Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Aarathi
- Born
- January 1, 1954
- Birthplace
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- Age
- 72 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actress
- Net Worth
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- Education
- —
- Spouse
- Puttanna Kanagal
- Children
- 1 (Karnataka Legislative Council)
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Biography
Aarathi is 72 years old, an actress, from India.
Aarathi is a former Indian actress and director who prominently worked in Kannada films during the 1970s and 1980s. Her accolades include four Karnataka State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. Aarathi has also appeared in a few Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(16)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mithayi Mane |
| 1982 | Hasyaratna Ramakrishna |
| 1979 | Dharmasere |
| 1978 | Hombisilu |
| 1976 | Bahaddur Gandu |
| 1976 | Baalu Jenu |
| 1975 | Shubhamangala |
| 1975 | Katha Sangama |
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga |
| 1975 | Bili Hendthi |
Family
Puttanna Kanagal
Spouse
K
Karnataka Legislative Council
Child
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Puttanna Kanagal | Married |
Puttanna Kanagal
Married
Family
Karnataka Legislative Council
Child
Interesting Facts
- Her accolades include four Karnataka State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.
- Aarathi has also appeared in a few Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films.
- Aarathi made her acting debut with the Kannada film Gejje Pooje (1969), playing a supporting role.
- She rose to prominence by her collaborations with Kannada filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal in the novel adaptation dramas Upasane (1974), Shubhamangala (1975), Bili Hendthi (1975), Dharmasere (1979) and Ranganayaki (1981).
- She received widespread critical acclaim for the social superhit Naagarahaavu (1972), for which she won her first Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
- Her other notable roles include Bangaarada Panjara (1974), Daari Tappida Maga (1975), Katha Sangama (1976), Premada Kanike (1976) and Hombisilu (1978).
- After her retirement from films in 1986, she made a comeback in 2005 as a director with Mithayi Mane which was met with critical appreciation and also won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film.
- She was nominated as a Member of the Legislative Co
Frequently Asked Questions
Aarathi is an India actress, aged 72. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
Aarathi is known for being an actress and has appeared in 16 films.
Aarathi is 72 years old. They were born on January 1, 1954.
Aarathi was born on January 1, 1954.
Aarathi's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Aarathi was born in India.
Aarathi is India.
Aarathi is currently married to Puttanna Kanagal.
Aarathi's wife is Puttanna Kanagal.
Aarathi has 1 child: Karnataka Legislative Council.
Aarathi has appeared in 16 movies listed in our database.
Aarathi's most recent movie in our records is "Mithayi Mane" (2005).
Aarathi is based in India.
The exact start of Aarathi's career as a actress is not publicly documented.
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