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Born | Suhasini Charuhasan 15 August 1961 |
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Years active | 1980–present |
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Children | 1 |
Parent | Charuhasan (father) |
Suhasini Maniratnam ( née Charuhasan; born 15 August 1961) [1] is an Indian actress, director, producer and writer in the Tamil film industry. She has worked as an actress in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her cinematic debut with the 1980, Tamil film. Nenjathai Killathe . Suhasini then won National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Sindhu Bhairavi (1985). [2]
Her paternal cousins Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan have also since become actresses. [3]
Suhasini attended the Municipal Elementary School in Paramakudi, before moving to Madras aged 12 to live with her grandmother and uncle Kamal Haasan. [4]
She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil movie Nenjathai Killathe . In her first movie itself, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[ citation needed ] She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide (1983), which also featured Mammootty. She appeared in the AFI Fest nominated feature film Vanaprastham (1999), which starred Mohanlal.[ citation needed ]
She has acted with Vishnuvardhan in Bandhana (1984), Suprabhatha (1988), Muthina Haara (1990), Himapatha (1995), Hendithghelthini (1998), Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007) and School Master (2010).[ citation needed ]
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi , directed by K. Balachander. [5]
She has worked in Swathi (1984), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Ezhuthapurangal (1987), Amrutha Varshini (1997), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Theerthadanam (2001) and Gabbar Singh (2012) among others.[ citation needed ]
In 1991, Suhasini directed the anthology mini-series Penn (1991) shown on Madras Doordarshan. The series featured eight standalone episodes examining the lives of South Indian women, and starred several of her contemporaries such as Shobana, Revathi, Raadhika and Amala as protagonists. [6] [7] [8]
Her film Indira was shown in film festivals globally in countries including Belarus and Japan.[ citation needed ] In November 1997, Suhasini directed a short television film titled Swayamvaram featuring Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Rajiv Menon . The script had been written by Sujatha and commissioned by Revathi and Suresh Menon. [9]
Suhasini directed a segment titled "Coffee, Anyone?" in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020). Shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, the segment was set against the backdrop of the 21-day COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 in India, and featured Suhasini in the leading role alongside her cousins Shruti Haasan and Anu Hasan, and her mother Komalam. [10] [11]
Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam have been involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies since 1997.
Suhasini was appointed the Honorary Consul Of the Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg in 2015. She held the post until 2020. [12]
Suhasini founded Naam Foundation in 2010 with the objective to empower single women. [13]
Suhasini married film director Mani Ratnam on 26 August 1988 and the couple has a son, Nandan, born in 1992. [14]
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | ||
1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | |
1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Subhashini | |
Maga Maharaju | |||
Muddula Mogudu | Sarala | ||
Subha Muhurtham | |||
Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | ||
1984 | Nirdhoshi | ||
Challenge | Lakshmi | ||
Aparadhi | |||
Intiguttu | |||
Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | ||
Justice Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | ||
Adigo Alladigo | |||
Bava Maradallu | |||
Manishiko Charitra | |||
Illalu Priyuralu | |||
Swati | Swathi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Nandi Award for Best Actress | |
1985 | Kongumudi | ||
Muddula Manavaralu | |||
Manglya Bandham | |||
Maharaju | |||
Bullet | Usha | ||
Dampatyam | Dr.Lalitha | ||
Jackie | |||
Karpoora Deepam | Manasa | ||
Sravanthi | Sravanthi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | |
Sravana Sandhya | |||
Rakshasudu | Sumatri | ||
Shanti Nivasam | |||
Sirivennela | Subhashini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
Mr Bharath | |||
Kirathakudu | Swetha | ||
Police Officer | Seetha | ||
1987 | Thene Manasulu | Radha | |
President Gari Abbai | Latha | ||
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
Punya Dampathulu | |||
Punnami Chandrudu | |||
Gouthami | Gouthami | ||
Lawyer Suhasini | Suhasini | ||
Aradhana | Jennifer | ||
Brahma Nayudu | |||
1988 | Anna Chellelu | Herself | Cameo |
Bharya Bhartalu | Ashalatha | ||
Chuttalabbayi | |||
Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | ||
Manchi Donga | Madhavi | ||
Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | ||
Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | ||
Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | ||
1989 | Mamathala Kovela | ||
Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | ||
Amma | Dharani | ||
1990 | Chuttalabbai | ||
1992 | Akka Mogudu | ||
1993 | Ratha Sarathi | Dr. Shakunthala | |
1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena | |
1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | |
1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Dr. Prabhavathi | |
Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | ||
Iddaru | Dubbed voice for Tabu (actress) | ||
1998 | Ooyala | ||
Manasichi Choodu | |||
2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Vaani | |
2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | |
2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | |
2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | |
Dost | Snehalatha | ||
2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | |
Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | |||
Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | ||
