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Lakshmi Narayan (born Lakshmi Yaragudipati on 13 December 1952) is an Indian film actress known for her works in Indian film industry. Starting to act at the age of 15, she made her silver screen debut as an actress with the Tamil film Jeevanamsam in 1968, in the same year she was starred in the Kannada film Goadalli CID 999 starring Rajkumar.In 1974, she starred in her First Malayalam movie Chattakari which went on to become blockbuster throughout India.

She then went on to appear in a number of commercially successful films in Telugu, Malayalam, and various other languages. She has won one National Film Award for Best Actress, nine Filmfare Awards, three Nandi Awards,Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress,the Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards and various other state awards. Lakshmi made her Bollywood debut in the year 1975, with the women-centric Julie, the remake of Malayalam film Chattakari. After appearing as a lead actress for more than a decade she switched over to character roles.

Lakshmi was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to veteran Telugu film maker Yaragudipati Varada Rao, Andhra Pradesh, whose films dealt with important social issues.Her mother Kumari Rukhmini was a Tamil actress, whose mother Nungambakkam Janaki was also an actress.

Lakshmi was fifteen when she started acting in films. Her first film was Jeevanamsam, a Tamil film released in 1968. The same year she entered Telugu cinema through Bandhavyalu.

She established herself as a successful and popular actress in South India in the 1970s acting in all four South Indian languages: Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. Lakshmi rose to fame from her First Malayalam movieChattakari (1974) which won her Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. movie Chattakari has the distinction of being the first Malayalam film to run continuously for 40 weeks in a Bangalore theatre.Chattakari (1974) was remade in Hindi as Julie (1975) and in Telugu as Miss Julie Prema Katha (1975). In addition to a Filmfare Best Actress Award, she also won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for the "most outstanding work of the year", for her work in Julie. She is a versatile actress with a glamorous touch. In the Telugu film Panthulamma, she is credited with giving one of her best performances.

After the success of her debut Malayalam film Chattakari, she starred in Many Superhit Films in Malayalam. Her Performance in Chalanum & Mohiniyottam fetched her Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She has acted in many successful films paired with Nithya Haritha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) Prem Nazir, also Mohan Sharma, MG Soman, Kamal Hassan,Mammooty, Mohanlal to name a few.

She acted with almost all the leading actors and Stars of South India, but it was her combination with popular actor Anant Nag in 70s and 80s that really struck a chord with the audience. Ananth Nag and Lakshmi are considered one of the all-time greatest pairs in South Indian cinema. They acted together in more than 25 films. Their pair was considered the right recipe for success. Most of the films based on TaRaSu novels based on the life of middle class young couples.

After her success in Julie, however, she didn't star in many Hindi films and instead concentrated on doing more South Indian films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977), becoming one of the first South Indian actresses to win in that category for a Tamil film. When her career as a leading lady ended in the 1980s, she started playing supporting roles as a mother and later as grandmother. She played Aishwarya Rai's grandmother in Jeans (1998) and Kareena Kapoor's grandmother in Hulchul (2004). She has performed in more than 400 films and has also been involved in politics.

Lakshmi took a break from acting to host two talk shows, including the Tamil talk show Achamillai, Achamillai. After the talk shows ended, she returned to acting in films. She is fluent in all four South Indian languages. She hosted a talk show in Kannada for Suvarna channel called [du Kathe Alla Jeevana.[5] She also hosts a talk show in Tamil for Vijay TV called Kadhai Alla Nijam. She also directed a Kannada film Makkala Sainya. she has hosted a talk show in Kannada for Suvarna channel called Neena? Naana?

Currently she is one among the Judge Panel for a Malayalam reality Show "Champions" in Surya TV.

Lakshmi was married thrice. Her first marriage was to Bhaskar in 1969, a Malayali, who worked with an insurance company. It was arranged by her parents when she was seventeen. Her only biological child, Aishwarya, was born in 1971. Later She married Mohan Sharma in 1975 her co-star in Chattakari, Malayalam movie which also ended up in divorce in late 1980's.

