Rajathi, better known by her stage name Indraja, is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Malayalam films. She has also appeared in a few Tamil and Kannada films, in addition to television shows.[2]
Indraja | |
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 Indraja in 2020 | |
| Born | Rajathi[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994 – 2007 2014 – present |
| Spouse | Mohammed Absar |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editIndraja was born as Rajathi in a Telugu Brahmin family in Chennai.[3][4][5] She is the eldest of three sisters and comes from a Carnatic music family.[6] During school days, she won prizes in singing and drama competitions. A trained classical singer and dancer, she learned Kuchipudi dance form Madhavapeddi Murthy.[2] She was preparing to be a journalist.[7]
Career
editIndraja was cast as a child actress in Rajinikanth-starrer Uzhaippali movie. With Jantar Mantar, her first movie as a grown-up, she adopted the name of her character in that movie, 'Indraja' as her stage name. Later, S. V. Krishna Reddy's Yamaleela catapulted her to instant stardom. The film ran for over a year.[2] She acted in Thadayam and Rajavin Parvaiyile but she was not able to make much headway in Tamil movies, as both movies failed to make an impact at the box office.[2]
She played the female lead roles in a number of successful Malayalam films, such as the 1999 action drama Ustaad alongside Mohanlal, crime thriller F.I.R alongside Suresh Gopi, 2002 comedy-drama Chronic Bachelor alongside Mammootty, 2004 comedy drama Mayilattam opposite Jayaram, and 2005 action drama Ben Johnson alongside Kalabhavan Mani are some of her most notable Malayalam films. After a hiatus post her marriage, she has returned to movies with some notable roles in several Telugu movies.
Personal life
editIndraja is married to actor and businessman Mohammed Absar who has acted in many television serials. The couple has a daughter named Sara.[8]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Young Sri Vidya | Tamil | |
| Purusha Lakshanam | Film actress | |||
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance in the song "Kannepetta Ro" |
| Jantar Mantar | Indraja | |||
| Yamaleela | Lily | |||
| Amaidhi Padai | Thayamma's friend | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa | Neelu (Neelima Devi) | Telugu | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| Amma Donga | Mohana / Kalyani | |||
| Rajavin Parvaiyile | Gowri | Tamil | ||
| Balaraju Bangaru Pellam | Nagamani | Telugu | ||
| Aasthi Mooredu Asha Baaredu | Dancer | |||
| Vaddu Bava Thappu | Priya | |||
| Server Sundaramgari Abbayi | Heroine | |||
| Errodu | Seetalu | |||
| Love Game | Indu | |||
| Subhamasthu | Saroja | |||
| Bhartha Simham | Special appearance | |||
| Vajram | ||||
| Miss 420 | ||||
| 1996 | Mummy Mee Aayanochadu | Sharada | ||
| Sampradhayam | Geetha | |||
| Pittala Dora | Nikki | |||
| Once More | Kalyani | |||
| Nalla Poosalu | Revathi | |||
| Jagadeka Veerudu | Labbu | |||
| Bobbili Bolludu | Rathani | |||
| 1997 | Thadayam | Devi | Tamil | |
| Oka Chinna Maata | Geeta | Telugu | ||
| Jai Bajarangabhali | Ramya | |||
| Chilakkottudu | Indraja | |||
| Peddannayya | Sravani | |||
| Chinnabbayi | Lalitha | Cameo appearance | ||
| Illalu | ||||
| 1998 | Velai | Charulatha | Tamil | |
| Kalavari Chellelu Kanaka Maha Lakshmi | Vijaya | Telugu | ||
| O Panaipothundi Babu | ||||
| Gadibidi Krishna | Seeta | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Surya Puthrika | Gayathri | Telugu | |
| The Godman | Mumthas | Malayalam | ||
| Ustaad | Kshama | |||
| Independence | Sindu | |||
| F.I.R | Laila | |||
| Pichodi Chetilo Raayi | Indu | Telugu | ||
| Chinni Chinni Aasa | Aasa | |||
