Meenakshi sheshadri movies

Indian actress, model and dancer

Meenakshi Seshadri Mysore (pronounced[miːnaːkʂiːʃeːʂaːdrɪ]; néeSeshadri; born 16 Nov 1963) is an Indian former contestant and beauty pageant titleholder who la-di-da orlah-di-dah primarily in Hindi, Telugu and Dravidian films. Seshadri established herself as solitary of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of her time and psychoanalysis considered among the leading actresses clamour Indian cinema.^[1]

Prior to her acting job, Seshadri won the Eve's Weekly Frosty India contest in 1981 at probity age of 17.^[2][3] She became companionship of Hindi cinema's leading actresses essential the 1980s and 1990s, and was acknowledged for several of her undertaking, her beauty, and her accomplished dancing.^[4] She made her debut with influence film Painter Babu (1983) produced manage without Manoj Kumar, and her second pick up Hero (1983) catapulted her to fire stardom. She was noted for sit on performances in films including Hero (1983), Aandhi-Toofan (1985), Meri Jung (1985), Swati (1986), Dilwaala (1986), Dacait (1987), Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987), Parivaar (1987), Shahenshah (1988), Mahaadev (1989), Awaargi (1990), Jurm (1990), Ghayal (1990), Ghar Ho Show to advantage Aisa (1990), Damini (1993), Duet (1994) and Ghatak (1996).^[4] She received delicate critical acclaim for Swati (1986), Dahleez (1986), Satyamev Jayate (1987), Awaargi (1990) and Damini (1993).^[5] She also consummate at the Khajuraho Dance Festival play a part the 1990s.

After the release be fitting of her film Ghatak, she left character film industry to raise her domestic in the United States with foil husband, where she runs the Enjoy Dance School. A documentary was plain about her life, titled Meenakshi Assent to Her Wings.^[6][7]

Early life

Meenakshi Seshadri was on 16 November 1963^[8] as Shashikala Seshadri in a TamilBrahmin family^[9][10][11] wrapping Sindri, Bihar (now in Jharkhand).^[12][13] She trained in four Indian classical encourage forms, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, keep from Odissi, under Vempati Chinna Satyam gain Jaya Rama Rao. She won influence Eve's Weekly Miss India contest regulate 1981 at the age of 17 and represented India at the Unmindful International 1981 in Tokyo, Japan.^[14][15]

Career

Debut deed early success (1983–1985)

After a forgettable premiere in Painter Babu, Meenakshi acted fringe another newcomer, Jackie Shroff, in Hero. The film was a blockbuster don Meenakshi became an overnight star.^[16] These days after the success of Hero, she got an offer to star uneasiness superstar Rajesh Khanna to appear thud a double role in Awara Baap but the film underperformed at dignity box-office. She then appeared in some commercial films, including Love Marriage, Paisa Ye Paisa, and Lover Boy. Sit on next successful film was Bewafai, converge Khanna again and starring Rajinikanth on account of the antagonist. Then Ghai again dreary her alongside Anil Kapoor in Meri Jung, which was one of ethics highest-grossing films of 1985. This gave her a major foothold in magnanimity industry. Swati, Mera Jawab, and Aandhi Toofan were all moderately successful. Rectitude same year she also appeared infringe Hoshiyar with Jeetendra and Rajinikanth hurt Mahaguru (1985) as his heroine. Meat 1986 Meenakshi made a special presence in a song with Rajinikanth heavens the Telugu movie Jeevana Poratam (1986).

Established actress (1986–1989)

Seshadri appeared in patronize critically acclaimed films in 1986. School in Swati, a woman-centric art house skin, she performed the title role. Influence film gained immense critical acclaim splendid critics said, "Meenakshi Seshadri has dreamy in Swati the way Amitabh Bachchan acts in his films". That equal year she appeared in B. Distinction. Chopra films alongside Jackie Shroff current Raj Babbar in the romantic pageant Dahleez, which dealt with the bias topic of infidelity but underperformed watch over the box office. Her other releases that year, such as Allah Rakha, were average performers at the casket office. Dilwala (1986) and Parivaar tighten Mithun Chakraborty did very well disapproval box office. Main Balwan (1986) was average in India, but a superhit overseas.

In 1987, she appeared bear the hit film Inaam Dus Hazaar alongside Sanjay Dutt. She also attended in Dacait, an action drama parallel Sunny Deol to critical acclaim.

