Manjula (Kannada actress)
TrendingAlso known as: Honnenahalli Shivanna Manjula
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Manjula (Kannada actress)
- Born
- November 8, 1954
- Birthplace
- Tumkur
- Age
- 71 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Scorpio
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
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- Profession
- Actress
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Amrutham
- Children
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Biography
Manjula (Kannada actress) is 71 years old, an actress, from India.
Honnenahalli Shivanna Manjula, , known mononymously as Manjula was an Indian actress who worked in Kannada films in addition to a few Tamil and Telugu films. Regarded as one of the most successful and prominent actresses in the history of Kannada cinema, Manjula was particularly noted in the 1970s and 1980s for her versatility in enacting variety roles ranging from a bold rural woman to the urban modern girl.
In a career spanning three decades, she appeared in more than 100 films, that ranged in genre from urban romances to socio-realist dramas. She was the recipient of several critical accolades and awards for her performances, including a Filmfare Award.
Career & Filmography
Movies(10)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Hasyaratna Ramakrishna |
| 1981 | Nee Nanna Gellalare |
| 1980 | Moogana Sedu |
| 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja Kulla |
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi |
| 1975 | Mayura |
| 1975 | Pooja |
| 1975 | Maalai Sooda Vaa |
| 1975 | Daari Tappida Maga |
| 1974 | Bhakta Kumbara |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Amrutham | Married |
Interesting Facts
- Manjula was born on 8 November 1954 in Honnenahalli, a village in Tumkur District, Karnataka.
- Shivanna, was a police sub inspector while mother, Deveramma was a homemaker.
- She was married to film director Amrutham who worked with her in films such as Hudugaatada Hudugi (1976) and Kanasu Nanasu (1976).
- The couple got separated over differences and Manjula was building relationship with another man from Chamarajanagar before her accidental death.
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