Padma Vasanthi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
Padma Vasanthi is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry. Some of the films of Padma Vasanthi as an actress include Maanasa Sarovara (1982) Bettada Hoovu (1985), Mussanje Mathu (2008). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
| Year | Award | Film | Credit | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–83 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Maanasa Sarovara | Actress | Best Actress | Won |
Padma Vasanthi has been part of more than 130 movies and many soap operas/serials in Kannada industry.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Maanasa Sarovara | Vasanthi | Debut |
| 1983 | Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage | ||
| 1984 | Amrutha Ghalige | Renuka | |
| 1984 | Runa Mukthalu | Malli | |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu | Parvati | |
| 1986 | Ella Hengasarinda | ||
| 1986 | Marjala | ||
| 1986 | Shreemathi Kalyana | ||
| 1987 | Shivabhakta Markandeya | ||
| 1989 | Bisilu Beladingalu | ||
| 1994 | Swathi | ||
| 1996 | Shiva Leele | Parvati | |
| 1996 | Annavra Makkalu | ||
| 1996 | Bangarada Mane | ||
| 1996 | Thavarina Thottilu | ||
| 1997 | Lakshmi Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1997 | Sangliyana Part-3 | ||
| 1997 | Nee Mudida Mallige | ||
| 1997 | Cheluva | ||
| 1999 | Habba | ||
| 1999 | Idu Entha Premavayya | Arun's sister-in-law | |
| 1999 | Arunodaya | ||
| 2001 | Premakke Sai | ||
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide | Saraswati | |
| 2002 | Kitty | ||
| 2003 | Daasa | ||
| 2003 | Thavarige Baa Thangi | ||
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | ||
| 2004 | Ajju | ||
| 2004 | Saradara | ||
| 2005 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | ||
| 2005 | Boyfriend | Shiva's mother | |
| 2006 | Care of Footpath | ||
| 2006 | Shishya | ||
| 2006 | Hettavara Kanasu | ||
| 2007 | Bombugalu Saar Bombugalu | ||
| 2008 | Vasanthakala | ||
| 2008 | Mussanjemaatu | Tanu's mother | |
| 2009 | Raam | ||
| 2009 | Bhagyada Balegara | Savitri | |
| 2009 | Yodha | ||
| 2010 | Sathya | ||
| 2010 | Chirru | ||
| 2010 | Eno Onthara | ||
| 2010 | Prithvi | Basavaraj's wife | |
| 2011 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | ||
| 2012 | Bhagirathi | ||
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri | ||
| 2013 | Ambara | ||
| 2014 | Belli | Basavaraj's mother | |
| 2014 | Simhadri | ||
| 2014 | Maanikya | Lakshmi | |
| 2016 | Bhujanga | ||
| 2017 | Chalagaara | ||
| 2017 | Jindaa | ||
| 2019 | Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya | Jeeva's mother | |
| 2021 | Govinda Govinda | Ratnamma |
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mayamruga | Sharada/Chawakasi Sharada | |
| 2015 | Majaa Talkies | ||
| 2018 | Kamali | Annapoorna Mahajan | |
| 2022 | Kasturi Nivasa | Lakkima | |
| 2023 | Preetiya Arasi |
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