Madhavi (actress)
Madhavi | |
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Born | Kanaka Vijayalakshmi Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Years active | 1976–1996 |
Spouse |
Ralph Sharma (m. 1996) |
Kanaka Vijayalakshmi, known by her stage name Madhavi is an Indian former actress known for her works in
Early life
Madhavi was born in
Career
Director
She appeared in many Malayalam films especially in those starring
She has acted in many Kannada movies alongside Kannada actors including Dr. Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, Anant Nag and Ambareesh. With Rajkumar she acted in many movies including Haalu Jenu, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, Anuraga Aralithu, Shruthi Seridaaga, Jeevana Chaitra, Aakasmika, Odahuttidavaru, Haalu Jenu and Malaya Marutha.
Madhavi acted alongside
Most of her author-backed roles were in Malayalam films. She has won three Kerala State Film Awards, one for Best Actress and two for Second Best Actress.
Personal life
In 1996, her Hindu spiritual teacher Swami Rama arranged her marriage to one of his followers, a pharmaceutical businessman named Ralph Sharma. Ralph first met Swami Rama at the age of 32 at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy.,[6] and Madhavi first met him in 1995. They were married on 14 February 1996.[7] They have three daughters and live in New Jersey.[8]
Awards and honours
Year | Award | Award Category | Work | Result | Reference |
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1981 | Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Actress | Valarthu Mrugangal |
Won | |
1982 | Best Actress | Ormakkayi | Won | [9] | |
1993 | Second Best Actress | Aakashadoothu | Won | ||
Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Won | [10] |
Partial filmography
This section is missing information about Odia films.(January 2021) |
In order of languages from most to fewest films
Telugu
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1976 | Thoorpu Padamara | Kalyani | |
1977 | Amara Deepam | Madhavi | |
Sneham | — | ||
1978 | Maro Charitra | Sandhya | |
Pranam Khareedu | Venkatalakshmi | Guest Appearance | |
Manavoori Pandavulu | |||
Kalanthakulu | Saroja | ||
1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | — | |
Tayaramma Bangarayya | Aruna | ||
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | Parvati | ||
Kothala Raayudu[11] | Padma | ||
Mande Gundelu | Rani | ||
Ra Ra Krishnayya | — | ||
Edi Papam Edi Punyam | Aruna | ||
Oka Challani Ratri | Nirmala | ||
Anthuleni Vintha Katha[12] | Meena | ||
Kaliyuga Mahabharatam | — | ||
1980 | Agni Sanskaram |
— | |
Mudumulla Bandham | Radha | ||
Triloka Sundari | — | ||
1981 | Vaaralabbai | Kamala | |
Chettaniki Kallu Levu | Rekha | ||
Ooriki Ichina Maata |
Rupa | ||
Amavasya Chandrudu |
Nancy | ||
Tholi Kodi Koosindi | Jabili | ||
1982 | Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya |
Jayalaxmi | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
Balidanam | — | ||
Prayanamlo Padanisalu | — | ||
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam? | Bharathi | ||
1983 | Chattaniki Veyyi Kallu[13] | Jyothi, 'Heccharika' paper reporter | |
Roshagadu | Sailaja | ||
Simhapuri Simham | Madhavi | ||
Khaidi | Madhulatha | ||
Picchi Pantulu | — | ||
1984 | Bhale Ramudu | — | |
1985 | Sanchalanam | — | |
Chattamtho Poratam | Bharathi | ||
Jai Bethala | — | ||
Mahasakthi | — | ||
1986 | Ide Naa Samadhanam[14] | Neelima | |
1987 | Veera Pratap[15] | Padmavathi | |
Donga Mogudu | Ravi Teja's wife | ||
Marana Sasanam | — | ||
Parasakthi | Madhavi | ||
1990 | Siri Muvvala Simhanadam | ||
1993 | Mathru Devo Bhava |
Sarada | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
1995 | Big Boss | — |
Malayalam
Hindi
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Sandhya | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
1983 | Andha Kanoon |
