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Soundarya
Soundarya (born Sowmya; 18 July 1972 – 17 April 2004) was an actress born inKarnataka, in a Kannada/Tamil speaking Ashtagrama Iyer family. She acted mainly inKannada and Telugu films and also in many Tamil, Malayalam and Bollywood movies. She was much sought-after actress in the 1990s and acted in more than 100 films, most of them in Telugu.[1] She produced movies in the later phase of her career and won the Silver Lotus Award for her film Dweepa. She also received the Filmfare Awards six times for her acting performances. Soundarya died in a plane crash while campaigning for a political party near Bangalore in 2004.
| Soundarya | |
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| Born | Soumya July 18, 1972 Mulbagal, Kolar, Karnataka, India |
| Died | April 17, 2004 (aged 32) GKVK campus, Bangalore, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–2004 |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Spouse(s) | G. S. Raghu (2003–2004) (till her death) |
Film career
Soundarya was the daughter of Kannada film producer and writer K. S. Satyanarayan. She was born in Mulbagal and raised in Bangalore.[1] She made her debut while in her first year of MBBS when she was offered a role by a friend of her father's in the Kannada filmGandharva (1992). Her first Telugu film was 'number one' with yesteryear super star Krishna Ghattamaneni(1991), and she followed the same director S.V.Krishna Reddy for next movie called 'Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'. She discontinued her studies after the highly successful Telugu film Ammoru (1995), which brought a huge transformation into her career. The movie got dubbed in tamil as "Amman" and was a huge hit.[citation needed]
She moved on to Telugu films, where she achieved greater popularity and success.[2]
She acted in around 100 Telugu films, such as Pavithrabandham, Pelliichesukundam with Venkatesh, found to be a popular pair.Annaya, Chudalani undhi with Chiranjeevi and others like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Balakrishna Nandamuri, Srikanth, Rajendraprasad, Jagapathibabu, Krishna,vineeth, abbas, prabu deva, vikram mohan babu, arjun saikumar, vinod kumar, j d charavarthi,mohan babu etc. She acted in several female-oriented roles like Thommidi nelalu, Arundhathi, Maa inti adapaduchu, etc.padha rayudu with mohan babu was great hit Directors like Ragavendra rao, S.V.Krishna Reddy, Kodi Ramakrishna, Kranthi Kumar gave her lead roles.
Soundarya acted in one Hindi film, Sooryavansham. She was in Tamil films, such as Arunachalam and Padayappa alongsideRajinikanth, Kaadhala Kaadhala alongside Kamal Haasan and others.
She produced and acted in the Kannada film Dweepa which won her many awards. Unfortunately, the last film in her career was theKannada film Apthamitra, a run away hit with Southern Super Star Dr. Vishnuvardhan. The film was a box-office hit and ran successfully for one whole year in the theaters. This film also won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress posthumously in 2004.[3]
She performed in Malayalam movies opposite Jayaram and Mohanlal too.
Her Kannada film Dweepa directed by Girish Kasaravalli won many awards. Soundarya not only acted in the film, but also produced the movie. As a producer she won her the 49th Golden Lotus award in 2001, which is given for best film of the year.[4][5] She also won the Karnataka state award for Best Actress for her brilliant performance and the best film award as a producer. The film also won the Karnataka state award for the best Cinematography, and was featured in five international film festivals.
She bagged seven Filmfare awards and three Nandi awards from the government of Andhra Pradesh.
She is a role-model to every Indian girl and house wife's, were very found of her dressing sense she was one of heartthrob to all movie goers, she is still remembered for acting
She was compared to great actress Savithri in her acting. She was one of the finest actresses who believed in acting and not showing skin (glamour). In an interview, veteran actor Akkineni Nageshswara Rao said that if old blockbuster movie Mayabazar is to be remade, for the role of savithri he suggested that Soundarya would suit best for the role of Sasirekha.
Soundarya was offered the role of Draupadi in the remake of Narthanashala. Soundarya along with Balakrishna started shooting, but the film got shelved for financial reasons; the actress died before shooting continued.
