Archana (actress)
Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam , Kannada, Hindi, Bengali and Odia films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Archana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sudha |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Nireekshana (1982) Veedu (1987) Daasi (1988) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Early life
Archana was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India as Sudha. During her childhood, her family moved to Madras (Present day Chennai).
Filmography
Tamil
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Kadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Neengal Kettavai as Radha (1984)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Keni (2018)
- Seethakaathi (2018)
- Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) as Thenmozhi, Arumpon's mother
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Telugu
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Vishakanya[3] (1985) as Kuntala
- Nireekshana (1986)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi; Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Vidhata[4] (1991) as Jwala
- Chakravyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
- Police Venkataswamy (1983)
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhurtham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambil
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
- Kinar (2018)
Kannada
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Guri (1986) as Shantadevi
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987) as Kaaki
- Huliya (1996) as Mydani
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Odia
- Mo Kanhure(1993)
Hindi
- Umang (1970)
- Buddha Mil Gaya (1971) as Deepa
- Bagh Bahadur (1989)
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur
Television
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film, Music and Television Awards) | Nandi Special Jury Award | Nireekshana (1986) |
| 1988 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Veedu (1987) |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | |
| National Film Awards | Best Actress | Daasi (1988) | |
| 2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Female)[5] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
References
- "Waiting for good roles: Archana". The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- "Star Talk - Archana". IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- "Vishakanya 1985 Info". Filmibeat.
- "Vidhata 1991 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Vidhata Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
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