Swapna Khanna is an Indian

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who worked in

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, Telugu,

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and

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films from the 1980s and early 1990s. She was named Swapna, formerly Manjari Dhody, by Anil Sharma. Swapna began her career with the P.G. Viswambharan directed '' Sangarsham'' (1981) and thereafter acted in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language movies. She also appeared occasionally in Bollywood films like ''Teri Meherbaaniyan'', ''Dak Bangla'', ''Hukumat'', ''Izzatdar, Janam Se Pehle'' and others. She guest starred in the

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'' (1988). She quit the film industry after her marriage in 1993 and is now actively involved with her husband, Raman Khanna in an

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company called Sangini Entertainment that organises and manages Bollywood and Indian classical dance events abroad. Some of their shows include ''Shaam-E-Rangeen'' and ''DreamGirls Of Bollywood'', which have been performed worldwide. Along with this she also runs a resort called "The Brook at Khanna's", which is located in Karjat, Mumbai.

Filmography

Kannada

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Bharjari Bete ''Bharjari Bete'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language Western (genre), Western action film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, starring Ambarish, Jayamala and Shankar Nag. The supporting cast features Dinesh, Tiger Prabhakar and Vajramuni. Cast * Am ...

(1981)'' *'' Swapna'' (1981) *'' Karmika Kallanalla'' (1982) *''

Khadeema Kallaru ''Khadeema Kallaru'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada film directed by Vijay and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Ambareesh, Prabhakar, Jayamala and V. Ravichandran in lead roles. The film is Ravichandran's first film as an actor and second as ...

Tamil

*'' Rusi'' (1984) *'' 24 Mani Neram'' (1984) - Swapna *''Puyalkadantha Boomi'' (1984) *''Punitha Malar'' (1982) - Asha *'' Agni Sakshi'' (1982) *'' Tik Tik Tik'' (1981) - Swapna *'' Jadhikkoru Needi'' (1981) *''

Kadal Meengal ''Kadal Meengal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language masala film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Kamal Haasan, Sujatha (actress), Sujatha, Nagesh and Swapna (actress), Swapna. It is a remake of the 1980 Malayalam film ''Me ...

'' (1981) - Nisha *''

Nenjile Thunivirunthal ''Nenjile Thunivirunthaal'' () is a 1981 Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijayakanth and Swapna. It was released on 29 August 1981. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Palletoori Monagadu'' and in Kan ...

'' (1981) *''Nellikkani'' (1980)

Telugu

*''Swapna'' (1981) as Swapna * ''Priya'' (1981) *''Parvati Parameshwarulu'' (1981) *''Billa Ranga'' (1982) *'' Kokilamma'' (1983) *'' Kanchana Ganga'' (1984) as Ganga *''Samsaram O Sangeetam'' (1984) * ''Kathanayakudu'' (1984) *''Pothe Ponni'' (2006)

Hindi

*''Guda (2003) *''Dhun'' (1996) *'' Kis Kaam Ke Yeh Rishte '' (1995) *''

Janam Se Pehle ''Janam Se Pehle'' () is a 1994 Indian Bollywood thriller drama film directed by B. R. Ishara. It stars Raj Babbar and Farah in pivotal roles. Plot Geeta is the defense lawyer of Kishan Puncha in a murder trial. Geeta realises that Kishan comm ...

'' (1994) *''Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon'' *''Chingari Aur Sholay'' *'' Zindagi Ek Juaa'' (1992) - Sapna Bhatnagar *'' Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka'' (1992) - Bharti *''Kisme Kitna Hai Dum'' *'' Swarg Jaisaa Ghar'' (1991) *'' Kurbaan'' (1991) *''

Farishtay ''Farishtay'' () is a 1991 Hindi-language film directed by Anil Sharma produced by Mona Shourie Kapoor. It stars Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Sridevi and Rajinikanth. The film, released on 22 February 1991, was a moderate success. Plot Raja J ...

'' (1991) - Gayatri * ''Gori'' *''

Izzatdaar ''Izzatdaar'' is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language film starring Dilip Kumar, Govinda, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, Shafi Inamdar and South Indian actor Raghuvaran in his Bollywood film debut. Synopsis Dilip Kumar plays the role of a man set up and ...

'' (1990) - Sonu *''Aulad Ke Khatir'' (1990) * ''Pyasi Meri Nigahen'' (1990) *''Ab Meri Baari'' (1989) *''

Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá ''Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá'' is an Indian film from 1989, produced, directed and starred by Dev Anand, along with Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi Sheshadri and a special guest appearance by Hema Malini. Plot Karan Kaul ( Dev Anand) is the Editor of ...

'' (1989) - Zarina *'' Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga'' (1989) * ''Indira'' (1989) - Geeta * ''Sindoor Aur Bandook'' * ''Paraya Ghar'' * ''Lahu Ki Awaz'' *'' Mera Muqaddar '' (1988) - Mary *''

Aage Ki Soch ''Aage Ki Soch'' is 1988 Hindi language Drama movie directed by Dada Kondke, starring Shakti Kapoor, Swapna (actress), Swapna, Raza Murad and Satish Shah. Cast * Shakti Kapoor * Swapna (actress), Swapna * Raza Murad * Satish Shah * Dada Kondk ...

