Honnenhalli Shivanna Manjula (8 November 1954 – 12 September 1986) was an Indian actress who acted in predominantly Kannada language films in addition to Tamil (credited as Kumari Manjula) and Telugu films (credited as Kannada Manjula). She was one of the most successful and prominent actresses of Kannada films in 1970s and 1980s. She acted in more than 100 films and won several awards for her performances,[1] including a Filmfare Award.
Manjula | |
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| Born | Honnenhalli Shivanna Manjula 8 November 1954 |
| Died | 12 September 1986 (aged 31) Bangalore, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1972–1986 |
| Spouse | Amritham |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life edit
Manjula was born to M. H. Shivanna and Deveramma in Honnenahalli, a village in Tumkur District.[2] Her father Shivanna was a police sub inspector. She was married to film director Amrutham who worked with her in films such as Hudugaatada Hudugi and Kanasu Nanasu. The couple had a son, Abhishek.
Career edit
Manjula started her acting career in 1965 with a drama troupe Prabhat Kalavidaru. She entered the Kannada film industry in a small role in Mane Katti Nodu in 1966. Her debut as a heroine was in the 1972 film Yaara Saakshi, directed by veteran director M. R. Vittal. She shared screen with Kannada actors including Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, Srinath, Ashok and Shankar Nag. Her most successful pairing[1] [vague] was with Srinath[3] and they acted together in about 35 films.[1]
She starred in over one hundred films. She specialized in the role of the bossy tomboyish village belle which brought her huge success as a top Kannada heroine in the late 1970s. Some of her notable films are Sampathige Savaal, Eradu Kanasu, Sose Thanda Sowbhagya, Besuge and Seetharamu. She also acted with well known actors in other languages like Ramakrishna (Telugu), Kamalahasan and Rajinikanth (Tamil).
Filmography edit
Kannada edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Mane Katti Nodu | Manju | Child actress |
| 1967 | Padhavidhara | Child actress | |
| 1969 | Eradu Mukha | Child actress (credited Kumari Manjula) | |
| 1972 | Yaara Sakshi | Debut as lead actress | |
| 1973 | Mooroovare Vajragalu | Satyabhama | |
| 1974 | Eradu Kanasu | Lalitha | |
| 1974 | Sampathige Savaal | Durga | |
| 1974 | Bhakta Kumbara | Gora's sister-in-law | |
| 1974 | Professor Huchuraya | M. N. Geetha | |
| 1974 | Sri Srinivasa Kalyana | Padmavathi | |
| 1975 | Devara Gudi | Vasanthi | |
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga | Pushpa | |
| 1975 | Ninagagi Naanu | ||
| 1975 | Mayura | Premavati | |
| 1975 | Nireekshe | Vasumathi | |
| 1975 | Hennu Samsarada Kannu | ||
| 1976 | Hudugatada Hudugi | ||
| 1976 | Baduku Bangaravayithu | Mahadevi | |
| 1976 | Besuge | Suma | |
| 1976 | Chiranjeevi | ||
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | Radha | |
| 1976 | Thulasi | ||
| 1976 | Kanasu Nanasu | ||
| 1977 | Deepa | Deepa | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 1977 | Sri Renukadevi Mahatme | ||
| 1977 | Dhanalakshmi | ||
| 1977 | Bayasade Banda Bhagya | ||
| 1977 | Sose Tanda Soubhagya | Geetha | |
| 1977 | Thayigintha Devarilla | ||
| 1977 | Veera Sindhura Lakshmana | Special appearance | |
| 1977 | Chanda Marutha | Special appearance | |
| 1977 | Kittu Puttu | Roopa | |
| 1977 | Ganda Hendathi | ||
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | ||
| 1977 | Galate Samsara | Janaki | |
| 1978 | Halli Haida | ||
| 1978 | Muyyige Muyyi | ||
