Suhasini Maniratnam

Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) is an Indian actress, film director, producer, and screenwriter known for her work in the Tamil film industry, Over the years, Suhasini has played a range of iconic roles and has also been a filmmaker and producer.

 Early Life and Education 
Suhasini was born on 15 August 1961 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is the daughter of veteran actor and director Charuhasan and Shanthidevi. She completed her schooling in Chennai and later pursued a degree in literature.

 Career 
Suhasini began her acting career in the early 1980s. She debuted in Tamil cinema with the film Nenjathai Killadhe (1980), directed by A. Bhimsingh. She went on to appear in numerous films, especially in the Tamil and Telugu film industries.

 Acting 
Suhasini's acting career spans more than four decades, during which she starred in a variety of roles, from strong supporting characters to leading roles. Some of her notable films include:

 Mudhugauv (1983) – Tamil
 Thevar Magan (1992) – Tamil
 Kshana Kshanam (1991) – Telugu
 Pelli Sandadi (1996) – Telugu
 Rajashri (1989) – Malayalam

 Direction and production 
In addition to acting, Suhasini also ventured into film direction and production. Her directorial debut came with the Tamil film Indira (1995), where she not only directed but also produced the film.

 Personal Life 
Suhasini Maniratnam is married to filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The couple married in 1988, and they have one son, Nandin. 

 Filmography 
+YearFilmRoleLanguage1980Nenjathai KilladheRukminiTamil1983MudhugauvTamil1986Mouna RagamDivyaTamil1991Kshana KshanamPriyaTelugu1992Thevar MaganMeenakshiTamil1996Pelli SandadiTelugu2005RajashriMalayalam2019KalyanamTamil

 Awards and Recognition 
 Tamil Nadu State Film Award – Best Actress for Mouna Ragam (1986)
 Filmfare Award South – Best Actress (Tamil) for Thevar Magan (1992)
 Nandi Award – Best Actress for Kshana Kshanam (1991)

 References 

Category:Movie actors
Category:Movie directors
Category:Indian movie actors
Category:1961 births