Shari

Sadhana, better known by her stage name Shari, is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress from 1982 to 1995 in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.

Personal life

Sadhana was born to Subramaniam and Lakshmi Devi in 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 the granddaughter of famous Kannada actress B. Ramadevi.

She married Kumar, a businessman, in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1996. She resides with her family in Chennai.

Career

She rose to fame after Malayalam film Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986). She received Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for the same. In the Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana. She received her first offer in a supporting role in Hitler Umanath in 1982 where she played Sivaji Ganesan's daughter. However she gained attention in her role as the heroine in Nenjathai Allitha (1984) where she was paired with Mohan.

Awards

1986 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal 1986 Kerala State Film Critics Award - second best actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal 1986 Filmfare Award - Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal 2017 Flowers TV awards - Best supporting actress - Nilavum Nakshatrangalum

Filmography

Malayalam Year Title Role Notes 1984 Ningalil Oru Sthree Sindhu 1986 Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal Sofia Desatanakkili Karayarilla Sally Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare Elizabeth 1987 Athinumappuram Shobha Oru Maymasa Pulariyil Suicided lady Ithaa Samayamaayi Leelamma Naaradan Keralathil Kousalya Nirabhedangal Susie Kalathinte Shabdam Radha Theertham Mercy Kottum Kuravayum Rani Ithente Neethi Archanapookkal Saritha Jaithra Yaathra Geetha Ponnu Maya Nombarathi Poovu Anitha Aankiliyude Tharattu Sridevi Vilambaram Valsala Veendum Lisa Lisa Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal Balan's lover 1988 Aparan Anna Onninu Purake Mattonnu Molly Thaala Thaala Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu Dance teacher Rahasyam Paramarahasyam Deepa 1989 Season Indira Mrigaya Selina Jeevitham Oru Raagam Chithra Jaathakam Shyamala Maharaajaavu 1990 Kelikottu Usha Commander Bharathi Thaalam Kalikkalam Meera Nair Maanmizhiyaal Lakshmi Sthreekku Vendi Sthree Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate 1991 Utharakandam Arangu Alice Kanalkkattu Sathi Ennum Nanmakal Rama 1992 Savidham Tessy Annu Good Friday Aadhaaram Amina Simhadhwani Sarala Mahaan Jackson's sister 1993 Aachaaryan Sumithra 1995 Sundharimaare Sookshikkika Priya 2000 Sayahnam Amala's mother 2002 Njaan Raajaavu Stella Basket Saradha 2003 Mayamohithachandran 2007 Raakilipattu Arundhathi Chocolate Eleena John 2008 Positive Winnie's mother Sulthan Nishi's mother Novel Manju LollyPop Jennifer's real mother 2010 Pulliman Mummy & Me Mary Thomas 2011 Mohabbath Sajna's mother Doctor Love Ebin's mother Snehaadaram Ee Dhanya Muhoorttham Kadhayile Nayika Sophiya Sandwich Sreedevi Bombay March 12 Shajahan's mother 2012 Karppooradeepam Meritta Kalikalam Meenakshi Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar Shyam's mother 2013 Maad Dad Sarala Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Soshamma Orissa Christhudas's mother Red Rain Victim's mother 2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil Theyi Bad Boys Law Point Umadevi 2015 Jilebi Silpa's mother 2016 Kannirinum Madhuram Dr. Seethalakshmi 2017 Bobby Archive footage/Uncredited cameo(from Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal) Meenakshi Rohan's mother 2022 Aquarium Mother Superior Jana Gana Mana Shabana Viddikalude Mash Janaki Saturday Night Nirmala Davis 2023 Kunjamminis Hospital Dr. Rashmi Balan

Tamil Year Title Role Notes 1982 Hitler Umanath Umanath's daughter 1984 Nenjathai Allitha Radhika Vai Sollil Veeranadi Nagalakshmi 1985 Arthamulla Aasaigal Jaya Chain Jayapal Padma Sithirame Sithirame Unnai Thedi Varuven Anita 1986 Kulirkaala Megangal Vasi Naanum Oru Thozhilali Padma 1987 Raja Mariyadhai Meena My Dear Lisa Lisa Kavalan Avan Kovalan Herself Special appearance 1988 Raththa Dhanam Radha 1989 Enne Petha Raasa Catherine 1990 Vaaliba Vilayattu Parvathi Pathimoonam Number Veedu Annam Manaivi Oru Manickam Female Serpent 1991 Vetri Karangal Radha/Kalpana 1992 Ponnuketha Purushan Anandhi 1994 Veeramani Special appearance 1995 Raja Enga Raja Prabha 2000 Snegithiye Arundati James Pandu Guest role 2001 Love Channel Parimalam 2003 Pudhiya Geethai Jo's mother 2005 Thotti Jaya Brinda's mother 2007 Ammuvagiya Naan Rani Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan 2009 Aadatha Aattamellam Kannan's mother

Telugu Year Title Role Notes 1983 Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu Iddaru Kiladilu Moogavani Paga 1987 Andarikante Ghanudu 1989 Manchi Varu Maavaru Radha 1991 Lady Inspector Dr. Madhuri Devi 1992 Peddarikam Chandra Shekarudu's wife Teja Sarada

Kannada Year Title Role Notes 1983 Thayiya Nudi Onde Guri 1984 Samayada Gombe Mangala 1985 Brahma Gantu 1993 Sita Anjaneya 2003 Chandra Chakori Puttaraju's mother

Television Malayalam

Tamil

Telugu Title Channel RoleKarthavyamGemini TVMeena IPSNanmakalETV TeluguVijayamJayamBrundavanamAmma Kasthuri