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Ranjini

Known For
Acting
Born
July 29, 1970 in Singapore
Active Years
1985–2023 (39 Years)
Total Credits
32 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 29, 1970 Singapore 32 credits
32
Total Credits
1985–2023
39 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
8
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Ranjini (also known as Sasha Selvaraj, Sasha Selvarajoo, Ranjani, Renjini, രഞ്ജിനി).
Origin: Singaporean/Singapore-born Indian actress.
Known for: Roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Career period: Mid-1980s and early 1990s.
Debut: 1985 Tamil film Muthal Mariyathai, directed by P Bharathiraja.
Notable works: 1987 film Swathi Thirunal (directed by Lenin Rajendran, a biopic on a Travancore ruler); 1988 Malayalam film Chithram (written and directed by Priyadarshan).
Relationship/Duo: Considered a golden duo in Malayalam cinema with Mohanlal.
Comeback: Koothara, directed by Srinath Rajendran, marked her comeback after a two-decade hiatus.
Birth date: July 29, 1970.

Ranjini, also known as Sasha Selvaraj, is a Singaporean actress known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She was a popular actress in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. She made her debut in the 1985 Tamil film Muthal Mariyathai, directed by P Bharathiraja. In 1987, she appeared in Lenin Rajendran's Swathi Thirunal, a biopic about a Travancore ruler. Her 1988 Malayalam film Chithram, written and directed by Priyadarshan, was a major box office success. Along with Mohanlal, she was considered a golden duo in Malayalam cinema. Following a two-decade hiatus, she returned to acting in the film Koothara

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Ranjini (also known as Sasha Selvaraj, Sasha Selvarajoo, Ranjani, Renjini, or രഞ്ജിനി).
Origin: Singaporean/Singapore-born Indian actress.
Known for: Roles in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films.
Career Period: Mid-1980s and early 1990s.
Debut: 1985 Tamil film Muthal Mariyathai, directed by P Bharathiraja.
1987: Acted in Lenin Rajendran's Swathi Thirunal, a biopic on the Travancore ruler.
1988: Acted in the Malayalam film Chithram, written and directed by Priyadarshan, which was a box office success.
Relationship/Duo: Considered a golden duo in Malayalam cinema with Mohanlal, as their films were commercial successes.
Comeback: Koothara, directed by Srinath Rajendran, marked her comeback after a hiatus of two decades.
Birthday: July 29, 1970.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Career.
Ranjini, also known as Sasha Selvaraj, is a Singaporean actress recognized for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films. She is primarily known for her roles in Indian cinema during the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Her acting debut occurred in the 1985 Tamil film Muthal Mariyathai, which was directed by P Bharathiraja. Following her debut, she appeared in the 1987 film Swathi Thirunal, directed by Lenin Rajendran, a biopic centered on the Travancore ruler of the same name.
Paragraph 2: Success and Comeback.
In 1988, she appeared in the Malayalam film Chithram, written and directed by Priyadarshan, which achieved significant box office success. Ranjini and actor Mohanlal were considered a golden duo in Malayalam cinema due to the commercial success of their films together. After a hiatus of two decades, she made her comeback to acting in the film Koothara, directed by Srinath Rajendran.
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Ranjini, born Sasha Selvaraj, is a Singaporean actress known for her roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Also known by names such as Sasha Selvarajoo, Ranjani, and Renjini, she is recognized for her work in Indian cinema during the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Her professional acting debut took place in the 1985 Tamil film Muthal Mariyathai, directed by P Bharathiraja. In 1987, she performed in Lenin Rajendran's Swathi Thirunal, a biopic regarding the Travancore ruler of the same name.

Her career included the 1988 Malayalam film Chithram, which was written and directed by Priyadarshan

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Phoenix
Pa.Va
KootharaRing Master
Sir... I Love YouAgni Nilavu
PavakkoothuMukhamThoovalsparshamKalyana RasiNanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan
NewsOru Ponnu NenachaVarnamSakalakala Sammandi
Thaimel AanaiChithramMukunthetta Sumitra VilikkunnuUrimai Geetham
Swathi ThirunalKudumbam Oru KoyilMuthukkal Moondru
Kadalora KavithaigalAayiram Pookkal MalarattumMannukkul VairamNeethana Antha KuyilParu Paru Pattanam Paru
Mudhal Mariyathai

Full Filmography

32 titles
  • Phoenix (2023) as Margaret's mother
  • Pa.Va (2016) as Lillykutty
  • Koothara (2014) as Ram's mother
  • Ring Master (2014) as Elizabeth
  • Sir... I Love You (1991) as Lalitha
  • Agni Nilavu (1991) as Rekha
  • Pavakkoothu (1990) as Krishna
  • Mukham (1990) as Usha
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  • Thoovalsparsham (1990) as Sujatha
  • Kalyana Rasi (1990) as Sulochana 'Mynaa'
  • Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990)
  • Kouthuka Varthakal (1990) as Rose Mary
  • Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) as Mollykutty
  • Rajavazhcha (1990) as Mini
  • News (1989)
  • Oru Ponnu Nenacha (1989)
  • Varnam (1989) as Ammu
  • Sakalakala Sammandi (1989)
  • Thaimel Aanai (1988)
  • Chithram (1988) as Kalyani
  • Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988) as Sumithra
  • Urimai Geetham (1988)
  • Swathi Thirunal (1987)
  • Kudumbam Oru Koyil (1987)
  • Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
  • Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) as Gangamma
  • Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum (1986)
  • Mannukkul Vairam (1986)
  • Neethana Antha Kuyil (1986)
  • Paru Paru Pattanam Paru (1986)
  • Naalellam Pournami (1986)
  • Mudhal Mariyathai (1985) as Sevuli

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ranjini best known for?

Ranjini is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ring Master (2014), Mukham (1990), Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986).

When and where was Ranjini born?

Ranjini was born on July 29, 1970 in Singapore.

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Ranjini has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2023.

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Subject: Ranjini (Actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Ranjini (also known as Sasha Selvaraj, Sasha ...

Ranjini by the numbers

32credits
32films
0TV series
1985–2023active years

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