Sumathi Josephine, better known by her stage name Rekha Harris, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She also starred in a few Telugu and Kannada films.She was one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.[1]
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| Born | Sumathi Josephine |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–1996 (Lead actress) 2002–present (Supporting actress) |
| Spouse(s) | Harris Kottadath (m.1996-present) |
| Children | 1 |
Career edit
She was introduced to the Tamil cinema with the film, Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) directed by Bharathiraja with Sathyaraj in the lead role.[2]
Her notable works include Punnagai Mannan (1986), Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987), En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988), Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990) and Gunaa (1991).[3] In Malayalam, Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), Aey Auto (1990) and In Harihar Nagar (1990) were also successful.
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film Dasharatham (1989).[4]
After a few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister-in-law and mother.
In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss 4.[5]
Personal life edit
Sumathi Josephine was born and brought up in Eramalloor, Alappuzha Kerala. She married Harris Kottadath, a Malayali seafood exporter, in 1996. They have a daughter.[6]
Filmography edit
Tamil edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Jennifer | Debut film |
| Punnagai Mannan | Ranjani | ||
| Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | Seetha | ||
| 1987 | Solvathellam Unmai | Rekha | |
| Aankalai Nambathey | Soorya | ||
| Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Kannamma | ||
| Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Radha | ||
| Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Kaveri | ||
| Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Uma Chakravarthy | ||
| Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | Sandhya | ||
| Veeran Veluthambi | Meghala | ||
| Meendum Mahaan | Julie | ||
| Arul Tharum Ayyappan | Lakshmi | ||
| Krishnan Vandhaan | Sumathi | ||
| Ullam Kavarantha Kalvan | Geetha | ||
| Megam Karuththirukku | Chithra | ||
| Chinnamanikkuyile | Unknown | Unreleased | |
| 1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | Shenbagam | |
| Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | Shanthi | ||
| Katha Nayagan | Radha | ||
| Raasave Unnai Nambi | Ranjitham | ||
| En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Mercy | ||
| Naan Sonnathey Sattam | Aasha | ||
| Makkal Aanaiyittal | - | ||
| Kazhugumalai Kallan | - | ||
| Thambi Thanga Kambi | Uma | ||
| Mappillai Sir | Uma | ||
| Dhayam Onnu | Shanthi | ||
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Vatsala | |
| Pillaikkaga | Kannamma | ||
| Moodu Manthiram | Kalpana | ||
| Thangamana Purushan | Sumalatha | ||
| Thaya Tharama | Uma | ||
| Kutravali | Radha | ||
| Kakka Kadi | - | ||
| Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Thenmozhi | ||
| Idhaya Geetham | Divya | ||
| 1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | Sandhya | |
| Varavu Nalla Uravu | Uma | ||
| Sigappu Nirathil Chinnappoo | Kasturi | ||
| Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Neelaveni | ||
| Puriyaadha Pudhir | Geetha Chakravarthi | ||
| Thiyagu | Vidhya | ||
| Nangal Puthiyavargal | Bharathi | ||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Sukanya | |
| Irumbu Pookkal | Pavunnu | Guest Appearance | |
| Nallathai Naadu Kekum | Radha | ||
| Vaidehi Kalyanam | Vasanthi | ||
| Paattondru Ketten | Usha | ||
| Gunaa | Rosie | ||
| Sirai Kadhavugal | Durga | ||
| 1992 | Enga Veetu Velan | Kalyani | |
| Idhuthanda Sattam | Lakshmi | ||
| Annamalai | Shanthi | ||
| David Uncle | Malathi | ||
| Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada | Priyanka | ||
| Thirumathi Palanisamy | Jyothi | Guest Appearance | |
| Vasantha Malargal | Daisy | ||
| Palaivana Raagangal | - | ||
| Harihara Puthiran | - | ||
| 1994 | Rasa Magan | Chellachamy's wife | |
| Vaa Magale Vaa | Kalyani | ||
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Lakshmi | |
| Krishna | Anandhi | ||
