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 as the lead character in Bharathiraja's 1994 Tamil film Karuththamma . Since then she has appeared in over sixty films.[ citation needed ]
Actress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's Karuthamma. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she later appeared in Sethu , Nandha , Run , Manasellam , and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu . Rajashree has had prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from the silver screen, she appeared in the TV series Aalayam, Agal Vilakku, Mandhira Vasal and Sivamayam.[ citation needed ]
Rajashree's sister, Bobby, has also appeared in films as an actress. [5]
Rajashree married Ansari Raja, and proprietor of "Body Shape Gym" in 2009. [6]
| 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 | Nandhaa | Nandhaa'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 mother | |
| 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 mother | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Nandini's mother | |
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | ||
| 2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | ||
| 2021 | Cheruvaina Dooramaina | ||
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Gouramma | |
| Ori Devuda | Arjun's mother | ||
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika's mother | |
| Bro | Ricky's mother | Veer simha reddy 2023 film | |
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | released on aha [ citation needed ] |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandhada Gudi Part 2 | Debut film | |
| 1996 | Anuraga Spandana | ||
| 1997 | Police Bete | Rekha | |
| 1998 | King | Rajeshwari | credited as Rajeshwari |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | Ashwini Rao |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sautela | |
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| 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 | |||
| 2007 | Dracula | Gemini TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Ashwini | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2010 | Magal | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Idhayam | Shakuntala | ||
| 2012 | Kadhayile Rajakumari | IPS | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013 | Kanmani | Surya TV | ||
| 2013–2014 | Vamsam | Thenmozhi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 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 | ||
| 2018-2020 | Rendu Rellu Aaru | Bhanumati | Gemini TV | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Padma | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Amrutha Varshini | Amrutha | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2021-2023 | Intiki Deepam Illalu | Maheshwari Devi | Star Maa | |
| 2021–2022 | Kasthuri | Kanchana | ||
| Rangula Ratnam | Annapoorna | ETV | ||
| 2022 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Special appearance | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2022–2024 | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum | Annalakshmi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Panchagni | Renuka | Malayalam | Flowers TV |
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Telugu | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Recce | Devakamma |
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