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Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and actress who appears in Indian television and films.
In 1981, she hurt her right leg in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu while coming back from Madras with her parents [1] Her right leg became gangrenous and her parents opted to have it amputated. [2] However, she subsequently became an established Bharatnatyam dancer. Chandran is known for her roles of Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz , Yamini Singh and Seema Gujral in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6 , Chitradevi in Deivam Thandha Veedu , the Tamil remake of Saath Nibhana Saathiya . [3]
She was a contestant on the reality dance series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa .
Sudha Chandran was born on 27 September 1965 [4] [5] in Mumbai. [6] She had stated in an interview of Nettavu, that she was born and raised in Mumbai, but her family originates from Vayalur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. [7] Her father K.D. Chandran, worked at USIS and was a former actor. Sudha Chandran earned her B.A. from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A. in economics. [8]
In May 1981, at about 16 years old, in Tamil Nadu, Chandran met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required. [9] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently regained some mobility with the help of a prosthetic Jaipur foot. [10] She returned to dancing after a gap of two years and performed in India, Saudi Arabia, United States, UK, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen and Oman. [11] Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994. [12] [13] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly. [14]
Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri , which was based on her own life.
Year | Film | Role | Ref(s) |
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1984 | Mayuri | Mayuri | [15] |
1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Rekha | |
1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Sivakami | |
1986 | Dharmam | ||
1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | ||
1986 | Naache Mayuri | Mayuri | [16] |
1986 | Vasantha Raagam | Vasantha | |
1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | Arifa | |
1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Thayamma | |
1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Shanthi | |
1987 | Bedi | Sandhya Rani | [17] |
1987 | Thaye Neeye Thunai | ||
1988 | Oorigitta Kolli | ||
1988 | Olavina Aasare | Chandrika | |
1988 | Thanga Kalasam | ||
1989 | Bisilu Beladingalu | ||
1990 | Muraligaana Amrutapaana | Dancer | |
1990 | Rajnartaki | Chandrima | |
1990 | Thanedaar | Mrs. Jagdish Chandra | |
1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
1991 | Maskari | Suman | |
1991 | Kurbaan | Prithvi's sister | |
1991 | Jaan Pechaan | Hema | |
1991 | Jeene Ki Sazaa | Sheetal | |
1992 | Nishchaiy | Julie | |
1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | Dancer at Tania's wedding | |
1992 | Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul | Julie | |
1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan's Sister | |
1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sita S. Prakash | |
1992 | Tahalka | Seema in a special appearance | |
1993 | Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | Phoolan | |
1993 | Avan Ananthapadmanabhan | Bhadra | |
1994 | Anjaam | Shivani's sister | |
1994 | Baali Umar Ko Salaam | Jaalan's niece | |
1995 | Milan | Jaya | |
1995 | Raghuveer | Aarti Verma | |
1997 | Kadlani Jod | ||
1998 | Phir Wohi Awaaz | Rekha | |
1999 | Sethi Nu Sindoor | ||
1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Manju | |
1999 | Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi | Sharda | |
2000 | Chundni Ni Laaj | ||
2000 | Maa Tara Haiya Na Het | ||
2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa | Rani (Veeru's girlfriend) | |
2001 | Ek Lootere | ||
2004 | Smile Please | Tulsi | |
2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Doctor | |
2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Thakurain | |
2007 | Waado Ki Agni Pariksha Naaginn | Goorak Naths'Guru maa | |
2008 | Sathyam | Sathyam's mother | |
2008 | Salute | ||
2008 | Pranali | Aka | |
2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagi | Shikha | |
2008 | Saanncha | Social Worker | |
2009 | Anubhav | Kalpana | |
2010 | Alexander the Great | Gayathri Devi | |
2011 | Venghai | Radhika's Mother | |
2011 | Yeh Faasley | Judge | |
2012 | B & W the Black and White Fact | ||
2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan | Indra Sundaramurthy | |
2013 | Paramveer Parshuram | ||
2013 | Cleopatra | ||
2015 | Guru Sukran | ||
2016 | Sisters | Sudha | |
2016 | Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | ||
2017 | Tera Intezaar | Black Magician | |
2017 | Ramratan | Mrs. Mahendra Rathod | |
2017 | Vizhithiru | Vijayalakshmi | |
2018 | Saamy 2 | Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)'s wife | |
2018 | Krina | ||
2019 | Used | Kalyani Sharma | |
2019 | Love Shots | ||
2019 | Sifar | Ayesha | [18] |
