Heera Rajagopal
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Heera Rajagopal is a former India
n film actress. She has appeared in several Tamil
, Malayalam, Telugu
and Hindi
films.
, Chennai.
under Satya Jyoti banner with the film Idhayam alongside Murali
. This film was a major hit in Tamil as well as Telugu. She debuted in Bollywood with the film Amanat costarring Sanjay Dutt
. In Malayalam she debuted with Mohanlal
in Niranayam. She appeared in notable films also featuring Ramesh Aravind, Mammootty
, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar, Vineeth, Karthik, Ravi Teja and Anil Kapoor.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actress. She has appeared in several Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
films.
Early life
Heera Rajagopal was born in Chennai. She graduated in Psychology from Women's Christian CollegeWomen's Christian College
Women's Christian College, or WCC, is an interdenominational women's college on College Road, Nungambakkam, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.-History:...
, Chennai.
Career
Heera Rajagopal debuted in TamilTamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
under Satya Jyoti banner with the film Idhayam alongside Murali
Murali (Tamil actor)
Murali was a Tamil film actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career. Murali has acted with many stars including Vijaykanth, Prabhu, Sathyaraj, Karthik, Prabhu Deva, Surya, Parthiban, Sarath Kumar, Mammootty and Sivaji Ganesan...
. This film was a major hit in Tamil as well as Telugu. She debuted in Bollywood with the film Amanat costarring Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
. In Malayalam she debuted with Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in Niranayam. She appeared in notable films also featuring Ramesh Aravind, Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar, Vineeth, Karthik, Ravi Teja and Anil Kapoor.
Personal life
Heera married Pushkar Madhav Natu in 2002. She had quit the film industry before marriage. In her official website, she describes the process of filing for divorce in India and the US, further stating that she was inspired by strong women. She has since become an activist, writer and philanthropist helping women, animals and the environment. She shuttles between the US, Italy and India.Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1991 | Idhayam Idhayam (film) Idhayam is a 1991 Tamil film, the first film to be directed by Kathir.-Plot:Set in a medical college backdrop, the film is about a person , who loves his fellow college mate, but does not have courage to convey his love to her... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Nee Pathi Naan Pathi is a 1991 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Vasanth and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rahman, Gouthami and Heera in the lead roles and marks the Tamil film debut for composer M. M... |
Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Public Rowdy | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| Endrum Anbudan | Tamil | |||
| 1993 | Dasarathan Dasarathan Dasarathan is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Raja Krishnamoorthy. The film features Sarathkumar and Heera in lead roles whilst Sivakumar, Saranya and Gandhimathi play supporting roles.-Cast:*Sarathkumar*Heera*Sivakumar*Saranya*Gandhimathi... |
Tamil | ||
| Munarivippu Munarivippu Munarivippu is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Bhuvan. The film features Sarathkumar and Heera in lead roles whilst Napolean, Chinni Jayanth and S. S. Chandran play supporting roles.-Cast:*Sarathkumar*Heera*Napolean*Chinni Jayanth... |
Tamil | |||
| Band Master | Tamil | |||
| Sabash Babu Sabash Babu Sabash Babu is a Tamil film released in 1993 produced by T. Rajendar and directed by Sasi Mohan. Rajender himself appears in a major role with his son, Silambarasan appearing in the title role as a child artiste. Heera Rajgopalalso features , whilst the film featured an extensive cast, which also... |
Tamil | |||
| Thiruda Thiruda Thiruda Thiruda Thiruda Thiruda is a Tamil comedy thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam, and scripted by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack and background score of the film were composed by A. R. Rahman whilst the cinematography was done by P. C... |
Rajathi | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Namma Annachi | Tamil | ||
| Thaatboot Thanjavoor | Tamil | |||
| Dongala Rajyam | Telugu | |||
| Amanaat Amanaat Amanaat is an Indian film released in 1994, with Raj N Sippy as director.-Plot summary:In a small village having mostly aged people, there has not been any rainfall for the past 3 years. A youngster wanting to be the leader of the village has to free the village people from this calamity. The... |
Gita | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... |
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| The Gentleman The Gentleman The Gentleman is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Paresh Rawal, Juhi Chawla in roles and South Indian actress Roja Selvamani does a cameo appearance in a song. It is a remake of S. Shankar's debut film, Gentleman.... |
Hindi | |||
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi Sathi Leelavathi Sathi Leelavathi is a 1995 Tamil comedy film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film is produced by Kamal Haasan, with story by Ananthu and dialogues by Crazy Mohan with Ilaiyaraja as music composer... |
Priya | Tamil | |
| Nirnayam Nirnayam (1995 film) Nirnayam is a 1995 Malayalam–language crime thriller / drama film starring Mohanlal and Heera Rajgopal in lead roles. It is co-written and directed by Sangeeth Sivan. The film was an adaption of The Fugitive, which itself was based on The Fugitive TV series... |
Annie | Malayalam | ||
| Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Pinky Menon | Malayalam | ||
| Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary is a 1995 Malayalam movie about a lawyer who seeks justice for a teenage girl who was raped and murdered.-Synopsis:... |
Indu | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Little Soldiers Little Soldiers Little Soldiers is a Telugu children's movie released in February 1996, produced and directed by Gangaraju Gunnam, which won many awards , including Andhra Pradesh state government Nandi award. The film has some good children songs penned by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri and scored by K... |
Anitha | Telugu | |
| Sri Karam | Telugu | |||
| Krishna | Tamil | |||
| Kadhal Kottai Kadhal Kottai Kadhal Kottai is a 1996 Tamil film directed by Agathiyan, in which Ajith Kumar and Devayani play lead roles, apart from Heera Rajgopal, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan who played important roles.... |
Neha | Tamil | ||
| Mr Bechara | Asha Varma | Hindi | ||
| Aur Ek Prem Kahani Aur Ek Prem Kahani Aur Ek Prem Kahani is a 1996 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by famed Cinematographer, Balu Mahendra. The film became the debut of several Southern stars, Ramesh Aravind, Sudhir Ahuja, and Heera Rajgopal. Co-starred the film were Revathi Menon and Akshay Anand... |
Kokila | Hindi | ||
| Avvai Shanmughi | Ratna | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Aahwanam | Telugu | ||
| Kalavida | Kannada | |||
| Chelikadu | Telugu | |||
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide Aavida Maa Aavide Aavida Maa Aavide is a 1998 Telugu film directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Tabu, and Heera Rajagopal in important roles.... |
Jhansi | Telugu | |
| Antahpuram | Telugu | Guest appearance | ||
| Padutha Thiyaga | Telugu | |||
| Yuvaratna Rana | Telugu | |||
| Pooveli Pooveli Pooveli is a Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Karthik, Abbas, Kausalya and Heera Rajgopal in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj.... |
Shalini | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Peddamanshalu | Telugu | ||
| Thodarum Thodarum Thodarum is a Tamil film directed by Ramesh Khanna featuring Ajith Kumar, Devayani and Heera in the leading roles. The supporting cast of Manivannan, Vadivelu and Gemini Ganesan also play pivotal roles in the film... |
Tamil | |||
| Alludu Garu Vacharu | Telugu | |||
| Suyamvaram Suyamvaram Suyamvaram is a 1999 Tamil comedy-drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry... |
Tamil |