Bhanupriya is a well-known Indian actress and dancer who has primarily worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also appeared in a few Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Here is a biography highlighting her life and career:
Early Life and Background:
- Bhanupriya was born on January 15, 1967, in Rangampeta village near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Her birth name is Manga Bhanu.
- She comes from a Telugu-speaking family. Her father, Pandu Babu, and mother, Ragamali, later moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- She has an elder brother, Gopikrishna, and a younger sister, Shantipriya, who is also an actress.
- Bhanupriya is a trained classical dancer, which has significantly influenced her career.
Film Career:
- Bhanupriya began her acting career at the age of 15 with the Tamil film “Mella Pesungal” (1983).
- Her breakthrough role came in the Telugu film “Sitara” (1983), directed by Vamsy, where she played the lead role. This film established her as a prominent actress in the Telugu film industry.
- She went on to star in numerous successful films in Telugu, Tamil, and other languages, showcasing her versatility and talent.
- Some of her notable Telugu films include “Swarnakamalam,” “Donga Mogudu,” “Chakravarthy,” and “Trinetrudu.”
- She has also delivered memorable performances in Tamil films like “Thalapathi” and “Kizhakku Vasal.”
- Bhanupriya is known for her expressive eyes, graceful dance movements, and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
- She was one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema during the 1980s and early 1990s.
- Apart from acting, she has also worked as a dubbing artist, notably for Urmila Matondkar in the Tamil film “Indian” (1996).
filmography of Bhanupriya:
| Year | Film Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | Tamil |
| 1984 | Sitaara | Telugu |
| 1985 | Anveshana | Telugu |
| 1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | Telugu |
| 1986 | Swarnakamalam | Telugu |
| 1986 | Pavitra | Telugu |
| 1987 | Khudgarz | Hindi |
| 1987 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Telugu |
| 1987 | Jebu Donga | Telugu |
| 1988 | Tamacha | Hindi |
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Hindi |
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro | Tamil |
| 1989 | Garibon Ka Daata | Hindi |
| 1989 | Suryaa | Hindi |
| 1989 | Kasam Vardi Kee | Hindi |
| 1990 | Zahreelay | Hindi |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Tamil |
| 1991 | Bhabhi | Hindi |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Tamil |
| 1992 | Rajashilpi | Malayalam |
| 1992 | Bharathan | Tamil |
| 1993 | Maharasan | Tamil |
| 1995 | Pedarayudu | Telugu |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Malayalam |
| 1997 | Aahaa | Tamil |
| 1997 | Annamayya | Telugu |
| 1999 | Ananda Poonkaatre | Tamil |
| 2000 | Annai | Tamil |
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeswari | Tamil |
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Kannada |
| 2004 | Chellamae | Tamil |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu |
| 2005 | Gowtham S.S.C. | Telugu |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Tamil |
| 2012 | Chandramouli | Tamil |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Telugu |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Tamil |
| 2021 | Natyam | Telugu |
| 2022 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Tamil |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Tamil |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Film / Recognition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nandi Award | Special Jury Award | Sitaara | Telugu |
| 1986 | Nandi Award | Best Actress | Swarnakamalam | Telugu |
| 1988 | Cinema Express Award | Best Actress – Tamil | Aararo Aariraro | Tamil |
| 1991 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Special Prize | Azhagan | Tamil |
| 2005 | Nandi Award | Best Character Actress | Chatrapathi | Telugu |
| 2022 | SIIMA Lifetime Achievement | Contribution to South Cinema | Career Recognition | Multilangual |
Personal Life:
- In 1998, Bhanupriya married Adarsh Kaushal, an award-winning photographer based in the United States.
- They have a daughter named Abhinaya.
- The couple later divorced in 2005.
- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
- Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5xZQ2l0Lc8&pp=ygUfQmhhbnUgcHJpeWEgaW50ZXJ2aWV3IGluIHRlbHVndQ%3D%3D
