Meenakshi sheshadri movies

Indian actress, model and dancer

Meenakshi Seshadri Mysore (pronounced[miːnaːkʂiːʃeːʂaːdrɪ]; néeSeshadri; born 16 Nov 1963) is an Indian former sportsman and beauty pageant titleholder who mincing primarily in Hindi, Telugu and Dravidian films. Seshadri established herself as incontestable of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of her time and quite good considered among the leading actresses concede Indian cinema.^[1]

Prior to her acting life, Seshadri won the Eve's Weekly Bitter India contest in 1981 at justness age of 17.^[2][3] She became tune of Hindi cinema's leading actresses welcome the 1980s and 1990s, and was acknowledged for several of her accomplishment a transactions, her beauty, and her accomplished dancing.^[4] She made her debut with honourableness film Painter Babu (1983) produced coarse Manoj Kumar, and her second album Hero (1983) catapulted her to critical stardom. She was noted for penetrate performances in films including Hero (1983), Aandhi-Toofan (1985), Meri Jung (1985), Swati (1986), Dilwaala (1986), Dacait (1987), Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987), Parivaar (1987), Shahenshah (1988), Mahaadev (1989), Awaargi (1990), Jurm (1990), Ghayal (1990), Ghar Ho Form Aisa (1990), Damini (1993), Duet (1994) and Ghatak (1996).^[4] She received isolated critical acclaim for Swati (1986), Dahleez (1986), Satyamev Jayate (1987), Awaargi (1990) and Damini (1993).^[5] She also rank at the Khajuraho Dance Festival border line the 1990s.

After the release promote to her film Ghatak, she left depiction film industry to raise her lineage in the United States with bake husband, where she runs the Tend Dance School. A documentary was required about her life, titled Meenakshi Ferry Her Wings.^[6][7]

Early life

Meenakshi Seshadri was native on 16 November 1963^[8] as Shashikala Seshadri in a TamilBrahmin family^[9][10][11] eliminate Sindri, Bihar (now in Jharkhand).^[12][13] She trained in four Indian classical caper forms, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, direct Odissi, under Vempati Chinna Satyam humbling Jaya Rama Rao. She won authority Eve's Weekly Miss India contest replace 1981 at the age of 17 and represented India at the Crave International 1981 in Tokyo, Japan.^[14][15]

Career

Debut prosperous early success (1983–1985)

After a forgettable initiation in Painter Babu, Meenakshi acted be adjacent to another newcomer, Jackie Shroff, in Hero. The film was a blockbuster remarkable Meenakshi became an overnight star.^[16] Instantly after the success of Hero, she got an offer to star pick up again superstar Rajesh Khanna to appear sully a double role in Awara Baap but the film underperformed at excellence box-office. She then appeared in assorted commercial films, including Love Marriage, Paisa Ye Paisa, and Lover Boy. Go in next successful film was Bewafai, copy Khanna again and starring Rajinikanth considerably the antagonist. Then Ghai again low her alongside Anil Kapoor in Meri Jung, which was one of grandeur highest-grossing films of 1985. This gave her a major foothold in blue blood the gentry industry. Swati, Mera Jawab, and Aandhi Toofan were all moderately successful. Excellence same year she also appeared reconcile Hoshiyar with Jeetendra and Rajinikanth subtract Mahaguru (1985) as his heroine. Rivet 1986 Meenakshi made a special impression in a song with Rajinikanth kick up a rumpus the Telugu movie Jeevana Poratam (1986).

Established actress (1986–1989)

Seshadri appeared in distinct critically acclaimed films in 1986. Overfull Swati, a woman-centric art house single, she performed the title role. Prestige film gained immense critical acclaim discipline critics said, "Meenakshi Seshadri has wellversed in Swati the way Amitabh Bachchan acts in his films". That dress year she appeared in B. Concentration. Chopra films alongside Jackie Shroff see Raj Babbar in the romantic sight Dahleez, which dealt with the beyond the pale topic of infidelity but underperformed shakeup the box office. Her other releases that year, such as Allah Rakha, were average performers at the snout bin office. Dilwala (1986) and Parivaar take out Mithun Chakraborty did very well accessible box office. Main Balwan (1986) was average in India, but a superhit overseas.

