Rajani (born Shashi Kaur Malhotra; 27 July 1965) is an Indian actress known for her work in

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, and

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films. She has worked in 150 feature films including '' Rendu Rellu Aaru'' (1986), '' Seetharama Kalyanam'' (1986), '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987), ''

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'' (1987). She also starred in Kannada films including ''

Jai Karnataka ''Jai Karnataka'' is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language superhero film, directed and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Ambareesh, Rajani, Jr Narasimharaju and Mukhyamantri Chandru in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vijayanand. The ...

'' (1989), a remake of the 1987 Hindi film '' Mr. India'' and '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'' (1991). She then starred in

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hit ''

Padheyam ''Patheyam'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan, based on a screenplay by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty and Chippy in lead roles, along with Nedumudi Venu, Sasikala, Bharat Gopy and Oduvil Unni ...

'' (1993). In Tamil films, she was credited as ''Sasikala.''

Personal life

Rajani was born as Shashi Kaur Malhotra in

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to V. N. Malhotra and Sulochana. She was married to Dr. Mullagiri Praveen in 1998; they have 3 children.

Filmography

Telugu

# ''

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'' (1985) # '' Adapadachu'' (1985) # ''Bharyabhartala Bandham'' (1985) # '' Lanchavataram'' (1985) # '' Idena Nyayam'' (1985) # '' Pelli Miku Akshtintalu Maku'' (1985) # ''

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'' (1986) # ''

Brahma Rudrulu ''Brahma Rudrulu'' is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Venkatesh, Lakshmi, Rajani and Ranjini and music comp ...

'' (1986) # ''Seetarama Kalyanam'' (1986) # ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1986) # ''Manchi Manasulu'' (1986) # ''

Rendu Rella Aaru ''Rendu Rellu Aaru'' ( stylised as ''2X2=6'') is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Gogineni.Subba Rao under Vijaya Creations banner and directed by Jandhyala. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Rajani, Preethi and ...

'' (1986) # ''

Pratidwani ''Pratidwani'' is a 1971 Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan. The film stars Rajkumar, Rajesh and Aarathi, along with Narasimharaju, Balakrishna, Pandaribai in supporting roles, with Dinesh as the leader of the smugglers. Plo ...

'' (1986) # '' Cowboy No. 1'' (1986) # '' Maruti'' (1986) # ''

'' (1987) # ''Thayaramma Thandava Krishna'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # ''

Collector Gari Abbai ''Collector Gari Abbayi'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Yarlagadda Surendra under S. S. Creations and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Sarada and Rajani, with music composed ...

'' (1987) # ''

Agni Putrudu ''Agni Putrudu'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Venkat Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Sarada, Rajani and Sivaji Ganesan ...

'' (1987) # '' Bhale Mogudu'' (1987) # '' Thayarama Thandava Krishna'' (1987) # '' Maonagadu'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # ''

Gundamma Gari Krishnulu ''Gundamma Gari Krishnulu'' () is a 1987 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Midde Rama Rao under the Sri Rajalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Rajani, Poorni ...

'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # ''

Sardar Dharmanna ''Sardar Dharmanna'' is a 1987 Telugu language drama film directed by Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao and produced by Yalamanchili Saibabu. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Vishnuvardhan, Jayasudha, Radhika, Mohan Babu, and Rajani. The film had musica ...

'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # '' Muddu Bidda'' (1987) # ''

Chinnari Devatha ''Sankar Guru'' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by L. Raja and produced by M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian and M. S. Guhan. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu as ''Chinnari Devatha'' with Raja Naidu as director. I ...

'' (1987) # '' Sahasa Putrudu'' (1987) # '' Hantakudi Veta'' (1987) # ''Nammina Bantu'' (1987) # '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) # ''

Brahma Putrudu ''Brahma Putrudu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh and Rajani , with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a remake of t ...

'' (1987) # '' Shankaravam'' (1988) # '' Ugranetrudu'' (1988) # '' Samsaram'' (1988) # ''Jeevana Ganga'' (1988) # ''

Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam ''Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam'' () is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G. Nirmala under the Nirmala Arts banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by J. V. Raghavulu. ...