While she was shooting En Uyir Kannamma, She and actor-director K.S. Sivachandran fell in love and got married in 1989. She was long associated with Kannada actor Ananth Nag in the 1980s.Lakshmi adopted a baby girl in the year 2000 named Samyuktha.

Sujatha was a popular South Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi language films, and was best known for restraint and subtlety in portrayal of varied emotions. Sujatha was introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander as a protagonist in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974). She has acted with leading actors Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Shobhan Babu and Krishna. She paired with Kamal Haasan in most of her films.

Sujatha was born on 10 December 1952 in Galle, Srilanka where she spent her childhood. She would actively participate in school plays, and later moved to Kerala when she was about 15. She acted in Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam film and soon drew the attention of K. Balachander.

Sujatha has acted in over 300 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, with almost 200 in Tamil. She shot to fame instantly with her portrayal of the haughty, free-thinking urban working woman shouldering the family’s responsibilities. She was later paired with actors Sivaji Ganesan, Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan and Vijaykumar. Despite displaying her acting prowess through fiery characters in films like Aval Oru Thodarkadhai and Vidhi, Sujatha was equally known for her performances in family dramas like Mayangugiraal Oru Maadhu, Sentamizh Paattu and Aval Varuvaala. She seldom resorted to glamorous roles and graduated to playing older women in the late 1980s.

Sujatha's entry into the industry was through a powerful role, at a time when hero-centric films were the norm, made many take notice. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Thapasvini. She had a dream debut in Tamil with Aval Oru Thodar Kathai directed by K. Balachander. She again collaborated with K. Balachander in the highly acclaimed Avargal (1977) along with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. In the film, she played the wife of the former and the lover of the latter. Her portrayal of a married woman Anu, who is caught between the torture she is subjected to by her sadistic husband and the unforgettable memories of her past romance, is till date, considered one of the best performances by a female lead.

During the eighties she started playing character roles, often portraying mother roles. Her performances as a senior actor in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, Baba in all which she played the mother of Rajinikanth; Villain in which she played Ajith Kumar's mother, also saw her trademark restraint and dignity in performance. Vathiyar (2006) was her last film.

Vijayakanth (Vijayaraj Prabhakar Alagarswami) is an Indian actor and politician. He is the founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and a Member of Legislative Assembly representing Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, India.

Radha Ravi (Born: Madras Rajagopal Radhakrishnan Ravi) is a Tamil film and television actor, who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of yesteryear actor, M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and halfbrother of Raadhika Sarathkumar. He is a chief member of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He is known for his roles as an antagonist in Tamil films and his current role in the television serial Chellamae. He is also known for his controversial criticism of other film personalities.

Career

Radha Ravi was born on 29 July 1953 to the well-known actor M.R. Radha and Dhanalakshmiammal. He has one brother M.R.R.Vasu and three sisters Rashya, Rani and Rathikala. Having started his career as a theatre artiste, he still associates himself with plays. A man with diverse interests, it was his father who taught him some of the good principles in life. He played the role of Julius Caesar in a Tamil drama when he was in the ninth standard. During his New College days, both his friends, Jailani and Rafee helped him to pursue his passion for theatre. He performed for actor V.K. Ramasamy troupe, MRR. Vasu troupe, T.K. Chandran troupe and the UAA troupe. In 1980, he started his own troupe Nadikavel Theatres. His first time before the was for a Kannada film, Ragasiya Rathiri, produced by actor Bharathi's father for BNK Pictures in 1975. His first Tamil film was Manmathalelai, after Kamal Haasan recommended his name to K. Balachandar.

Director Ramanarayanan gave his career a boost while T. Rajender was instrumental in casting him as a villain in Uyurullavarai Usha. But it was actor S.S. Chandran who made him speak like his father in that film and made the world sit up and take notice. He later modified himself into one of the versatile character-actors Tamil industry has ever produced. He made notable performances in films like Vaidegi Kaathirunthal, Uyarntha Ullam, Chinna Thambi, Poo Veli, Uzhaipalli, Guru Sishyan, etc.

