Sudha Chandran
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Sudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam
Bharata Natyam or Chadhir Attam, is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, practiced predominantly in modern times by women. The dance is usually accompanied by classical Carnatic music...

 dancer, Indian film and television actress, who turned to acting following the loss of a leg
Human leg
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 in an accident in May 1981 near Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
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.

Early life and education

Sudha was born in 1964. She did her B.A from Mithibai College
Mithibai College
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics also knowns as Mithibai College is a prestigious and popular college in Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. Mithibai College is affiliated with the University of Mumbai...

, Mumbai
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 and subsequently an M.A in Economics. In 1981, while travelling from there to the South during pilgrimage via the scindia school in Tamil Nadu, she met with an accident, because of which she had to have her right leg amputated. The key reason for amputation was doctors missing her wound (a cut) in her ankle and by putting plaster on it and covered her leg, leading to infection in the wound. After two weeks when she returned to Madras to review, the doctors cut open the plaster to realize that she had been affected by gangrene
Gangrene
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 and there was no alternative other than to amputate her leg. She has said that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently overcame her disability with the help of a prosthetic 'Jaipur foot', becoming one of the most highly acclaimed dancers of the Indian subcontinent . Her decision to dance again after a gap of two years was met by thunderous applause. She received invitations from all over the world for performances. She was honoured with various awards after she performed as far away from home as Europe, Canada and the Middle East. Soon after she catapulted to fame and recognition by venturing into the world of films and television.

Career

The 1984 Telugu film Mayuri
Mayuri (film)
Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....

 in which she plays herself was inspired by her story. The 1986 film Nache Mayuri was a Hindi remake of the Telugu original, in which the cast was changed except for Sudha to suit the North Indian sensibilities. She was awarded the 1986 Special Jury Award
National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film)
The National Film Award of India - Special Jury Award / Special Mention - Feature Film winners are:...

 at the National Film Awards for her performance in Mayuri
Mayuri (film)
Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....

. She is perhaps best known for her role in the 1994 film Anjaam
Anjaam
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 which also stars Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit
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 and Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
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.

In the Ekta Kapoor produced serial, Kaahin Kissii Roz
Kaahin Kissii Roz
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, she portrayed the character of "Ramola Sikand" which became an instant hit. She is considered to be one of the more flamboyant stars on Indian television, known for her avant garde sarees, chunk jewellery and designer bindis.

Since then she has acted in several TV shows such as K Street Pali Hill in which she played the character of Gayatri Kaul. The Drama was produced by Ekta Kapoor for Star Plus. She also portrayed the role of a rich brat's mother in Kuch Iss Tara which was telecast on Sony TV and was also produced by Ekta Kapoor. Recently, she has participated in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' on Sony TV. She has also acted in a Tamil serial broadcast on Sun TV, titled 'Kalasam' for the role of the antagonist Chandramathi and had Ramya Krishnan in the lead role. She is now into the role of 'Madurai Thilakavathy' in Sun TV's Tamil serial 'Arasi' which has Radhika Sarathkumar in lead role. She plays a lawyer in that serial.
Dance appears to be her passion, so much so that she has extablished a dance academy in Mumbai, ‘Sudha Chandran Academy of Dance', which has branches all over Mumbai and Pune. Ravikumar Dang, Sudha's husband is the executive director of the school.
Sudha is often cited as the symbol of "will power".

Television Work

Title Role Channel
- Jaya TV
Jaya TV
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Antaraal  - DD National
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Arasi
Arasi
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'Madurai' Thilakavathy Sun TV
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Bahuraniyan  - DD Metro
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Chandrakanta
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DD National
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Chashme Baddoor
Chashme Baddoor
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- Zee TV
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Hamari Bahu Tulsi  Tulsi DD National
DD National
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Hum Paanch  Anand's first wife Zee TV
Zee TV
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Jaane Bhi Do Paaro  - DD Metro
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K. Street Pali Hill
K. Street Pali Hill
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Gayatri Kaul STAR Plus
STAR Plus
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Kaahin Kissii Roz
Kaahin Kissii Roz
Kaahin Kissii Roz was an Indian thriller soap opera that broadcast on STAR Plus from April 2001 until September 2004. The series was a top rated show of its time, and was produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms....

 
Romola Sikand STAR Plus
STAR Plus
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Kaise Kahoon
Kaise Kahoon
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- Zee TV
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Kalasam
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Chandramathi Sun TV
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Kasturi
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Maasi STAR Plus
STAR Plus
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Kuchh Is Tara
Kuchh Is Tara
Kuchh Is Tara is an Indian television series that aired on Sony TV and quickly gained popularity until it was axed by SET Asia for no reason. The series aired every Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm from November 2007 to August 2008.-Plot:...

 
Mallika Nanda Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
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Kya Dill Mein Hai  Rajeshwari Devi 9X
9X
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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
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ACP STAR Plus
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Saath Saath 
DD Metro
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Solhah Singaarr
Solhah Singaarr
- Plot :The show is based on the story of Meera, who is a carefree teenager who thinks the world to be picture perfect & rosy. She is very close to everyone's eye in the Bhardwaj family, and her life revolves around playing with children in and around the bylanes of Benares and tasting the pickle...