| Coolie Raja | Suma | Kannada | ||
| The Killer | Sita | |||
| Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Dancer | Tamil | ||
| Prathyartha | Kannada | |||
| Avale Nanna Hudugi | ||||
| Telangana | Telugu | |||
| 2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | Guest role | ||
| Sundara Purusha | Heroine Irvasi | Kannada | ||
| Khadga | Gayathri | |||
| Sradha | Sudha | Malayalam | ||
| Mundaithe Oora Habba | Kannada | |||
| 2001 | Unnathangalil | Helen | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Krishna Gopalakrishna | Bhama | ||
| 2003 | Cheri | Arundhati | ||
| 2003 | Achante Kochumol | Daisy | ||
| Chronic Bachelor | Bhavani Rajasekharan | |||
| War and Love | Capt. Hema Varma | |||
| Relax | Chitra | |||
| 2004 | Thalamelam | Ammukutty | ||
| Agninakshathram | Ammu | |||
| Engal Anna | Bhavani | Tamil | ||
| Mayilattam | Meenakshi | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Lokanathan IAS | |||
| Ben Johnson | Gouri | |||
| 2006 | Highway Police | Ranjini | ||
| Narakasuran | Neena Viswanathan | |||
| 2007 | Indrajith | Shahina | ||
| 2014 | Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya | Bhavani | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Budugu | Dr. Geetha Reddy | ||
| Lion | CBI Deputy Chief Indrani | |||
| 2017 | Sathamanam Bhavati | Jhansi | ||
| Samanthakamani | Bhanumati | |||
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Krishnaveni Bhargav | ||
| Happy Wedding | Neeraja | |||
| 2019 | Akkadokkannadu | Mamatha | ||
| Software Sudheer | Chandu's mother | |||
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Sreenu's mother | ||
| Stand Up Rahul | Rahul's mother | |||
| 2022 | Anantham | Maragatham | Tamil | |
| Macherla Niyojakavargam | Siddhu's mother | Telugu | ||
| 12C | Asha Pai | Malayalam | ||
| Breaking News | Tamil | |||
| It's My Life | Telugu | |||
| 2023 | Ugram | Dr. Manasa | ||
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | Chakali Ailamma | ||
| Prathinidhi 2 | ||||
| Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam | Kala Rani |
Television
edit| Title | Network | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundarakanda | Gemini TV | Telugu | Pavithra |
| Paasam | Sun TV | Tamil | Janaki |
| Aan Paavam | |||
| Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | Special appearance | ||
| Valli | Madhumitha Subbu | ||
| Premanuragam - Naana | Telugu | ||
| Get Ready | ETV | ||
| Wow 2 | |||
| Cash | |||
| Jabardasth | Judge from 1 April 2021 – 20 May 2021 | ||
| Sridevi Drama Company | |||
| Thaggedele | |||
| Alitho Sardaga | |||
| Pellam Vaddu Party Muddu | Telugu | ||
| JB Junction | Malayalam | Kairali TV | |
| Comedy Super Nite | Flowers | ||
| Thaka Dhimi Thaka Janu | Jaya TV | Tamil | |
| Musical wife grand finale | Flowers | Malayalam | |
| Star Magic 2024 | Flowers TV |
References
edit- ^ "Indraja". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Indraja". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "I Am A Telugu Brahmin .. He Is A Muslim .. It Does Not Hinder Marriage: Heroine Indraja Love Story". 22 April 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Indraja, Prema (16 December 2016). Actress Indraja Exclusive Interview. iDream Telugu Movies. Event occurs at 8m20s.
- ^ "నేను తెలుగు బ్రాహ్మణ్.. ఆయన ముస్లిం..పెళ్లికి అది అడ్డుకాదు: హీరోయిన్ ఇంద్రజ లవ్ స్టోరీ". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Indraja reveals how she got married despite objection from parents". OnManorama. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Director's dream". Rediff. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "My Marriage isn't a Secret: Senior Heroine". AP Today. 7 September 2014. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014.