| Gnanapazham | Professor Nirmala | ||
| Priyam | Aunty | ||
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Bhumika's mom, inspector | Comeback film after her marriage |
| 2003 | Anbu | Veena's mother | |
| Kadhal Sadugudu | Kausalya's mother | ||
| Villain | Rajalakshmi | ||
| Vikatan | Ramu's mother | ||
| 2004 | Kovil | Angel's mother | |
| Arul | Ganapathy's wife | ||
| 2005 | Aadum Koothu | Manimekhala's mother | |
| Anbe Vaa | Karthik's mother | ||
| Priyasakhi | Judge | ||
| 2006 | Madhu | Jennifer | |
| Amirtham | Pasupathi Pillai's wife | ||
| Thodamaley | Narmada | ||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Mrs. Mohammed Maideen Khan | |
| Malaikottai | Malar's mother | ||
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Meenakshi | |
| Inba | Priya's sister in law | ||
| Pazhani | Pazhanivel's mother | ||
| 2009 | Madhavi | Lakshmi | |
| Adada Enna Azhagu | Vasan's mother | ||
| 2010 | Thairiyam | Kumaran's mother | |
| Thambi Arjuna | Radhika's mother | ||
| Uthama Puthiran | Meenakshi | ||
| Indrasena | - | ||
| Ilamai Itho Itho | |||
| 2011 | Marudhavelu | Vidhya Venugopalan's mother | |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Ganga Ramadurai | |
| Ya Ya | Ramarajan's mother | ||
| Sibi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2014 | Vazhum Dheivam | Durga | |
| 2015 | Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | A. SowmiyaKannan - IPS | |
| Achaaram | Suriya's mother | ||
| Sakalakala Vallavan | Meenakshi | ||
| Maanga | Samyuktha | ||
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Sarah's mother | |
| Sowkarpettai | Shakthi's / Vetri's mother | ||
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Saravanan's mother | ||
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | Ashok Pandian's mother | |
| En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | Sandhya's mother | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Judge | |
| Diya | Thulasi' mother | ||
| Goli Soda 2 | Seetha Kumari | ||
| Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Sree's mother | ||
| Antony | Antony's mother | ||
| 2019 | Dharmaprabhu | Ayyo | |
| 100% Kadhal | Aruna | ||
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Malli's mother | |
| 2021 | Chidambaram Railwaygate | Thillaiamma | |
| Pei Mama | Jothi | ||
| Raajavamsam | Rani | ||
| Plan Panni Pannanum | Ambal's mother | ||
| 2023 | Miriam Maa | Miriam |
Malayalam edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Rani | |
| 1990 | Dasharatham | Annie | Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| Oliyambukal | Usha | ||
| Arhatha | Anju | ||
| Aey Auto | Meenakshi | ||
| Randam Varavu | Indu Jayakumar | ||
| In Harihar Nagar | Annie Philip/Sr Josephine | ||
| Lal Salam | Stella | ||
| Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran | Radhika | ||
| 1991 | Sundarikakka | Princy John | |
| Swanthwanam | Gayathri | ||
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Nirmala | ||
| Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Meera | ||
| Adayalam | Latha | ||
| Nettipattom | Indu | ||
| 1992 | Vasudha | Vasudha | |
| Grihapravsam | Radhika | ||
| 1993 | Janam | Gomathiyamma | |
| Sarovaram | Devu | ||
| Yaadhavam | Jayanthi | ||
| Pamaram | |||
| Kudumbasneham | |||
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | Shanthi | |
| Manathe Vellitheru | Julie | ||
| Harichandanam | |||
| 1995 | Kidilol Kidilam | Raji | |
| Thakshashila | Lakshmi | ||
| Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | |||
| 1997 | Sankeerthanam Pole | Joyamma | |
| Poonilamazha | Leena | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Sunanda | |
| 2006 | Chinthamani Kolacase | Lal Krishna's sister | |
| Pachakuthira | Akash's foster mother | ||
| Prajapathi | Narayanan's mother | ||
| Jayam | Bhanumathi | ||
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Gayathri | |
| Avan Chandiyude Makan | Ealikutty | ||
| Nagaram | Mayor Sreelatha Varma | ||
| 2008 | Chandranilekkoru Vazhi | Sulochana Kumaran | |
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Dr. Susan | |
| Ivar Vivahitharayal | Adv. Nandini | ||
| 2 Harihar Nagar | Annie Philip/Sr. Josephine | ||
| 2010 | Kadaksham | Rosamma | |
| 2012 | My Boss | Priya's mother | |
| Asuravithu | Sara Shaikh Muhammed | ||
