Sudha Chandran
Sudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Indian film and television actress, who turned to acting following the loss of a leg in an accident while coming back from chennai with her parents in a car on June 1981 near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.She is well known for her roles as Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz and as Yamini in Naagin and also for playing Anand's first wife in Hum Paanch (Season Two).
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Early life and education
Sudha was born in Kannur, Kerala on 21 September 1964.[1] Her father K. D. Chandran hails from Irinjalakuda and her mother, Thankam hails from Kuzhalmannam , Palakkad.[2] She earned her B.A from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A in Economics. In June 1981, while travelling in Tamil Nadu, she met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required.[3] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently overcame her disability with the help of a prosthetic 'Jaipur foot', becoming one of the most highly acclaimed dancers of the Indian subcontinent.[4] She received invitations from all over the world for performances. She was honored with various awards. She performed as far away from home as Europe, Canada and the Middle East. soon after she catapulted to fame and recognition by venturing into the world of films and television. She gained fame after the tragic incident. Now she has become an inspiration to many.[2]
Career
The 1984 Telugu film Mayuri, in which she plays herself, was inspired by her life story. The 1986 film Nache Mayuri was a Hindi remake of the Telugu original. Sudha Chandran is a successful Bharatanatyam dancer and an Indian film and television actress. She was born on 21 September. She earned her B.A from Mithibai College, Mumbai and an M.A in Economics. She overcame her disability of losing her leg in an accident with the help of a prosthetic 'Jaipur foot', becoming one of the most highly acclaimed dancers of the Indian subcontinent. Her decision to dance again after a gap of two years was met by thunderous applause. She received invitations from all over the world for her performances. She was honoured with various awards after she performed as far away from home as Europe, Canada and the Middle East.
Sudha Chandran has done several films in various languages. Her films include the 1984 Telugu film Mayuri in which she plays herself was inspired by her story. The 1986 film Nache Mayuri was a Hindi remake of the Telugu original, in which the cast was changed except for Sudha to suit the North Indian sensibilities. She was awarded the 1986 Special Jury Award at the National Film Awards for her performance in Mayuri.
Her career in television includes, Kaahin Kissii Roz where she portrayed the character of Ramola Sikand which became an instant hit. She is considered to be one of the more flamboyant stars on Indian television, known for her avant garde sarees, chunk jewellery and designer bindis. Since then she has acted in several TV shows such as K Street Pali Hill in which she played the character of Gayatri Kaul. Recently, she has participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony TV. She has also acted in Tamil serials including Kalasam and Arasi. Dance appears to be her passion, so much so that she has established a dance academy in Mumbai, 'Sudha Chandran Academy of Dance', which has branches all over Mumbai and Pune. Ravikumar Dang, Sudha's husband is the executive director of the school. Sudha is often cited as a symbol of "will power". She is also one among the judges in popular reality show Super Dancer Junior Series on Amrita TV and was a judge for the reality dance show Maanada Mayilada in the sixth season. Currently one of her projects includes replacing Aishwarya and playing the role of Bhuvana in Thendral
Family
She is married to Ravi Dang in 1986. The couple have no children.[2]
Television
| Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | Life OK |
| Soundravalli | Akilandeshwari | Jaya jj TV |
| Antaraal | - | DD National |
| Arasi | 'Madurai' Thilakavathy | Sun TV |
| Bahuraniyan | - | DD Metro |
| Chandrakanta | Stayavati(Shivdutt's mother) | DD National |
| Chashme Baddoor | - | Zee TV |
| Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Guruma | Zee tv |
| Hamari Bahu Tulsi | Tulsi | DD National |
| Hum Paanch (Season Two) | Anand's first wife | Zee TV |
| Jaane Bhi Do Paaro | - | DD Metro |
| K. Street Pali Hill | Gayatri Kaul | STAR Plus |
| Kaahin Kissii Roz | Ramola Sikand | STAR Plus |
| Kaise Kahoon | - | Zee TV |
| Kalasam | Chandramathi | Sun TV |
| Kasturi | Maasi | STAR Plus |
| Kuchh Is Tara | Mallika Nanda | Sony TV |
| Kya Dill Mein Hai | Rajeshwari Devi | 9X |
