Suhasini Maniratnam

This article is about the Tamil actress who debuted in the 1980s. For the Telugu actress who debuted in the 2000s, see Suhasini (Telugu actress).
Suhasini Maniratnam
Born Suhasini Charuhasan
(1961-08-15) 15 August 1961
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence Alwarpet, Chennai, India
Occupation actress, film director, film producer, writer
Years active 1980–present
Spouse(s) Mani Ratnam (m. 1988-present)
Children Nandan (b.1992)
Relatives Charuhasan (father)
Chandrahasan (uncle)
Kamal Haasan (uncle)
Anu Hasan (cousin)
Shruti Haasan (cousin)
Akshara Haasan (cousin)

Suhasini Maniratnam is an actress known for her works in South Indian cinema. She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe for which she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Suhasini won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Sindhu Bhairavi in 1986.[1][2]

She has received five Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada, one Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, two Kerala State Film Awards, and has garnered state awards like the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Nandi Awards.[3]

Personal life

Suhasini was born to actor Charuhasan, in Chennai, into the prominent Haasan family. She married film director Mani Ratnam in 1988 and the couple has a son Nandan born in 1992.

She is a self-described atheist. In an interview with Radhika Rajamani of rediff.com she said "I don't believe in God, in prayer, in going to temples begging God to give me and my family happiness."[4]

Film career

A student of cinematography from the Madras Film Institute, Suhasini started her career as a camera assistant to Ashok Kumar and went on to become an actress.[5] Suhasini has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She started her career as a make-up artist for several leading actors. She is extremely popular in Kannada movies. Her films Bandhana directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and Suprabhatha directed by Dinesh Baboo were blockbusters, and thus she became one of the most bankable stars of Kannada cinema of her time.

Suhasini at TeachAIDS recording session in 2013

Her other films Muttina Haara (1990) with Vishnuvardhan directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983) directed by K. Balchander, Hendthig Helthini and Amruthavarshini directed by Dinesh Babu were runaway hits in addition to her work in Mathad Mathad Mallige with Vishnuvardhan directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar, Eradane Maduve and its sequel Mathondu Maduve directed by Dinesh Baboo.

Her collaboration with Vishnuvardhan is considered as one of the best and rarest in South Indian cinema. The duo has acted together in many blockbuster films that include Bandhana, Suprabhatha, Muthina Haara, Hendthig Helthini, Himapatha, Mathad Mathad Mallige, and School Master.

She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide (1983), which also featured Mammootty. Her role in the AFI Fest-nominated feature Vanaprastham (1999), which starred Mohanlal, was particularly well received. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander. In 1996, Suhasini stepped into direction with Indira. She also wrote the screenplay. The project was produced by G. V. Films.

Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam are involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies, with G. Srinivasan.

Awards

National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Kerala State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Nandi Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards

Filmography

As actress

In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.

Telugu

Year Film Role Notes
2014Legend
2013Minugurulu
2013Baadshah Mother of N. T. Rama Rao
2012Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Suguna
2012Gabbar Singh Gabbar Singh's mother
2010Varudu Sandy's mother
2010Leader Rajeswari Devi
2010Matru Devo Bhava
2008Panduranga Satyabhama
2006Rakhi Meenakshi Iyer
2006Seethakoka Chiluka as collector
2008Amma Cheppindi Bose's mother
2008Tanu
2007Sri Mahalakshmi Lakshmi's sister
2004Dost Snehalatha
2004Pedababu Pedababu's mother
2003Abhimanyu Janaki
2001Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Sujatha
2001Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam
1997Egire Paavurama yashodhamma
1997Pelli Pandheri
1996Ramudochadu Arundathi
1993Ratha Sarathi
1992Akka Mogudu
1989Amma
1989Sravanthi
1989Bala Gopaludu Rekha
1989Mamathala Kovela
1988Aakhari Poratam Sunadha Mala
1988Marana Mrudangam Uthpala
1988Ramudu Bheemudu Swathi
1988Manchi Donga Madhavi
1988Varasudochhadu Annapurna
1987Aradhana Jennifer
1987Gouthami Gouthami
1987Punnami Chandrudu
1987Punya Dampathulu
1987Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Uma
1987President Gari Abbai Latha
1986Kirathakudu Swetha
1986Sirivennela Subhashini
1986Rakshasudu Sumatri
1986Sravana Sandhya
1986Chantabbai Jwala
1986Nirdhoshi
1985Jackie
1985Tene Manasulu
1985Maharaju
1985Muddula Manavaralu
1985Swati Swathi
1984Illalu Priyuralu
1984Adigo Alladigo
1984Mangammagari Manavadu Malli
1984Intiguttu
1984Challenge Lakshmi
1983Maga Maharaju
1982Manchu Pallaki Gita
1981Kotha Jeevithalu