Personal life
Soundarya was born in the village of Ashtagrama, Gangigunte, Mulabagal taluk, Kolar. She was an Ashtagrama Iyer. She was fluent inKannada, Tamil, Telugu and English. She married her maternal uncle's son and childhood friend, software engineer G. S. Raghu, on 27 April 2003. She planned on promoting public welfare during her lifetime. At the time of her death, she was about to produce and act in a film titled 'Kamli', directed by K. N. T Sastry. Her wishes of funding welfare activities are being fulfilled by her husband and sister-in-law through the Amara Soundarya Social and Educational Trust [ASSET]. Soundarya maintained an orphanage in Bangalore. Presently, it is being maintained by her relatives. The school, Amara Soundarya Vidyalaya, is maintained by her trust and her own home is now being used as a school. She had also provided funds for a number of educational institutions. She was two months pregnant at the time of her death.
Death
Soundarya died on April 17, 2004, in an aircraft crash near Bangalore, when the plane she was traveling in caught fire immediately after take-off. The plane, a Cessna 180, chartered by Agni Aviation, left Jakkur Airfield at 11:05 AM. Shortly after take-off the plane turned left, plunged and crashed in an open field about 500 m from the airport. She was on her way to Andhra Pradesh to campaign for theBharatiya Janata Party for the coming elections. Her brother, Amarnath, a producer of Kannada films, also died in the accident. She was awarded the Karnataka State Award posthumously for her Kannada super hit film and her last film Apthamithra, which was received by her mother.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gandharva | Kannada | |
| 1992 | Baa Nanna Preethisu | Kannada | |
| 1991 | number one | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Nanna Thangi | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Ponnumani | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Amma Naa Kodala | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Madam | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Mayalodu | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Inspector Jhansi | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Asalae Pellaina Vanni | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Donga Alludu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Thooguve Krishnana | Kannada | |
| 1994 | Allari Premikudu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Top Hero | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Super Police | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Muthukkalai | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Priyaragalu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Number One | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Rikshavodu | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Amma Donga | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Ammoru | Telugu | Winner Nandi Award for Best Actress Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Amma Naa Kodala | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Peddarayudu | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Chilakapacha Kapuram | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Raja Simham | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Vetagadu | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Balaraju Bangaru Pellam | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Pavithra Bandham | Telugu | Winner Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 1996 | Maa Voori Maraju | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Ramudochadu | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Puttinti Gowravam | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Maa Inti Adapadachu | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Sipayi | Kannada | |
| 1996 | Senathipathi | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Prema Pranayam | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Pellichesukundam | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Adirindi Guru | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Taraka Ramudu | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Maa Aayana Bangaram | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Oosi Na Maradala | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Pelli Peetalu | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Sri Ramulayya | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Sooryudu | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Doni Saagali | Kannada | Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1998 | Anthapuram | Telugu/ Tamil | Winner Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1998 | Jagadeka Veerudu | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Thambulalu | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Senapathi | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Dongata | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Subha Vaartha | Telugu | |
| 1998 | 'Rayudu | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Raja | Telugu | Winner Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1999 | Aryabhata | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Anaganaga O Ammayi | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Arundhati | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Premaku Velayara | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Manavudu Danavudu | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Naanu Nanna Hendthiru | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Hindi | With Bollywood SuperStar Amitabh Bachchan |
| 1999 | Mayadari Mosagadu | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Annayya | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Jayam Manade Raa | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Azad | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Devi Putrudu | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Ninne Premistha | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Moodu Mukkalata | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Ravanna | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Mannavaru Chinnavaru | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Naga Devatha | Kannada/Telugu | |
| 2000 | Postman | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Kannada/Telugu | With Kannada Star Ambareesh, Sumalatha, Arjun Sarja and Telugu StarChiranjeevi |
| 2001 | Eduruleni Manishi | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Sarduku Podam Randi | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Naa Manasisthaa Raa | Telugu | |
| 2001 | 9 Nelalu | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Adhipati | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Eshwar Allah | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Pedamma Talli | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Thavasi | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Kalisi Naduddam | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Kondaveeti Simhasanam | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Premaku Swagatham | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Yathrakarude Sradhakku | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Gelupu | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Ivan | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Prema Donga | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Seethayya | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Dweepa | Kannada | Also as producer Winner National Film Award for Best Feature Film Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress Winner Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 2004 | Siva Shankar | Telugu | Posthumously released |
| 2004 | Shwetha Naga and Swetha Nagu | Kannada and Telugu | Posthumously released |
| 2004 | Madhumathi | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Kannada | Posthumously released and awarded Winner Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada Her last film ran for a whole year |
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