Madhoo
Madhoobala | |
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Born |
Madhoobala Raghunath 26 March 1972 India |
Spouse(s) | Anand Shah (m. 1999) |
Children |
Ameyaa (b. Keia (b. November 16, 2000) November 9, 2002) |
Relatives | Hema Malini (aunt) |
Madhoo Shah (born Madhoobala Raghunath on 26 March 1972) is an Indian film actress. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She is best remembered for her portrayals in Maniratnam's Roja (1992), Sangeeth Sivan's Yodha (1992) and Shankar's Gentleman (1993).
Early life and family
Madhoobala Raghunath was born into a Tamil-speaking family. She is the niece of actress Hema malini. Juhi Chawla is her sister-in-law. She did her schooling from St.Joseph's high school in Juhu - Mumbai.
Career
Madhoo was signed by Veeru Devgan for his son Ajay Devgan' s debut in Phool Aur Kaante (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s Azhagan (1991) co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Ottayal Pattalam opposite Mukesh. She made her comeback in 2008, in the Hindi film, Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha, and has been appearing in supporting roles in films since then.
Personal life
She married Anand Shah on 19 February 1999. She has two daughters Ameyaa (16 November 2000) and Keia (9 November 2002).[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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1991 | Azhagan | Swapna | Tamil | |
1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | Pooja | Hindi | |
1991 | Neelagiri | Anitha | Malayalam | |
1991 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Aarathi Menon | Malayalam | |
1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Tamil | ||
1992 | Ottayal Pattalam | Gopika Varma/Indu | Malayalam | |
1992 | Roja | Roja | Tamil | |
1992 | Yodha | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
1992 | Allari Priyudu | Kavita Rani | Telugu | |
1993 | Annayya | Saraswathi | Kannada | |
1993 | Gentleman | Susheela | Tamil | |
1993 | Pehchaan | Tina | Hindi | |
1994 | Elaan | Mohini Sharma | Hindi | |
1994 | Prem Yog | Hindi | ||
1994 | Senthamizh Selvan | Nandhini | Tamil | |
1994 | Zaalim | Madhu | Hindi | |
1994 | Janta Ki Adalat | Malathi | Hindi | |
1994 | Puttinilla Metinilla | Telugu | ||
1994 | Time Bomb | Kannada | ||
1995 | Mohini | Ragini | Hindi | |
1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | Aasha | Hindi | |
1995 | Hathkadi | Rani | Hindi | |
1995 | Jallaad | Gayetri | Hindi | |
1995 | Ravan Raaj | Geeta Suzie face | Hindi | |
1995 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Marya | Hindi | |
1996 | Mr. Romeo | Madhu | Tamil | |
1996 | Diljale | Shabnam | Hindi | |
1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Madhu | Hindi | |
1996 | Panchalankurichi | Tamil | ||
1997 | Chilakkottudu | Madhu | Telugu | |
1997 | Udaan | Madhu | Hindi | |
1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Vandana Nehle | Hindi | |
1997 | Yeshwant | Raagini Yeshwant Lohar | Hindi | |
1997 | Iruvar | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance in "Narumughaye" song |
1997 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Hindi | ||
1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Hindi | ||
1998 | Hafta Vasuli | Inspector Durga | Hindi | |
1998 | Khote Sikkey | Suman | Hindi | |
1998 | Ganesh | Divya | Telugu | |
1999 | Chehraa | Simran | Hindi | |
2001 | Mulaqaat | Archana Patkar | Hindi | |
2008 | Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha | Radhika | Hindi | |
2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Geeta | Hindi | |
2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Ritu's Aunt | Hindi | |
2013 | Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharuvatha[2] | Vidhya | Telugu | |
2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Vidhya | Tamil | |
Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Malayalam | |||
2015 | Ranna | Saraswathi | Kannada | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2015 | Surya vs Surya | Nikhil's Mother | Telugu | |
2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Divya's Mother | Telugu | |
2016 | Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi | Kannada | Filming | |
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Madhoo. |
- Madhoo at the Internet Movie Database