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Justice Renuka Chaudhary / ACP Ragini Suryavanshi | STAR Plus |
| Saath Saath | - | DD Metro |
| Solhah Singaarr | Rajeshwari Devi | Sahara One |
| Tumhari Disha | Disha's mother | Zee TV |
| Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Rajlaxmi | DD National |
| Kathaparayum Kavyanjali | Rajlaxmi | Surya TV |
| Soundaravalli | Akhilandeswari | Jaya TV |
| Jaiyam | Padma | Jaya TV |
| Pondatti Thevai | Rajalakshmi | Sun TV |
| Super Dancer Junior 4 | Herself | Amrita TV |
| Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | Appa | Sun TV |
| Thaka Thimi Tha | Herself | Jaya TV |
| Thendral | Bhuvana | Sun TV |
| Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Kalyani Devi Raichand | Sahara One |
| Adaalat | Indrani (Prosecution lawyers) | Sony Entertainment Television India |
| Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Mrs. Vyas | Life OK |
| Jallosh Suvarnayugacha | Judge | ETV Marathi |
| Ek Thhi Naayka | Uma Biswas | Life OK |
| Aardram | Sudha Pillai as retired Jedgy | Asianet |
| Deivam thandha Veedu | Chithra Devi | Star Vijay |
| Super Star Junior | Reality Show | Amrita TV |
| Shastri Sisters | Buaji | Colors |
| Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar aur Birbal | Bhavani | Big magic |
| Solvathellam Unmai | Program Host | Zee Tamizh |
| Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | Life OK |
| Mata Ki Chowki | Maha Shweta Devi | Sahara One |
| Naagin | Yamini | Colors |
| Deivam Thanda Veedu | Chitra Devi | Vijay tv |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sisters | Sudha | Marathi | Under Production |
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan | Indra Sundaramurthy | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Cleopatra | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Venghai | Thamanna's Mother | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Alexander The Great | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Sathyam | Sathyam's mother | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Doctor | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Thakurain | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Smile please | Tulsi | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa | Rani (Veeru's girlfriend) | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Manju | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi | Sharda | Gujarati | |
| 1995 | Milan | Jaya | ||
| 1995 | Raghuveer | Aarti Verma | ||
| 1994 | Anjaam | Shivani's sister | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire | |||
| 1994 | Baali Umar Ko Salaam | |||
| 1993 | Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | |||
| 1992 | Nishchaiy | Julie | Hindi | |
| 1992 | aka Nishchay | India: Hindi title: video box title | ||
| 1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | Dancer at Tania's wedding | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul | Julie | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan's Sister | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sita S. Prakash | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Kurbaan | Prithvi's sister | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Jaan Pechaan | Hema | ||
| 1991 | Jeene Ki Sazaa | Sheetal | ||
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Mrs. Jagdish Chandra | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Kannada | ||
| 1988 | Thanga Kalasam | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | Arifa | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Ival Oru Pournami | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Puve Mella Pesu | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Rekha | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Dharmam | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Vasantha Ragam | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Sivakami | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Naache Mayuri | Mayuri | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Mayuri (film) | Telugu |
Awards
- Special Jury Award : Mayuri - 1986
- The Great Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress in a negative role : Tumhari Disha - 2005
- Best mother-In-law award - Vijay Television Awards-2015
See also
References
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- ↑ Never-say-die attitude: BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN - Sudha Chandran 'The Hindu'
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mb4eves/online/malayalam/kerala/women/articles/infocus_interview-article-148768
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- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-09/tv/30491022_1_film-industry-hema-malini-roles
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