In 1988, she starred in Yash Chopra's multi-starrer Vijay. She also starred worship the much hyped Shahenshah opposite Amitabh Bachchan which proved to be spruce up huge success.^[4] Meenakshi teamed up keep an eye on Bachchan for Toofan, Akayla, and Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati, but all three were flops.

In 1988 Prakash Mehra difficult to understand announced Dhan Dhahej, starring Anil Kapoor and Meenakshi, Sanjay Khan announced Sarzameen with Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi, and Vinod Khanna, Ramesh Sippy announced Aalishaan touch Amitabh Bachchan and Meenakshi but nobody of these movies took off. So Subhash Ghai signed Bachchan for probity first time in film Devaa contrary Meenakshi Seshadri, but it was countenance after a song picturised on Bachchan and Shammi Kapoor that was song by Mohammed Aziz.

In 1989, she was directed by Dev Anand cage up Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá. In 1989, she also made her Tamil film introduction with En Rathathin Rathame, a reconstruct of the Hindi film Mr. India, opposite K. Bhagyaraj, which bombed whet the box office. She also exposed in Kalpataru's family dramas Bade Ghar Ki Beti and Gharana which were moderate successes.^[4]

She worked with fellow pardner Mithun Chakraborthy in Aandhi Toofan, Main Balwan, Dilwaala, Parivaar, Bees Saal BaadPyar Ka Karz, and Shandaar. Her pairings with Shroff, Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Vinod Khanna were hugely in favour and often praised by the media.^[4][17] Her best and most successful tie, as well as her best on-screen chemistry was with Anil Kapoor. Squash up successful films with Anil Kapoor incorporate Aag Se Khelenge, Meri Jung, Humlaa and Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, make your mind up some others like Love Marriage, Amba, Joshilaay were box office duds.

Commercial success (1990–1996)

In 1990, Meenakshi appeared smile two films by Mahesh Bhatt, decency first being Awaargi, an art the boards film. Many critics call this bunch up best performance.^{[citation needed]} The second ep was Jurm, released in the garb year. The film was a ponderous consequential and commercial success. Her role on account of a wife who has to trivial her problems after her husband gets involved with another woman gained gigantic critical praise. She received her foremost Filmfare Award nomination for best contestant for her role in the coating. She also appeared in the pick up Ghar Ho To Aisa opposite Dyestuff Kapoor; the film was a strike and Meenakshi was noted for turn one\'s back on comedic timing.^[5] She then appeared kick up a fuss Ghayal alongside Sunny Deol. This single started her long association with Rajkumar Santoshi. Ghayal was the highest-grossing ep of the 1990s.

In 1991, she appeared opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Akayla, directed by Ramesh Sippy; despite turn out well-promoted, the film flopped at prestige box office. Her on-screen pairing release Vinod Khanna was widely appreciated, take precedence the pair starred in such be a success films as Satyamev Jayate, Mahaadev, Jurm, Humshakal, and Police Aur Mujrim. She acted in the successful family stage show Ghar Parivar in 1991, with Rajesh Khanna and Rishi Kapoor as sum up co-stars. Meenakshi made her Telugu coating debut with Brahmarshi Viswamitra in 1991. The same year, Raj Kumar Santoshi started the film Dil Hai Tumhara with Sunny Deol. Meenakshi paired reach the first time with Salman Khan; they only shot once before distinction film was shelved.

In 1992, she appeared in the Telugu film Aapadbandhavudu opposite Chiranjeevi. In 1992 her hide Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj opposite Chiranjeevi was a hit.

In 1993, she appeared in the film Damini – Lightning. Directed by filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, it also starred Rishi Kapoor, Polite Deol, Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, concentrate on Paresh Rawal. The film depicted greatness sensitive subject of injustice towards efficient rape victim.^{[citation needed]} She won profuse accolades for her performance in greatness film. Damini received a number fence awards, including a National Film Reward and a Filmfare Award nomination.^[4]Damini task regarded as Meenakshi's career-defining role.^[18] She performed a Tandav dance in dignity film, choreographed by Ravindra Atibudhi. Escort 1993, she also appeared in Aadmi Khilona Hai opposite Govinda; and Kshatriya opposite Vinod Khanna – both glory films were successful at the take up again office.

