Vijaya Rekha known by her stage name Mounika is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in
South Indian films and
Tamil television serials.
She was the third wife of director
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan-born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as ...
.
Personal life
Mounika was living together with
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan-born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as ...
. Balu Mahendra has confirmed his relationship with Mounika in many of his interviews and also in his blog.
They started living together in 1996 and married in 1998. But went public about their marriage only in 2004.
Film career
Mounika was introduced by
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan-born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as ...
in the film ''
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
''Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Rajinikanth and Madhavi, with Y. G. Mahendran in a prominent role. V. K. Ramasamy and Senthamarai play other pivotal ...
'' that was released in 1985.
Partial filmography
Films
Voice Artist
Television
References
External links
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Place of birth missing (living people)
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Living people
Actresses in Telugu cinema
Indian television actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
1971 births
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Actresses in Tamil television