Sudha Chandran
| Sudha Chandran | |
|---|---|
 Sudha Chandran at Colors annual bash in 2016 | |
| Born |
Sudha Chandran 27 September 1965[1][2] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse(s) | Ravi Dang (m. 1994)[3] |
Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) an Indian film and television actress and an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer. In June 1981, she lost a leg to gangrene following a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu while coming back from Madras with her parents.[4] She, however, continued dancing, and subsequently went on to become an established Bharatnatyam dancer. Chandran is known for her roles of Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz, Anky ka Dada /Yamini in Naagin, Chitradevi in Deivam Thandha Veedu, the Tamil remake of Saath Nibhana Saathiya and Anand's first wife in Hum Paanch (Season two).
Early and personal life
Chandran was born in Mumbai.[5] Her father K. D. Chandran hails from Irinjalakuda and her mother Thankam hails from Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad. Her father worked at USIS and is also a former actor. Chandran earned her B.A. from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A. in Economics.[6]
In May 1981, while travelling in Tamil Nadu, Chandran met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required.[7] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently overcame her disability with the help of a prosthetic Jaipur foot.[8] She returned to dancing after a gap of two years and performed in Europe, Canada and the Middle East. Her biography is part of curriculum for school children in the age group of 8-11.[9]
Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994.[3] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareily.
Career
Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri, which was based on her own life. The film was later dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam. It was also remade in Hindi as Naache Maayuri, where Chandran again played herself and co-starred with Shekhar Suman, Aruna Irani and Dina Pathak. She was awarded the 1986 Special Jury Award at the National Film Awards for her performance in Mayuri.
Chandran's notable shows on television include Kaahin Kissii Roz and K Street Pali Hill. She was a contestant on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 in 2007. She appeared as 'Anky ka Dada' in the 2015 TV serial Naagin. She will next be seen in Naagin (Season 2).
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | Bahuraniyan | - | DD Metro | Hindi |
| 1990s | Hamari Bahu Tulsi | Tulsi | DD National | Hindi |
| 1990s | Saath Saath | - | DD Metro | Hindi |
| 1994–96 | Chandrakanta | Stayavati (Shivdutt's mother) | DD National | Hindi |
| 1997 | Jaane Bhi Do Paaro | - | DD Metro | Hindi |
| 1997 | Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar | Priya Sinha | Home TV | Hindi |
| 1998–99 | Chashme Baddoor | - | Zee TV | Hindi |
| 1999 | Antaraal | - | DD National | Hindi |
| 2000–08 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Justice Renuka Chaudhary / ACP Ragini Suryavanshi | STAR Plus | Hindi |
| 2001 | Kaise Kahoon | - | Zee TV | Hindi |
| 2001–04 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Ramola Sikand/Ratan Ka Dada | STAR Plus | Hindi |
| 2003 | Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | Appa | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2003–05 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Guruma | Zee TV | Hindi |
| 2004–06 | Tumhari Disha | Disha's mother | Zee TV | Hindi |
| 2004–06 | K. Street Pali Hill | Gayatri Kaul | STAR Plus | Hindi |
| 2005–06 | Hum Paanch (season 2) | Anand's first wife | Zee TV | Hindi |
| 2006 | Jaiyam | Padma | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 2006–08 | Solhah Singaarr | Rajeshwari Devi | Sahara One | Hindi |
| 2006–09 | Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Rajlaxmi | DD National | Hindi |
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Sony TV | Hindi |
| 2007–08 | Kuchh Is Tara | Mallika Nanda | Sony TV | Hindi |
| 2007–08 | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Rajeshwari Devi | 9X | Hindi |
| 2009 | Arasi | 'Madurai' Thilakavathy | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2007–09 | Kasturi | Maasi | STAR Plus | Hindi |
| 2008 | Thaka Thimi Tha | Herself | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 2008–09 | Kalasam | Chandramathi | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2008–11 | Mata Ki Chowki | Maha Shweta Devi | Sahara One | Hindi |
| 2008-2009 | Kathaparayum Kavyanjali | Rajlaxmi | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2009 | Super Dancer | Judge | Amrita TV | Malayalam |
| 2009 | Super Dancer Junior | Judge | Amrita TV | Malayalam |
| 2012–13 | Thendral | Bhuvana | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2010-11 | Pondatti Thevai | Rajalakshmi | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2010-11 | Super Dancer Junior 2 | Judge | Amrita TV | Malayalam |
| 2010–11 | Soundaravalli | Akilandeshwari | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 2011 | Adaalat | Indrani (Prosecution lawyer) | Sony TV | Hindi |
| 2011–12 | Super Dancer Junior 4 | Judge | Amrita TV | Malayalam |
| 2011–13 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Mrs. Vyas | Life OK | Hindi |
| 2012 | Jallosh Suvarnayugacha | Judge | ETV Marathi | Marathi |