2020 | Match of Life | Viraj's mother | |
2021 | Raag | ||
2022 | Visithiran | Advocate Srinidhi | |
Year | Show | Role | Ref(s) |
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1993 | Rishtey | Sonu | |
Aprijitha | |||
1996 | Saahil | ||
1998 | Chashme Badoor | ||
1998–2003 | Heena | ||
2000–2001 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | ||
2000; 2001; 2003 | Mahisasuramardini | Devi Durga | |
2001 | Kaise Kahoon | ||
2001–2004 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Ramola Sikand | [19] [20] |
2002–2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Renuka Chaudhary / Ragini Suryavanshi | |
2003–2004 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Guruma | |
Vishnu Puran | Kunti | ||
2004 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Meera | |
2004–2006 | Tumhari Disha | Vasundhara Malik | |
K. Street Pali Hill | Gayathri Kaul | ||
2006–2009 | Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Rajyalakshmi | |
2006–2008 | Solhah Singaarr | Rajeshwari | |
2006–2007 | Jayam | Ranganayaki | |
2007–2008 | Ardhangini | Maushmi Bhatacharjee | |
Kuchh Is Tara | Mallika Nanda | [21] | |
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Inspector Sagarika Solanki | ||
2007–2009 | Kasturi | Maasi | |
2008–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti | Shwetha Devi | [22] |
2008–2009 | Kalasam | Chandramathi | |
Kaisi Laagi Lagan | Ambika | ||
Shubh Kadam | |||
Jeyam | |||
2009 | Arasi | Madurai Thilagavathi | |
2009–2010 | Karunamanjari | Indira | |
Pondatti Thevai | Raji | ||
2010 | Do Saheliyaan | Guru Maa | [23] |
2010–2011 | Soundaravalli | Akilandeshwari | |
Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Neighbour | ||
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Kalki Devi | ||
2010 | Mata Ki Chowki | Swetha Devi | |
2011 | Adaalat | Indrani Singh | |
2011–2012 | Shama | ||
No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Radha | [24] | |
2012 | Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Kalyani Devi Raichand | |
2012–2015 | Thendral | Bhuvana | |
2012–2013 | Suryaputhri | ||
Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Mrs.Vyas | ||
2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Uma Viswas | [25] |
Aardram | Retired judge Sharada Pillai | ||
2013–2015 | Deivam Thandha Veedu | Chitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy | [26] |
2014 | Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | [ citation needed ] |
2014–2015 | Shastri Sisters | Buaji | [22] |
2015–2016 | Naagin | Yamini Singh Raheja | [27] |
2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Yamini | |
2016–2017 | Naagin 2 | Yamini Singh Raheja | [28] [29] |
2017 | Ayushman Bhava | Mai | [30] |
Karmaphal Daata Shani | Simhika | [31] | |
Door Kinare Milte Hai | |||
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil | Harjeet Khurana | ||
2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Sujata | |
2018–2019 | Saptapadi | ||
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Sudha Shrivaastav | [32] | |
2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Shakunthala Devi | [33] |
Naagin 3 | Yamini Singh Raheja (Special Appearance) | ||
2019–2020 | Bepannah Pyaar | Kunti Malhotra | [34] |
2019 | Tara From Satara | Srilekha | [35] |
2019–2022 | No.1 Kodalu | Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni | |
2022–2023 | Naagin 6 | Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali | [36] |
2022;2024 | Maari | Chamundeshwari (Special appearance) | |
2023 | Bekaboo | Pataali | |
2023–2024 | Doree | Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur | |
Year | Program | Role | Language | Ref(s) |
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2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Hindi | |
Super Dancer Junior [37] | Judge | Malayalam | ||
2008 | Super Dancer | |||
Krazy Kiya Re | Hindi | |||
2009 | Super Dancer Junior 2 | Malayalam | [37] | |
2012 | Marathi Taraaka | Marathi | ||
2013 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Malayalam | [38] | |
Little Stars | ||||
2015–2016 | Solvathellam Unmai | Herself | Tamil | [39] |
2016–2017 | Dance Jodi Dance | Judge | [40] | |
2017 | Dancing Khilladies | |||
Malayali Veettamma | Malayalam | |||
2017–2018 | Zee Dance League | Tamil | ||
2018 / 2019 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Malayalam | ||
2018 | Dance Jodi Dance Juniors | Tamil | ||
2019 | Kitchen Champion | Contestant | Hindi | [41] |
Thakarppan Comedy | Judge | Malayalam | ||
Naagin Blockbuster | Herself | Hindi | ||
2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | |||
2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Host | [ citation needed ] | |
2022 | MY G Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Malayalam | |
2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Nani | Hindi | |
Bigg Boss 17 | Herself | |||
2024 | Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang | Kailashi Devi Thakur |
Year | Show | Role | Ref(s) |
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2018 | Rudra Ke Rakshak | Voice for queen Spider | [42] |
2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Producer | [43] |
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