2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | |
2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | |
2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
Varudu | Sandy's mother | ||
2011 | Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | Madhavi | |
2012 | Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam | Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari | |
Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) | |
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | ||
2013 | Baadshah | Baadshah's mother | |
Minugurulu | Collector | ||
2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | Cameo |
2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | ||
2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother | |
Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | ||
Satya Gang | |||
2019 | Yatra | Sabitha Indra Reddy | |
Suryakantham | Supriya | ||
2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Jaya | |
2022 | Malli Modalaindi | Suja | [16] |
Balamevvadu | Dr. Yashoda | ||
Gurthunda Seethakalam | Dr. X | ||
2023 | Mr. Pregnant![]() | Doctor | Post- production [17] |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Uthiripookkal | Debut as camera assistant. | |
1980 | Kaali | As camera assistant. | |
Johnny | As camera assistant. | ||
Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Debut film as an actress. Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | ||
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | ||
Madhumalar | |||
Palaivana Solai | Geetha | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
Meendum Kokila | As a camera assistant | ||
Raja Paarvai | As a camera assistant | ||
Nandu | As a camera assistant. | ||
1982 | Vadivangal | ||
Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | ||
Azhagiya Kanney | |||
Thottal Sudum | |||
Lottery Ticket | |||
Kalyana Kalam | |||
Nandri, Meendum Varuga | |||
Agaya Gangai | Sumathi | ||
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
Metti | As a camera assistant. | ||
1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | Chitti | |
Uruvangal Maralam | Lakshmi | ||
Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | ||
Poikkal Kudhirai | Guest appearance | ||
Apoorva Sahodarigal | |||
Thai Veedu | Geetha | ||
Puthiya Sangamam | |||
1984 | Love Birds | ||
1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | National Film Award for Best Actress Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
1986 | Raaga Devathai | ||
1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | |
Ananda Aradhanai | |||
Dhoorathu Pachai | |||
1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | |
En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | |
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | ||
1991 | Penn | Director: TV Series: Also an actress. | |
Thalapathi | Dubbed voice for Shobhana | ||
1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | |
Thiruda Thiruda | Dialogue writer: Dubbed voice for Heera Rajagopal | ||
1995 | Indira | Director | |
1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | |
1997 | Nandhini | Nandhini | |
Uyirinum Melaaga | Veena | ||
Iruvar | Dialogue Writer | ||
1998 | Uyire | Dubbed voice for Manisha Koirala | |
1999 | Ganesh Vasanth | Director | |
2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | ||
Chocolate | Saradha | ||
2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | |
Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | ||
2004 | Shock | Exorcist | |
2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | |
2008 | Aegan | Shiva's mother | |
2009 | Kadhalukku Maranamillai | Unreleased | |
Balam | |||
2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | ||
Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | ||
Raavanan | Dialogue writer | ||
2011 | Seedan | Thangam | |
2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | Nominated - Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | |
2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | |
Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | ||
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | ||
Oh Andha Naatkal | Sindhu | Unreleased | |
2018 | Sollividava | Madhu's aunt | |
Abhi & Anu | Revathy | ||
2019 | Boomerang | Gowri Thiruselvan | |
Kee | Valli | ||
2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Valli | Amazon Prime film; also director and writer for the segment Coffee, Anyone? |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Pappu | Herself | |
1983 | Koodevide | Alice | |
Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi | ||
1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani | |
Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu | ||
Aksharangal | Bharathi | ||
Aarorumariyathe | Sudha | ||
Ente Upasana | Lathika | ||
1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha | |
1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi | |
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani | ||
1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena | ||
1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy | |
1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian | |
1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi | |
1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy | |
1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta | |
Vanaprastham | Subhadra | ||
2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha | |
2005 | Vacation | Celina | |
2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother | Photo appearance |
2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese | |
Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS | ||
Makante Achan | Rema | ||
2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy | |
2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Sarayu | |
Salt Mango Tree | Deepika | ||
2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | |
2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy | |
2021 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Khadeejumma | |
2023 | Pookkaalam | [18] | |
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2003 | Stumble | Nandini | [19] |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Waiting | Pankaja |
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