'' (1988) *''Bandhan Baahon Ka'' *''Aai Pahije'' *''

'' (1988) - Kamla *''

Dak Bangla Dak Bangla is a Bollywood horror film released in 1987. It was directed by Keshu Ramsay. Plot The film turns when Alina begins having the same nightmare every night. She is a princess and is being molested by an ogre, ending in her being murde ...

'' (1987) - Sapna/Princess Sapna *'' Dacait'' (1987) *''

Hukumat ''Hukumat'' () is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Anil Sharma (director), Anil Sharma, starring Dharmendra and Rati Agnihotri, while Swapna (actress), Swapna and Sadashiv Amrapurkar play supporting roles. The movie became ...

'' (1987) - Sonia *''Kachchi Jawani'' *'' Patton Ki Baazi '' (1986) - Mona * ''Fitarat'' *'' Haqeeqat'' (1985) - Kusum *'' Teri Meherbaniyan'' (1985) - Sharda Devi * ''Lut Gayee Pyar Mein'' * ''Sherdil Ladkiyan'' *'' Ek Din Bahu Ka '' (1983) - Indu

Malayalam

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Kadathanadan Ambadi ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film ''Othenente Makan''. The film sta ...

'' (1990) as Sreedevi Thampuratti *''Nagapanchami'' (1989) *''Karate Girls'' (1988) *''Uyaran Orumikkan'' (1988) *''Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam'' (1987) *''Thidambu'' (1986) *'' Premalekhanam'' (1985) as Saramma Thomas *''

Angadikkappurathu ''Angadikkappurathu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Rosamma George. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot ...

'' (1985) as Sherly *'' Jeevante Jeevan'' (1985) *'' Swanthamevide Bandhamevide'' (1984) as Usha *''

Uyarangalil ''Uyarangalil'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Rahman, Ratheesh, Kajal Kiran and Swapna, . The music for the film was provided ...

'' (1984) as Padma *'' Bullet'' (1984) as Julie *'' Minimol Vathicanil'' (1984) as Daisy *''Jeevitham'' (1984) as Renuka *''Vikatakavi'' (1984) as Sudha *'' Aayiram Abhilashangal'' (1984) *''

Bhookambam ''Bhookambam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaishankar, Srividya, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. Cast *Prem Nazir as Mahendran *Jaisha ...

'' (1983) as Nisha *'' Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla'' (1983) as Pappi *'' Guru Dakshina'' (1983) as Reetha *''Shesham Kazhchayil'' (1983) as Elizabeth *'' Onnu Chirikku'' (1983) as Rohini Menon *''

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'' (1983) as Sindhu *'' Paalam'' (1983) as Anitha *''

Yudham ''Yudham'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Ratheesh and Poornima Jayaram. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. Ca ...

'' (1983) *'' Asuran'' (1983) *''

Varanmaare Aavashyamundu ''Varanmaare Aavashyamundu'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Joy. The film stars Rajkumar, Swapna, Vincent and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot C ...

'' (1982) as Pappi *''

Innalenkil Nale ''Innalenkil Nale'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Unnimary and Rajkumar. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Mammootty as Rahim * ...

'' (1982) as Vidhu *''

Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira ''Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Premji. The film has musical score by Shyam and M. G. Radhak ...

'' (1982) as Rema *''

Chambalkadu ''Champalakadu'' is a 1982 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Balan K. Nair, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Swapna (actress), Swapna in the lead roles. The film has mus ...

'' (1982) as Sabitha *''

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'' (1982) as Alice *'' Angachamayam'' (1982) as Malla *''

Velicham Vitharunna Penkutti ''Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Durai (director), Durai and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Shankar Panicker, Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Swapna (actress), Swapna and Raveendran (act ...

'' (1982) as Aasha *'' Panchajanyam'' (1982) as Indira *''Bheeman'' (1982) *''

Dhrohi ''Dhrohi'' is a 1982 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by T. K. Balachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose Prakash and Menaka (actress), Menaka in the lead ...

'' (1982) *''Garudan'' (1982) *'' Ivan Oru Simham'' (1982) as Swapna *''

Marupacha ''Marupacha'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by S. Babu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Swapna and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir as Premachandran, Prem Kumar (doub ...

'' (1982) as Swapna *''

John Jaffer Janardhanan ''John Jaffer Janardhanan'' is a 1982 Malayalam-language masala film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, starring Ratheesh, Ravindran and Mammootty. It is a remake of the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony''. Plot Three broth ...

'' (1982) as Sophiya *'' Chiriyo Chiri'' (1982) as Sethubhai Thampuratti *''

Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum ''Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language Hindu mythological film directed and edited by N. P. Suresh and written by Purushan Alappuzha and Alappuzha Karthikeyan from a story by Purushan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srivi ...

'' (1982) as Bhavani *'' Ahimsa'' (1981) as Radha *''

Thrishna ''Thrishna'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film written by M. T Vasudevan Nair , directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Rosamma George. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film stars Mammootty, Rajyalakshmi, Swapna and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in ...

'' (1981) as Jayasree *''

Swarnapakshikal ''Swarnappakshikal'' is a 1981 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by P. R. Nair and produced by Vasanthi. The film stars Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, Jose Prakash and Nagavally R. S. Kurup in the lead roles. The fil ...

'' (1981) as Devi *'' Sangharsham'' (1981) as Sandhya

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