Aarthi (actress)

Aarthi, also known as Harathi (born 9 November 1987) is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely Super10 and Lollu Sabha, before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in Giri (2004), Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010).[1]

Aarthi
Born
Aarthi

(1987-11-09) November 9, 1987
Other namesHarathi
Apple Aarthi,
Kundu Aarthi
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, television host
Years active1987–present
Spouse
Ganeshkar
(m. 2009)

Career

She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later Iyal Isai Nadaka Mandram headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included Arul (2004), Giri (2004) and Kundakka Mandakka (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu.[2][3] For her roles in Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years.[4] Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne". During the same year, she was awarded the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for her work in the film, Paraseega Mannan (2012).[5] She later won appreciation from The Hindu's critic for her appearance in an item number in Vishnuvardhan's Yatchan (2015).[6]

In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.[7]

Personal life

Aarthi married fellow comedian Ganeshkar in a ceremony in Guruvayoor during October 2009, before the pair returned to Chennai for a wedding reception. The pair had earlier been dance partners during the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada.[8]

Selected filmography

Child artiste
  • Vanna Kanavugal (1987)
  • En Thangai Kalyani (1988)
  • Thendral Sudum (1989)
  • Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990)
  • Anjali (1990)
  • Chatriyan (1990)
Comedian
  • Arul (2004)
  • Giri (2004)
  • Maayavi (2005)
  • Kaatrullavarai (2005)
  • Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
  • Chinna (2005)
  • Kannamma (2005)
  • Pattiyal (2006)
  • Notebook (2006) - Malayalam
  • Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006)
  • Thirupathi (2006)
  • Parijatham (2006)
  • Kusthi (2006)
  • Sivi (2006)
  • Nenjirukkum Varai (2006)
  • Thaamirabharani (2007)
  • Malaikottai (2007)
  • Machakaaran (2007)
  • Kuruvi (2008)
  • Jayamkondaan (2008)
  • Souryam (2008) - Telugu
  • Villu (2009)
  • Padikkadavan (2009)
  • Guru En Aalu (2009)
  • Engal Aasan (2009)
  • Adada Enna Azhagu (2009)
  • Karthik Anitha (2009)
  • Ainthaam Padai (2009)
  • Thoranai (2009)
  • Pistha (2009; Telugu)
  • Pudhiya Payanam (2009)
  • Malai Malai (2009)
  • Pinju Manasu (2009)
  • Suriyan Satta Kalloori (2009)
  • Netru Pol Indru Illai (2009)
  • Kutty (2010)
  • Thairiyam (2010)
  • Veerasekaran (2010)
  • Guru Sishyan (2010)
  • Bale Pandiya (2010)
  • Uthama Puthiran (2010)
  • Aduthathu (2011)
  • Vishnuvardhana (2011) - Kannada
  • Kazhugu (2012)
  • Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta (2012) - Telugu
  • Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012)
  • Chaarulatha (2012)
  • Paraseega Mannan (2012)
  • Ethir Neechal (2013)
  • Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013)
  • Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
  • Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013)
  • Ya Ya (2013)
  • Kantha (2013)
  • Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
  • Ingu Kadhal Katrutharapadum (2013)
  • Inga Enna Solluthu (2014)
  • Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)
  • Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014)
  • Vetri Selvan (2014)
  • Aranmanai (2014)
  • Money Ratnam (2014) - Malayalam
  • Kayal (2014)
  • Killadi (2015)
  • Sonna Pochu (2015)
  • Moone Moonu Varthai (2015)
  • Yatchan (2015)
  • Kalai Vendhan (2015)
  • Sowkarpettai (2016)
  • Aasi (2016)
  • Girls (2016) - Malayalam
  • Thiraikku Varadha Kadhai (2016)
  • Kaththi Sandai (2016)
  • Enna Thavam Seitheno (2018)
  • Sandimuni (2020)

Awards

Year Title
2009 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female - Padikkadavan
2010 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female - Kutty
2012 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian - Paraseega Mannan

Television

Year Title Notes
Super 10
Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
2008 Maanada Mayilada
2008 Kalasam
2009 Anu alavum bayamillai
2012 Sirippulogam
Kitchen Super Star (season 1)
2017 Bigg Boss [9]
2017

2018

Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) (season 5/6/7)
2017

2018

Star Wars
2018 Bigg Boss Tamil 2 guest day "85 to 91"
2019 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal
2020 Idhayathai Thirudathey
2021 Anbe Vaa
2022 Abhiyum Naanum

References

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