Rupini (actress)
| Rupini | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Komal Mahuvakar Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Mohan Kumar |
| Children | Aneehsa |
| Parents | Kanthilal, Prameela |
Komal Mahuvakar(famously known as Rupini / Roopini / Rubini) is an Indian actress who worked in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] She acted in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films opposite stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Sathyaraj, Vijayakanth, Dr.Vishnuvardhan, Ravichandran, Mohan and Ramarajan.[1]
Rupini, originally from Mumbai, moved to the south to act in films after late 1980's. Earlier she acted in few Hindi movies, doing character roles under her real name Komal Mahuvakar. 'Des Pardes', 'Payal Ki Jhankaar', 'Meri Adalat', 'Sanch Ko Aanch Nahin' and 'Nache Mayuri' are some of her films in Hindi.[2]
Early Life & Debut
Mahuvakar was born in Mumbai settled Malayali family to a lawyer father Kanthilal and a doctor mother, Prameela.[3] She started to learn dancing at the age of four from Lachhu Maharaj in Mumbai. She learnt all the forms of classical dances including Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi and Kathak in a short span of time.
She was accidentally spotted by film-maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee who offered her child actor roles in his films such as Mili, Kotwal Saab and Khoobsurat.[4] She made her lead role debut in the 1980 released film Payal Ki Jhankaar at the age of 19. Thereafter she appeared in many Bollywood films before entering the South Indian films through Manithan (1989) opposite Rajinikanth.
Retirement from films
Soon after her marriage to Mohan Kumar, Rupini quit films and concentrated on her family based at Chembur. The couple has a daughter, Aneesha.[3] She started a heart hospital at Chembur for ailing patients and named it Universal Heart Hospital.
Filmography
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mili | Child artiste | |
| 1977 | Kotwal Saab | Child artiste | |
| 1978 | Des Pardes | Child artiste | |
| 1979 | Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin | Child artiste | |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Child artiste | |
| 1980 | Payal Ki Jhankaar | Shyama | First lead role |
| 1980 | Ghungroo | ||
| 1984 | Meri Adalat | ||
| 1984 | Naache Mayuri | ||
| 1985 | Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche | ||
| 1985 | Awara Baap | ||
| 1986 | Pyaar Ho Gaya | ||
| 1986 | Nagina | Vijaya Singh | |
| 1986 | Chhota Aadmi | ||
| 1986 | Chameli Ki Shaadi | Anita | |
| 1987 | Woh Din Aayega | ||
| 1988 | Bahaar |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Manithan | ||
| 1987 | Koolikaran | ||
| 1987 | Theertha Karayinile | ||
| 1987 | Ninaikka Therintha Maname | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Devaki | |
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Valli | |
| 1988 | Thaai Paasam | ||
| 1989 | Pillaikkaga | ||
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Guest appearance | |
| 1989 | Enna Petha Raasa | ||
| 1989 | anna kattiya vazhi | ||
| 1989 | naadu athai nadu | ||
| 1989 | nejamundu nermai undu | ||
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | ||
| 1990 | Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga | ||
| 1990 | Thalattu Padava | Narmadha | |
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
| 1990 | Pattikkadan | ||
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | ||
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Shanthi | |
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Gayathri | |
| 1991 | Pillai Pasam | ||
| 1991 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Chakkubai | |
| 1991 | Vetri Karangal | ||
| 1992 | Ellai Samy | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Pathini Penn | ||
| 1994 | Thamarai | ||
| 1995 | Thalaivan |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Rajini | |
| 1989 | Rajadhiraja | ||
| 1989 | Deva | Ningamma | |
| 1991 | Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Rukmini | |
| 1991 | Mathe Haditu Kogile | Sangeetha | |
| 1991 | Bhairavi | ||
| 1992 | Sapthapadhi | ||
| 1992 | Ravivarma | ||
| 1992 | Gopikrishna | ||
| 1992 | Yadurmane Ganda Pakkadmane Hendthi |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | Rose Mary | |
| 1990 | Midhya | Devi | |
| 1992 | Kunukkitta Kozhi | ||
| 1992 | Naadody | Meera Nair | |
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Shathrukkal |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Roopini will always stay in your heart". MiD DAY. July 16, 2003. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ↑ Indian cinema. National Film Development Corporation of India, India. 1984. OCLC 6676950.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/72854/#storycontent
- ↑ Roopini will always stay in your heart