Sudha Chandran

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Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer known for her works in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi language films and television series, shows. Sudha Chandran is best known for her roles as Mayuri in Mayuri (1985) for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award, as Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz (2001 series), as Yamini Singh, as Chandramathi in Kalasam (2008 series), as Bhuvana in Thendral (2009 series), as a Judge in reality shows such as Solvathelam Unmai, Dance Jodi Dance, as Chitra Devi Chakravarthy in Deivam Thandha Veedu (2013 series), and as Yamini in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6 (2015 series). [1]

Early and personal life

Sudha Chandran was born on 27 September 1965[2][3] in Mumbai.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]

In May 1981, at about 16 years old, in Tamil Nadu, Sudha 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,so amputation was required.[7] Sudha 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.[8] 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.[9] Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994.[10][11] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly.[12]

Career

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Chandran at Rabindranath tagore's 150th birth anniversary celebration

Sudha Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri, which was based on her own life.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Language Ref(s)
1984 Mayuri Mayuri Telugu [13]
1986 Naache Mayuri Hindi [14]
Malarum Kiliyum Rekha Tamil
Sarvam Sakthimayam Sivakami
Dharmam Valli
Nambinar Keduvathillai Jyothi
Vasantha Raagam Vasantha
1987 Kalam Mari Katha Mari Arifa
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Thayamma
Chinna Poove Mella Pesu Shanthi
Thaye Neeye Thunai Sivagami
Thanga Kalasam Chandra
Bedi Sandhya Rani Kannada Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
1988 Oorigitta Kolli Girija
Olavina Aasare Chandrika
Bisilu Beladingalu
1990 Muraligaana Amrutapaana Dancer
Rajnartaki Chandrima Hindi
Thanedaar Mrs. Jagdish Chandra
Pati Parmeshwar
1991 Maskari Suman
Kurbaan Prithvi's sister
Jaan Pechaan Hema
Jeene Ki Sazaa Sheetal
1992 Nishchaiy Julie
Inteha Pyar Ki Dancer at Tania's wedding
Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul Julie
Shola Aur Shabnam Karan's Sister
Insaaf Ki Devi Sita S. Prakash
Tahalka Seema in a special appearance
1993 Phoolan Hasina Ramkali Phoolan
Avan Ananthapadmanabhan Bhadra Malayalam
1994 Fauj[15] Jamuna Hindi
Anjaam Shivani's sister
Baali Umar Ko Salaam Jaalan's niece
1995 Milan Jaya
Raghuveer Aarti Verma
1997 Kadlani Jod
1998 Phir Wohi Awaaz Rekha
1999 Sethi Nu Sindoor
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain Manju
Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi Sharda
2000 Chundni Ni Laaj
Maa Tara Haiya Na Het
Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa Rani (Veeru's girlfriend)
2001 Ek Lootere
2004 Smile Please Tulsi
2006 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar Doctor
Malamaal Weekly Thakurain
2007 Waado Ki Agni Pariksha Naaginn Goorak Naths'Guru maa
2008 Pranali Aka
Yaar Meri Zindagi Shikha
Saanncha
Sathyam Sathyam's mother Tamil Bilingual film
Salute Telugu
2009 Anubhav Kalpana Hindi
2010 Alexander the Great Gayathri Devi Malayalam
2011 Venghai Radhika's Mother Tamil
Yeh Faasley Judge Hindi
2012 B & W the Black and White Fact
2013 Paramveer Parshuram
Cleopatra Malayalam
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan Indra Sundaramurthy Tamil
2016 Guru Sukran
Sisters Sudha Hindi
Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai
2017 Tera Intezaar Black Magician
Ramratan Mrs. Mahendra Rathod
Vizhithiru Vijayalakshmi Tamil
2018 Saamy 2 Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)'s wife
Krina Hindi
2019 Used Kalyani Sharma
Love Shots
Sifar Ayesha [16]
2021 Match of Life Viraj's mother
Raag
2022 Visithiran Advocate Srinidhi Tamil