| 1978 | Anuraga Bandhana | Special appearance | |
| 1978 | Aparadhi Naanalla | ||
| 1978 | Nanna Prayaschittha | ||
| 1978 | Sneha Sedu | ||
| 1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | Lakshmi | |
| 1978 | Chithegu Chinte | ||
| 1978 | Bhale Huduga | ||
| 1978 | Madhura Sangama | Sharada | |
| 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja Kulla | Tara | |
| 1979 | Adalu Badalu | Special appearance | |
| 1979 | Aliya Devaru | ||
| 1979 | Seetharamu | Seetha | |
| 1979 | Pakka Kalla | ||
| 1979 | Putani Agent 123 | ||
| 1979 | Savathiya Neralu | Padmini | |
| 1979 | Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu | Madhavi | |
| 1979 | Mallige Sampige | ||
| 1979 | Ene Barali Preethi Irali | ||
| 1980 | Point Parimala | Parimala | |
| 1980 | Rama Parashurama | ||
| 1980 | Rama Lakshmana | ||
| 1980 | Moogana Sedu | Mangala | |
| 1980 | Haddina Kannu | "Benne" Bhagya | |
| 1980 | Manjina There | ||
| 1980 | Usha Swayamvara | Usha | |
| 1980 | Simha Jodi | ||
| 1980 | Manku Thimma | ||
| 1980 | Rusthum Jodi | Padma | Special appearance |
| 1980 | Janma Janmada Anubandha | ||
| 1980 | Mithuna | ||
| 1980 | Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru | ||
| 1981 | Nee Nanna Gellalare | Nalini | |
| 1981 | Premanubandha | ||
| 1981 | Avali Javali | ||
| 1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya | Special appearance | |
| 1981 | Guru Shishyaru | Chitralekha | |
| 1981 | Mareyada Haadu | ||
| 1981 | Snehitara Savaal | ||
| 1981 | Shikari | ||
| 1982 | Rudri | ||
| 1982 | Kempu Hori | ||
| 1982 | Chellida Raktha | ||
| 1982 | Mareyalagada Kathe | ||
| 1982 | Archana | Rani | Special appearance |
| 1982 | Swarna Mahal Rahasya | ||
| 1982 | Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu | ||
| 1982 | Benki Chendu | ||
| 1982 | Mava Sose Saval | ||
| 1982 | Snehada Sankole | ||
| 1982 | Hasyaratna Ramakrishna | Special appearance | |
| 1982 | Betthale Seve | ||
| 1983 | Hosa Theerpu | Dancer | Special appearance |
| 1983 | Keralida Hennu | Jayalakshmi | Special appearance |
| 1983 | Kranthiyogi Basavanna | Neelambike | |
| 1983 | Ananda Sagara | Special appearance | |
| 1984 | Onti Dhwani | Special appearance | |
| 1984 | Kalinga Sarpa | Muthu | |
| 1984 | Enka Manka | ||
| 1985 | Savira Sullu | ||
| 1985 | Bhayankara Bhasmasura |
Tamil edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Puthu Vellam | ||
| 1975 | Maalai Sooda Vaa | ||
| 1975 | Edupparkai Pillai | ||
| 1980 | Kaalam Badhil Sollum | ||
| 1981 | Bala Nagamma | Mohana |
Telugu edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Thota Ramudu | Durga | |
| 1975 | Pooja | Lalitha | (remake of Eradu Kanasu) |
| 1982 | Bala Nagamma |
Death edit
Manjula died after suffering burns during a kitchen fire on 09 September 1986. While initially deemed an accident, the Times of India reported the death as suicide.[4]
References edit
- Citations
- ^ a b c "Manjula's Profile". Chitraranga.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
- ^ Patil, S.H. (2002). Community dominance and political modernisation: the Lingayats. Mittal Publications. p. 50. ISBN 81-7099-867-0.
- ^ B. V. Shiva Shankar (30 March 2007). "Made for each other". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "From Soundarya and Shankar Nag to Kalpana, Manjula and Sunil - Sandalwood stars who passed away too soon". The Times of India. 5 February 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- Sources
- "Kumari Manjula [Kannada Manjula]". Antrukandamugam.wordpress.com. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2019.