'' (1988) # ''Bhama Kalapam'' (1988) # '' Murali Krishnudu'' (1988) # '' Chikkadu Dorakadu'' (1988) # ''

Gaduggai ''Gaduggayi'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Sarath. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Rajani, with music composed by Chakravarthy. Plot The film begins in a village where Gopi / Pandu a callow raised by his grandpare ...

'' (1989) # '' Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha'' (1989) # ''

Dhruva Nakshatram ''Dhruva Nakshatram'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Y. Nageswara Rao and produced by K. Ashok Kumar under Sri Usha Art Productions. It stars Venkatesh and Rajani, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film, released o ...

'' (1990) # '' Prananiki Pranam'' (1990) # '' Prananiki Teyvi'' (1990)

Tamil

# ''

Ilamai Kaalangal ''Ilamai Kaalangal'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan, Sasikala and Rohini. It was released on 19 August 1983. Plot Rosie and Raghu are college mates that fall in love. Rosie ...

'' (1983) – Debut in Tamil # ''Sabaash'' (1984) # ''Kadamai'' (1984) # ''Shankari'' (1984) # ''Kuzhandai Yesu'' (1984) # ''Madras Vaathiyaar'' (1984) # ''Theerpu En Kaiyil'' (1984) # ''Kaval Kaithigal'' (1984) # ''Sattathai Thiruthungal'' (1984) # ''

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal ''Kuva Kuva Vaathugal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and produced by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Sivakumar, Sulakshana, Pandiyan and Ilavarasi. It was released on 14 January 1984. Plot Cast * Siv ...

'' (1984) # ''Theerpugal Thirutthapadalaam'' (1985) # ''Anbin Mugavari'' (1985) # '' Naagam'' (1985) # ''Enaitha Kodugal'' (1985) # ''

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'' (1985) # ''

Thanga Mama 3D ''Thanga Mama 3D'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Simon, starring Arun and Sasikala. It was released on 6 September 1985. Plot Cast *Arun * Sasikala * M. N. Nambiar Production ''Thanga Mama 3D'' is the second 3D f ...

'' (1985) # ''Ilankandru'' (1985) # ''Sigappu Nila'' (1985) # ''

Oomai Vizhigal ''Oomai Vizhigal'' (; Gouged eyes) is an Indian 1986 Tamil-language crime action film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar, along with Ravichandran and Malaysia Vasudevan i ...

'' (1986) # ''

Kutravaaligal ''Kutravaaligal'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Raveendran in lead role. Cast *Raveendran *Viji *Raghuvaran *Jayamalini *Radha Ravi Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi (born 29 July 1952) is a ...

'' (1986) # ''Kolusu'' (1986) # ''Mann Soru'' (1986) # '' Shankar Guru'' (1987) # ''

Inaindha Kaigal ''Inaindha Kaigal'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. K. Viswanathan. The film stars Ramki, C. Arunpandian, Nirosha and Sindhu, with Nassar, Senthil, Srividya, Murali Kumar and Prabhakaran playing supporting roles. The ...

'' (1990) # ''

Vetri Vizha ''Vetri Vizha'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prathap K. Pothen. It stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, pairing with Sasikala and Khushbu as lead heroine along with Amala in guest appearance. The film was a blockbuster ...

'' (1989) # ''

Gnana Paravai ''Gnana Paravai'' () is a 1991 Tamil language supernatural thriller film, directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Harish Kumar, Sasikala and Manorama. It was released on 11 January 1991. Plot The film is about an ...

'' (1990) # '' En Pottukku Sonthakkaran'' (1991) # '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) # ''

Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen ''Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Guru Dhanapal. The film stars Karthik, Sasikala and Monisha. It was released on 12 April 1992. Plot Muthurasu and Periyasamy are brother ...

'' (1992) # ''

Oor Mariyadhai ''Oor Mariyadhai'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Sarathkumar, Sasikala, Napoleon and Anand. It revolves around Rathnavelu (Sarathkumar), who is in love with Rasathi (Sasikala) who, ho ...

'' (1992)

Kannada

# ''

'' (1989) # ''Mathsara'' (1991) # ''Nagini'' (1990) # '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'' (1991) # '' Entede Bhanta'' (1992) # '' Preethi Maado Hudugarigella earlier Sundara Loka'' (2002)

Malayalam

# '' Inakkily'' (1984) or (1985) # ''

'' (1993)

References

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