Padmavati Rao, credited as Akshatha Rao in Kannada films, is an Indian actress, theatre personality, poet, dancer and translator.[1][2] She is known for her theatre activities and performances in movies including Ondanondu Kaladalli (1978),Geetha (1981),Pardes (1997), Padmaavat (2018) and Tanhaji (2020).
Padmavati Rao | |
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| Born | 1963[citation needed] Delhi, India |
| Other names | Akshatha Rao, Pinty |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1978 - present |
| Family | Arundathi Nag (sister) |
Personal life
editPadmavati was born in Delhi. She is the sister of actress Arundhati Nag.[2]
Career
edit- Film career
Rao's debut movie was 1978 Kannada film Ondanondu Kaladalli, directed by Girish Karnad. In 1981, she played the title role of Geetha in the film Geetha, directed by Shankar Nag. She went on to appear in movies including Pardes and Padmaavat.[3] She played Amitabh Bacchan's wife in the critically acclaimed film Te3n, directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. She performed as Jijabai, mother of Shivaji, in the 2020 film Tanhaji.
- Theatre career
Rao's career was started with theatre activities. She has conducted and performed plays and workshops across India. She first acted in theatre under the direction of Shankar Nag. She assisted him in Malgudi Days as assistant director, also acted and dubbed for the same project.[4] In her theatre career, Rao has worked with Girish Karnad, M. S. Sathyu, Ramesh Talwar, Shaukat Azmi, A. K. Hanagal and many other theatre personalities.[5] Her theatre work Kitchen Poems, a solo performance, was much appreciated.[6] She has been doing theatre activities for children.[5][7][8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ondanondu Kaladalli | Savanthri | Kannada | Debut film |
| 1981 | Geetha | Geetha | Kannada | |
| 1997 | Pardes | Narmada | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Te3n | Nancy | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Ek Sangaychay | Marathi | ||
| Padmaavat | Kunwar Baisa | Hindi | ||
| Phamous | Lall's mother | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal | Bini Noorjehan | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Jijabai | Hindi | |
| Raat Akeli Hai | Pramila Singh | Hindi | ||
| 2021 | Maara | Meenakshi/Mary Aunty | Tamil | Amazon Prime Video Film |
| 2023 | Sweet Kaaram Coffee | Deva | Tamil | Amazon Prime Video Web Series |
References
edit- ^ Ranjan Govind (4 May 2020). "This refrigerator made by Padmavati Rao does not run on electricity". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ a b Vidya Iyengar (19 June 2016). "I lead my life in disbelief". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Namrata Joshi (24 January 2018). "Padmaavat' review: an insipid love letter to Rajputs". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Nina C George (20 May 2020). "How Shankar Nag's Malgudi Days come into life". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ a b Bindu Gopal Rao (17 July 2016). "From stage to stage". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ Deepa Ganesh (8 October 2015). "A Kitchen Katha". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "A bagful of tales..." Deccan Herald. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Metrolife in the city". Deccan Herald. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2020.