 
Rajeshwari Devi Sahara One
Sahara One
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Tumhari Disha
Tumhari Disha
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Disha's mother Zee TV
Zee TV
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Kashmakash Zindagi Ki
Kashmakash Zindagi Ki
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Rajlaxmi DD National
DD National
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Kathaparayum Kavyanjali  Rajlaxmi Surya TV
Surya TV
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Soundaravalli  Akhilandeswari Jaya TV
Jaya TV
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Jaiyam  Padma Jaya TV
Pondatti Thevai  Rajalakshmi Sun TV
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Thaka Thimi Tha  Herself Jaya TV
Jaya TV
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Filmography

  • Venghai - Thamanna's Mother
  • Alexander The Great(2009)
  • Sathyam (2008) - Sathyam's mother
  • Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar
    Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar
    Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar is a Bollywood film directed by K.S. Adhiyaman best known for directing Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam . Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty star in the lead roles as husband and wife. Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Behl and Shakti Kapoor also star in the film. The film kept getting delayed but...

     (2006) .... Doctor
  • Malamaal Weekly
    Malamaal Weekly
    Malaamal Weekly is a 2006 Bollywood comedy film starring Paresh Rawal and Om Puri and written and directed by Priyadarshan. The storyline has similarities with Waking Ned Devine....

     (2006) .... Thakurain
  • Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa (2000) .... Rani (Veeru's girlfriend)
  • Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
    Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
    Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain is a 1999 Bollywood film about a multi-millionaire industrialist and a difficult marriage. It is directed by Satish Kaushik and stars Anil Kapoor, Kajol, Anupam Kher and Shakti Kapoor. Kajol was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award...

     (1999) .... Manju
  • Milan
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     (1995) .... Jaya
  • Raghuveer (1995) .... Aarti Verma
  • Anjaam
    Anjaam
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     (1994) .... Shivani's sister
  • Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire
  • Baali Umar Ko Salaam(1994)
  • Phoolan Hasina Ramkali (1993)
  • Nishchaiy
    Nishchaiy
    Nishchaiy is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Esmayeel Shroff, released on 17 July 1992. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in pivotal roles.-Plot:...

     (1992) .... Julie
  • ... aka Nishchay (India: Hindi title: video box title)
  • Inteha Pyar Ki (1992) .... Dancer at Tania's wedding
  • Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul (1992) .... Julie
  • Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) .... Karan's Sister
  • Insaaf Ki Devi (1992) .... Sita S. Prakash
  • Kurbaan
    Kurbaan
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     (1991) .... Prithvi's sister
  • Jaan Pechaan (1991) .... Hema
  • Jeene Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Sheetal
  • Thanedaar
    Thanedaar
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     (1990) .... Mrs. Jagdish Chandra
  • Pati Parmeshwar (1990) (Hindi
    Hindi
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    )
  • Kalam Mari Katha Mari
    Kalam Mari Katha Mari
    Kalam Mari Katha Mari is a 1987 Malayalam film directed by M. Krishnan Nair, written by Devan. V. and starring Mammootty, Shobhana, Adoor Bhasi, and Lalu Alex. The film was produced by T. E. Vasudevan.- Plot :...

     (1987) (Malayalam)
  • Malarum Kiliyum (1986) (Malayalam)
  • Mayuri (film)
    Mayuri (film)
    Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....

     (1984) (Telugu
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    )
  • Sarvam Sakthimayam
    Sarvam Sakthimayam
    Sarvam Sakthimayam is a 1986 Tamil devotional film directed by PR Somasundhar under the banner Preethi Inder Combines. It stars Rajesh and Sudha Chandran in lead roles, with S.V. Sekhar, Manorama, Radha Ravi, Ramya Krishnan and Y. Vijaya in supporting roles. The movie has music composed by Ben...

     (1986)...Sivakami (Tamil
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    )
  • Naache Mayuri (1986) .... Mayuri (Hindi
    Hindi
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    )
  • Chinna Puve Mella Pesu (Year unknown) .... Shanthi (Telugu
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    )
  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987).... (Tamil film)

Awards

National Film Awards
National Film Awards
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, 1986
  • Special Jury Award
    National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film)
    The National Film Award of India - Special Jury Award / Special Mention - Feature Film winners are:...

     : Mayuri
    Mayuri
    Mayuri may refer to:* Mayuri , a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao* Mayoori , a South Indian actress in Malayalam film industry* Mayuri Upadhya, the Artistic Director of Nritarutya Dance Collective...



The Indian Television Academy Awards, 2005
  • Best Actess in a negative role - For Tumhari Disha
    Tumhari Disha
    Tumhari Disha is a popular Indian television series that aried on Zee TV, based on the life of a girl name Disha, and the moments that changed her life forever. The series premiered on August 22, 2004, and aired every Sunday to Wednesday.-Plot:...


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