Sudha Chandran

Sudha Chandran
Born (1964-09-21) 21 September 1964 (age 60)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Dancer
Spouse
Ravi Dang
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(m. 1994)​

Sudha Chandran (born 21 September 1964) is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and actress who appears in Indian television and films.

In 1981, she hurt her right leg in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu while coming back from Madras with her parents [1] Her right leg became gangrenous and her parents opted to have it amputated.[2] However, she subsequently became an established Bharatnatyam dancer. Chandran is known for her roles of Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz, Yamini Singh and Seema Gujral in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6, Chitradevi in Deivam Thandha Veedu, the Tamil remake of Saath Nibhana Saathiya. [3]

She was a contestant on the reality dance series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Early and personal life

Sudha Chandran was born on September 1964[4][5] in Mumbai.[6] She had stated in an interview of Nettavu, that she was born and raised in Mumbai, but her family originates from Vayalur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.[7] Her father K.D. Chandran, worked at USIS and was a former actor. Sudha Chandran earned her B.A. from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A. in economics.[8]

In May 1981, at about 16 years old, in Tamil Nadu, Chandran met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required.[9] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently regained some mobility with the help of a prosthetic Jaipur foot.[10] She returned to dancing after a gap of two years and performed in India, Saudi Arabia, United States, UK, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen and Oman.[11] Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994.[12][13] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly.[14]

Career

Chandran at Rabindranath tagore's 150th birth anniversary celebration

Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri, which was based on her own life.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Ref(s)
1984 Mayuri Mayuri [15]
1986 Malarum Kiliyum Rekha
1986 Sarvam Sakthimayam Sivakami
1986 Dharmam
1986 Nambinar Keduvathillai
1986 Naache Mayuri Mayuri [16]
1986 Vasantha Raagam Vasantha
1987 Kalam Mari Katha Mari Arifa
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Thayamma
1987 Chinna Poove Mella Pesu Shanthi
1987 Bedi Sandhya Rani [17]
1987 Thaye Neeye Thunai
1988 Oorigitta Kolli
1988 Olavina Aasare Chandrika
1988 Thanga Kalasam
1989 Bisilu Beladingalu
1990 Muraligaana Amrutapaana Dancer
1990 Rajnartaki Chandrima
1990 Thanedaar Mrs. Jagdish Chandra
1990 Pati Parmeshwar
1991 Maskari Suman
1991 Kurbaan Prithvi's sister
1991 Jaan Pechaan Hema
1991 Jeene Ki Sazaa Sheetal
1992 Nishchaiy Julie
1992 Inteha Pyar Ki Dancer at Tania's wedding
1992 Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul Julie
1992 Shola Aur Shabnam Karan's Sister
1992 Insaaf Ki Devi Sita S. Prakash
1992 Tahalka Seema in a special appearance
1993 Phoolan Hasina Ramkali Phoolan
1993 Avan Ananthapadmanabhan Bhadra
1994 Anjaam Shivani's sister
1994 Baali Umar Ko Salaam Jaalan's niece
1995 Milan Jaya
1995 Raghuveer Aarti Verma
1997 Kadlani Jod
1998 Phir Wohi Awaaz Rekha
1999 Sethi Nu Sindoor
1999 Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain Manju
1999 Maa Baap Ne Bhulso Nahi Sharda
2000 Chundni Ni Laaj
2000 Maa Tara Haiya Na Het
2000 Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa Rani (Veeru's girlfriend)
2001 Ek Lootere
2004 Smile Please Tulsi
2006 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar Doctor
2006 Malamaal Weekly Thakurain
2007 Waado Ki Agni Pariksha Naaginn Goorak Naths'Guru maa
2008 Sathyam Sathyam's mother
2008 Salute
2008 Pranali Aka
2008 Yaar Meri Zindagi Shikha
2008 Saanncha Social Worker
2009 Anubhav Kalpana
2010 Alexander the Great Gayathri Devi
2011 Venghai Radhika's Mother
2011 Yeh Faasley Judge
2012 B & W the Black and White Fact
2013 Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan Indra Sundaramurthy
2013 Paramveer Parshuram
2013 Cleopatra
2015 Guru Sukran
2016 Sisters Sudha
2016 Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai
2017 Tera Intezaar Black Magician
2017 Ramratan Mrs. Mahendra Rathod
2017 Vizhithiru Vijayalakshmi
2018 Saamy 2 Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)'s wife
2018 Krina
2019 Used Kalyani Sharma
2019 Love Shots
2019 Sifar Ayesha [18]
2020 Match of Life Viraj's mother
2021 Raag
2022 Visithiran Advocate Srinidhi

