Rajashree (actress)
Rajashree | |
|---|---|
| Born | Meisha Aftab[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rajshri Nair[2] |
| Alma mater | Kesari Higher Secondary School[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouses | |
Rajashree is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema and television. She made her debut as the lead character in Bharathiraja's 1994 Tamil film Karuththamma. Since then she has appeared in over sixty films.
Career
Actress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's Karuthamma. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she later appeared in Sethu, Nandhaa, Run, Manasellam, and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Rajashree has had prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from the silver screen, she appeared in the TV series Aalayam, Agal Vilakku, Mandhira Vasal and Sivamayam.
Personal life
Rajashree's sister, Bobby, has also appeared in films as an actress.[5]
Rajashree married Ansari Raja, and proprietor of "Body Shape Gym" in 2009.
Filmography
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Karuthamma | Karuthamma | |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Shalini | |
| Murai Mappillai | Sorna | ||
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Lakshmi | |
| Amman Kovil Vaasalile | Padmini | Guest appearance | |
| Vaigarai Pookkal | Deivanai | ||
| 1999 | Sethu | ||
| 2001 | Asokavanam | Uma | |
| Nandhaa | Nandhaa's mother | ||
| Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's sister | ||
| 2002 | Run | ||
| Game | Malar | ||
| 2003 | Manasellam | ||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Malliga | |
| Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Chitra Arokyaraj | ||
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | ||
| Sabari | Maragatham | ||
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Sumathi | |
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Prabha's aunt | |
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | Porkodi's mother | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2015 | Agathinai | ||
| 2015 | Chandi veeran | Paari's mother | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kala | |
| 2017 | Pagadi Aattam | Kausalya's mother | |
| Arasakulam | |||
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mother | |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Megha's mother | Uncredited |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Ragaa | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Guest role | |
| 2016 | Shankara | SP Rajeswari | |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Pallavi's mother | |
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mother | |
| Nannu Dochukunduvate | |||
| 2019 | Majili | Sri Lakshmi | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Nandini's mother | |
| Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | |||
| 2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | ||
| Cheruvaina Dooramaina | |||
| Drushyam 2 | Doctor | ||
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Gouramma | |
| Ori Devuda | Arjun's mother | ||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Meenakshi's mother | |
| Amigos | Ishika's mother | ||
| Bro | Ricky's mother | ||
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | released on aha[6] |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Rosy Samuel |
| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Dr Suhra Hydrose |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Sindhu |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala |
| Grandmaster | Commissioner Susan | |
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Vimala |
| 2023 | Vilayath Buddha |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandhada Gudi Part 2 | Debut film | |
| 1996 | Anuraga Spandana | ||
| 1997 | Police Bete | Rekha | |
| 1998 | King | Rajeshwari | credited as Rajeshwari |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sautela | |
| 2024 | Singham Again | Nilima Bali |
English
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | Ashwini Rao |
Television
- Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oorvashi | Gowri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| Jeevana Tarangalu | ||||
| 1998–2001 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Tamil | Raj TV | |
| 1999–2000 | Aalayam | Sun TV | ||
| 2000–2002 | Banagaru Bomma | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2001 | Sukha Dukhalu | Soundarya | ||
| 2001–2002 | Jee Boom Ba | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2002 | Gangothri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Agal Vilakkugal | Seetha | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2003–2004 | Mantra Jalam | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2004–2005 | Sivamayam | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| Naari O Naari | Telugu | ETV | ||
| 2007–2008 | Shubhalekha | |||
| 2007 | Dracula | Gemini TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Ashwini | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2010 | Magal | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Idhayam | Shakuntala | ||
| 2012 | Kadhayile Rajakumari | IPS | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013 | Kanmani | Surya TV | ||
| 2013–2014 | Vamsam | Thenmozhi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2014–2016 | Ramulamma | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2014–2015 | Abhishekam | ETV | ||
| 2015–2018 | America Ammayi | Kalyani | Zee Telugu | |
| 2015–2017 | Mahalakshmi | Star Maa | ||
| 2017–2020 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Rajeshwari Devi | ||
| 2018–2020 | Rendu Rellu Aaru | Bhanumati | Gemini TV | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Padma | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Amrutha Varshini | Amrutha | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2021–2023 | Intiki Deepam Illalu | Maheshwari Devi | Star Maa | |
| 2021–2022 | Kasthuri | Kanchana | ||
| Rangula Ratnam | Annapoorna | ETV | ||
| 2022 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Special appearance | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2022–2024 | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum | Annalakshmi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Panchagni | Renuka | Malayalam | Flowers TV |
- Web Series
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Telugu | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Recce | Devakamma |
References
- ^ "Karuthamma Rajasree Entered wedlocks". ayngaran.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Rajshri Nair". Facebook. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Transcending Language Barriers". The New Indian Express. 19 August 2015.
- ^ "Karuthamma Rajashree gets married". kollywoodtoday.net. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Other side is not greener". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Vidya Vasula Aham OTT Release Date: Know About Plot, Platform & Cast". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 30 May 2024.