Bhagyalakshmi, also known as Bhagyasri is an Indian actress. She was a prominent actress in the 1980s, appearing in nearly 60 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.[1]
Bhagyasri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bhagyalakshmi Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982-1998 2015–present |
| Spouse | Vasudevan Mannadiyar (m. 2001) |
Personal life edit
Bhagyalakshmi was born in an Aristocratic Tamil Brahmin family to Shivaram Iyer and Rajamani Ammal in Chennai. Her father was a Palakkad Iyer from Palakkad, while her mother was a Saurashtra Brahmin from Karaikudi. She has a younger brother Rohith Kumar, who is an engineer. She studied at Sacred Heart Matriculation School, now known as Presentation Convent, at Church Park, until the 10th grade, after which she dropped out of school to pursue an acting career. She learned classical dance from the Dhananjayans.
Her first Tamil movie was Deviyin Thiruvilayadal in 1982, and her first Malayalam movie was Asthram in 1983.[2]
She married film producer Vasudevan Mannadiyar, a Malayali from Gujarat involved in the garment business, on 14 April 2001. They have a son, Viswajith. After her marriage Bhagyalakshmi retired from acting in the film industry and settled in Gujarat for 14 years. They currently reside in Chennai.
Filmography edit
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Deviyin Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Asthram | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Engine Nee Marakkum | Devi | Malayalam | |
| Paavam Poornima | Malayalam | |||
| Paavam Krooran | Malayalam | |||
| Manassariyaathe | Malayalam | |||
| Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | Malayalam | |||
| Parannu Parannu Parannu | Charulatha | Malayalam | ||
| Nyayam Ketkiren | Tamil | |||
| Nalamariya Aval | Tamil | |||
| Shanthi Muhoortham | Tamil | |||
| 1985 | Janakeeya Kodathi | Malayalam | ||
| Koodum Thedi | Malayalam | |||
| Idanilangal | Malayalam | |||
| Ezhumuthal Onpathuvare | Malayalam | |||
| Njan Piranna Nattil | Malayalam | |||
| Uyarum Njaan Naadaake | Manja | Malayalam | ||
| Pacha Velicham | Malayalam | |||
| Vande Mataram | Telugu | |||
| Chain Jayapal | Tamil | |||
| 1986 | Love Story | Malayalam | ||
| Aalorungi Arangorungi | Radha | Malayalam | ||
| Niramulla Ravulkal | Saradha's sister | Malayalam | ||
| Surabhi Yaamangal | Malayalam | |||
| Arundivide Chodikkan | Malayalam | |||
| Cabaret Dancer | Malayalam | |||
| 1987 | Nirabhedhangal | Malayalam | ||
| Mangalyachaarthu | Malayalam | |||
| Ponnu | Malayalam | |||
| Valayal Satham | Tamil | |||
| Kodi Parakuthu | Dhadha's love interest | Tamil | ||
| Ore Ratham | Mercy | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Agnichirakulla Thumpi | Malayalam | ||
| Nyayam Kosam | Telugu | |||
| 1989 | Ashokante Ashwathykkuttikku | Malayalam | ||
| Ashoka Chakravarthy | Anarkali | Telugu | ||
| Thaya Tharama | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy | Shanti | Telugu | |
| Aalay Pathu Malai Mathu | Tamil | |||
| Sakthi Parasakthi | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Pandirimancham | Seeta | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Repati Koduku | Telugu | ||
| Brundavanam | Thara | Telugu | ||
| Rudra Thandava | Kannada | |||
| 1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Nurse Padma | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Bhagyasri | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Mappillai Manasu Poopola | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Sri Ramulayya | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Dharmapatini | Dr Jayalakshmi | Tamil |
Television edit
| Title | Year | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Parisu | 2014-2018 | Sun TV | Vimal's mother |
| Kairasi Kudumbam | 2015-2017 | Jaya TV | Anandhi |
| Apoorva Raagangal | 2017-2018 | Sun TV | Mariamma |
| Azhagu | 2017-2018 | Vijaya | |
| Neelakuyil | 2018–2019 | Star Vijay | Chandramathi |
| Kalyana Veedu | 2020 | Sun TV | Selvarani |
| Siragadikka Aasai | 2023–Present | Star Vijay | Parvathi |
| Lakshmi | 2024–Present | Sun TV | Mangalam |
References edit
- ^ "Actress Bhagyalakshmi in Annies Kitchen". youtube. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ മാധവന്, അനുശ്രീ. "തിരിച്ചുവരുന്ന നായിക പറയുന്നു: പേടിയായിരുന്നു അന്ന് മമ്മൂട്ടിയെയും മോഹന്ലാലിനെയും". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2018/11/29/bhagyasree-home-memories.html