Rupini (actress)
| Rupini | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Komal Mahuvakar Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Mohan Kumar |
| Children | One |
| Parent(s) | Kantilal, Prameela |
Komal Mahuvakar (also 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 Mammootty, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, 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 to a Gujarati family. Her father Kantilal was a lawyer while her mother Prameela was a doctor.[3]
She was accidentally spotted by film-maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee who offered her child actor roles in his films such as Mili, Kotwal Saab and Khubsoorat.[4]
- 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.[3]
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | Rose Mary | Mohanlal | |
| 1990 | Midhya | Devi | Mammootty & Suresh Gopi | |
| 1992 | Kunukkitta Kozhi | Swarnalatha | Jagadeesh | |
| Naadody | Meera Nair | Mohanlal | ||
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Sakunthala | Mukesh |
Hindi
| Year | Title | 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 | |
| Payal Ki Jhankaar | Shyama (lead role) | ||
| 1983 | Ghungroo | ||
| 1984 | Meri Adalat | ||
| Naache Mayuri | |||
| 1985 | Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche | ||
| Awara Baap | |||
| 1986 | Pyaar Ho Gaya | ||
| Nagina | Vijaya Singh | ||
| Chhota Aadmi | |||
| Chameli Ki Shaadi | Anita | ||
| 1987 | Woh Din Aayega | ||
| 1988 | Bahaar |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Manithan | Roopa | Rajinikanth |
| Cooliekkaran | Vijayakanth | ||
| Theertha Karaiyinile | Mohan | ||
| Ninaikka Therintha Maname | Mohan | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Devaki | Sathyaraj |
| En Thangachi Padichava | Valli | Prabhu | |
| Thaai Paasam | Arjun | ||
| 1989 | Pillaikkaga | Guest Role | |
| Raja Chinna Roja | Her Self | Guest appearance | |
| Enne Petha Raasa | Ramarajan | ||
| Anna Kattiya Vazhi | Ramarajan | ||
| Naadu Adhai Naadu | Ramarajan | ||
| Nejamundu Nermai Undu | Ramarajan | ||
| Apoorva Sagodharargal | Mano | Kamalhaasan | |
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Sathyaraj | |
| Thalattu Padava | Narmadha | Parthiben | |
| Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | Sathyaraj | ||
| Pattikkadan | Raguman | ||
| Pulan Visaranai | Vijayakanth | ||
| Salem Vishnu | Shanthi | Thiagarajan | |
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Gayathri | Vijayakanth |
| Pillai Pasam | Ramki | ||
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Chakkubai | Kamalhaasan | |
| Vetri Karangal | Prabhu | ||
| 1992 | Ellaichami | Kaveri | Sarath Kumar |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Her Self | Guest appearance |
| Pathini Penn | Livingston | ||
| 1994 | Namma Annachi | Ayya's wife | Sarath Kumar |
| Thamarai | Sarasu | Napolean | |
| 1995 | Thalaivan |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Rajini | |
| 1989 | Deva | Ningamma | |
| 1990 | Mathe Haditu Kogile | Sangeetha | |
| 1991 | Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Rukmini | |
| Bhairavi | |||
| 1992 | Saptapadi | ||
| Ravivarma | Jennifer | ||
| Gopi Krishna | |||
| Rajadhi Raja | Rukku |
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam | ||
| 1988 | Gandeevam |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Roopini will always stay in your heart". MiD DAY. 16 July 2003. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
- ↑ "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
External links
- Rupini at the Internet Movie Database
- Rupini on Bollywood Hungama