Rajani (born Shashi Kaur Malhotra; 27 July 1965) is an Indian actress known for her work in

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Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

, and

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films. She has worked in 150 feature films including ''

Rendu Rellu Aaru ''Rendu Rellu Aaru'' ( stylised as ''2 × 2 = 6'') is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Gogineni.Subba Rao under Vijaya Creations banner and directed by Jandhyala. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Rajani, Preethi ...

'' (1986), ''

Seetharama Kalyanam ''Seetharama Kalyanam'' may refer to these Indian films: * ''Seeta Rama Kalyanam'' (1960 film) * ''Seetharama Kalyanam'' (1986 film) See also * Seetha Kalyanam (disambiguation) * Sita Kalyanam, the marriage of Sita and Rama in the ''Ramayana' ...

'' (1986), '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987), '' Majnu'' (1987) and

Vettri Vizhaa ''Vettri Vizhaa'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prathap K. Pothen. It stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, pairing with Sasikala and Khushbu as lead heroine along with Amala in guest appearance. The film was a blockbuster ...

(1989). Her Kannada films include ''

Jai Karnataka ''Jai Karnataka'' () is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language superhero film, directed and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Ambareesh, Rajani and Mukhyamantri Chandru in the lead roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film '' Mr. India''. Ca ...

'' (1989), a remake of the 1987 Hindi film '' Mr. India'' and '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'' (1991). She also starred in

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hit '' Padheyam'' (1993). In Tamil films, she was credited as ''Sasikala.''

Personal life

Rajani was born in

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. She married Dr. Mullagiri Praveen in 1998 and they have 3 children.

Filmography

Telugu

# ''Brahma Mudi'' (1985) # ''Bharyabhartala Bandham'' (1985) # ''Lanchavataram'' (1985) # ''Idena Nyayam'' (1985) # ''Naga Devatha'' (1986) # '' Brahma Rudrulu'' (1986) # '' Seetarama Kalyanam'' (1986) # ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1986) # ''Manchi Manasulu'' (1986) # ''Aadapadachu'' (1986) # '' Rendu Rella Aaru'' (1986) # ''Prathidwani'' (1986) # ''Cowboy No. 1'' (1986) # ''Maruti'' (1986) # '' Majnu'' (1987) # ''Thayaramma Thandava Krishna'' (1987) # ''Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' (1987) # '' Collector Gari Abbai'' (1987) # '' Agni Putrudu'' (1987) # '' Bhale Mogudu'' (1987) # ''Monagadu'' (1987) # ''Udayam'' (1987) # '' Gundamma Gari Krishnulu'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # '' Sardar Dharmanna'' (1987) # ''Donga Kapuram'' (1987) # '' Muddu Bidda'' (1987) # '' Chinnari Devatha'' (1987) # ''Hantakudi Veta'' (1987) # ''Nammina Bantu'' (1987) # '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) # '' Brahma Putrudu'' (1987) # ''Shankaravam'' (1987) # ''Ugranethrudu'' (1988) # ''Chattamto Chadarangam'' (1988) # '' Samsaram'' (1988) # ''Dorakani Donga'' (1988) # ''Jeevana Ganga'' (1988) # '' Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam'' (1988) # ''Bhama Kalapam'' (1988) # '' Murali Krishnudu'' (1988) # '' Chikkadu Dorakadu'' (1988) # '' Gaduggai'' (1989) # ''

Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha ''Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Sarath. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rajani, and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a box office hit. Plot The film begins at the Madras, wher ...

'' (1989) # '' Dhruva Nakshatram'' (1989) # '' Prananiki Pranam'' (1990) # '' Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy'' (1990) # ''Sahasa Putrudu'' (1990) #''Prajala Manishi'' (1990)

Tamil

# '' Ilamai Kaalangal'' (1983) – Debut in Tamil # ''Sabaash'' (1984) # ''Shankari'' (1984) # ''Kuzhandai Yesu'' (1984) # '' Madras Vathiyar'' (1984) # ''Theerpu En Kaiyil'' (1984) # ''Kaval Kaithigal'' (1984) # '' Kuva Kuva Vaathugal'' (1984) # ''Anbin Mugavari'' (1985) # '' Naagam'' (1985) # ''Enaitha Kodugal'' (1985) # ''

Navagraha Nayagi ''Navagraha Nayagi'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language devotional film, directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Nalini, K. R. Vijaya and Srividya. It was released on 7 March 1985. Plot Cast Soundtrack Soundtrack was compo ...

'' (1985) # '' Thanga Mama 3D'' (1985) # ''Sigappu Nila'' (1985) # '' Oomai Vizhigal'' (1986) # '' Kutravaaligal'' (1986) # ''Kolusu'' (1986) # ''Mann Soru'' (1986) # '' Shankar Guru'' (1987) # ''Vettai'' (1988) # ''

Vetri Vizha ''Vettri Vizhaa'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prathap K. Pothen. It stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, pairing with Sasikala and Khushbu as lead heroine along with Amala in guest appearance. The film was a blockbuster ...

'' (1989) # ''

Gnana Paravai ''Gnana Paravai'' ( ''Bird of Wisdom'') is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram. Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001), better known by ...

'' (1990) # '' En Pottukku Sonthakkaran'' (1991) # '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) # '' Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen'' (1992) # '' Oor Mariyadhai'' (1992)

Kannada

# ''

'' (1989) # ''Nagini''(1990) # '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'' (1991) # ''Matsara'' (1991) # '' Entede Bhanta'' (1992) # ''Preethi Maado Hudugarigella'' (2002)

Malayalam

# '' Inakkily'' (1984) # '' Padheyam'' (1993)

References

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* {{authority control 1965 births Living people Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses Actresses from Bengaluru