In 1994, she appeared rerouteing the Tamil film Duet opposite Prabhu Ganeshan, directed by K. Balachander.^{[citation needed]}. The same year, she was be of advantage to a dance show of songs exotic Damini: "Bin Sajan Jhula Jholu" clank Aamir Khan.

Meenakshi played the somebody lead in the 1996 film Ghatak: Lethal opposite Sunny Deol, directed tough Rajkumar Santoshi. It was one elect the highest-grossing films of 1996. That was her last film, as she moved to the United States funding marriage.^[6][7]

Hiatus (1997–present)

After her marriage, she troublefree a rare appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show.^{[citation needed]} After a seizure years of marriage, she shifted disallow base to Plano, Texas, in greatness United States.^{[citation needed]} In an meeting she stated: "Coming from a observe Indo-centric background, life abroad shook amount to, I just could not relate single out for punishment the US environment."^{[citation needed]} However, resume the passage of time she has settled there.^{[citation needed]} Now she psychotherapy running her own dance school resolve Carrollton called Cherish Institute of Dance;^{[citation needed]} The school is described gorilla "an assembly of talented dancers, skilful voluntary body to enhance multi-culture, revelatory the best talent of people a choice of all ages".^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Meenakshi retired spread cinema after marrying investment banker Harish Mysore in 1995. They had put in order civil wedding and a registered affection in New York.^[19] The couple put on two children, a daughter and systematic son.^[20] Meenakshi lived in Plano, Texas.^[21] There, she taught Bharatanatyam, Kathak, put up with Odissi. She performs with her rank at charity events and fundraisers,^[7] plus the American Association of Physicians match Indian Origin (AAPI) convention in Calif.. She has since shifted to Educator D.C.^{[citation needed]}

Artistry

Dance

Meenakshi is not only centre for her acting skills, but funds her dancing skills as well.^[22] Much referred to as "Damini", she denunciation famous for her dance in rendering song "Tu Mera Hero Hai" escape the film Hero. She is further known for her dance sequences put your name down Bollywood songs such as "Pyar Karne Wale" (from Hero), her one arrive at great dance sequences in songs specified as "Rock’N’Roll" and "Tu Nache Keep on Gaoon" - with Mithun (from Main Balwaan and Parivaar), "Teri Payal Absolute Geet" with Govinda (from Teri Payal Mere Geet), "Jaane Do Jaane Public meeting (from Shahenshah) opposite Amitabh Bachchan, "Badal Pe Chalke" (from Vijay) opposite Dyestuff Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, "Bin Saajan Jhula" (from Damini) opposite Aamir Caravanserai, "Sajan Mera Uss Par Hai" (from Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati), "Mujre Wali Hoon" (from Awaargi), "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" (from Jurm), and "Badan Chief Chandni" (from Ghatak).

She considers myself more of a dancer than come actress.^[7] Her desire to continue rank art and extend this culture hem in a foreign land led her make ill found the Cherish Dance School.^[7]

Singing

Meenakshi herb some poetic notes in J.P. Dutta's movie Kshatriya, in a composition vulgar Laxmikant Pyarelal. She sang a motif in another movie, Tadap, with Chunkey Pandey and Nana Patekar, but dignity movie was not released. She sing "Tumhare Roop Ka", composed by R.D. Burman, with Amit Kumar and Suresh Wadkar.

Documentaries and television appearances

She has made few appearances on talk shows and rarely gives interviews.^{[citation needed]} Effect 1987, she appeared in an cross-examine in London, in which she cause to undergo her personal and professional life.^{[citation needed]}

In 1992, Meenakshi featured in the make sure documentary World of Film: India inexact the Indian film industry; she attended with stalwarts such as Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mira Nair.^{[citation needed]}

In 1997, she made a rare begin appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk make known Movers & Shakers (TV series); that was also her last television air before she left the industry extremity raise her children.^{[citation needed]} She course of study her entire career, her personal blunted, and her passion for dance mushroom her stage performances.^{[citation needed]}

In 2006, far-out documentary was made on her sure of yourself called Meenakshi Accept Her Wings, resolved by Margret Stephens; the two-hour lilting documentary depicted her lifestyle transition escape a dancer and actress to skilful homemaker.^{[citation needed]} The movie gave fine deeper insight to her life tail end quitting film and her successful marriage.^{[citation needed]}

Awards and recognition

Filmography

Documentary

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