Aarathi
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Aragal, Arkalgud, Hassan, Karnataka, India
- Active Years
- 1969–1985 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Aarathi, born Bharathi in 1954 in Aragal, Arkalgud, Hassan, Karnataka, is an Indian actress and director. She is recognized for her work predominantly in Kannada language films, particularly for her performances in female-centric roles during the 1970s and 1980s. Throughout her career as a lead actress, she appeared in more than 125 feature films. Her professional accolades include four Karnataka State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. Following a period of retirement in the late 1980s, she returned to the industry as a director. Her directorial work, Mithayi Mane, released in 2005, received critical appreciation and earned the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film. She is also known by the name Arathi.
Career overview
Aarathi, born Bharathi in 1954 in Aragal, Arkalgud, Hassan, Karnataka, is an Indian actress and director who worked predominantly in Kannada language films. She rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s, gaining recognition for her acting in numerous female-centric roles. Throughout her career as a lead actress, she appeared in more than 125 feature films and was considered among the top actresses of her time.
Her professional contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including four Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Actress and four Filmfare Awards. Following her self-declared retirement from acting in the late 1980s, she transitioned into directing. She returned to the industry as a director with the 2005 film Mithayi Mane. This project received critical appreciation and was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Tulasi Dalam (1985) as Sharada
- Swabhimana (1985)
- Pooja Phala (1984)
- Khaidi (1984)
- Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (1984) as Uma
- Nyaya Gedditu (1983) as Geetha
- Thirugu Baana (1983)
- Jaggu (1983)
- Gedda Maga (1983)
- Hasyarathna Ramakrishna (1982) as Kamala
- Mullina Gulabi (1982)
- Maava Sose Savaal (1982)
- Karmika Kallanalla (1982)
- Parajitha (1982)
- Pedda Gedda (1982)
- Ranganayaki (1981) as Ranganayaki/Mala
- Bhagyavantha (1981) as Seetha
- Bangarada Jinke (1980)
- Nyaya Neethi Dharma (1980)
- Dharmasere (1979) as Tunga
- Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
- Hombisilu (1978) as Dr. Roopa
- Muyyige Muyyi (1978) as Uma
- Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi (1978)
- Kudure Mukha (1978) as Rekha
- Paduvaaralli Pandavaru (1978)
- Vasantha Lakshmi (1978) as Vasantha
- Maagiya Kanasu (1977)
- Anuroopa (1977)
- Pavanaganga (1977)
- Baalu Jenu (1976) as Geetha
- Katha Sangama (1976)
- Hosilu Mettida Hennu (1976)
- Aparadhi (1976) as Usha
- Phalitamsha (1976) as Sheela
- Raja Nanna Raja (1976) as Ganga / Geetha
- Premada Kanike (1976) as Seetha
- Bahaddur Gandu (1976) as Radha
- Bili Hendthi (1975) as Sharada
- Shubhamangala (1975) as Hema
- Devara Kannu (1975) as Sandhya
- Daari Thappida Maga (1975) as Radha Devi
- Upasane (1974) as Sharada
- Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
- Bangarada Panjara (1974) as Mallamma
- Edakallu Guddada Mele (1973) as Devaki
- Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973) as Rukmini
- Naagarahaavu (1972) as Alamelu
- Kula Gowravam (1972) as Radha
- Bhale Huchcha (1972) as Chandra
- Sipayi Ramu (1972) as Champa
- Bangarada Manushya (1972) as Sharavathi
- Nyayave Devaru (1971) as Guest Appearance
- Kasturi Nivasa (1971) as Lakshmi
- Prathidhwani (1971)
- Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama (1971) as Jambavathi
- Gejje Pooje (1969) as Lalita
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Aarathi was born in Aragal, Arkalgud, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
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Aarathi, born Bharathi in 1954 in Aragal, Arkalgud, Hassan, Karnataka, is an Indian actress and director. She is recognized for her work predominantly in Kannada language films, particularly for her performances in female-centric roles during the 1970s and 1980s. Throughout her career as a lead actress, she appeared in...
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