Rajashree | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Meisha Aftab [1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rajshri Nair [2] |
| Alma mater | Kesari Higher Secondary School [3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouses | |
Rajashree is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema and television. She made her debut in Bharathiraja's 1994 Tamil film Karuththamma playing the lead character. Since then she has appeared in over sixty films in a variety of roles. [6]
Actress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's Karuthamma. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she continued getting on with fantastic shows in Sethu , Nandha , Run , Manasellam , Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu . Rajashree has spelled prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from Silver Screen, the actress leaped with best credits in TV series Aalayam, Agal Vilakku, Mandhira Vasal and Sivamayam. [6]
Rajashree's sister, Bobby, also appeared in films as an actress. [7]
In 2010, she married computer engineer Bujankar Rao in a secret ceremony in Vijayawada. The wedding took place at the Kanaka Durga temple and was attended by just a few family and friends of the couple.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Karuthamma | Karthamma | |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Shalini | |
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | Sorna | |
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Lakshmi | |
| 1996 | Amman Kovil Vaasalile | Padmini | Guest appearance |
| 1996 | Vaigarai Pookkal | Deivanai | |
| 1999 | Sethu | ||
| 2001 | Asokavanam | Uma | |
| 2001 | Nandha | Nandha's mother | |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's sister | |
| 2002 | Run | ||
| 2002 | Game | Malar | |
| 2003 | Manasellam | ||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Malliga | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Mrs. Arokyaraj | |
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | ||
| 2007 | Sabari | Maragatham | |
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Sumathi | |
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Prabha's aunt | |
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | Porkodi's mother | |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2015 | Agathinai | ||
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kala | |
| 2017 | Pagadi Aattam | Mother | |
| 2017 | Arasakulam | ||
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mom | |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Megha's Mother | |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Ragaa | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Guest role | |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Pallavi's mother | |
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mom | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Nandini's mother | |
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | ||
| 2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | ||
| 2021 | Cheruvaina Dooramaina | ||
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Gouramma | |
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika's mother | |
| Bro | Ricky's mother | ||
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | released on aha [8] |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandhada Gudi Part 2 | Debut film | |
| 1997 | Police Bete | Rekha | |
| 1998 | King | Rajeshwari | credited as Rajeshwari |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | Ashwini Rao |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sautela | |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Rosy Samuel |
| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Dr Suhra Hydrose |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Sindhu |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Susan |
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Vimala |
| 2023 | Vilayath Buddha | |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oorvashi | Gowri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| Jeevana Tarangalu | ||||
| 1998–2001 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Tamil | Raj TV | |
| 1999–2000 | Aalayam | Sun TV | ||
| 2000–2002 | Banagaru Bomma | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2001 | Sukha Dukhalu | Soundarya | ||
| 2001–2002 | Jee Boom Ba | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2002 | Gangothri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Agal Vilakkugal | Seetha | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2003–2004 | Mantra Jalam | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2004–2005 | Sivamayam | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| Naari O Naari | Telugu | ETV | ||
| 2007–2008 | Shubhalekha | ETV | ||
| 2007 | Dracula | Gemini TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Ashwini | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2010 | Magal | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Idhayam | Shakuntala | ||
| 2013–2014 | Vamsam | Thenmozhi | ||
| 2014–2016 | Ramulamma | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2014–2015 | Abhishekam | ETV | ||
| 2015–2018 | America Ammayi | Kalyani | Zee Telugu | |
| 2015–2017 | Mahalakshmi | Star Maa | ||
| 2017–2020 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Rajeshwari Devi | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Padma | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Amrutha Varshini | Amrutha | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2021–2022 | Kasthuri | Kanchana | Star Maa | |
| Rangula Ratnam | Annapoorna | ETV | ||
| 2022 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Special Appearance | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2022–Present | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum | Annalakshmi | Zee Tamil |
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Telugu | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Recce | Devakamma |
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