Suhasini Mani Ratnam Biography

Suhasini Mani Ratnam (Tamil: ), commonly known as Suhasini (born 15th August 1961, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an actress, screenwriter, producer, and director from India. Suhasini Mani Ratnam first feature film was the Tamil movie Nenjathai Killathe, made in 1980. Suhasini Mani Ratnam has acted in many films since.

Suhasini is the niece of renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan, and the daughter of another popular actor Chaaru Haasan. In 1988, she married acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. They have a 15-year old son.

In 1996, she stepped into direction, helming her first film Indira. Suhasini Mani Ratnam also wrote the screenplay for the film. The project was produced by G.V films .Suhasini Mani Ratnam  and husband Mani Ratnam, are both involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies, along with G. Srinivasan.

Suhasini Mani Ratnam  won the coveted National Film Award for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander.

Suhasini Mani Ratnam has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada as well as Malayalam films. Suhasini Mani Ratnam role in the AFI Fest nominated feature Vaanaprastham (1999) was particularly well received.

Suhasini is a good costume designer and a hobby hairstylist. Suhasini Mani Ratnam is also a very social and friendly co-star. Suhasini Mani Ratnam has helped a lot of her close friends like Sumalatha, Radhika Sarathkumar, Revathy, Vijayashanthi and Radha with their hair styles and make up. During the tough times of Radhika Sarathkumar, Suhasini has been very protective of her and lent a shoulder.

Filmography

Actress

Mathad Mathad Mallige (Upcoming)

Amma Chappindhi(2006)

Rakhi (2006)

Shock (2004)

Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)

Stumble (2003)

Nammal (2002)

Theerthadanam (2001)

Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav (2001)

Vaanaprastham (1999)

Bharatheeyam (1997)

Amrutavarshini (1997)

Shubhalagnam (1994)

Chinna Kannamma (1993)

Samooham (1993)

Muthina Hara (1990)

Sravanthi

En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)

Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)

Marana Mrudangam (1988)

Manchi Donga (1988)

Aakhari Poratam (1988)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)

Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrika (1987)

Aradhana (1987)

Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)

Muddula Manavaraalu

Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)

Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)

Thene Manasulu (1987)

Rakkuyilin Rajassadasil (1986)

Pranamam (1986)

Raakshasudu (1986)

Chantabbai (1986)

Kiraathakudu (1986)

Mr. Bharath (1986)

Muddula Manavaraalu (1986)

Sirivennela (1986)

Bandhana (1985)

Vaarasudu

Katha Ithu Vare (1985)

Kongumudi(?)

Bullet (1985)

Jackie (1985)

Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)

Swathi (1985)

Saakshi

Ammayila Saval

Brahma Naidu

President Gaari Abbayi

Inti Guttu (1984)

Challenge (1984)

Aarorumariyathe (1984)

Ente Upasana (1984)

Justice Chakravarthy (1984)

Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)

Manishiko Charithra (1984)

Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)

Magamaha Raju (1983)

Adaminte Variyellu (1983)

Koodevide (1983)

Oru Indhiya Kanavu (1983)

Manchupallaki (1982)

Aagaaya Gangai (1982)

Gopurangal Saayvathillai (1982)

Palaivana Solai (1981)

Nenjathai Killathe

Director

Indira (1996)

Writer

Guru (2007)

Iruvar (1997)

Indira (1996)

Thiruda Thiruda

Producer

Iruvar (1997)