Swapna Khanna is an Indian former actress who worked in

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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.

Career

Swapna began her career with the

P.G. Viswambharan Plamthottathil Gangadharan Viswambharan (1947 – 16 June 2010) was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema. Viswambharan directed 63 Malayalam films, in a career spanning close to four decades. Career For a decade, P. G. Vi ...

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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-starrer ''

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'' (1988). She left the film industry after her marriage in 1993 and worked 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. 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

* '' Bharjari Bete (1981)''...Sheela * '' Swapna'' (1981) * ''

Karmika Kallanalla ''Karmika Kallanalla'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by A. L. Abbaiah Naidu. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, Shankar Nag, Swapna and Dwarakish in lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K ...

'' (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, Swapna and V. Ravichandran in lead roles. The film is Ravichandran's first film as an act ...

'' (1982)

Tamil

*''

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'' (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 masala film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Kamal Haasan, Sujatha, Nagesh and Swapna. It is a remake of the 1980 Malayalam film ''Meen'', and also draws inspiration from the Hindi fi ...

'' (1981) - Nisha *'' Nenjile Thunivirunthal'' (1981) *''Nellikkani'' (1980)

Telugu

*'' Swapna'' (1981) as Swapna * ''Priya'' (1981) *'' Parvati Parameshwarulu'' (1981) *''Billa Ranga'' (1982) *''

Kokilamma ''Kokilamma'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander. The title role of Kokilamma is played by Saritha. The film won two Nandi Awards. Cast *Saritha as Kokilamma * Rajeev * Jeeva * Swapna *Krishna Chaitanya *Cha ...

'' (1983) *'' Kanchana Ganga'' (1984) as Ganga *''Samsaram O Sangeetam'' (1984) * ''

Kathanayakudu ''Kathanayakudu'' () may refer to: * ''Kathanayakudu'' (1969 film), Indian Telugu-language film * ''Kathanayakudu'' (1984 film), Indian Telugu-language film * ''Kathanayakudu'' (2008 film), Indian Telugu-language film * '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'', 2 ...

'' (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 c ...

'' (1994) *''Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon'' *''Chingari Aur Sholay'' *''

Zindagi Ek Juaa ''Zindagi Ek Juaa'' () is a 1992 Hindi tragedy drama film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shakti Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi, Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahir ...

'' (1992) - Sapna Bhatnagar *''

Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka ''Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka''Swarg Jaisaa Ghar ''Swarg Jaisaa Ghar'' is a 1991 family based film directed by Swaroop Kumar and produced by Mehmood Nazir. Plot When Raj shoulders the responsibility of his step-brothers after his parents pass away, he is forced to make several sacrifices and ...

'' (1991) *'' Kurbaan'' (1991) *''

Farishtay ''Farishtay'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Anil Sharma. The film features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Rajnikanth, Jaya Prada, Sridevi, Swapna, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, with Sadashiv Amrapurka ...

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

Izzatdaar ''Izzatdaar'' () (transl. honoured) 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 ...

'' (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 is the editor of a daily newspape ...

'' (1989) - Zarina *''

Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga ''Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga'' is a 1991 Bollywood film produced by Abdul Sattar Khan, directed by Iqbal Khan, starring Akbar Khan, Shekhar Suman, Swapna, Suresh Oberoi, Shafi Inamdar, Amrish Puri and Zeenat Aman. Music Lyrics: Hasan Kamal #"Hu ...

'' (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, Raza Murad and Satish Shah. Cast * Dada Kondke * Shakti Kapoor * Swapna * Raza Murad * Satish Shah Satish Ravilal Shah is an ...

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

'' (1988) - Kamla *''

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

Dacait ''Dacait'' is a 1987 Indian action film directed by Rahul Rawail. The movie stars Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Raakhee and Raza Murad. The film was a 'semi-hit' upon release. Plot The film is based on how a simple-living guy, Arjun tra ...

'' (1987) *''

Hukumat () is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Anil Sharma, starring Dharmendra and Rati Agnihotri, while Swapna and Sadashiv Amrapurkar play supporting roles. The film became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1987. It also ...

'' (1987) - Sonia *''Kachchi Jawani'' *'' Patton Ki Baazi '' (1986) - Mona * ''Fitarat'' *'' Haqeeqat'' (1985) - Kusum *''

Teri Meherbaniyan ''Teri Meherbaniyan'' is a 1985 Indian Bollywood, Hindi film directed by Vijay (director) , Vijay Reddy and produced by K.C. Bokadia. Dog Brownie played a pivotal role while Jackie Shroff and Poonam Dhillon played the lead roles. The movie is ...

'' (1985) - Sharda Devi * ''Lut Gayee Pyar Mein'' * ''Sherdil Ladkiyan'' *'' Ek Din Bahu Ka '' (1983) - Indu

Malayalam

*''

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 s ...

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

Premalekhanam ''Premalekhanam'' (The Love Letter) is the first of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's works (1943) to be published as a book. The novel is a humorous story of love. Through the hilarious dialogs, Basheer attacks religious Conservatism and the dowry ...

'' (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. Plo ...

'' (1985) as Sherly *'' Jeevante Jeevan'' (1985) *''

Swanthamevide Bandhamevide ''Swanthamevide? Bandhamevide?'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan from a story by Sasikumar. It is a remake of Sasikumar's 1965 film '' Thommante Makkal'' w ...

'' (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 by ...

'' (1984) as Padma *''

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'' (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 action film directed by Joshiy and written by Priyadarshan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaishankar, Srividya, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. Plo ...

'' (1983) as Nisha *''

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla ''Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla'' is a 1983 Malayalam crime film, directed by Lenin Rajendran, starring Sreenivasan, Maniyanpilla Raju, Vijay Menon and Prem Nazir in the lead roles. The movie also shows the Kerala society and its political leadership ...

'' (1983) as Pappi *'' Guru Dakshina'' (1983) as Reetha *''Shesham Kazhchayil'' (1983) as Elizabeth *''

Onnu Chirikku ''Onnu Chirikku'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Swapna, Adoor Bhasi, Raj Kumar and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Mammootty as Unnik ...

'' (1983) as Rohini Menon *''

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'' (1983) as Sindhu *'' Paalam'' (1983) as Anitha *'' Yudham'' (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. It was co ...

'' (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 * S ...

'' (1982) as Vidhu *'' Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira'' (1982) as Rema *'' Chambalkadu'' (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 *'' Paanjajanyam'' (1982) as Indira *''Bheeman'' (1982) *'' Dhrohi'' (1982) *''Garudan'' (1982) *'' Ivan Oru Simham'' (1982) as Swapna *'' Marupacha'' (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 brother ...

'' (1982) as Sophiya *''

Chiriyo Chiri ''Chiriyo Chiri'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Maniyanpilla Raju . The film has musical score by ...

'' (1982) as Sethubhai Thampuratti *'' Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum'' (1982) as Bhavani *''

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

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