He has acted in about 280 films in all the South Indian languages - four in Telugu, three in Kannada, three in Malayalam and the others in Tamil. He tried his hands in production with films like Thai Maasam Poo Vasam, Idhu Namma Bhoomi, Chinnamuthu and Ilaignar Ani and Ruthrathandavam. Apart from being a renowned actor, he is an eminent leader and a great personality in society. He heads the Lions Club of Chennai and holds the post of secretary in Nadigar Sangam, which he headed efficiently a few years ago. Years of working towards perfection in acting and being at the helm of everything due to his sense of responsibility has instilled tons of creativity and leadership qualities in him. He has worked in all the four South Indian languages and is still going strong with his versatile performance.

Bhanuchander (born Madduri Bhanuchander) is an Indian film actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is the son of veteran composer Madduri Venugopal.  He is known for his association with directors like K. Viswanath, Balu Mahendra, B. Narsing Rao, K. Balachander and S. S. Rajamouli. In 1990, he was starred in Sutradharulu, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.

Bhanu Chander is a popular Tamil and Telugu actor, who is also known as a film director and producer. He is the son of the popular music director Madduri Venu Gopal. Bhanu Chander is best known for 1990, National award winning ‘Sutradharulu’, directed by K. Viswanath. The movie also starred Akkineni Nageshwara Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in pivot roles. He played the pivot role of Gopi in National award winning Tamil film Veedu in 1988. Sutradhaarulu (1990), Merupudadi (1984) and Swathi (1985) are his memorable roles as a film actor. As a film actor, he is best known for the association with lead directors - K. Viswanath, Balu Mahendra, B. Narsing Rao, K. Balachander and S. S. Rajamouli. Tamil film - Kanchana 2 is his latest release. He has also acted in a few television serials.

Bhanu was born in Andhra Pradesh in 1952. He wanted to become a musician during his childhood while his mother dreamt about him to become an actor. He learnt guitar and even worked as an assistant to famous music director Naushad for a few years. Bhanu Chander joined the film institute and learnt acting course, to make his mother happy. He has been a batch match of both Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth. He also earnt martial arts and he is the black belt holder in Karate.

Mana Voori Pandavulu – released in 1978 is his first credited role as an actor. The movie starred megastar Chiranjeevi. Moodupani was his first credited role as a hero where he was paired with Shobha. The movie was directed by Balu Mahendra. Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu, Tarangini..., Nireekshana, Vamsha Gouravam, Edi Nyayam? Edi Dharmam, Gudachari No.1, Konte Kodallu, Silk Silk Silk, Neengal Kettavai, Swathi etc are some of his early films, where he was seen in less significant or noted character roles. Sutradhaarulu, Swathi and Veedu are some of his significant roles. In the movie ‘Veedu’, he played Archana’s fiancée, who helps her to construct her dream home. In 1991, he played lead role in Telugu biographical sports drama film, Ashwini, the movie which won two Nandi awards.

Charle sometimes credited as Charlie (born Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor.

He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.

He started his career as a Staff Artist - Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 10000 drama shows in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.k.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil and Telugu films. He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation Of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries.

He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University. He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "Contributions of Comedians in the growth of Tamil cinema - 1937 to 1967".

Sayaji Shinde is an Indian film actor from Maharashtra, who has acted in South Indian, Bollywood and Marathi cinema. He was born in a small village named Vele-Kamthi near Satara, Maharashtra.

Sayaji Shinde born in Maratha family (Satara) and brought to Mumbai. He is marathi actor who acted in Marathi & South films. He moved into Hindi films including Bacchu Yaadav in Shool- which was followed by role in Market and Calcutta Mail. He was then introduced in the Tamil film industry by Gnana Rajasekaran for the critically acclaimed Tamil film "Bharathi", 2000. he received rave reviews and critical acclaim for his brilliant performance. He was then later introduced in Telugu films through the film Tagore, 2003. 

