Suhasini Maniratnam
Suhasini Maniratnam known commonly as Suhasini, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe, for which she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Suhasini won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi in 1986..
She has received two Kerala State Film Awards, three Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada, one Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Nandi Awards.
Personal life
Suhasini was born to actor Charuhasan,in Paramakudi, into the prominent Haasan family. She married film director Mani Ratnam in 1988 and the couple has a son Nandan born in 1992.She is a self-described atheist. In an interview, she said "I don't believe in God, in prayer, in going to temples begging God to give me and my family happiness."
Film career
A student of cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Suhasini started her career as a camera assistant to Ashok Kumar and went on to become an actress.Suhasini has acted in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. She started her career as a make-up artist for several leading actors. She made her debut with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe opposite Kokila Mohan. She was a top star in both Tamil and Telugu films during the 1980's.
Her first Kannada movie was K. Balachandars Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu which was a big hit. The mega success of Rajendra Singh Babu's Bandhana opposite Vishnuvardhan, established her in Kannada films as well and she went on to give several more hits over the next few years - Muthina Haara, Suprabhatha, Hendthig Helthini and Amruthavarshini to name a few. Her collaboration with Vishnuvardhan is considered as one of the best in Kannada cinema. The duo has acted together in many blockbuster films that include Bandhana, Suprabhatha, Muthina Haara, Hendthig Helthini, Himapatha, Mathad Mathad Mallige and School Master.
She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide, which also featured Mammootty. Her role in the AFI Fest-nominated feature Vanaprastham, which starred Mohanlal, was particularly well received. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander. In 1996, Suhasini stepped into direction with Indira. She also wrote the screenplay. The project was produced by G. V. Films.
Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam are involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies, with G. Srinivasan. She is also an anchor on Zee Tamil TV Channel for a talk show interviewing famous movie personalities.
Awards
;National Film Awards- Best Actress – Sindhu Bhairavi
- Best Actress – Kannada – Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu
- Best Actress – Telugu – Swati
- Best Actress – Kannada – Suprabhatha
- Best Actress – Kannada – Muthina Haara
- Best Actress – Ezhuthapurangal
- Best Actress – Theerthadanam
- Best Actress – Nenjathai Killathe
- Special Prize – Indira
- Best Actress – Swati
- Best Supporting Actress – Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
- Nominated – Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Telugu – Gabbar Singh
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Kannada – Sachin! Tendulkar Alla
Filmography
As actress
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha | |
| 1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandhini | |
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | |
| 1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | |
| 1991 | Usha | Usha | |
| 1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | |
| 1997 | Amrutha Varshini | Veena | |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Yamuna | Cameo appearance |
| 1998 | Hendthigheltheeni | Radha | |
| 1999 | Vishwa | Indu | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | ||
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | ||
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | ||
| 2003 | Annavru | ||
| 2005 | O Gulabiye | ||
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | |
| 2010 | School Master | Sneha | |
| 2010 | Sanju Weds Geetha | ||
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | ||
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | |
| 2013 | Myna | Doctor | |
| 2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Sakshi Dinesh | |
| 2015 | Rebel | ||
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Durga | |
| 2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | |
| 2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | ||
| 2016 | Naani | Suraksha | |
| 2017 | Masti Gudi | Chief Minister | |
| 2017 | Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | ||
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Nandhini | |
| 2019 | Yaana | Sujatha | |
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Harshini Prasad |
Telugu
Tamil
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role |
| 1980 | Pappu | Herself |
| 1983 | Koodevide | Alice |
| 1983 | Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi |
| 1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani |
| 1984 | Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu |
| 1984 | Aksharangal | Bharathi |
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Sudha |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika |
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha |
| 1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi |
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena |
| 1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian |
| 1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi |
| 1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy |
| 1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta |
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Subhadra |
| 2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini |
| 2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha |
| 2005 | Vacation | Celina |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother |
| 2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS |
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Rema |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Sarayu |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Deepika |
| 2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran |
| 2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy |
| 2020 | Khadeejumma |
Hindi / English
As director
As a dialogue writer
As camera assistant
- Puthiya Vaarpugal
- Uthiripookkal
- Kaali
- Jhonny
- Metti
As Voice Actor
Television
- Autograph as Host
- Weekend with Stars as host