Shari (actress)

Shari
Born	Sadhana 14 April 1973
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Kumar (1991- present)
Children	Kalyani
Parent(s)	Vishwanathan, Saraswathi

Biography

Shari a.k.a Sadhana is an Indian film actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.^[1]

Personal Life

Shari is born as Sadhana to Vishwanathan and Saraswathi at Andhra Pradesh. She is a trained classical dancer who learned Bharata Natyam from Padma Subrahmanyam and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. She had her primary education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai.

She is married to Kumar, a businessman in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani. Sadhana is currently acting in Tamil Tv serials.^[2]

Career

She rose to fame after Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal. She got a Kerala State film award for the same. In Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana, she get her first offer as a supporting role in Hitler Umanath on 1982 where she act as Sivaji Ganesan's daughter, however she gained more attention when she makes debut as a heroine in Nenjathai Allitha where she was paired with actor Mohan which was released on 1984.

Awards

• 1986 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
• 1986 Film Critics Award- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
• 1986 Filmfare Award- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal

Filmography

Malayalam

• Long Sight
• Prakasham Parathunna Penkutti
• Ente Classile Aa Penkutti
• Bad Boys
• Kannirinum Madhuram .... Dr. Seethalakshmi
• Jilebi (2015) .... Silpa's mother
• Law Point (2014) .... Umadevi
• Vasanthathinte Kanalvazhikalil (2013) .... Theyi
• Red Rain (2013) .... Victim's mother
• Orissa(2013) .... Christhudas's mother
• Abhiyum Njanum (2013)
• Ithu Paathiramanal (2013)
• Pithaavinum Puthranum Parishudhaathmaavinum (2013)
• Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) .... Soshamma
• Maad Dad (2013) .... Sarala
• Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012) ... Shyam's mother
• Kalikalam (2012) .... Meenakshi
• Karpporadeepam (2012) .... Meritta
• Bombay March 12 (2011) .... Shajahan's mother
• Sandwich (2011) .... Sreedevi
• Kadhayile Nayika(2011) .... Sophiya
• Ee Dhanya Muhoorttham (2011)
• Snehaadaram (2011) ....
• Doctor Love (2011) .... Ebin's mother
• Mohabbath (2011) .... Sajna's mother
• Mummy & Me (2010) .... Mary Thomas
• Pulliman (2010)
• LollyPop (2008) .... Jennifer's real mother
• Novel (2008) .... Manju
• Sulthan (2008) .... Nishi's mother
• Positive (2008) .... Winnie's mother
• Chocolate (2007) .... Eleena John
• Raakilipattu (2007) .... Arundhathi
• Njaan Raajaavu (2002) .... Stella
• Sundharimaare Sookshikkika (1995) .... Priya
• Aachaaryan (1993) .... Sumithra
• Mahan (1992) .... Jackson's sister
• Simhadhwani (1992) .... Sarala
• Aadhaaram (1992) .... Amina
• Annu Good Friday (1992)
• Savidham (1992) .... Tessy
• Ennum Nanmakal (1991) .... Rama
• Kanalkkattu (1991) .... Sathi
• Arangu (1991) .... Alice
• Sthreekku Vendi Sthree (1990) .... Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate
• Maanmizhiyaal (1990) .... Lakshmi
• Kalikkalam (1990) .... Meera Nair
• Thaalam (1990)
• Kelikottu (1990)
• Maharaajaavu (1989)
• Jaathakam (1989) .... Shyamala
• Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) .... Chithra
• Mrigaya (1989) .... Selina
• Season (1989) .... Indira
• Rahasyam Paramarahasyam (1988) .... Deepa
• Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) .... Dance teacher
• Thaala (1988) .... Thaala
• Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) .... Molly
• Aparan (1988) .... Anna
• Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) .... Balan's lover
• Veendum Lisa (1987) .... Lisa
• Vilambaram (1987) .... Valsala
• Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) .... Sridevi
• Nombarathi Poovu(1987) .... Anitha
• Ponnu (1987)
• Ithente Neethi (1987)
• Kottum Kuravayum (1987)
• Theertham (1987) .... Mercy
• Kalathinte Shabdam (1987) ... Radha
• Nirabhedangal (1987).... Susie
• Naaradan Keralathil (1987) .... Kousalya
• Ithaa Samayamaayi (1987)
• Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987) .... Suicided lady
• Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) .... Elizabeth
• Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986) .... Sally
• Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) .... Sofia

Tamil

• Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007)
• Pudhiya Geethai (2003)
• Snegithiye (2000)
• Raja Enga Raja (1995)
• Veeramani (1994)
• Ponnuketha Purushan (1992)
• Vetri Karangal (1991)
• Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
• Pathimoonam Number Veedu (1990)
• My Dear Lisa (1987)
• Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
• Mamiyargal Jakkirathai (1986)
• Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)
• Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
• Sithirame Sithirame (1985)
• Chain Jayapal (1985)
• Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
• Nenjathai Allitha (1984) - Debut as heroine
• Hitler Umanath (1982) - as Sivaji Ganesan's daughter (debut)

Television

Malayalam

• Nilavum Nakshatrangalum (Amrita TV)
• Sindhooram
• Snehadaram

Tamil

• Keladi Kanmani (TV series) (Sun TV)
• Kalyana Parisu (Sun TV)
• Thendral (Sun TV)
• Idhayam (TV series) (Sun TV)
• Kanmanayee (Sun TV)
• Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai (Vijay TV)
• Valli -Banumathy (Sun Tv)

References

1. "Breaking News, Kerala news, latest news, India, Kerala politics, sports, movies, celebrities, lifestyle, E-paper, Photos & Videos". Manorama Online. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
2. "ശാരിക്ക്‌ പത്മരാജന്‍ നല്‍കിയ സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 15 May 2015. zero width joiner character in |title= at position 20 (help)

• http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/07/stories/2008030750100200.htm
• http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/shari-malayalam-actress/biography.html
• http://indianscreenstars.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shari.html
• http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=7&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=A

External links

• Shari at the Internet Movie Database
• Shari at MSI