Suhasini Maniratnam

Biography:

Suhasini Maniratnam is an accomplished Indian actress, director, and writer who predominantly works in the South Indian film industry, particularly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She was born on August 15, 1961, in Chennai, India. Suhasini is known for her versatile acting skills and has appeared in a wide range of films spanning various genres.

She is the daughter of veteran Tamil actor Charuhasan and niece of legendary actors Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Suhasini is also married to the renowned Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam.

Suhasini made her acting debut in the 1980 Tamil film “Nenjathai Killathe,” for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She went on to establish herself as a prominent actress in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, starring in numerous successful films.

Apart from her acting career, Suhasini is also a skilled filmmaker and has directed a few critically acclaimed films. She has been involved in both writing and directing, showcasing her creative talents behind the camera as well.

Suhasini Maniratnam continues to be a respected figure in the South Indian film industry, admired for her contributions as an actress and filmmaker.

She has performed in films in the languages of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The 1980 Tamil movie was her first appearance in a motion picture. Killathe Nenjathai. Then, for her work in Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Suhasini received the National Film Award for Best Actress.