Television

  • All TV series are in Hindi language unless until noted.
Year Show Role Ref(s)
1993 Rishtey Sonu
Aprijitha
1996 Saahil
1998 Chashme Badoor
1998–2003 Heena
2000–2001 Shaka Laka Boom Boom
2000; 2001; 2003 Mahisasuramardini Devi Durga
2001 Kaise Kahoon
2001–2004 Kaahin Kissii Roz Ramola Sikand [19][20]
2002–2005 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Renuka Chaudhary / Ragini Suryavanshi
2003–2004 Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan Guruma
Vishnu Puran Kunti
2004 Zameen Se Aassman Tak Meera
2004–2006 Tumhari Disha Vasundhara Malik
K. Street Pali Hill Gayathri Kaul
2006–2009 Kashmakash Zindagi Ki Rajyalakshmi
2006–2008 Solhah Singaarr Rajeshwari
2006–2007 Jayam Ranganayaki Tamil series
2007–2008 Ardhangini Maushmi Bhatacharjee
Kuchh Is Tara Mallika Nanda [21]
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Inspector Sagarika Solanki
2007–2009 Kasturi Maasi Tamil series
2008–2011 Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti Shwetha Devi [22]
2008–2009 Kalasam Chandramathi Tamil series
Kaisi Laagi Lagan Ambika
Shubh Kadam
Jeyam Tamil series
2009 Arasi Madurai Thilagavathi Tamil series
2009–2010 Karunamanjari Indira Tamil series
Pondatti Thevai Raji Tamil series
2010 Do Saheliyaan Guru Maa [23]
2010–2011 Soundaravalli Akilandeshwari Tamil series
Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale Neighbour
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini Kalki Devi
2010 Mata Ki Chowki Swetha Devi
2011 Adaalat Indrani Singh
2011–2012 Shama
No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam Radha Telugu series[24]
2012 Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga Kalyani Devi Raichand
2012–2015 Thendral Bhuvana Tamil series
2012–2013 Suryaputhri Tamil series
Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? Mrs.Vyas
2013 Ek Thhi Naayka Uma Viswas [25]
Aardram Retired judge Sharada Pillai Malayalam series
2013–2015 Deivam Thandha Veedu Chitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy Tamil series[26]
2014 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai Lohari [citation needed]
2014–2015 Shastri Sisters Buaji [22]
2015–2016 Naagin Yamini Singh Raheja [27]
2015 Comedy Nights Bachao Yamini
2016–2017 Naagin 2 Yamini Singh Raheja [28][29]
2017 Ayushman Bhava Mai [30]
Karmaphal Daata Shani Simhika [31]
Door Kinare Milte Hai
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil Harjeet Khurana
2018 Ishq Mein Marjawan Sujata
2018–2019 Saptapadi
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Sudha Shrivaastav [32]
2019 Lakshmi Stores Shakunthala Devi Tamil series[33]
Naagin 3 Yamini Singh Raheja (Special Appearance)
2019–2020 Bepannah Pyaar Kunti Malhotra [34]
2019 Tara From Satara Srilekha [35]
2019–2022 No.1 Kodalu Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni Telugu series
2022–2023 Naagin 6 Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali [36]
2022; 2024 Maari Chamundeshwari (Extended Cameo Appearance) Tamil series
2023 Bekaboo Pataali
2023–2024 Doree Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur
2024 Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang Kailashi Devi Thakur (Special appearance)
Kannedhirey Thondrinaal Sarada Devi (Special appearance) Tamil series[37]

Others

Year Program Role Language Ref(s)
2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 Contestant Hindi
Super Dancer Junior[38] Judge Malayalam
2008 Super Dancer
Krazy Kiya Re Hindi
2009 Super Dancer Junior 2 Malayalam [38]
2012 Marathi Taraaka Marathi
2013 Uggram Ujjwalam Malayalam [39]
Little Stars
2015–2016 Solvathellam Unmai Herself Tamil [40]
2016–2017 Dance Jodi Dance Judge [41]
2017 Dancing Khilladies
Malayali Veettamma Malayalam
2017–2018 Zee Dance League Tamil
2018 / 2019 Comedy Stars season 2 Malayalam
2018 Dance Jodi Dance Juniors Tamil
2019 Kitchen Champion Contestant Hindi [42]
Thakarppan Comedy Judge Malayalam
Naagin Blockbuster Herself Hindi
2020 Bigg Boss 14
2021–2022 Crime Alert Host [citation needed]
2022 MY G Flowers Oru Kodi Participant Malayalam
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Nani Hindi
Bigg Boss 17 Herself
Other works
Year Show Role Ref(s)
2018 Rudra Ke Rakshak Voice for queen Spider [43]
2021–2022 Crime Alert Producer [44]

Awards

References

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