Archana (actress)
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Archana | |
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Born | Sudha |
Occupation | Actress |
Known for | Nireekshana (1982) Veedu (1987) Daasi (1988) |
Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Early life
Archana was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India as Sudha. During her childhood, her family moved to Madras (Present day Chennai).[citation needed]
Filmography
Tamil
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Kadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Neengal Kettavai as Radha (1984)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Keni (2018)
- Seethakaathi (2018)
- Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) as Thenmozhi, Arumpon's mother
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Telugu
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Nireekshana (1982)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi; Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Chakravyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
- Police Venkataswamy (1983)
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhurtham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambil
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
- Kinar (2018)
Kannada
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Guri (1986) as Shantadevi
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987) as Kaaki
- Huliya (1996) as Mydani
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Hindi
- Buddha Mil Gaya (1971) as Deepa
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur
Television
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Film |
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1986 | Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film, Music and Television Awards) | Nandi Special Jury Award | Nireekshana (1986) |
1988 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Veedu (1987) |
1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | |
National Film Awards | Best Actress | Daasi (1988) | |
2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Female)[3] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
References
- ^ "Waiting for good roles: Archana". The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Star Talk - Archana". IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
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