# Sudha Chandran

Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer known for her works in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi language films and television series, shows. Chandran is best known for her roles as Mayuri in Mayuri (1985) for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award, as Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz (2001 series), as Yamini Singh, as Chandramathi in Kalasam (2008 series), as Bhuvana in Thendral (2009 series), as a Judge in reality shows such as Solvathelam Unmai, Dance Jodi Dance, as Chitra Devi Chakravarthy in Deivam Thandha Veedu (2013 series), and as Yamini in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6 (2015 series).

## Early and personal life

Sudha Chandran was born on 27 September 1965 in Mumbai. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994. She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly.

## Career

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

## Filmography
### Films

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

### Television

| Year | Show | Role | Language |
| 1993 | Rishtey | Sonu | Hindi |
| 1993 | Aprijitha | | Hindi |
| 1996 | Saahil | | Hindi |
| 1998 | Chashme Badoor | | Hindi |
| 1998–2003 | Heena | | Hindi |
| 2000–2001 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | | Hindi |
| 2000–2003 | Mahisasuramardini | Devi Durga (Extended Cameo Appearance) | Hindi |
| 2001 | Kaise Kahoon | | Hindi |
| 2001–2004 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Ramola Sikand | Hindi |
| 2002–2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Justice Renuka Chaudhary / ACP Ragini Suryavanshi | Hindi |
| 2003–2004 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Guruma | Hindi |
| 2003–2004 | Vishnu Puran | Kunti | Hindi |
| 2004 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Meera | Hindi |
| 2004–2006 | Tumhari Disha | Vasundhara Malik | Hindi |
| 2004–2006 | K. Street Pali Hill | Gayathri Kaul | Hindi |
| 2006–2009 | Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Rajyalakshmi | Hindi |
| 2006–2008 | Solhah Singaarr | Rajeshwari | Hindi |
| 2007–2008 | Ardhangini | Maushmi Bhatacharjee | Hindi |
| 2007–2008 | Kuchh Is Tara | Mallika Nanda | Hindi |
| 2007–2008 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Inspector Sagarika Solanki | Hindi |
| 2007–2009 | Kasturi | Maasi | Hindi |
| 2008–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti | Shwetha Devi | Hindi |
| 2008–2009 | Kaisi Laagi Lagan | Ambika | Hindi |
| 2008–2009 | Shubh Kadam | | Hindi |
| 2008–2009 | Jeyam | Ranganayaki | Tamil |
| 2008–2009 | Jeyam Thodargirathu | Ranganayaki | Tamil |
| 2008–2009 | Kalasam | Chandramathi | Tamil |
| 2008–2009 | Arasi | Madurai Thilagavathi | Tamil |
| 2009–2015 | Thendral | Bhuvaneswari (Bhuvana) | Tamil |
| 2009–2010 | Karunamanjari | Indira | Tamil |
| 2009–2010 | Pondatti Thevai | Raji | Tamil |
| 2010–2011 | Soundaravalli | Akilandeshwari | Tamil |
| 2010–2011 | Do Saheliyaan | Guru Maa | Hindi |
| 2010–2011 | Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Neighbour | Hindi |
| 2010–2011 | Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Kalki Devi | Hindi |
| 2010–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki | Swetha Devi | Hindi |
| 2010–2011 | Adaalat | Indrani Singh | Hindi |
| 2011–2012 | Shama | | Hindi |
| 2011–2012 | No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Radha | Telugu |
| 2013–2015 | Deivam Thandha Veedu | Chitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy | Tamil |
| 2012 | Aardram | Retired judge Sharada Pillai | Malayalam |
| 2012 | Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Kalyani Devi Raichand | Hindi |
| 2012 | Suryaputhri | | Hindi |
| 2012 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Mrs.Vyas | Hindi |
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Uma Viswas | Hindi |
| 2014 | Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai | Lohari | Hindi |
| 2014–2015 | Shastri Sisters | Buaji | Hindi |
| 2015–2016 | Naagin | Yamini Singh Raheja | Hindi |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Yamini Singh Raheja | Hindi |
| 2016–2017 | Naagin 2 | Yamini Singh Raheja | Hindi |
| 2017 | Ayushman Bhava | Mai | Hindi |
| 2017 | Karmaphal Daata Shani | Simhika | Hindi |
| 2017 | Door Kinare Milte Hai | | Hindi |
| 2017 | Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil | Harjeet Khurana | Hindi |
| 2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Sujata | Hindi |
| 2018 | Saptapadi | | Hindi |
| 2018 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Sudha Shrivaastav | Hindi |
| 2019 | Naagin 3 | Yamini Singh Raheja (Cameo Appearance) | Hindi |
| 2019–2020 | Bepannah Pyaar | Kunti Malhotra | Hindi |
| 2019–2020 | Tara From Satara | Srilekha (Extended Cameo Appearance) | Hindi |
| 2019–2022 | No.1 Kodalu | Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni | Telugu |
| 2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Shakunthala Devi | Tamil |
| 2022–2025 | Maari | Chamundeshwari (Extended Cameo Appearance) | Tamil |
| 2022–2023 | Naagin 6 | Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali | Hindi |
| 2022–2023 | Bekaboo | Pataali | Hindi |
| 2023–2024 | Doree | Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur | Hindi |
| 2024– present | Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang | Kailashi Devi Thakur (Cameo Appearance) | Hindi |
| 2024– present | Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana | | Hindi |
| 2024 | Kannedhirey Thondrinaal | Sarada Devi (Cameo Appearance) | Tamil |

### Others

| Year | Program | Role | Language |
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Hindi |
| 2007 | Krazy Kiya Re | Judge | Hindi |
| 2007 | Super Dancer Juniors Season 1 | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2008 | Super Dancer Seniors Season 1 | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2009 | Super Dancer Juniors Season 2 | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Little Stars | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Marathi Taraaka | Judge | Marathi |
| 2014–2017 | Solvathellam Unmai | Judge | Tamil |
| 2014–2017 | Dance Jodi Dance | Judge | Tamil |
| 2014–2017 | Dancing Khilladies | Judge | Tamil |
| 2017–2018 | Zee Dance League | Judge | Tamil |
| 2017–2018 | Dance Jodi Dance Juniors | Judge | Tamil |
| 2017–2018 | Malayali Veettamma | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2018 / 2019 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Thakarppan Comedy | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Contestant | Hindi |
| 2019 | Naagin Blockbuster | Herself | Hindi |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Herself | Hindi |
| 2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Host | Hindi |
| 2022 | MY G Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Nani | Hindi |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss 17 | Herself | Hindi |

#### Other works

| Year | Show | Role | Language |
| 2018 | Rudra Ke Rakshak | Voice for queen Spider | Hindi |
| 2021 | Kaneez (web series) | Begum | Hindi |
| 2021–2022 | Crime Alert | Producer | Hindi |

## Awards

* 1985: National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Mayuri
* 1985: Nandi Special Jury Award for Mayuri
* 2017: Colors Golden Petal Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Naagin
* 2020: Zeetelugu kutumbam awards for Uttama Inti pedda main lead role in No.1Kodalu