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Sujatha (actress)

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Occupation
  
Actress

Spouse
  
Jayakar (m. ?–2011)

Years active
  
1968–2006

Children
  
Sajith, Divya

Name
  
Sujatha

Role
  
Actress

Siblings
  
Gopinath



Sujatha in her green dress with orange and gold details

Born
  
10 December 1952 (
1952-12-10
)

Movies
  
Similar People
  
M S Viswanathan, Ilayaraja, K Balachander, Dasari Narayana Rao, K J Yesudas

Died
  
6 April 2011 (aged 58) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Actress Sujatha Died


Sujatha (10 December 1952 – 6 April 2011) was a South Indian actress who performed in Malayalam, Tamil, 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 paired with Kamal Haasan in most of her films. She also acted with leading actors N.T.R, Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Ananthnag, Srinath, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishnam Raju, Sobhan Babu and Krishna. She died of cardiac arrest in Chennai.

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Sujatha wearing aqua green dress and gold jewelry while hands on her face

Sujatha Intro - Aval Oru Thodarkathai Tamil Movie Scene


Early life

Sujatha died of a cardiac arrest on 6 April 2011 in Chennai

Sujatha was born on 10 December 1952 in Galle, Sri Lanka where she spent her childhood. She participated in school plays, and later moved to Kerala when she was about 15. She acted in Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam movie.

Career

Sujatha's funeral

Sujatha made her debut in the Malayalam film Thapasvini. Her first Tamil film was Aval Oru Thodar Kathai directed by K. Balachander. She again collaborated with K. Balachander in Avargal (1977), Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.

Sujatha wearing a shawl with square pattern

Sujatha 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 a haughty, free-thinking urban working woman shouldering the family’s responsibilities. 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.

Character roles

During the 1980s, she started playing character roles, often portraying mothers. Her performances as a senior actor in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, Baba in all which she played the mother of Rajinikanth; and Villain in which she played Ajith Kumar's Grandmother. Varalaru (2006) was her last film.

Death

While undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, Sujatha died of cardiac arrest in Chennai on 6 April 2011.

Awards and honours

Filmfare Awards South
  • 1975 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Uravu Solla Oruvan
  • 1976 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Annakili
  • 1977 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Avargal
  • 1979 – Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Guppedu Manasu
  • Nandi Awards
  • 1998 - Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress for Pelli
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1981 - Special Best Actress for Thunaivi
  • 1982 - Special Best Actress for Paritchaikku Neramaachu
  • Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Kalaimamani
  • Filmography