Tamil

Year Film Role Notes
2016 Oh Andha Naatkal Filming
2016 Nibunan Filming
2016 Kadhalin Pon Veedhiyil Filming
2015Kanchana 2Channel MD
2014Ramanujan Komalatammal
2012Varuvan Thalaivan Suguna
2012Kadhalan Kadhali
2011Ullamellam Thalladudhe
2011Seedan Thangam
2010Thillalangadi Krishna's mother
2010Thambikku Indha Ooru
2009Balam
2009Kadhalan Kadhali
2009Kadhalukku Maranamillai
2008Aegan
2007Satham Podathey Gynecologist
2006Ilavattam
2004 Shock Exorcist
2003 Eera Nilam Chinnathayi
2003Vaseegara Priya's Aunt
2001Chocolate Saradha
2001Paarvai Ondre Podhume
1997Nandhini
1996Irattai Roja Geetha
1993Chinna Kannamma Uma
1989En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan Saradha
1988En Bommukutty Ammavukku Lakshmi
1988Dharmathin Thalaivan Sumathi
1987Dhoorathu Pachai
1987Ananda Aradhanai
1987Manathil Uruthi Vendum Nandini
1986Paalaivana Rojakkal
1985Sindhu Bhairavi Sindhu
1984Puthiya Sangamam
1983Thai Veedu
1983Apoorva Sahodarigal
1983Poikkal Kudhirai Guest appearance
1983Yudhakandam
1983Oru Indhiya Kanavu Anamika
1983Uruvangal Maralam
1983Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan
1982Gopurangal Saivathillai Arukkani
1982Agaya Gangai
1982Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982Kalyana Kalam
1982Lottery Ticket
1982 Thottal Sudum
1982Azhagiya Kanney
1982Marumagale VazhgaLakshmi
1982Vadivangal
1981Palaivana Solai Geetha
1981Madhumalar
1981Kudumbam Oru Kadambam Parvathi
1981Deiva Thirumanangal
1980Nenjathai Killathe Viji

Malayalam

Year Film Role
2015 Salt Mango TreeDeepika
2015 Love 24x7[7] Dr. Sarayu
2013 Kalimannu Meera's neighbour & friend/doctor
2009 Makante Achan Rema
2009 Nammal Thammil Rosy IAS
2009 Vilapangalkkappuram Dr. Mary Varghese
2005 Vacation Celina
2002 Nammal Snehalatha
2001 Theerthadanam Vinodini
1999 Vanaprastham Subhadra
1997 Bhaaratheeyam Revathy
1993 Samooham MLA Rajalekshmi
1989 Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam Capt. Alice Cherian
1988 Oohakachavadam Malathy
1987 Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Neena
1987 Ezhuthapurangal Rajalakshmi
1986 Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil Janani
1986 Pranamam Usha
1985 Katha Ithuvare Rekha
1984 Ente Upasana Lathika
1984 Aarorumariyathe Sudha
1984 Aksharangal Bharathi
1984 Unni Vanna Divasam
1984 Thathamme Poocha Poocha Kalyani
1983 Adaminte Vaariyellu Vasanthi
1983 Koodevide? Alice

Kannada

Year Film Role Notes
TBA Ommomme
TBA Gadiyara
2016 Preethiyalli Sahaja
2016 Viraat Chief Minister
2015 Masterpiece Mother of hero
2015 Rebel
2014Sachin! Tendulkar Alla
2013Myna Doctor
2011Mathond Madhuvena
2010Deadly-2
2010Sanju Weds Geetha
2010School Master Sneha
2010 Kanmani
2010Eradane Maduve Malavika
2007Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Kanaka
2006Mohini 9886788888
2003Annavru
2000 Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2000Yaarige Saluthe Sambala
1999 Vishwa
1997 Ganga Yamuna Cameo appearance
1997Amrutha Varshini ವೀಣಾ
1995Himapatha Sumithra
1991Usha
1990Muthina Haara Annapurna
1988Suprabhatha Hema
1986 Hosa Neeru Bhavana
1984Bandhana Nandhini
1983Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu

As director

Year Movie Stars Notes
1995 Indira Anu Hasan, Arvind Swamy
1991 Penn (TV Show)

As a dialogue writer

Year Movie Stars Notes
2010 Ravanan Vikram, Prithviraj
1997 Iruvar Mohanlal, Prakash Raj
1993 Thiruda Thiruda Prashanth, Anand

As camera assistant

Notes

  1. "Getting to know Suhasini Mani Ratnam". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  2. "The Tribune – Windows – Main Feature". The Tribune. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  3. "Celeb couple Married to the medium". The Tribune. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  4. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/14smr.htm
  5. Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1996. p. 89. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  6. https://books.google.com/books/about/Vidura.html?id=S5ZZAAAAMAAJ. C. Sarkar., 1989 - Journalism
  7. "Nikhila all praise for Dileep". Times of India. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
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