Sudha Belawadi
Indian film and television actress
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Sudha Belawadi (born 28 February 1970)[6][7] is an Indian actress[8][9] known for her work in Kannada cinema and television. She is also a theatre artist in Karnataka, India.[citation needed] Some of her notable films include Mathadana (2001), Mungaru Male (2006), Moggina Manasu (2008), Kaadu (1973).[10][11][non-primary source needed][12][non-primary source needed]
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Sudha Belawadi | |
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Sudha Belawadi in 2003 telefilm, ′Subbanna′ | |
| Born | 28 February 1970 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | M. G. Sathya Rao |
| Children | 2, including Samyukta Hornad[1] |
| Mother | Bhargavi Narayan[2] |
| Relatives | Prakash Belawadi (brother)[3][4][5] |
Career
Belawadi acted as a child in films such as Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974).[13] She continued acting as an adult and has been a part of more than 70 films, many drama (theatre) plays,[citation needed] and soaps/serials Manthana, Manvanthara,[14] Mahaparva.[15]
Belawadi received a major break in films when she played the mother of Ganesh's character in Mungaru Male (2006). She noted: "Playing Ganesh's mom in the film was one of the most memorable roles because it was written so well."[16]
Personal life
Belawadi is the daughter of Bhargavi Narayan, an actress, and Belavadi Nanjundaiah Narayana (a.k.a. Makeup Nani), a Kannada film actor, and a makeup artist.[17] Her siblings are Sujatha, Prakash and Pradeep.[18] Prakash is a theatre, film, television and media personality, and a National Film Award recipient, for his directorial Stumble in 2002.[19]
Belawadi is married to M. G. Sathya Rao and their children are Shantanu and Samyukta Hornad. Samyukta is also an actress.[20][21]
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Kaadu | ||
| 1974 | Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu | Credited as Baby Sudha | |
| 1976 | Pallavi | ||
| 1979 | Muyyi | ||
| 1997 | Thaayi Saheba | Chandri | |
| 1998 | Shanti Shanti Shanti | Bank Manager | |
| 2001 | Mathadana | Sunanda | |
| 2003 | Paris Pranaya | Pavani | |
| 2004 | Abbabba Entha Huduga | ||
| Joke Falls | |||
| 2006 | Mungaru Male | Kamala | |
| 2007 | Meera Madhava Raghava | ||
| Krishna | Pooja's mother | ||
| Yuga | |||
| 2008 | Gaalipata | Ganesh's mother | |
| Minchina Ota | |||
| Moggina Manasu | Chanchala's mother | ||
| Dheemaku | |||
| 2009 | Gulama | Vanajakshi | |
| Jhossh | Meena's mother | ||
| Auto | |||
| Kaaranji | |||
| Prem Kahani | |||
| Bhagyada Balegaara | |||
| Gilli | Guru's mother | ||
| Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija | |||
| Parichaya | Girija | ||
| Kallara Santhe | |||
| 2010 | Swayamvara | ||
| Sri Moksha | |||
| Thamassu | Salma | ||
| Shourya | |||
| Kari Chirathe | |||
| Pancharangi | Vaishali | ||
| Jothegara | Vishwas' mother | ||
| Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy | |||
| 2011 | Karthik | ||
| Dhool | |||
| Hudugaru | Lakshmi | ||
| Mr. Duplicate | Souparnika | ||
| Panchamrutha | |||
| Lifeu Ishtene | |||
| Putra | |||
| 2012 | Dev Son of Mudde Gowda | ||
| Romeo | Vijayamma | ||
| Godfather | Sujatha | ||
| 2013 | Hejjegalu | ||
| Nenapinangala | |||
| Bachchan | Bharath's mother | ||
| Googly | Kausalya | ||
| Neralu | |||
| Barfi | Santosh' mother | ||
| Raja Huli | Kaveri's mother | ||
| Ambara | |||
| 2014 | Parinaya | ||
| Oggarane | N/a | Dubbing artist | |
| 24 Carat | |||
| Rose | |||
| 2015 | Abhinetri | ||
| Vaastu Prakaara | |||
| Rana Vikrama | Vikram's mother | ||
| Ekka Saka | Tulu film | ||
| Goolihatti | |||
| Buguri | Krishna's mother | ||
| First Rank Raju | Raju's mother | ||
| Cigarette | |||
| 2016 | Nan Love Track | ||
| Jessie | Nandini's mother | ||
| U Turn | |||
| Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe | |||
| Puta Thirugisi Nodi | Veena | ||
| Just Aakasmika | |||
| Idolle Ramayana | Bhujanga's wife | ||
| 2017 | Smile Please | Ranganayaki | |
| Ondanondu Dina | Pallavi | Short film | |
| Kaafi Thota | |||
| Athiratha | Akash's mother | ||
| 2018 | Swartharatna | ||
| 2019 | Aduva Gombe | ||
| Londonalli Lambodhara | Lambodhara's mother | ||
| Ayushman Bhava | Cameo appearance | ||
| Nam Gani B.Com Pass | |||
| Kannad Gothilla | |||
| 2020 | Ramana Savari | ||
| Matte Udbhava | |||
| Act 1978 | Sabiha Bhanu | ||
| Arishadvarga | |||
| 2022 | Saara Vajra | Halima | |
| Petromax | L. Shanthakumari | ||
| Chase | |||
| Gaalipata 2 | Kumuda | ||
| Lucky Man | Arjun's mother | ||
| MRP | Sheelavantha's mother | ||
| Hadinelentu | Arathi | ||
| Champion | |||
| Ninga | |||
| Made in Bengaluru | |||
| 2023 | Prajarajya | ||
| Kaasina Sara | |||
| Mandala: The UFO Incident | Yashoda | ||
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | Kousalya | ||
| Aachar & Co | Savitri Aachar | ||
| Baang | Suchitra Kamath | ||
| Sneharshi | |||
| 2024 | Bachelor Party | Ashwath Narayan's wife | |
| Abbabba | Akhila's mother | ||
| For Regn | Akshay's mother | ||
| Matinee | |||
| Hagga | |||
| Max | Arjun's mother | ||
| 2025 | Shanubhogara Magalu | ||
| Doora Theera Yaana | |||
| Son of Muthanna | |||
| Kunte Bille | |||
| Gatha Vaibhava | |||
