Archana (actress)
For other actresses named Archana, see Archana (disambiguation).
| Archana | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress and dancer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Archana is an Indian film actress and accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in the South Indian film industry.[1][2] She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress, twice for her work in Veedu in Tamil and Daasi in Telugu.
Early life and career
Archana was born in Delta region of Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family. She is a graduate in acting from the Tamil Nadu Institute of Film Technology. She made her acting debut with the Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).
She then acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films, under directors such as B. Narsing Rao, Balu Mahendra, P. N. Menon, Shankar Nag and Vamsi.[3]
Awards and honors
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil - Veedu in 1988
- National Film Awards
- National Film Award for Best Actress, for Veedu in 1987
- National Film Award for Best Actress for Daasi in 1988
- Nandi Special Jury Award - Nireekshana in 1987
Filmography
Tamil
- Azhiyatha Kolangal (Tamil, 2016) with Prakash Raj, Revathi
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (Tamil, 2007) with Sathyaraj
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (Tamil, 2007) as Meenakshi
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991) - Saravanan
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)-Bhanu Chander
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha with Bhanu Chander; Won National Award for Best Actress
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)-Mohan, Radhika
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985) - Karthik
- Emattradhe! Emaradhe! (1985) - Vijayakanth
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985) with Raghuvaran
- Neengal Kettavai (1984) - Bhanu Chander
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)-Bhanu Chander
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)-Kannan
- Nandu (1981)-Suresh, Rajendra Prasad
- Panneer Pushpangal (1981)-Suresh, Prathap K. Pothan
- Thai Ponggal (1980)-Vijayan
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (Malayalam 1985) with Mammootty
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) ... Marie
- Piravi (Malayalam, 1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhoortham (1991) ....Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (Malayalam, 1992) as Ambili
- Sammohanam (Malayalam, 1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
Telugu
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Nireekshana (1982)
- Ladies Tailor (1985) as Sujata
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi (Won National Film Award for Best Actress)
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Chakra Vyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
Kannada
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (Kannada, 1987) with Rajkumar
- Guri (1986) (Kannada with Rajkumar
- Premigala Saval (1984) (Kannada)
- Huliya (1996) (Kannada) with Devaraj
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (Bengali, 1989) as Radha
Hindi
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur (English)
References
- ↑ "Waiting for good roles: Archana". The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ↑ "Star Talk - Archana". IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ↑ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 29. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ↑ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-28.
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