Rajani (actress)
Rajani | |
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Born |
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | 27 July 1965
Residence | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
Other names |
Rajani Sasikala Sasi Mullagiri |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active |
1983–1993 2010–present |
Spouse(s) | Dr. Mullagiri Praveen |
Rajani (born Shashi Kaur Malhotra)[1] is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema (as Rajani), Kollywood (as Sasikala), and a few Kannada and Malayalam films.[2]
She was starred in 150 feature films including, Seetharama Kalyanam, Rendu Rella Aaru, Aha Naa Pellanta opposite Rajendra Prasad, Majnu opposite Nagarjuna and Seetaramula Kalyanam opposite Balakrishna. She also starred in Kannada films including Jai Karnataka a remake of 1987 Bollywood hit Mr. India) with Ambareesh and Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare with Vishnuvardhan. She was then starred in Bharathan's Malayalam hit Padheyam opposite Mammootty.[3]
Personal life
Rajani Praveen was born in Bengaluru to V. N. Malhotra, a Punjabi father and Sulochana, a Kannadiga mother.[4] She was married to an NRI Dr. Mullagiri Praveen.
Filmography
Telugu
- Brahma Mudi, 1985
- Rendu Rella Aaru, Vindhya, 1985
- Adapadachu, 1985
- Bharya Bhartala Bhandham, 1985
- Lanchavataram, 1985
- Idena Nyayam, 1985
- Pelli Niku, Akshtintalu Naku, 1985
- Brahma Rudrulu, 1986
- Seetarama Kalyanam, 1986
- Manchi Manasulu, 1986
- Pratidwani, 1986
- Cowboy No. 1, 1986
- Maruti (film)|Maruti, 1986
- Majnu, 1987
- Nene Raju, Nene Mantri, 1987
- Collector Gari Abbai, 1987
- Agni Putrudu, 1987
- Bhale Mogudu, 1987
- Tayaramma Tandavakrishna, 1987
- Udayam (1987 film)|Udayam, 1987
- Gundammagari Krishnulu, 1987
- Ramu, 1987
- Sardar Dharmanna, 1987
- Donga Kapuram, Bharati, 1987
- Muddubidda, 1987
- Chinnari Devata, 1987
- Hantakudi Veta, 1987
- Aha Naa Pellanta, 1987
- Brahma Putrudu, 1987
- Shankaravam, 1988
- Ugranetrudu, 1988
- Samsaram, 1988
- Jeevana Ganga, 1988
- Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam, 1988
- Bhamakalapam, 1988
- Bhanduvulostunnaru Jagratta, 1988
- Murali Krishnudu, 1988
- Chikkadu Dorakadu, 1988
- Gaduggai, 1989
- Dhruva Nakshatram, 1990
- Prananiki Pranam, 1990
- Naga Devatha
- Sahasa Putrudu
Tamil
- Ilamai Kaalangal (1983) - Debut in Tamil
- Sabaash (1984)
- Kadamai (1984)
- Shankari (1984)
- Kuzhandai Yesu (1984)
- Madras Vaathiyaar (1984)
- Theerpu En Kaiyil (1984)
- Kaval Kaithigal (1984)
- Sattathai Thiruthungal (1984)
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
- Theerpugal Thirutthapadalaam (1985)
- Anbin Mugavari (1985)
- Naagam (1985)
- Enaitha Kodugal (1985)
- Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
- Thanga Mama 3D (1985)
- Ilankandru (1985)
- Sigappu Nila (1985)
- Oomai Vizhigal (1986)
- Kutravaaligal (1986)
- Kolusu (1986)
- Mann Soru 1986
- Vettai (1986)
- Sirai Kaithi (1987)
- Shankar Guru (1987)
- Inaindha Kaigal (1990)
- Vetri Vizha (1990)
- Gnana Paravai (1990)
- En Pottukku Sondhakkaran (1991)
- Naane Varuven (1992)
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992)
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
Kannada
- Jai Karnataka (1989)
- Mathsara (1990)
- Nagini (1990)
- Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991)
- Entede Bhanta (1992)
- Preethi Maado Hudugarigella (2002)
Malayalam
- Devatha (1965)
- Kadamattathachan (1966)
- Panimudakku (1972)
- Agninakshathram (1977)
- Inakkili 1984
- Padheyam 1993