Sujatha (actress)
| Sujatha | |
|---|---|
| File:Sujatha (actress).jpg | |
| Born | 10 December 1952[1] Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1968–2006 |
| Spouse(s) | Jayakar |
| Children | Sajith, Divya |
Sujatha (10 December 1952[1] – 6 April 2011)[2] was a South Indian actress who performed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi language films, and was best known for restraint and subtlety in portrayal of varied emotions. Sujatha was introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander as a protagonist in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974).[3] She paired with Kamal Haasan in most of her films.[2] She also acted with leading actors N.T.R, Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Ananthnag, Srinath, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Shobhan Babu and Krishna.[4] She died of cardiac arrest in Chennai.
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Early life
Sujatha was born to Malayali parents on 10 December 1952 in Galle, Sri Lanka[2] where she spent her childhood. She participated in school plays, and later moved to Kerala when she was about 15. She acted in Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam movie.
Career
Sujatha made her debut in the Malayalam film Thapasvini. Her first Tamil film was Aval Oru Thodar Kathai directed by K. Balachander. She again collaborated with K. Balachander in Avargal (1977), Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.
Sujatha acted in over 300 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, with almost 200 in Tamil. She shot to fame instantly with her portrayal of a haughty, free-thinking urban working woman shouldering the family’s responsibilities. Despite displaying her acting prowess through fiery characters in films like Aval Oru Thodarkadhai and Vidhi, Sujatha was equally known for her performances in family dramas like Mayangugiraal Oru Maadhu, Sentamizh Paattu and Aval Varuvaala. She seldom resorted to glamorous roles and graduated to playing older women in the late 1980s.
Character roles
During the 1980s, she started playing character roles, often portraying mothers. Her performances as a senior actor in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, Baba in all which she played the mother of Rajinikanth; and Villain in which she played Ajith Kumar's Grandmother. Varalaru (2006) was her last film.[1][5]
Death
While undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, Sujatha died of cardiac arrest in Chennai on 6 April 2011.[6]
Awards and honours
- 1975 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Uravu Solla Oruvan[7]
- 1976 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Annakili[7]
- 1977 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Avargal[7]
- 1979 – Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Guppedu Manasu[8]
- 1998 - Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress for Pelli[9]
- 1981 - Special Best Actress for Thunaivi
- 1982 - Special Best Actress for Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Selected filmography
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Varalaru | Father Ajith Kumar's (barathanatyam dancer's) mother in law | Tamil |
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Arjun's mother | Tamil |
| 2006 | Neelakanta | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Pokala Damakka | Telugu |
| 2005 | Mayookham | Devaki | Malayalam |
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Bhavani | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Attagasam | Ajith Kumar's mother | Tamil |
| 2004 | Arul | Vikram's mother | Tamil |
| 2004 | Jalothsavam | Bhanumathi | Malayalam |
| 2003 | Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu | Raghavayya's wife | Telugu |
| 2003 | Kiccha | Sharada (Kiccha's mother) | Kannada |
| 2002 | Baba | Rajini's mother | Tamil |
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Villain | Head of disabled home | Tamil |
| 2001 | Chitrathoonukal | Malayalam |
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 1998 | Thutta Mutta | Anusuya (Ramesh Aravind's mother) | Kannada |
| 1998 | Paataali | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Natpukaaga | Lakshmi | Tamil |
| 1998 | Aval Varuvala | Simran's mother-in-law | Tamil |
| 1996 | Poovarasan | Karthik's mother | Tamil |
| 1996 | Pelli | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Karna | Arjun's mother | Tamil |
| 1994 | Amaithipadai | Sivakami | Tamil |
| 1993 | Uzhavan | Prabhu's mother | Tamil |
| 1993 | Senthamizh Paattu | Prabhu's mother | Tamil |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Janaki | Tamil |
| 1992 | Abhirami | Abhirami | Tamil |
| 1992 | Ahankari | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Soori Gadu | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Simhadhwani | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Chanti | Mother of Chanti | Telugu |
| 1990 | Sutradhaarulu | Telugu |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu | Rajini's mother | Tamil |
| 1989 | Maaveeran | Rajini's mother | Tamil |