    Actress
    2006
    Neelakanta
    2006
    Vathiyar
    2006
    Varalaaru as
    Jeeva's grandmother
    2006
    Sri Ramadasu as
    Pokala Damakka
    2005
    Mayookham as
    Devaki the mother of Unni & of Subhadra
    2004
    Attagasam as
    Jeeva's mother
    2004
    Arul as
    Arul's mother
    2004
    Jalolsavam as
    Bhanumathi
    2003
    Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu
    2003
    Kiccha as
    Sharada (Kiccha's mother)
    2003
    Preethisale Beku
    2002
    Villain as
    Head of Disabled Home
    2002
    Nee Sneham
    2002
    Baba as
    Baba's Mother
    2002
    Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
    2002
    Seema Simham
    2001
    Anjali Geethanjali
    1999
    Paattaalee as
    Kannamma's mother
    1999
    Azhagarsamy
    1999
    Sneham Kosam as
    Lakshmi
    1998
    Subbaraju Gari Kutumbam
    1998
    Natpukkaga as
    Lakshmi (Prabhavathi, Gowri Mother)
    1998
    Aval Varuvala
    1998
    Auto Driver
    1998
    Thutta Mutta as
    Anasuya
    1997
    Pelli
    1996
    Poovarasan as
    Karthik's mother
    1996
    Sivasakthi as
    Siva's Mother
    1995
    Vajram
    1995
    Maatho Pettukoku as
    Seethamma
    1995
    Big Boss as
    Surendra's mother
    1995
    Karnaa
    1994
    Watchman Vadivelu
    1994
    Thozhar Pandiyan
    1994
    M Dharmaraju M.A.
    1994
    Amaidhi Padai as
    Sivakami
    1994
    Kanmani as
    Rajalakshmi
    1993
    Mecchida Madumaga
    1993
    Uzhaippaali
    1993
    Kondapalli Raja
    1993
    Aadarsam as
    Savithri
    1993
    Mayadari Mosagadu
    1992
    Ahankari
    1992
    Kingini as
    Kingini
    1992
    Simhadhwani
    1992
    Surigadu
    1992
    Abhirami
    1992
    Roja as
    Chinna Ponnu
    1992
    Madhavayya Gaari Manavadu
    1992
    Chanti
    1990
    Sutradhaarulu
    1990
    Thaalaattu Paadava as
    Thayamma
    1990
    Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu as
    Shenbagamu
    1988
    Mupperum Deviyar
    1988
    Kodiparakkudu as
    Sengamalam
    1987
    BrahmaNaidu
    1986
    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
    1986
    Manukkal Vairam
    1986
    Meendum Pallavi
    1986
    Thaiku Oru Thalattu
    1986
    Maaveeran
    1986
    Vidinja Kalyanam
    1986
    Super Boy
    1986
    Uyire Unnakaaga as
    Abhirami
    1985
    Intiko Rudramma
    1985
    Karpoora Deepam
    1985
    Nermai
    1985
    Mangamma Sabatham as
    Mangamma
    1985
    Perumai
    1984
    Alaya Deepam
    1984
    Justice Chakravarthy
    1984
    Thiruppam
    1984
    Unnai Naan Santhithen as
    Janaki
    1984
    Veetuku Oru Kannagi
    1984
    Agnigundam
    1984
    Kudumbam
    1984
    Anubandham
    1983
    Akrosha
    1983
    Bahudoorapu Batasari as
    Prabha, wife of Prasad
    1983
    Justice Raja as
    Radha
    1983
    Kodugal Illatha Kolam
    1983
    MLA Yedukondalu
    1983
    Neethipathi
    1983
    Sandhippu
    1983
    Thudikkum Karangal as
    Balu's Wife
    1983
    Sumangali
    1982
    Oru Vilippadakale as
    Ammu
    1982
    Preeyasakhi Radha
    1982
    Thai Mookambhikai
    1982
    Thunaivi
    1982
    Vaa Kanna Vaa
    1982
    Vamsha Govravam
    1982
    Paritchaikku Neramchu
    1982
    Thyagi
    1982
    Sitadevi
    1982
    Garuda Sowkiyama as
    Lakshmi
    1981
    Guru Shishyulu
    1981
    Madi Veetu Ezhai
    1981
    Ek Hi Bhool
    1981
    Kadal Meengal as
    Bhagyam
    1980
    Circus Ramudu
    1980
    Sandhya as
    Sandhya
    1980
    Vishwa Roopam as
    Savithri the wife of Sathyamoorthy & mother of Raju (Shivaji dual roles)
    1980
    Prema Tarangalu as
    Sujatha
    1980
    Pasupu Parani
    1980
    Maayadhaari Krishnudu as
    Lakshmi
    1980
    Anbukku Naan Adimai as
    Lakshmi (Tamil / Telugu)
    1980
    Buchi Babu
    1980
    Yedanthasthula Meda
    1979
    Gorintaku
    1979
    Poonthalir
    1979
    Sri Rama Jayam
    1979
    Guppedu Manasu
    1978
    Bhrashtu
    1978
    Kanchi Kamakshi
    1977
    Andaman Kathali
    1977
    Annan Oru Koyil
    1977
    Nandha En Nila
    1977
    Thunaiyiruppaal Meenatchi
    1977
    Avargal as
    Anu
    1977
    Dheepam as
    Radha
    1977
    Uyarnthavargal as
    Aarthi
    1976
    Enna Thavam Seithan
    1976
    Janaki Sabadham
    1976
    Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
    1976
    Payanam
    1976
    Udayam Kizhakkuthanne
    1976
    Vazhvu En Pakkam
    1976
    Veeduvarai Uravu
    1976
    Lalitha as
    Lalitha
    1976
    Idaya Malar as
    Radha
    1976
    Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
    Radha
    1976
    Annakili as
    Annakili
    1976
    Perum Pugazhum
    1975
    Aan Pillai Singam
    1975
    Chumadu Thangai
    1975
    Chuvanna Sandhyakal as
    Susheela
    1975
    Malsaram
    1975
    Mayangikural Oru Madhu
    1975
    Niramaala
    1975
    Sammanam
    1975
    Thennan Geettru
    1975
    Uravu Solla Oruvan
    1975
    Vazhundhu Kaattugiren
    1975
    Thiruvonam
    1975
    Aayirathil Oruthi as
    Lakshmi
    1974
    Chattakkari as
    Usha Warrier, sister of Sasi (Mohan)
    1974
    Saptha Swarangal as
    Rukmini the sister of the prince
    1974
    Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as
    Kavitha
    1974
    Shapa Moksham
    1973
    Achani as
    Uma, sister of Vasu and Gopi
    1973
    Ajnathavasam as
    Geetha
    1973
    Bhadradeepam
    1973
    Chukku as
    Clara
    1973
    Chuzhi as
    Beena the daughter of Varghese and Elizabeth
    1973
    Dhriksakshi as
    Sumathi
    1973
    Football Champion
    1973
    Interview as
    Sreedevi
    1973
    Kaliyugam as
    Janu
    1973
    Kattu Vitachavan
    1973
    Ladies Hostel as
    Rama
    1973
    Manase
    1973
    Rakkuyil as
    Usha
    1973
    Swarga Puthri as
    Jolly the wife of Thampi
    1973
    Thekkan Kattu as
    Annakkutty
    1972
    Aadhyathe Katha as
    Nalini
    1972
    Aaradi Manninte Janmi as
    Nurse Nirmala
    1972
    Akkarapacha as
    Devaki
    1972
    Ananthasayanam as
    Geetha
    1972
    Anveshanam
    1972
    Azhimukham
    1972
    Brahmachari as
    Suvarna
    1972
    Devi
    1972
    Manushya Bandhangal as
    Mini
    1972
    Maya as
    Omana, daughter of Sankarapillai (T. S. Nair)
    1972
    Mayiladum Kunnu
    1972
    Punarjanmam
    1972
    Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
    1971
    Ernakulam Junction
    1971
    Tapaswini
    1971
    Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi
    1970
    Ningalenne Communistaki as
    Kalyani
    1969
    Olavum Theeravum
    1968
    Do Kaliyaan as
    Secretary
    1966
    Rowdy
    1965
    Kadathukaran as
    Kadambari
    1965
    Kattu Pookkal
    1965
    Ammu as
    Sharadha
    1963
    Sati Shakthi
    Soundtrack
    2005
    Kochi Rajavu (performer: "Munthiri Padam")
    Self
    -
    Shades of Grey: The Cinema of K. Balachander (Documentary) (announced)

    References

    Sujatha (actress) Wikipedia


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