| 2012–13 | Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Kalyani Devi Raichand | Sahara One | Hindi |
| 2013 | Aardram | Sudha Pillai (retired Jedgy) | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Munch Stars | Judge | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Uma Biswas | Life OK | Hindi |
| 2013-2015 | Deivam Thandha Veedu | Chithra Devi | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2014 | Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | Life OK | Hindi |
| 2014 | Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Aur Birbal | Bhavani | Big Magic | Hindi |
| 2014 | Shastri Sisters | Buaji | Colors TV | Hindi |
| 2015 | Celebrity Kitchen | Celebrity Guest | Pudhiyathalaimurai TV | Tamil |
| 2015 | Uggram Ujjwalam Season 1 | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015-16 | Solvathellam Unmai | Program Host | Zee Tamizh | Tamil |
| 2015–Present | Naagin | Yamini Singh Raheja/Anky Ka Dada/Yamini Nikunj | Viacom 18 | Hindi |
| 2016 | Dance Jodi Dance | Judge | Zee Tamizh | Tamil |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | Celebrity guest Episode 34 | Surya TV | Malayalam |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sisters | Sudha | Marathi | Under Production |
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan | Indra Sundaramurthy | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Cleopatra | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Venghai | Thamanna's Mother | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Alexander the Great | Gayathri Devi | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Sathyam | Sathyam's mother | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Pranali | Aka | ||
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Doctor | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Thakurain | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Smile Please | Tulsi | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa | Rani (Veeru's girlfriend) | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Manju | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi | Sharda | Gujarati | |
| 1995 | Milan | Jaya | ||
| 1995 | Raghuveer | Aarti Verma | ||
| 1994 | Anjaam | Shivani's sister | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire | |||
| 1994 | Baali Umar Ko Salaam | |||
| 1993 | Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | |||
| 1992 | Nishchaiy | Julie | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Nishchay | |||
| 1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | Dancer at Tania's wedding | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul | Julie | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan's Sister | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sita S. Prakash | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Kurbaan | Prithvi's sister | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Jaan Pechaan | Hema | ||
| 1991 | Jeene Ki Sazaa | Sheetal | ||
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Mrs. Jagdish Chandra | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Kannada | ||
| 1988 | Thanga Kalasam | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | Arifa | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Ival Oru Pournami | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Puve Mella Pesu | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Rekha | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Dharmam | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Vasantha Raagam | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Sivakami | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Naache Mayuri | Mayuri | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Mayuri | Telugu | ||
Awards
- 1986: National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Mayuri
- 2004: Star Parivaar Award for Best Mother in Law for Kaahin Kissi Roz
- 2005: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a negative role for Tumhari Disha
- 2013: Asianet Television awards 2013 Best Character actress for Aardram
- 2014: Vijay Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for Deivam Thandha Veedu
- 2015: Vijay Television Award for Best Mother in Law for Deivam Thandha Veedu
- 2016: Colors Golden Petal Award for Power Packed Performance for Naagin
See also
References
- ↑ "Sudha Chandran Herself". Indiatimes. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ↑ Madon, Vimala (7 March 2016). "Women's Day special – against all odds". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- 1 2 Farook, Farhana (21 November 2007). "I view the accident as a blessing: Sudha Chandran". DNA. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Sudha Chandran's story about her accident will leave you inspired". The Times of India. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ Never-say-die attitude: BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN – Sudha Chandran The Hindu. 22 February 2010. Retrieved
- ↑ Swaminathan, Rajeshwari (27 July 2015). "Her Friends Stood by Her". The New Indian Express. Chennai. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ Amarnath K. Menon (9 December 2013). "Mayuri: A profile in courage". Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ Patel, Priyanka J (9 December 2011). "I choose to fight in my life: Sudha Chandran – The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ↑ "Inspiration for world" (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 December 2013.