Vijaya Rekha, known by her stage name Mounika, is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in South Indian films and Tamil television serials.[1] She was the third wife of director Balu Mahendra.[2]
Mounika | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vijaya Rekha[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mounika, Mounica |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist |
| Spouse | |
Personal life
editMounika was living together with Balu Mahendra. Balu Mahendra has confirmed his relationship with Mounika in many of his interviews and also in his blog.[3][4] They started living together in 1996 and married in 1998, but went public about their marriage only in 2004.
Film career
editMounika was introduced by Balu Mahendra in the film Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal that was released in 1985.[3]
Partial filmography
editFilms
edit- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Handicap lady | |
| 1985 | Yathra | Singer Girl on the bus | Malayalam film |
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Dancer in group | |
| 1990 | Komaram Bheem | Komaram Bheem's wife | Telugu film |
| 1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | Valli | |
| 1992 | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | Shenbagam | Debut as lead |
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Amaravathi | Geetha, Balasubramaniam's daughter | |
| 1994 | May Madham | ||
| 1996 | Subash | Arumugasamy's wife | |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | ||
| 1999 | Mugam | Anjala | |
| 2000 | Manasu | Lakshmi | |
| 2001 | En Iniya Ponnilave | Rosie | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Ramesh's mother | |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Mangamma Rani (Samiyadi) | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | ||
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Thangam | |
| 2023 | Kannagi | Sarala |
Voice Artist
edit| Year | Film | Actress |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kalki | Shruti |
| 1997 | Raman Abdullah | Eswari Rao |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Eswari Rao |
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathy | Ramya Krishnan |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nimmathi Ungal Choice-2 | Kannama | Sun TV |
| 1997–1999 | Galatta Kudumbam | ||
| 2000 | Sontham | Akhila | |
| 2000 | Take It Easy Vazhkai | ||
| Balu Mahendravin Kathai Neram | |||
| 2000–2001 | Akhila | Gemini TV | |
| 2001–2002 | Aalu Magalu | ||
| 2003–2007 | Sorgam | Kanchana/Seetha (Maayamma) | Sun TV |
| 2006 | Sharadha | Raj TV | |
| 2008–2009 | Anandham Vilaiyadum Veedu | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2019–2020 | Agni Natchathiram | Jeyanthi Selvam | Sun TV |
| Ayutha Ezhuthu | Kaaliammal | Star Vijay | |
| 2023–present | Aaha Kalyanam | Koodeswari |
References
edit- ^ a b "Mounika's thoughts on Balu Mahendra". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Actress Mounika Interview – Talks About Balu Mahendra". tamiltvshows.net. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Mounika's entry prohibited". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Drama mars Balu Mahendra's second wife Mounika's arrival to pay homage". kollytalk.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
External links
edit- "Mounika". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 9 February 2015.