Reshma (Tamil actress)

Reshma (1978/1979 – 21 June 2021) was an Indian actress who appeared in the Tamil cinema.

Reshma
Born1978 or 1979
Died (aged 42)
Other namesShanthi
OccupationActress
SpouseHamsavardhan
Children3

Career

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Born as Shanthi, she adopted the stage name of Reshma and made her debut with Kizhakku Mugam (1996) alongside Karthik. The success of the film meant she was signed on to appear in Kalanjiyam's Poomani (1996), and also briefly shot for Nandha featuring Ramki, which did not get completed.[citation needed] Another film titled Aththai Ponnu alongside Vignesh was also shelved during shoot in 1997.[1]

Reshma also signed on to play the title role in Vennila to appear alongside Ajith Kumar, Vignesh and Amar Siddique.[2] Though the film began production works in 1996, it was duly delayed due to financial problems with the film finally releasing with the title Ennai Thalatta Varuvala in March 2003.[3]

Personal life

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Reshma married actor Hamsavardhan, her co-star from Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001). The couple had two sons and a daughter.[4]

Death

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Reshma died aged 42 on 21 June 2021, following complications caused by COVID-19.[5]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Language Notes
1996 Kizhakku Mugam Poongodi Tamil
1996 Poomani Pottu Tamil
1997 Anna Andre Nammanna Rukku Kannada
1997 Killikurishile Kudumbamela Rose Mary Malayalam
1998 Amar Akbar Anthony Swathi Kannada
1998 Ulta Palta Swathi Telugu
1999 Drona Radha Kannada
1999 Maravathe Kanmaniye Rasathi Tamil
2000 Nee Enthan Vaanam Meenu Tamil
2000 Jee Boomba Kannada
2000 Poli Bhava Kannada
2000 Hagalu Vesha Seetha Kannada
2001 Vadagupatti Maapillai Vadivu (Jeena) Tamil
2001 Sravu Kasthuri Malayalam
2001 Nagaravadhu Malayalam
2003 Ennai Thalatta Varuvala Vennila Tamil

Television

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Year TV Series Role Language Notes
2001-2002 Alaigal Sowmya Vijay Tamil TV Serial (Replaced by Sri Durga)

References

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  1. ^ "Reshma : Enjoying kiss with Ajith in 'Vennila'". Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Ennai Thalatta Varuvala - Ajithfans - Actor Ajith Kumar E-Fans Association". ajithfans.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  3. ^ "நடிகர் ஹம்சவர்தனின் மனைவி காலமானார்". 21 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. ^ "திரையுலகில் அடுத்த சோகம் - நடிகர் ஹம்சவர்தன் மனைவி காலமானார்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 22 June 2021. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.