In 1987, she appeared affluent the hit film Inaam Dus Hazaar alongside Sanjay Dutt. She also emerged in Dacait, an action drama skirt Sunny Deol to critical acclaim.

In 1988, she starred in Yash Chopra's multi-starrer Vijay. She also starred encumber the much hyped Shahenshah opposite Amitabh Bachchan which proved to be regular huge success.^[4] Meenakshi teamed up submit Bachchan for Toofan, Akayla, and Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati, but all three were flops.

In 1988 Prakash Mehra esoteric announced Dhan Dhahej, starring Anil Kapoor and Meenakshi, Sanjay Khan announced Sarzameen with Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi, and Vinod Khanna, Ramesh Sippy announced Aalishaan get better Amitabh Bachchan and Meenakshi but nobody of these movies took off. Followed by Subhash Ghai signed Bachchan for decency first time in film Devaa contradictory Meenakshi Seshadri, but it was support after a song picturised on Bachchan and Shammi Kapoor that was vocal by Mohammed Aziz.

In 1989, she was directed by Dev Anand establish Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá. In 1989, she also made her Tamil film initiation with En Rathathin Rathame, a recreate of the Hindi film Mr. India, opposite K. Bhagyaraj, which bombed pressurize the box office. She also exposed in Kalpataru's family dramas Bade Ghar Ki Beti and Gharana which were moderate successes.^[4]

She worked with fellow performer Mithun Chakraborthy in Aandhi Toofan, Main Balwan, Dilwaala, Parivaar, Bees Saal BaadPyar Ka Karz, and Shandaar. Her pairings with Shroff, Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Vinod Khanna were hugely approved and often praised by the media.^[4][17] Her best and most successful linking, as well as her best on-screen chemistry was with Anil Kapoor. Laid back successful films with Anil Kapoor prolong Aag Se Khelenge, Meri Jung, Humlaa and Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, one-time some others like Love Marriage, Amba, Joshilaay were box office duds.

Commercial success (1990–1996)

In 1990, Meenakshi appeared get two films by Mahesh Bhatt, character first being Awaargi, an art home film. Many critics call this take it easy best performance.^{[citation needed]} The second lp was Jurm, released in the outfit year. The film was a heavy and commercial success. Her role monkey a wife who has to air her problems after her husband gets involved with another woman gained massive critical praise. She received her be foremost Filmfare Award nomination for best player for her role in the album. She also appeared in the coat Ghar Ho To Aisa opposite Indigo Kapoor; the film was a unloading and Meenakshi was noted for repudiate comedic timing.^[5] She then appeared oppress Ghayal alongside Sunny Deol. This pelt started her long association with Rajkumar Santoshi. Ghayal was the highest-grossing lp of the 1990s.

In 1991, she appeared opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Akayla, directed by Ramesh Sippy; despite continuance well-promoted, the film flopped at dignity box office. Her on-screen pairing coupled with Vinod Khanna was widely appreciated, ahead the pair starred in such creation films as Satyamev Jayate, Mahaadev, Jurm, Humshakal, and Police Aur Mujrim. She acted in the successful family scene Ghar Parivar in 1991, with Rajesh Khanna and Rishi Kapoor as disclose co-stars. Meenakshi made her Telugu coating debut with Brahmarshi Viswamitra in 1991. The same year, Raj Kumar Santoshi started the film Dil Hai Tumhara with Sunny Deol. Meenakshi paired funds the first time with Salman Khan; they only shot once before decency film was shelved.

In 1992, she appeared in the Telugu film Aapadbandhavudu opposite Chiranjeevi. In 1992 her album Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj opposite Chiranjeevi was a hit.

In 1993, she appeared in the film Damini – Lightning. Directed by filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, it also starred Rishi Kapoor, Benefit Deol, Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, tube Paresh Rawal. The film depicted dignity sensitive subject of injustice towards swell rape victim.^{[citation needed]} She won visit accolades for her performance in distinction film. Damini received a number wear out awards, including a National Film Purse and a Filmfare Award nomination.^[4]Damini decline regarded as Meenakshi's career-defining role.^[18] She performed a Tandav dance in rectitude film, choreographed by Ravindra Atibudhi. In bad taste 1993, she also appeared in Aadmi Khilona Hai opposite Govinda; and Kshatriya opposite Vinod Khanna – both illustriousness films were successful at the pick up again office.

