Poornima Bhagyaraj (née Jayaram) is an Indian actress in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has also done a few Hindi and Telugu films. She is best known for her leading roles from 1980 to 1985.[2][3] She married actor and director K. Bhagyaraj, who directed one of her Tamil film named Darling, Darling, Darling.[4]
Poornima Bhagyaraj | |
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| Born | Poornima Jayaram Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1977–1985 2013–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2 (incl Shanthanu Bhagyaraj) |
| Relatives | Keerthi Shanthanu (daughter-in-law) |
Early life
editPoornima was born and brought up in Mumbai. She learned Bharatanatyam in Sri Rajarajeswari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir, Mumbai. Her grandfather was the founding member of Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai.[5]
Filmography
editTamil
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nenjil Oru Mull | Madhavi | |
| Kilinjalgal | Julie | ||
| 1982 | Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai | ||
| Payanangal Mudivathillai | Radha | ||
| Paritchaiku Neramachu | Jayanthi | ||
| Thaai Mookaambikai | Durga | ||
| Darling, Darling, Darling | Radha | ||
| Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Guest appearance | ||
| Punitha Malar | |||
| Kathal Oru Jeevanathi | |||
| Mamiyara Marumagala | |||
| 1983 | Thambathigal | ||
| Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum | Arundhati | ||
| Sashti Viradam | Valli | ||
| Nenjamellam Neeyey | |||
| Mundhanai Mudichu | Vaathiyar's first wife | ||
| En Aasai Unnoduthan | |||
| Naalu Perukku Nandri | |||
| Antha Sila Naatkal | |||
| Thanga Magan | Chithra | ||
| 1984 | Vidhi | Radha | |
| Unga Veetu Pillai | |||
| Neengal Kettavai | Arun - Ramu's mother | ||
| 1985 | Aduthathu Albert | Paanchali | |
| 2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Karthi's mother | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Sivan's wife | |
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Devakiammal | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Herself | Guest Appearance (Let's Go Party) |
| 2018 | Mohini | Menaka | |
| Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin Pakkam | Herself | ||
| 2019 | Raatchasi | Susheela | |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Indhrani | [6] |
| Theerkadarishi |
Malayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mohanlal | Herself (Archive footage) | |
| 2015 | Rock Star | Gayathri | |
| 2008 | Twenty: 20 | Herself (Archive footage) | |
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Yamuna | Production in 1984 |
| 1984 | Onnanu Nammal | Seetha | |
| Veruthe Oru Pinakkam | Anitha | ||
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Swapna | |
| Oomakkuyil | Radha | ||
| Karyam Nisaaram | Parvathi | ||
| Naanayam | Maya | ||
| Marakkillorikkalum | Archana | ||
| Pin Nilavu | Parvathi | ||
| Prasnam Gurutharam | Viji | ||
| Kinnaram | Radha | ||
| Rachana | Thulasi | ||
| Yudham | Sheela | ||
| Kaikeyi | |||
| Mazhanilaavu | Susheela | ||
| Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku | Mercy | ||
| 1982 | Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam | Vimala | |
| Kelkatha Shabdam | Poornima | ||
| Njan Ekanaanu | Sindhu | ||
| Olangal | Radha | ||
| Padayottam | Laila | ||
| Aa Rathri | Indu | ||
| Sooryan | Ammini | ||
| Aayudham | Sandhya | ||
| Snehapoorvam Meera | Meera | ||
| Kaattile Pattu | Priya | ||
| Velicham Vitharunna Penkutti | Geetha | ||
| Gaanam | Sreedevi | ||
| Ruby My Darling | Ruby | ||
| 1981 | Oothikachiya Ponnu | Sukumari | |
| Ahimsa | Suma | ||
| 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Prabha |
Telugu
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Manthrigari Viyyankudu | Anuradha | |
| 2019 | Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Arjun's mother |
Hindi
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Paheli | Champa | |
| 1978 | Dillagi | ||
| 1979 | Ratnadeep | ||
| 1981 | Dard |
Producer
edit| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | ||
| Sundara Kandam | |||
| 1996 | Vaettiya Madichu Kattu |
Short Film
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Family | Judge | [7] |
Television
editSerials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Kanmani | Vijayalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2020–2021 | Suryavamsam | Annammal "Annapoorani"[8] | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Poove Unakkaga | Herself (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Enga Veetu Meenakshi | Valliammai | Colors Tamil | |
| 2024–Present | Malli | Vidhya Subramaniam | Sun TV |
Shows
edit| Year | Shows | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Koffee with DD | Guest | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Vendhar TV | |||
| 2019 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2021 | Rajaparvai | Herself | Sun TV |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Dr. Sheila | ZEE5 |
| Fall | Disney+ Hotstar[9] |
Awards and honours
edit| Year | Award | Award Category | Awarded Work | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kerala State Film Award | Best Actress | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | [10] |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | Payanangal Mudivathillai | [11] |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Olangal | [12] |
References
edit- ^ "Here's how Poornima and Bhagyaraj celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary". The Times of India. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Manorama Online | Movies | Interviews |". www.manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013.
- ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (1981). "All-pervading". Mid-Day. Retrieved 4 January 2021.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Heroines who fell for their directors". The Times of India. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "மோகன் என்னைத் திட்டுவார்,நானும் அவரை திட்டுவேன்-CHAI WITH CHITHRA MARATHON- POORNIMA BHAGYARAJ". Youtube-Chai with chitra. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Rudhran First Look Wall Poster, retrieved 30 June 2022
- ^ "Family Short Film by Behindwoods". 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ [Annammal and Annapoorani are same character]
- ^ "First look of Siddharth Ramaswamy's upcoming web series 'Fall' released". The New Indian Express. 17 September 2022.
- ^ "State Film Awards". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ The Times of India directory and year book including who's who. Times of India Press. 1984. p. 235. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. p. 394. Retrieved 16 June 2012.