Vaishnavi is an Indian actress, theatre actor and voice artist.[2] She was a prominent lead actress from 1988 to 1997 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films.[3] She is the granddaughter of actress Sowcar Janaki.[1]
Vaishnavi Aravind | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist, theatre artist |
| Years active |
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| Spouse | Aravind Kamalanathan |
| Relatives | Sowcar Janaki (Grandmother)[1] |
Family edit
Vaishnavi's mother Yagnna Prabha is the elder daughter of Sowcar Janaki. In 1996, she married cinematographer Aravind Kamalanathan who worked in her debut film, after which she stopped acting. They have two daughters, Aditi and Meghna.[3]
Filmography edit
Vaishnavi started her film career with Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi in 1987.[3] She has also done 100 shows of a drama, called "Lakshmi Kalyana Vaibhovame"' in 1993, touring US, Thailand, Sri Lanka, London and Paris.
Tamil edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Clara | |
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | Sudha | |
| 1988 | Nethiyadi | Vanam | |
| 1989 | En Thangai | Seetha | |
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | Shanthi | |
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | Vasantha Gopalan's wife | |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vasal | Yamuna | |
| 1990 | 60 Naal 60 Nimidam | Priya | |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Raji | |
| 1990 | Puthu Paatu | Special appearance | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veettin Kanngal | Ragini | |
| 1991 | Vaa Arugil Vaa | Lakshmi Ramu's first wife | |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Vaibhavi | |
| 1991 | Mangalyam Thandhunane | Saradha | |
| 1991 | Idhaya Vaasal | Indu | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Maanagara Kaaval | Seetha | |
| 1992 | Deiva Kuzhanthai | Laxmi | |
| 1992 | Annamalai | Annamalai's sister | |
| 1992 | Roja | Shenbagam | |
| 1992 | Thalaivasal | Ananthi | |
| 1992 | Chembaruthi | Lakshmi | |
| 1993 | Uthama Raasa | Mangai | |
| 1994 | Nattamai | Ponnambalam's wife | |
| 1994 | Jai Hind | Susila | |
| 1994 | Chinna Muthu | Sevanth | |
| 1994 | Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru | Gouri | |
| 1994 | Veeramani | Shanthi | |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Doctor | |
| 1995 | Kolangal | Archana | |
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Maheshwari | |
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Uma | |
| 1996 | Manikkam | Pavunnu |
Television edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sangursh | Hindi TV Serial | |
| Oorarinda Rahasiyam | TV Serial | ||
| Kottaipurathu Veedu | TV Serial | ||
| Arthamulla Uruvugal | TV Serial | ||
| Aadhiparasakthi | TV Serial |
Malayalam edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mrugaya | Radhamani | |
| 1992 | Makkal Mahatmyam | Radhika | |
| 1992 | Aham | Vimala | |
| 1992 | Soorya Manasam | Young Mariya | |
| 1992 | Ayalathe Adheham | Radhika | |
| 1995 | Maanthrikam | Shakeela |
Kannada edit
- 1992 – Aathma Bandhana
Telugu edit
- 1988 – Prema as Lizzy
- 1991 – Attintlo Adde Mogudu as Sharada
- 1992 - Chamanti
- 1993 – Ayyappa Karuna
- 1993 – Paruvu Prathista as Sita
- 1995 – Subha Sankalpam as Rakkamma
Hindi edit
- 1992 – Roja
- 1995 – Ravan Raaj: A True Story as Dharma
Voice Artist edit
| Year | Film | Actress | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | Gautami | [3] |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Anu Aggarwal | [3] |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Simran | [3] |
Awards edit
- She won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress - Subha Sankalpam (1995)[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Sowcar Janaki Returns". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Vaishnavi". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f ""என் அழுகாச்சி நடிப்பைப் பார்த்தா எனக்கே சிரிப்பா இருக்கு!" - நடிகை வைஷ்ணவி ஷேரிங்ஸ்". 9 July 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)