Disco Shanti
| Disco Shanti | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation | Film Actress |
| Years active | 1985–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Srihari[1](deceased)[2] |
| Children | 2 Sons, 1 Daughter (deceased) |
| Parent(s) | C. L. Anandan (deceased) |
| Family | Lalitha Kumari (sister) |
Disco Shanti is an Indian film actress and an "item song dancer" who worked predominantly in South Indian cinema. Shanti has also worked in several Hindi language movies apart from appearing in movies made in other Indian regional languages. She was noticed mainly for her erotic roles and mainly appeared for item numbers in songs. Shanti was also introduced as a heroine in several Tamil movies. She was not successful as an actress and hence she turned to be an item girl again. She has appeared / acted in over four dozen movies.
Personal life
Disco Shanti is the daughter of Tamil actor "Vijayapuri Veeran" C.L Anandan. She has a younger sister actress Lalitha Kumari. She married Telugu actor Sri Hari in 1996[3] and stopped working in movies.[1][4] Her husband Mr. Srihari, who had been suffering from a liver ailment for some time, complained of giddiness during the shooting of ‘Rambo Rajkumar’ being directed by Prabhu Deva with Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead. He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.[5]
Related
In 2011, the Hindi language movie, The Dirty Picture was made. This movie was inspired primarily by the life of actress Silk Smitha, but also used some elements from the life of Disco Shanti. The film stars Vidya Balan who plays the lead role along with Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi.[6]
Filmography
Disco Shanti performed / acted in following movies.[4][7]
| Year | Movie | Language | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | Tamil | |||
| 1985 | Uyerthezhunelppu | Malayalam | |||
| 1985 | Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Malayalam | Dancer | ||
| 1986 | Nimishangal | Malayalam | |||
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | Tamil | |||
| 1986 | Dharma Devathai | Tamil | |||
| 1986 | Sheela | Hindi | Zeher - the dancer | First Hindi movie. Lead actor was Nana Patekar | |
| 1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | Tamil | |||
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | |||
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Kannada | |||
| 1987 | Nee Allenkil Njan | Malayalam | Dancer | ||
| 1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinettu | Malayalam | |||
| 1988 | Nallavan | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Sangliyana | Kannada | |||
| 1988 | Urimai Geetham | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Rasave Unnai Nambi | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Gharwali Baharwali | Hindi | |||
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Hindi | Dancer | Directed by Mahesh Bhatt & Sanjay Dutt was the lead | |
| 1989 | Malayathi Pennu | Malayalam | |||
| 1989 | Khuli Khidki | Hindi | Reena | ||
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Kannada | |||
| 1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | Hindi | Guest Appearance | Lead actor was Govinda | |
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Telugu | Dancer | This movie was released in two languages | |
| 1989 | Hendthighelbedi | Kannada | Shanti | ||
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Hindi | Dancer & singer | Starring Dilip Kumar, Nutan and Sanjay Dutt | |
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | 48 Manikkur | Malayalam | |||
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Malayalam | |||
| 1990 | Jungle Love: A Tarzan Film | Hindi | Dancer | This movie was also called Jungle Love (Video) | |
| 1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Hindi | Dancer | Starring Mithun Chakraborty & Sangeeta Bijlani | |
| 1990 | Chakadola Karuchi Leela | Oriya | Dancer | ||
| 1990 | Ghayal | Hindi | Dancer | Starring Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri & Amrish Puri | |
| 1990 | Jamai Raja | Hindi | Aruna | Starring Hema Malini, Anil Kapoor & Madhuri Dixit | |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | Kannada | |||
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Naag Mani | Hindi | Dancer | Item number in the song "Mera Laung Gawaacha" | |
| 1991 | Nee Paathi Naan Paathi | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojavae | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Zaher | Hindi | |||
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Amalapuram bulloda" | ||
| 1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | Hindi | Starring Juhi Chawla | ||
| 1992 | Gharaana Mogudu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Bangaru Kodi Petta" | Starring Chiranjeevi | |
| 1992 | President Gari Pellam | Telugu | Singing voice | Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni | |
| 1992 | Chinnavar | Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Rishi | Malayalam | |||
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Telugu | |||
| 1994 | Cheetah | Hindi | |||
| 1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | Telugu | |||
| 1994 | Bhagyawan | Hindi | |||
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Telugu | |||
| 1994 | Dulaara | Hindi | Starring Govinda & Karisma Kapoor | ||
| 1994 | Vaade Iraade | Hindi | |||
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | Malayalam | |||
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Tamil | |||
| 1995 | Naajayaz | Hindi | Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Ajay Devgan & Juhi Chawla | ||
| 1996 | Aatank | Hindi | Starring Dharmendra | ||
See also
- The Dirty Picture
- Silk Smitha
- Vidya Balan
- South Indian film industry
- Tamil cinema
- Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Hot
References
- 1 2 "Personal life & Info". Behind Woods. Retrieved Jan 2012.
- ↑ "Personal life & Info". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/disco-shanthi-profile/
- 1 2 "Films & profile on OneIndia". OneIndia. Retrieved Jan 2012.
- ↑ (Special Correspondent) (10 October 2013). "Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai". Cinema. Features. Hyderabad: The Hindu. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.
- ↑ "The Dirty Picture". The Times of India. Retrieved Jan 2012.
- ↑ "Films on IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved Jan 2012.