He acted more number of films in Telugu and started dubbing for his character in Telugu. Now he is a very well known character artist and both Telugu and Tamil film industries.Filmography

Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat is an Indian actor. He is notable for playing villainous roles in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam films.

He worked as a banker in U.C.O Bank, Wright Town, Jabalpur (M.P.)

Rawat's first appearance was in Mahabharat as Ashwatthama, Dronacharya's son. He also appeared in the Yug (TV series) as British Police Officer Marshal.

He also appeared in memorable roles in Bollywood films such as Sarfarosh as Sultan, in Lagaan as Deva, in Ghajini (2005) as Ram and Lakshman and in Ghajini (2008) as Ghajini Dharmatma.

Rawat was introduced into Tollywood with hit film Sye. In Tamil films, his memorable hit was Ghajini where he appeared in a double role.

M. S. Bhaskar is an Indian actor. A former theatre artiste, he has appeared in supporting roles and as a comedian in Tamil TV series and more recently in Tamil films. He is probably best known for his performances in the series Chinna Papa Periya Papa and Selvi and in the films Sivakasi and Mozhi. In addition to acting, Bhaskar is a dubbing artiste and occasional playback singer as well.

M. S. Bhaskar, who hails from Thiruvarur, was a part of a Tamil drama troupe "Society for New Drama" which performed modern theatrical plays all over Tamil Nadu. Bhaskar was then known as "Accountant Bhaskar" for a role he played in one such unforgettable play. To supplement his income, Bhaskar also worked as an LIC agent for a brief period and also as an employee of Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank from 1981 until 2006 when he took voluntary retirement. After the dissolution of this society-Bhaskar acted in a number of other troupes including Nungambakkam Boys Kondatum (which included the popular comedian Santhanam). Before acting, he worked in a paste company.

During this period, Bhaskar began as a dubbing artiste especially for dubbing Telegu films into Tamil where he spoke the comedians lines. He has dubbed for over 1000 films and he himself once said that dubbing for Kamaraj was the toughest dubbing job for him.  Even today he is used as a dubbing artiste for English Films (Dubbed in Tamil) shown on Sun TV every Sunday. His elder sister Hemamalini is also a dubbing artist.

When the dramatic society ended in 1992 - Bhaskar moved to Teleserials in DD1 and DD2 such as Nam Kudumbam and Vizhudugal, before he essaying roles in Sun TV-serials such as Ganga Yamuna Saraswati and Mayavi Marichan. He then landed a role in the very popular comedy series Chinna Papa Periya Papa, in which he essayed the role of a docile husband and father-in-law. This as well as the series Senior Junior, both aired on Sun TV, made possible his breakthrough. Subsequently, he starred in popular series on Sun TV such as Selvi and Arasi, making him a household name in Tamil Nadu.

Bhaskar made his film debut in 1987 already, enacting a small role in the film Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi.  This was followed by several films in the 90's, in which he appeared in very minor or small roles including films like Friends and Thamizhan. He then graduated to supporting roles in films like Sadhu Miranda, Sivaji: The Boss, Dasavathaaram, Santosh Subramaniam and Mozhi.

As of November 2009, he has acted in over 75 Tamil films.  A regular actor in directors Perarasu and Radha Mohan's films, he has starred in all their films.

Bhaskar is married and has one son (Adithya, 9th standard) and one daughter(Ishwarya studying B.Sc. Visual communication in Loyola College chennai).

Ponvannan (born 12 January 1952) is an Indian film actor, who has played supporting roles throughout his career. He directed the award-winning film, Jamila.He is married to actress, Saranya.


Cinema was never on Ponvannan’s agenda, when he came down to Chennai. “As an avid painter my only dream was to become a drawing master in a school in my hometown, Erode. Of course, writing has always been a passion and we had a literary circle which met regularly.” It was in this regard that he met writer and journalist Valampuri John, which led to a stint with Kovai Thambi’s Motherland Pictures and later on with Bharatiraaja as assistant director. Simultaneously roles kept happening.