Zakhiya Khan | Special appearance |
1984 | Mujhe Shaktee Do | ||
1984 | Qaidi | ||
1985 | Misaal | ||
1985 | Geraftaar | Inspector Geeta Sinha | |
1987 | Loha | Anita | |
1987 | Kalyug Aur Ramayan | Sarita | |
1987 | Satyamev Jayathe |
Pooja Shastry | |
1987 | Insaaf Kaun Karega | Priya | |
1988 | Pyar Ka Mandir |
Radha | |
1988 | Mar Mitenge | Radha | |
1988 | Falak | Rita D'Souza | |
1989 | Paraya Ghar | Meena | |
1989 | Jaaydaad | Advocate Anjali | |
1989 | Lashkar | Anand's wife | |
1989 | Zakham | Asha | |
1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi | Geeta | |
1990 | Sheshnaag | Banu | |
1990 | Muqadammah | ||
1990 | Haar Jeet | ||
1990 | Swarg | Janaki Kumar | |
1990 | Agneepath | Mary Mathew | |
1990 | Agneekaal | Asha | |
1991 | Maza Pritesh | ||
1992 | Sarphira | Prema | |
1992 | Lambu Dada | Anita | |
1992 | Jigar | ||
1994 | Khudai | Sakhi Swami |
Tamil
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Pudhiya Thoranangal | — | |
1980 | Veera Penn | — | |
1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi |
Jabili | |
Amara Kaaviyam | Aruna | ||
Thillu Mullu | Sarojini | ||
Garjanai |
Geetha | ||
Sathyam Sundaram | — | ||
Raja Paarvai | Nancy | ||
Tik Tik Tik | Sharadha | ||
Ellam Inba Mayyam | Madhavi | ||
Panimalar | — | ||
1982 | Neethi Devan Mayakkam |
Bharathi | |
Kavithai Malar | — | ||
1983 | Sattam | Radha | |
Sattathukku Oru Saval | — | ||
Chandi Samundi | — | ||
1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Sumathi | |
Niraparaadhi | Radha | ||
1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Anitha | |
Jhansi Rani | — | ||
Mangamma Sabadham | Nancy | ||
Andavan Sothu | — | ||
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal |
Padma | ||
1986 | Viduthalai | Radha | |
Vettaipuli | — | ||
1987 | Oor Kuruvi | — | |
1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Rambha | Guest appearance |
Kannada
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Garjane |
Geetha | |
Anupama | Anupama | ||
1982 | Haalu Jenu | Kamala | |
Garuda Rekhe | — | ||
1983 | Onde Guri | — | |
Gandugali Rama | — | ||
Chinnadantha Maga | Usha | ||
1984 | Chanakya | — | |
Rudranaga | Lakshmi | ||
Shiva Kanye | — | ||
Khaidi | Madhulatha | ||
1985 | Gedda Maga | — | |
Amarajyothi | |||
1986 | Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma | Parvati | |
Anuraga Aralithu | Ashadevi | ||
Malaya Marutha | Girija | ||
Mathondu Charithre | |||
1987 | Shruthi Seridaaga | Radha | |
1988 | Ramanna Shamanna | Kavitha | |
1992 | Jeevana Chaitra | Meenakshi | |
1993 | Aakasmika | Clara | |
1994 | Odahuttidavaru | Ganga |
References
- ^ "Maadhavi - Personal Page". Archived from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Madhavi's Childhood". Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ "Maadhavi". Maadhavi. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ "Maadhavi". Maadhavi. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ "1st Filmfare Awards 1953" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
- ^ Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy[1] Archived 29 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine[2] Archived 20 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "South Siren Madhavi back from exile". Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Maadhavi". Maadhavi. 14 February 1996. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ "State Film Awards (1981–90)". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ "Photo" (JPG). ia601501.us.archive.org.
- ^ "Kothala Rayudu Cast and Crew Info".
- ^ "Anthuleni Vintha Katha - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Chattaniki Veyi Kallu". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ FilmiClub. "Ide Naa Samadhanam (1986) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Veera Pratap (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Madhavi at IMDb