| No. 66 Madhura Bus | Subhadra | ||
| 2013 | Annum Innum Ennum | Indu | |
| 3G Third Generation | Manu's mother | ||
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Sarah's mother | |
| 2015 | My God | - | |
| Jo and the Boy | Catherine | ||
| 2016 | PachakKallam | Viswanathan's wife | |
| 2017 | Vedham | Nirmala Devi | |
| 2019 | Edakkad Battalion 06 | Surayya | |
| 2021 | Kunjeldho | Kunjeldho's mother | |
| 2022 | Dear Friend | Vijayakumari Viswanathan | |
| 2024 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil † | TBA | [7] |
Telugu edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rudranetra | Swarnarekha | |
| 1991 | Minor Raja | Seeta | |
| 1991 | Sarpayagam | Santhi | |
| 1991 | Teneteega | Aparna | |
| 1993 | Kondapalli Raja | Shanthi | |
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | Shobha | |
| 2008 | Neelo Naalo | Priya's sister in law | |
| 2012 | Money Money, More Money | Geetha Maadhuri | |
| 2018 | Kanam | Thulasi's mother |
Kannada edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Poornachandra | Kumuda | |
| 1992 | Nanna Shathru | Asha |
Television edit
Serials edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sudigundalu | Gayathri | ETV | Telugu |
| 2000 | Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal - Oru Kadayin Sila Kilai Kadaigal | Raj TV | Tamil | |
| Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal - Savukkadi | Devanai | |||
| 2001–2004 | Ninne Pelladatha | Seetha | Gemini TV | Telugu |
| 2003 | Velan | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2006–2009 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Lakshmi | Vijay TV | |
| 2006 | Neelakkurinju Veendum Pookkunnu | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Mandharam | Aparna | Kairali TV | |
| 2021 | Baakiyalakshmi | Herself | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2022–2023 | Bharathi Kannamma | Sharmila |
Shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Surya TV | Participant | Malayalam |
| 2011–2012 | Comedy Festival Season 1 | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2012 | Nakshathradeepangal | Kairali TV | ||
| 2014 | Badai Bungalow | Asianet | Guest | |
| 2016 | Comedy Super Nite | Flowers TV | Guest | |
| 2016–2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Flowers TV | Judge | |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Mazhavil Manorama | Guest | |
| 2017 | Lal Salam | Amrita TV | Guest | |
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Asianet | Mentor | |
| 2018 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Sun TV | Guest | Tamil |
| 2019–2020 | Cooku with Comali | Star Vijay | Contestant | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | |||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Guest | ||
| 2021 | Cooku with Comali (season 2) | Guest | ||
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Amrita TV | Mentor | Malayalam |
| 2022 | Top Singer season 2 | Flowers TV | Judge | |
| 2022 | Comedy Stars Season 3 | Asianet | Judge |
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 4 contestants name list with photos 2020: Confirmed list of contestants of Bigg boss Rekha". The Times of India. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Actress Rekha reveals why she already selected her resting place after death - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 August 2019. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Actress Rekha denies her daughter entry into films". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Rekha Harris reminisces working for 'Dasharatham'". The Times of India. 27 May 2021. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Actor Rekha becomes first to leave 'Bigg Boss' Tamil season 4 house". The News Minute. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Rekha Reveals the Real Reason for Not Allowing Her Daughter to Join Cinema! | Astro Ulagam". Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Guruvayoor Ambala Nadayil first look out". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "37th Annual Filmfare Awards South winners". 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Vidura". C. Sarkar. 22 August 1990. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2021 – via Google Books.