| 1986 | Ariyaatha Bandham | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Mahashakthi Mariamma | Mariamma Devotee | Tamil |
| 1985 | Mangamma Sapatham | Kamal's mother | Tamil |
| 1985 | Uthami | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Agnigundam | Telugu | |
| 1984 | Anubandham | Telugu | |
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | Telugu | |
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Telugu | |
| 1983 | Yedukondalu | Telugu | |
| 1983 | Justice Raja | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Thyagi | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Nanna Devaru | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Sitadevi | Telugu | |
| 1982 | Thaai Mookaambikai | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Preeyasakhi Radha | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Oru Vilippadakale | Malayalam | |
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Hindi | |
| 1981 | Kadal Meengal | Kamal's wife | Tamil |
| 1981 | Mahapurushudu | Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 1980 | Prema Tarangalu | Sujatha | Telugu |
| 1980 | Circus Ramudu | Telugu | |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Edantastulameda | Telugu |
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Nool Veli | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Poonthalir | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | Swapna | Telugu |
| 1979 | Guppedu Manasu | Vidya | Telugu |
| 1978 | Bhrashtu | Malayalam | |
| 1977 | Andaman Kadhali | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Avargal | Anu | Tamil |
| 1977 | Uyarndhavargal | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Annakili | Annam | Tamil |
| 1976 | Lalitha | Lalitha | Tamil |
| 1976 | Udayam Kizhakku Thanne | Malayalam | |
| 1976 | Aayiram Janmangal | Malayalam | |
| 1976 | Idhaya Malar | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Tamil | |
| 1975 | Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu | Muthuraman's wife | Tamil |
| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | Srikanth's lover | Tamil |
| 1975 | Vazhunthu Kattukiren | Tamil | |
| 1975 | Niramaala | Malayalam | |
| 1975 | Chumaduthaangi | Malayalam | |
| 1975 | Thiruvonam | Malayalam | |
| 1975 | Chuvanna Sandhyakal | Malayalam | |
| 1975 | Sammanam | Malayalam | |
| 1975 | Malsaram | Malayalam | |
| 1974 | Chattakari | Usha | Malayalam |
| 1974 | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Kavitha | Tamil |
| 1974 | Chakravakam | Devaki | Malayalam |
| 1974 | Shapamoksham | Malayalam | |
| 1974 | Sapthaswarangal | Rukmini | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Swarga Puthri | Jolly | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Raakkuyil | Malayalam | |
| 1973 | Kaliyugam | Malayalam | |
| 1973 | Interview | Sreedevi | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Achani | Uma | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Chuzhi | Neena | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Kaattuvithachavan | Malayalam | |
| 1973 | Manassu | Malayalam | |
| 1973 | Football Champion | Thulasi | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Chukku | Clara | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Bhadradeepam | Usha | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Ladies Hostel | Rema | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Ajnathavasam | Geetha | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Thekkan Kattu | Annakkutty | Malayalam |
| 1973 | Driksaakshi | Sumathi | Malayalam |
| 1972 | Maya | Omana | Malayalam |
| 1972 | Brahmachari | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Aadhyathe Katha | Nalini | Malayalam |
| 1972 | Akkarapacha | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Aaradimanninte Janmi | Nirmala | Malayalam |
| 1972 | Azhimukham | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Ananthashayanam | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Anweshanam | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Punarjanmam | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Mayiladumkunnu | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhithurakku | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Manushya Bandhangal | Malayalam | |
| 1972 | Devi | Malayalam | |
| 1971 | Ernakulam Junction | Jaya | Malayalam |
| 1971 | Thapaswini | Malayalam | |
| 1971 | Avalalpam Vaikippoyi | Malayalam | |
| 1970 | Olavum Theeravum | Malayalam |
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Rowdy | Malayalam | |
| 1965 | Kadathukaran | Kadambari | Malayalam |
| 1965 | Kattupookkal | Malayalam | |
| 1965 | Ammu | Sharadha | Malayalam |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sujatha's last film
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sujatha's career
- ↑ Dream debut
- ↑ Actress Sujatha dies at 58, 7 June 2011
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- ↑ Sujatha passed away
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External links
- Sujatha at the Internet Movie Database
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