Sudha Chandran

Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and actress who appears in Indian television and films.

Sudha Chandran
Born (1965-09-27) 27 September 1965
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Dancer
Spouse
Ravi Dang
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(m. 1994)​

In 1981, she hurt her right leg in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu while coming back from Madras with her parents [1] Her right leg became gangrenous and her parents opted to have it amputated.[2] However, she subsequently became an established Bharatnatyam dancer. Chandran is known for her roles of Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz, Yamini Singh and Seema Gujral in Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6, Chitradevi in Deivam Thandha Veedu, the Tamil remake of Saath Nibhana Saathiya. [3]

She was a contestant on the reality dance series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Early and personal life

Sudha Chandran was born on 27 September 1965[4][5] in Mumbai.[6] She had stated in an interview of Nettavu, that she was born and raised in Mumbai, but her family originates from Vayalur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.[7] Her father K.D. Chandran, worked at USIS and was a former actor. Sudha Chandran earned her B.A. from Mithibai College, Mumbai and subsequently an M.A. in economics.[8]

In May 1981, at about 16 years old, in Tamil Nadu, Chandran met with an accident in which her legs were wounded. She received initial medical treatment of her injuries at a local hospital and was later admitted to Vijaya Hospital at Madras. After doctors discovered that gangrene had formed on her right leg, amputation was required.[9] Chandran says that this period was the toughest time of her life. She subsequently regained some mobility with the help of a prosthetic Jaipur foot.[10] She returned to dancing after a gap of two years and performed in India, Saudi Arabia, United States, UK, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen and Oman.[11] Sudha Chandran married assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994.[12][13] She was given an honorary doctorate by Invertis University, Bareilly.[14]

Career
Chandran at Rabindranath tagore's 150th birth anniversary celebration

Chandran started her career with a Telugu film Mayuri, which was based on her own life.

Filmography

Films
YearFilmRoleRef(s)
1984MayuriMayuri[15]
1986Malarum KiliyumRekha
1986Sarvam SakthimayamSivakami
1986Dharmam
1986Nambinar Keduvathillai
1986Naache MayuriMayuri[16]
1986Vasantha RaagamVasantha
1987Kalam Mari Katha MariArifa
1987Chinna Thambi Periya ThambiThayamma
1987Chinna Poove Mella PesuShanthi
1987 Bedi Sandhya Rani [17]
1987Thaye Neeye Thunai
1988 Oorigitta Kolli
1988Olavina AasareChandrika
1988Thanga Kalasam
1989 Bisilu Beladingalu
1990 Muraligaana Amrutapaana Dancer
1990RajnartakiChandrima
1990ThanedaarMrs. Jagdish Chandra
1990Pati Parmeshwar
1991 Maskari Suman
1991KurbaanPrithvi's sister
1991Jaan PechaanHema
1991Jeene Ki SazaaSheetal
1992NishchaiyJulie
1992Inteha Pyar KiDancer at Tania's wedding
1992Qaid Mein Hai BulbulJulie
1992Shola Aur ShabnamKaran's Sister
1992Insaaf Ki DeviSita S. Prakash
1992TahalkaSeema in a special appearance
1993Phoolan Hasina RamkaliPhoolan
1993Avan AnanthapadmanabhanBhadra
1994AnjaamShivani's sister
1994Baali Umar Ko SalaamJaalan's niece
1995MilanJaya
1995RaghuveerAarti Verma
1997Kadlani Jod
1998Phir Wohi AwaazRekha
1999Sethi Nu Sindoor
1999Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte HainManju
1999Maa Baap Ne Bhulso NahiSharda
2000Chundni Ni Laaj
2000Maa Tara Haiya Na Het
2000Tune Mera Dil Le LiyaaRani (Veeru's girlfriend)
2001Ek Lootere
2004Smile PleaseTulsi
2006Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya YaarDoctor
2006Malamaal WeeklyThakurain
2007Waado Ki Agni Pariksha NaaginnGoorak Naths'Guru maa
2008SathyamSathyam's mother
2008Salute
2008PranaliAka
2008Yaar Meri ZindagiShikha
2008SaannchaSocial Worker
2009AnubhavKalpana
2010Alexander the GreatGayathri Devi
2011VenghaiRadhika's Mother
2011Yeh FaasleyJudge
2012B & W the Black and White Fact
2013Ameerin Aadhi BhagavanIndra Sundaramurthy
2013Paramveer Parshuram
2013Cleopatra
2015Guru Sukran
2016SistersSudha
2016Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai
2017Tera IntezaarBlack Magician
2017RamratanMrs. Mahendra Rathod
2017VizhithiruVijayalakshmi
2018Saamy 2Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)'s wife
2018Krina
2019UsedKalyani Sharma
2019Love Shots
2019SifarAyesha[18]
2020Match of LifeViraj's mother
2021Raag
2022VisithiranAdvocate Srinidhi

