Suhasini Maniratnam
Indian actress and screenwriter
Born
August 15th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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Started acting in the early 1980s and gained prominence in the Tamil film industry. She made significant contributions as a screenwriter alongside her acting career. Received accolades at various film festivals for performances in movies like "Sindhu Bhairavi" and "Mouna Raagam." Known for her roles in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Served as a jury member at several prestigious film festivals, amplifying her influence in cinema.
Played lead roles in "Mouna Raagam"
Contributed to the screenplay for "Iruvar"
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