Shari (actress)

Shari (actress)
Sadhana better known by her stage name Shari is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress from 1982 to 1995 in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films.
Personal life
Sadhana was born to Subramaniam and Lakshmi Devi in Andhra Pradesh. She is a trained classical dancer who learned Bharata Natyam from Padma Subrahmanyam and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. She had her primary education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. She is the grand daughter of famous Kannada actress B. Ramadevi.
She married Kumar, a businessman, in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1996.
She resides with her family in Chennai.
Career
She rose to fame after Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986). She received a Kerala State film award for the same. In the Tamil industry, she is known as Sadhana. She received her first offer in a supporting role in Hitler Umanath in 1982 where she played Sivaji Ganesan's daughter. However she gained attention in her role as the heroine in Nenjathai Allitha (1984) where she was paired with actor Mohan.
Awards
1986 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986 Kerala State Film Critics Award - second best actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986 Filmfare Award - Best Actress - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
2017 Flowers TV awards - Best supporting actress -Nilavum Nakshatrangalum
2017 Vijay Television Awards for Best Mamiyar-Fiction - Kalyanam mudhal Kadhal varai
Filmography
Malayalam
Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984) as Sindhu
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986) as Sofia
Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986) as Sally
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) as Elizabeth
Athinumappuram (1987) as Shobha
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987) as Suicided lady
Ithaa Samayamaayi (1987) as Leelamma
Naaradan Keralathil (1987) as Kousalya
Nirabhedangal (1987) as Susie
Kalathinte Shabdam (1987) as Radha
Theertham (1987) as Mercy
Kottum Kuravayum (1987) as Rani
Ithente Neethi (1987) as
Archanapookkal (1987) as Saritha
Jaithra Yaathra (1987) as Geetha
Ponnu (1987) as Maya
Nombarathi Poovu(1987) as Anitha
Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sridevi
Vilambaram (1987) as Valsala
Veendum Lisa (1987) as Lisa
Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) as Balan's lover
Aparan (1988) as Anna
Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Molly
Thaala (1988) as Thaala
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) as Dance teacher
Rahasyam Paramarahasyam (1988) as Deepa
Season (1989) as Indira
Mrigaya (1989) as Selina
Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) as Chithra
Jaathakam (1989) as Shyamala
Maharaajaavu (1989) as
Kelikottu (1990) as Usha
Commander (1990) as Bharathi
Thaalam (1990)
Kalikkalam (1990) as Meera Nair
Maanmizhiyaal (1990) as Lakshmi
Sthreekku Vendi Sthree (1990) as Mrs. Rajesh/Advocate
Utharakandam (1991)
Arangu (1991) as Alice
Kanalkkattu (1991) as Sathi
Ennum Nanmakal (1991) as Rama
Savidham (1992) as Tessy
Annu Good Friday (1992) as
Aadhaaram (1992) as Amina
Simhadhwani (1992) as Sarala
Mahan (1992) as Jackson's sister
Aachaaryan (1993) as Sumithra
Sundharimaare Sookshikkika (1995) as Priya
Sayahnam (2000) as Amala's mother
Njaan Raajaavu (2002) as Stella
Basket (2002) as Saradha
Mayamohithachandran (2003)
Raakilipattu (2007) as Arundhathi
Chocolate (2007) as Eleena John
Positive (2008) as Winnie's mother
Sulthan (2008) as Nishi's mother
Novel (2008) as Manju
LollyPop (2008) as Jennifer's real mother
Pulliman (2010)
Mummy & Me (2010) as Mary Thomas
Mohabbath (2011) as Sajna's mother
Doctor Love (2011) as Ebin's mother
Snehaadaram (2011)
Ee Dhanya Muhoorttham (2011)
Kadhayile Nayika (2011) as Sophiya
Sandwich (2011) as Sreedevi
Bombay March 12 (2011) as Shajahan's mother
Karppooradeepam (2012) as Meritta
Kalikalam (2012) as Meenakshi
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012) as Shyam's mother
Maad Dad (2013) as Sarala
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) as Soshamma
Orissa (2013) as Christhudas's mother
Red Rain (2013) as Victim's mother
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014) as Theyi
Bad Boys (2014)
Law Point (2014) as Umadevi
Jilebi (2015) as Silpa's mother
Kannirinum Madhuram (2016) as Dr. Seethalakshmi
Boby (2017) as Archive footage/Uncredited cameo (from :Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal)
Meenakshi (2017) as Rohan's mother
Aquarium (2022) as Mother Superior
Jana Gana Mana (2022) as Shabana
Viddikalude Mash (2022) as Janaki
Saturday Night (2022) as Nirmala Davis
Kunjamminis Hospital (2023) as Dr. Rashmi Balan
Tamil
Hitler Umanath (1982) - Umanath's daughter (debut)
Nenjathai Allitha (1984) - Debut as heroine, Radhika
Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984) - Nagalakshmi
Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985) - Jaya
Chain Jayapal (1985) - Padma
Sithirame Sithirame (1985)
Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985) - Anita
Kulirkaala Megangal (1986) - Vasi
Mamiyargal Jakkirathai (1986)
Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986) - Padma
Raja Mariyadhai (1987) - Meena
My Dear Lisa (1987) - Lisa
Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987) - Special appearance
Raththa Dhanam (1988) - Radha
Enne Petha Raasa (1989) - Catherine
Vaaliba Vilayattu (1990) - Parvathi
Pathimoonam Number Veedu (1990) - Annam
Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990) - Female Serpent
Vetri Karangal (1991) - Radha/Kalpana (dual role)
Ponnuketha Purushan (1992) - Anandhi
Veeramani (1994) - Special appearance
Raja Enga Raja (1995) - Prabha
Nenjinile (1999) - Karunakaran's sister
Snegithiye (2000) - Arundati
James Pandu (2000) - Guest role
Love Channel (2001) - Parimalam
Pudhiya Geethai (2003) - Jo's mother
Thotti Jaya (2005) - Brinda's mother
Ammuvagiya Naan (2007) - Rani
Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007)
Aadatha Aattamellam (2009) - Kannan's mother
Yennamo Yedho (2014) - Anuradha
Kannada
Thayiya Nudi (1983)
Onde Guri (1983)
Samayada Gombe (1984) as Mangala
Brahma Gantu (1985)
Sita Anjaneya (1993)
Chandra Chakori (2003)
Telugu
Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu (1983)
Iddaru Kiladilu (1983)
Moogavani Paga(1983)
Manchi Varu Maavaru (1989) as Radha
Lady Inspector (1991) as Dr. Madhuri Devi
Peddarikam (1992) as Chandra Shekarudu's wife
Teja (1992) as Sarada
Television
Television series -Malayalam
Television series - Tamil
Television series -Telugu
References
http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=7&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=A
External links
Shari at MSI
Kerala State Film Award winners
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Indian film actresses
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Actresses in Kannada cinema
Actresses in Telugu cinema
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
Indian television actresses
Actresses in Malayalam television
Actresses in Tamil television
Actresses from Andhra Pradesh
Actresses in Telugu television
Year of birth missing (living people)