Television
YearShowRoleRef(s)
1993RishteySonu
Aprijitha
1996Saahil
1998Chashme Badoor
1998–2003Heena
2000–2001Shaka Laka Boom Boom
2000; 2001; 2003MahisasuramardiniDevi Durga
2001Kaise Kahoon
2001–2004Kaahin Kissii RozRamola Sikand[19][20]
2002–2005Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiRenuka Chaudhary / Ragini Suryavanshi
2003–2004Tum Bin Jaaoon KahaanGuruma
Vishnu PuranKunti
2004Zameen Se Aassman TakMeera
2004–2006Tumhari DishaVasundhara Malik
K. Street Pali HillGayathri Kaul
2006–2009Kashmakash Zindagi KiRajyalakshmi
2006–2008Solhah SingaarrRajeshwari
2006–2007JayamRanganayaki
2007–2008ArdhanginiMaushmi Bhatacharjee
Kuchh Is TaraMallika Nanda[21]
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilInspector Sagarika Solanki
2007–2009 KasturiMaasi
2008–2011 Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki ShaktiShwetha Devi[22]
2008–2009 KalasamChandramathi
Kaisi Laagi LaganAmbika
Shubh Kadam
Jeyam
2009ArasiMadurai Thilagavathi
2009–2010KarunamanjariIndira
Pondatti ThevaiRaji
2010 Do Saheliyaan Guru Maa [23]
2010–2011SoundaravalliAkilandeshwari
Mrs. & Mr. Sharma AllahabadwaleNeighbour
Sanjog Se Bani SanginiKalki Devi
2010 Mata Ki ChowkiSwetha Devi
2011 AdaalatIndrani Singh
2011–2012Shama
No.23 Mahalakshmi NivasamRadha[24]
2012Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan HogaKalyani Devi Raichand
2012–2015ThendralBhuvana
2012–2013Suryaputhri
Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?Mrs.Vyas
2013Ek Thhi NaaykaUma Viswas[25]
AardramRetired judge Sharada Pillai
2013–2015Deivam Thandha VeeduChitradevi Devraj Chakravarthy[26]
2014 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk HaiLohari
2014–2015Shastri SistersBuaji[22]
2015–2016NaaginYamini Singh Raheja[27]
2015 Comedy Nights BachaoYamini
2016–2017Naagin 2Yamini Singh Raheja[28][29]
2017Ayushman BhavaMai[30]
Karmaphal Daata ShaniSimhika[31]
Door Kinare Milte Hai
Pardes Mein Hai Mera DilHarjeet Khurana
2018 Ishq Mein Marjawan Sujata
2018–2019Saptapadi
Yeh Hai MohabbateinSudha Shrivaastav[32]
2019Lakshmi StoresShakunthala Devi[33]
Naagin 3 Yamini Singh Raheja (Special Appearance)
2019–2020 Bepannah Pyaar Kunti Malhotra [34]
2019 Tara From Satara Srilekha [35]
2019–2022 No.1 Kodalu Vagdevi Arunprasad Vikramaneni
2022–2023 Naagin 6 Seema Gujral / Tara / Patali [36]
2022;2024 Maari Chamundeshwari (Special appearance)
2023 Bekaboo Pataali
2023–present Doree Rukmani Mahendra Thakur and Kailashi Mahendra Thakur

