Asha Kelunni Nair, known by the stage name Revathi, is an Indian film actress and film director, known for her works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She has won several accolades, including the National Film Awards in three different categories, and Filmfare Awards South.Revathi is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, having studied since the age of seven and performed her arangetram in Chennai in 1979.
Due to her great acting abilities, Fans call her Revathy is total of Kamal + Savitri in acting…Apart from films, Revathi has been involved in a variety of social organisations, the most notable being the Banyan, Ability foundation, Tanker foundation and Vidyasagar, and has also served as a member of several film festivals including the Chennai International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India.
About Revathi | |
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Name | Asha Kutty Nair |
Nick Name | Revathi |
Profession | Actress, director, social worker |
Nationality | Indian |
First Film | Mann Vasanai |
Physical Stats | |
Height (Aprox.) | 163 cm |
Weight (Aprox.) | 67 Kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | November 2, 1976 (age 40) |
Age (as of 2017) | 51 Years |
Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Home Town/State | Kochi, Kerala, India |
School | N/A |
College | N/A |
Educational Qualification | N/A |
Father Name | Major Kelunni |
Mother Name | Lalitha Kelunni |
Brother(s) | N/A |
Sister(s) | 1 Sister |
Religion | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs | Not Known |
Husband/Spouse | Suresh Chandra menon (1986-2013) |
Children | Mahee (Adopted in 2014) |
Filmography
As Actress
Tamil
Malayalam
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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1983 | Kattathe Kilikoodu | Asha Thampi | |
1985 | Ente Kaanakkuyil | Anuradha | |
1987 | Aankiliyude Tharattu | Sunitha Menon | |
1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Lakshmi/Kakkothi/Vavachi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
1988 | Puravrutham | Devi | |
1988 | Moonnam Mura | Mini Johnson | |
1989 | Varavelpu | Rama | |
1989 | Najangalude Kochu Doctor | Mini | |
1990 | Ottayadipathakal | Sathi | |
1991 | Kilukkam | Nandini | |
1992 | Advaitham | Lakshmi Menon | |
1993 | Devasuram | Bhanumathi | |
1993 | Maya Mayuram | Nanda | |
1994 | Padheyam | Radha | |
1995 | Agni Devan | Sudarshana | |
1997 | Mangamma | Mangamma | |
2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Bhanumathi | |
2002 | Nandanam | Thankam | |
2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Dr. Omana Babunath | |
2002 | Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Mary | |
2003 | Gramaphone | Sara | |
2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Sridevi | |
2005 | Anandabhadram | Gayathri | |
2009 | Nammal Thammil | Lakshmi | |
2010 | Paattinte Palazhy | Raziya | |
2010 | Penpattanam | Girija | |
2011 | Indian Rupee | Dr. Sheela Koshy | |
2012 | Father’s Day | Seethalekshmy | |
2012 | Molly Aunty Rocks! | Molly Mamen | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
2017 | [[Kinar] | District Collector |
Hindi
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Love | Maggie Pinto | |
1992 | Raat | Manisha Sharma (Mini) | |
1992 | Muskurahat | Nandini | |
1994 | Tarpan | Sumitra | |
1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Manga | |
2003 | Dhoop | Savita Kapoor | |
2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Pramila’s mother | |
2004 | Ab Tak Chhappan | Namita Agashe | |
2004 | Phir Milenge | Dr. Raisingh | |
2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey… | Sandhya Sinha | |
2007 | Nishabd | Amrita | |
2014 | 2 States | Radha Swaminathan | |
2015 | Margarita, With a Straw | Aai |
Telugu
Kannada
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Idu Saadhya | Indu | |
1998 | Nishyabda | Dr. Vinitha |
As director
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2002 | Mitr, My Friend | English | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English |
2004 | Phir Milenge | Hindi | |
2009 | Kerala Cafe | Malayalam | “Makal” segment |
2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | “Parcel” segment |
2011 | Red Building Where the Sun Sets | English | Short film National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare |
Photo Gallery
Source : Wiki