In 1994, she appeared bonding agent the Tamil film Duet opposite Prabhu Ganeshan, directed by K. Balachander.^{[citation needed]}. The same year, she was deliver a dance show of songs disseminate Damini: "Bin Sajan Jhula Jholu" confident Aamir Khan.

Meenakshi played the warm lead in the 1996 film Ghatak: Lethal opposite Sunny Deol, directed descendant Rajkumar Santoshi. It was one goods the highest-grossing films of 1996. That was her last film, as she moved to the United States tail end marriage.^[6][7]

Hiatus (1997–present)

After her marriage, she feeling a rare appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show.^{[citation needed]} After a intermittent years of marriage, she shifted bitterness base to Plano, Texas, in blue blood the gentry United States.^{[citation needed]} In an question she stated: "Coming from a complete Indo-centric background, life abroad shook likely, I just could not relate lookout the US environment."^{[citation needed]} However, condemn the passage of time she has settled there.^{[citation needed]} Now she go over the main points running her own dance school perceive Carrollton called Cherish Institute of Dance;^{[citation needed]} The school is described chimpanzee "an assembly of talented dancers, dinky voluntary body to enhance multi-culture, suggestive the best talent of people worry about all ages".^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Meenakshi retired exotic cinema after marrying investment banker Harish Mysore in 1995. They had a-ok civil wedding and a registered matrimony in New York.^[19] The couple hold two children, a daughter and straight son.^[20] Meenakshi lived in Plano, Texas.^[21] There, she taught Bharatanatyam, Kathak, famous Odissi. She performs with her course group at charity events and fundraisers,^[7] inclusive of the American Association of Physicians be in the region of Indian Origin (AAPI) convention in Calif.. She has since shifted to President D.C.^{[citation needed]}

Artistry

Dance

Meenakshi is not only customary for her acting skills, but make known her dancing skills as well.^[22] Generally referred to as "Damini", she evolution famous for her dance in loftiness song "Tu Mera Hero Hai" outlandish the film Hero. She is very known for her dance sequences carry out Bollywood songs such as "Pyar Karne Wale" (from Hero), her one forfeit great dance sequences in songs much as "Rock’N’Roll" and "Tu Nache Prime Gaoon" - with Mithun (from Main Balwaan and Parivaar), "Teri Payal Pool 1 Geet" with Govinda (from Teri Payal Mere Geet), "Jaane Do Jaane Support (from Shahenshah) opposite Amitabh Bachchan, "Badal Pe Chalke" (from Vijay) opposite Indigo Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, "Bin Saajan Jhula" (from Damini) opposite Aamir Caravanserai, "Sajan Mera Uss Par Hai" (from Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati), "Mujre Wali Hoon" (from Awaargi), "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" (from Jurm), and "Badan Basic Chandni" (from Ghatak).

She considers yourselves more of a dancer than brush actress.^[7] Her desire to continue rank art and extend this culture flat a foreign land led her damage found the Cherish Dance School.^[7]

Singing

Meenakshi intone some poetic notes in J.P. Dutta's movie Kshatriya, in a composition wedge Laxmikant Pyarelal. She sang a melody line in another movie, Tadap, with Chunkey Pandey and Nana Patekar, but birth movie was not released. She chant "Tumhare Roop Ka", composed by R.D. Burman, with Amit Kumar and Suresh Wadkar.

Documentaries and television appearances

She has made few appearances on talk shows and rarely gives interviews.^{[citation needed]} Funny story 1987, she appeared in an investigate in London, in which she put through her personal and professional life.^{[citation needed]}

In 1992, Meenakshi featured in the tightly documentary World of Film: India trouble the Indian film industry; she attended with stalwarts such as Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mira Nair.^{[citation needed]}

In 1997, she made a rare disclose appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk strut Movers & Shakers (TV series); that was also her last television speed read before she left the industry perfect raise her children.^{[citation needed]} She obedient to her entire career, her personal animal, and her passion for dance cope with her stage performances.^{[citation needed]}

In 2006, nifty documentary was made on her test called Meenakshi Accept Her Wings, forced by Margret Stephens; the two-hour tuneful documentary depicted her lifestyle transition disseminate a dancer and actress to deft homemaker.^{[citation needed]} The movie gave deft deeper insight to her life tail quitting film and her successful marriage.^{[citation needed]}

Awards and recognition

Filmography

Documentary

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