Others
YearProgramRoleLanguageRef(s)
2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 Contestant Hindi
Super Dancer Junior[37]JudgeMalayalam
2008Super Dancer
Krazy Kiya ReHindi
2009Super Dancer Junior 2Malayalam[37]
2012Marathi TaraakaMarathi
2013Uggram UjjwalamMalayalam[38]
Little Stars
2015–2016Solvathellam UnmaiHerselfTamil[39]
2016–2017Dance Jodi DanceJudge[40]
2017Dancing Khilladies
Malayali VeettammaMalayalam
2017–2018Zee Dance LeagueTamil
2018 / 2019Comedy Stars season 2Malayalam
2018Dance Jodi Dance JuniorsTamil
2019Kitchen ChampionContestantHindi[41]
Thakarppan ComedyJudgeMalayalam
Naagin BlockbusterHerselfHindi
2020 Bigg Boss 14
2021–2022 Crime Alert Host
2022 MY G Flowers Oru Kodi Participant Malayalam
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Nani Hindi
Bigg Boss 17 Herself
2024 Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang Kailashi Devi Thakur
Other works
YearShowRoleRef(s)
2018 Rudra Ke Rakshak Voice for queen Spider [42]
2021–2022 Crime Alert Producer [43]

Awards
  • 1985: National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Mayuri[3]
  • 1985: Nandi Special Jury Award for Mayuri[44]
  • 2017: Colors Golden Petal Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Naagin
  • 2020: Zeetelugu kutumbam awards for Uttama Inti pedda main lead role in No.1Kodalu[45]

References
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  2. "Sudha Chandran's story about her accident will leave you inspired". The Times of India. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  3. "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  4. "Sudha Chandran Herself". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. Madon, Vimala (7 March 2016). "Women's Day special – against all odds". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  6. Never-say-die attitude: BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN – Sudha Chandran The Hindu. 22 February 2010.
  7. Exclusive Interview with Sudha Chandran Actress. 30 March 2015. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2017. I was born and brought up in Mumbai, but my origin is Tiruchi... Trichy, Vayloore.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  17. "Bedi (1987) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  18. "Sudha Chandran starrer 'Sifar' shines in film festivals, collects over 26 awards". The Indian Express.
  19. "Ekta Kapoor birthday: Komolika to Ramola Sikand, 5 iconic vamps of the TV producer we all loved to hate!". Times Now News.
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  21. "A peek at Ekta's Kuchh Is Tara". Rediff.com.
  22. "Interesting phase in TV now: Sudha Chandran". Zee News. 24 October 2014.
  23. "Sudha getting positive". The Times of India.
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  27. "I want performance to be my style statement: Sudha Chandran". Zee News. 15 November 2015.
  28. "Get ready for an adventurous season of 'Naagin 2'". The Times of India.
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  30. "Sudha Chandran: Ayushaman Bhava has engrossing storyline". Mid Day. 13 November 2017.
  31. "Sudha Chandran joins the cast of 'Karamphal Data Shani'; excited for her first mythological show!". Bollywoodmdb. August 2017.
  32. "'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Actress Sudha Chandran Set To Re-Enter Divyanka Tripathi's Popular Star Plus Show!". Abp Live. 18 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
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  34. "Bepanah Pyaarr: 'Naagin' Fame Sudha Chandran To Enter Show, Reunites With Pearl V Puri!". Abp Live. 7 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  35. "Sudha Chandran to play a judge in Tara From Satara". Mid Day. 24 August 2019.
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  39. "Popular reality show reaches 1000th episode mark". Deccan Chronicle. 23 August 2015.
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  41. "Watch: Urvashi Dholakia and Sudhaa Chandran to compete against each other in Kitchen Champion". The Times of India.
  42. "After Naagin, Sudha Chandran to lend voice to a spider on a TV show". India Today.
  43. "Sudha Chandran turns anchor and producer with 'Crime Alert'". Indiatvnews. 5 March 2021.
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