Television

Year Show Role Language Ref(s)
1993 Rishtey Sonu Hindi
Aprijitha
1996 Saahil
1998 Chashme Badoor
1998–2003 Heena
2000–2001 Shaka Laka Boom Boom
2000–2003 Mahisasuramardini Devi Durga (Extended Cameo Appearance)
2001 Kaise Kahoon
2001–2004 Kaahin Kissii Roz Ramola Sikand [17][18]
2002–2005 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Justice Renuka Chaudhary / ACP 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
2007–2008 Ardhangini Maushmi Bhatacharjee
Kuchh Is Tara Mallika Nanda [19]
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 [20]
2008–2009 Kaisi Laagi Lagan Ambika
Shubh Kadam
Jayam Padmavathi Tamil
Jayam Thodargirathu
Kalasam Chandramathi
Arasi Madurai Thilagavathi
2009–2010 Karunamanjari Indira
Pondatti Thevai Raji
2010–2011 Soundaravalli Akilandeshwari
Do Saheliyaan Guru Maa Hindi [21]
Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale Neighbour
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini Kalki Devi
Mata Ki Chowki Swetha Devi
Adaalat Indrani Singh
2011–2012 Shama
No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam Radha Telugu [22]
2012–2013 Thendral Bhuvaneswari (Bhuvana) Tamil
2013–2015 Deivam Thandha Veedu Chitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy [23]
2012 Aardram Retired judge Sharada Pillai Malayalam
Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga Kalyani Devi Raichand Hindi
Suryaputhri
Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? Mrs.Vyas
2013 Ek Thhi Naayka Uma Viswas [24]
2014 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai Lohari Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
2014–2015 Shastri Sisters Buaji [20]
2015–2016 Naagin Yamini Singh Raheja [25]
2015 Comedy Nights Bachao
2016–2017 Naagin 2 [26][27]
2017 Ayushman Bhava Mai [28]
Karmaphal Daata Shani Simhika [29]
Door Kinare Milte Hai
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil Harjeet Khurana
2018 Ishq Mein Marjawan Sujata
Saptapadi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Sudha Shrivaastav [30]
2019 Lakshmi Stores Shakunthala Devi Tamil [31]
Telugu [32]
Naagin 3 Yamini Singh Raheja (Cameo Appearance) Hindi
2019–2020 Bepannah Pyaar Kunti Malhotra [33]
Tara From Satara Srilekha (Extended Cameo Appearance) [34]
2019–2022 No.1 Kodalu Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni Telugu
2022–2025 Maari Chamundeshwari (Extended Cameo Appearance) Tamil
2022 Marumakal Vasundhara Devi Ishwarprasad Malayalam
2022–2023 Naagin 6 Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali Hindi [35]
2023 Bekaboo Pataali
2023–2024; 2025 Doree Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur
2024 Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang Kailashi Devi Thakur (Cameo Appearance)
2024–2025 Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana Menka Bharadhwaj
2024 Kannedhirey Thondrinaal Sarada Devi (Cameo Appearance) Tamil [36]

Others

Year Programme Role Language Ref(s)
2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 Contestant Hindi
Krazy Kiya Re Judge
Super Dancer Juniors Season 1[37] Malayalam
2008 Super Dancer Seniors Season 1
2009 Super Dancer Juniors Season 2 [37]
2013 Uggram Ujjwalam [38]
Little Stars
Marathi Taraaka Marathi
2014–2017 Solvathellam Unmai Tamil [39]
Dance Jodi Dance [40]
Dancing Khilladies
2017–2018 Zee Dance League
Dance Jodi Dance Juniors
Malayali Veettamma Malayalam
2018 / 2019 Comedy Stars season 2
2019 Thakarppan Comedy
Kitchen Champion Contestant Hindi [41]
Naagin Blockbuster Herself
2020 Bigg Boss 14
2021–2022 Crime Alert Host Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
2022 MY G Flowers Oru Kodi Participant Malayalam
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Nani Hindi
Bigg Boss 17 Herself
Other works
Year Show Role Language Ref(s)
2018 Rudra Ke Rakshak Voice for queen Spider Hindi [42]
2021 Kaneez (web series) Begum [43]
2021–2022 Crime Alert Producer [44]

Awards

References

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