appeared in a number of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films.
Career
As a
In 1991, soon after finishing college, Heera accepted to play the lead female role in
Heera was cast by
In the mid-1990s, Heera continued to act in high-profile Tamil productions, though often as one of several female lead actresses. She notably appeared in Balu Mahendra's comedy drama Sathi Leelavathi (1995), alongside an ensemble cast including Kamal Haasan, Ramesh Aravind and Raja. She portrayed a corporate manager in Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottai (1996), co-starring Ajith Kumar and Devayani. The film performed well at the box office, and went on to win several National Film Awards. She later featured in a supporting role opposite Kamal Haasan in K. S. Ravikumar's comedy drama Avvai Shanmugi (1996).
Heera opted to quit the film industry in late 1999 citing she did not want to "succumb to the inevitable pressures" to play roles that did not appeal to her intellect sensibilities.[10]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1984 | Aparadhi | Telugu | Debut | |
1986 | Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu | Telugu | ||
1991 | Idhayam | Geetha | Tamil | Debut |
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | Madhu | Tamil | ||
1992 | Public Rowdy | Telugu | ||
Endrum Anbudan | Kamali | Tamil | ||
1993 | Dasarathan | Tamil | ||
Munarivippu | Padma | Tamil | ||
Band Master | Tamil | |||
Sabash Babu | Lalitha | Tamil | ||
Thiruda Thiruda | Rajathi | Tamil | ||
Apoorva Jodi | Kannada |
Debut | ||
1994 | Namma Annachi | Priya | Tamil | |
Thaatboot Thanjavoor | Tamil | |||
Dongala Rajyam | Telugu | |||
Amaanat | Gita | Hindi | Debut | |
The Gentleman | Hindi | |||
1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Priya | Tamil | |
Nirnayam | Annie | Malayalam | Debut | |
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Pinky Menon | Malayalam | ||
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Indu | Malayalam | ||
1996 | Little Soldiers | Anitha | Telugu | |
Sri Karam | Telugu | |||
Krishna | Tara | Tamil | ||
Kadhal Kottai | Neha | Tamil | ||
Mr. Bechara | Asha Varma | Hindi | ||
Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Kokila | Hindi | ||
Avvai Shanmugi | Ratna | Tamil | ||
1997 | Aahvaanam | Telugu | ||
Kalavida |
Kannada | |||
Chelikadu | Telugu | |||
1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Jhansi | Telugu | |
Sundara Pandian | Ramya | Tamil | ||
Poothiruvathira Ravil | Aswathy | Malayalam | ||
Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Diana | Kannada | ||
Anthahpuram | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance in a song | |
Padutha Thiyaga | Telugu | |||
Yuvaratna Rana | Telugu | |||
Pooveli | Shalini | Tamil | ||
1999 | Thodarum | Meera | Tamil | |
Peddamanushulu | Bhanumathi | Telugu | ||
Alludugaaru Vachcharu | Shalini | Telugu | ||
Suyamvaram | Indiran's girlfriend | Tamil |
References
- ^ "Biography | HeeraRajagopal.com". 25 February 2012. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
- ^ "Biography | HeeraRajagopal.com". 25 February 2012. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Films | HeeraRajagopal.com". heerarajagopal.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Rajitha (16 August 1999). "Pretty piqued". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Actress Heera Rajagopal - Old Interview" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Idhayam | 150 All-Time Best Cult Tamil Films by Behindwoods | Part 01". Behindwoods. 12 April 2018.
- ^ Krishnasamy, N. (13 September 1991). "Nee Paadhi Naan Paadhi". The Indian Express. p. 7.
- ^ a b Mannath, Malini (19 November 1993). "Project son!". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ISBN 9788124103449. Archivedfrom the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Films | HeeraRajagopal.com". heerarajagopal.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2022.