Rajashree is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema and television. She made her debut in Bharathiraja's 1994 Tamil film Karuththamma playing the lead character. Since then she has appeared in over sixty films in a variety of roles.[citation needed]
Rajashree | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Meisha Aftab[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rajshri Nair[2] |
| Alma mater | Kesari Higher Secondary School[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouses | |
Career
editActress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's Karuthamma. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she continued getting on with fantastic shows in Sethu, Nandha, Run, Manasellam, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Rajashree has spelled prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from Silver Screen, the actress leaped with best credits in TV series Aalayam, Agal Vilakku, Mandhira Vasal and Sivamayam.[citation needed]
Personal life
editRajashree's sister, Bobby, also appeared in films as an actress.[5]
In 2010, she married computer engineer Bujankar Rao in a secret ceremony in Vijayawada. The wedding took place at the Kanaka Durga temple and was attended by just a few family and friends of the couple.[citation needed]
Filmography
editTamil
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Karuthamma | Karthamma | |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Shalini | |
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | Sorna | |
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Lakshmi | |
| 1996 | Amman Kovil Vaasalile | Padmini | Guest appearance |
| 1996 | Vaigarai Pookkal | Deivanai | |
| 1999 | Sethu | ||
| 2001 | Asokavanam | Uma | |
| 2001 | Nandha | Nandha's mother | |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's sister | |
| 2002 | Run | ||
| 2002 | Game | Malar | |
| 2003 | Manasellam | ||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Malliga | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Mrs. Arokyaraj | |
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | ||
| 2007 | Sabari | Maragatham | |
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Sumathi | |
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Prabha's aunt | |
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | Porkodi's mother | |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2015 | Agathinai | ||
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kala | |
| 2017 | Pagadi Aattam | Mother | |
| 2017 | Arasakulam | ||
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mom | |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Megha's Mother |
Telugu
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Ragaa | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Guest role | |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Pallavi's mother | |
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mom | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Nandini's mother | |
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | ||
| 2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | ||
| 2021 | Cheruvaina Dooramaina | ||
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Gouramma | |
| Ori Devuda | Arjun's mother | ||
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika's mother | |
| Bro | Ricky's mother | Veer simha reddy 2023 film | |
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | released on aha[citation needed] |
Kannada
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandhada Gudi Part 2 | Debut film | |
| 1996 | Anuraga Spandana | ||
| 1997 | Police Bete | Rekha | |
| 1998 | King | Rajeshwari | credited as Rajeshwari |
English
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | Ashwini Rao |
Hindi
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sautela |
2024 Singham again
Malayalam
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Rosy Samuel |
| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Dr Suhra Hydrose |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Sindhu |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Susan |
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Vimala |
| 2023 | Vilayath Buddha |
Television
edit- Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oorvashi | Gowri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| Jeevana Tarangalu | ||||
| 1998–2001 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Tamil | Raj TV | |
| 1999–2000 | Aalayam | Sun TV | ||
| 2000–2002 | Banagaru Bomma | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2001 | Sukha Dukhalu | Soundarya | ||
| 2001–2002 | Jee Boom Ba | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2002 | Gangothri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Agal Vilakkugal | Seetha | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2003–2004 | Mantra Jalam | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2004–2005 | Sivamayam | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| Naari O Naari | Telugu | ETV | ||
| 2007–2008 | Shubhalekha | ETV | ||
| 2007 | Dracula | Gemini TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Ashwini | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2010 | Magal | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Idhayam | Shakuntala | ||
| 2013–2014 | Vamsam | Thenmozhi | ||
| 2014–2016 | Ramulamma | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2014–2015 | Abhishekam | ETV | ||
| 2015–2018 | America Ammayi | Kalyani | Zee Telugu | |
| 2015–2017 | Mahalakshmi | Star Maa | ||
| 2017–2020 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Rajeshwari Devi | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Padma | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Amrutha Varshini | Amrutha | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2021–2022 | Kasthuri | Kanchana | Star Maa | |
| Rangula Ratnam | Annapoorna | ETV | ||
| 2022 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Special Appearance | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2022–Present | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum | Annalakshmi | Zee Tamil |
- Web Series
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Telugu | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Recce | Devakamma |
References
edit- ^ "Karuthamma Rajasree Entered wedlocks". ayngaran.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Rajshri Nair". Facebook. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Transcending Language Barriers". The New Indian Express. 19 August 2015.
- ^ "Karuthamma Rajashree gets married". kollywoodtoday.net. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Other side is not greener". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.