Acting
Aarathi
Aarathi (Kannada: ಆರತಿ ; born 1954) is an Indian actress turned director who works predominantly in Kannada language films. She is best known for her acting prowess in many author backed female centric roles during the 1970s and 1980s. After her self-declared retirement from films in the late 1980s, she returned as director with Mithayi Mane (2005) which met with critical appreciation and also won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film. As a lead actress in more than 125 feature films, Aarathi was considered to be among the top league of actresses of her time, having won the Filmfare awards and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress four times each. She was also nominated as the Member of Legislative Council at the Vidhana parishad making her only the second actress after B. Jayamma.
Filmography
Tulasi Dalam
Film · 1985
Swabhimana
Film · 1985
Pooja Phala
Film · 1984
Khaidi
Film · 1984
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Film · 1984
Ramapurada Ravana
Film · 1984
Gedda Maga
Film · 1983
Thirugu Baana
Film · 1983
Jaggu
Film · 1983
Nyaya Gedditu
Film · 1983
Gandharva Giri
Film · 1983
Mutthaide Bhagya
Film · 1983
Parajitha
Film · 1982
Karmika Kallanalla
Film · 1982
Mullina Gulabi
Film · 1982
Pedda Gedda
Film · 1982
Maava Sose Savaal
Film · 1982
Hasyarathna Ramakrishna
Film · 1982
Bhagyavantha
Film · 1981
Ranganayaki
Film · 1981
Bangarada Jinke
Film · 1980
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Film · 1980
Dharmasere
Film · 1979
Naniruvude Ninagagi
Film · 1979
Hombisilu
Film · 1978
Paduvaaralli Pandavaru
Film · 1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
Film · 1978
Kudure Mukha
Film · 1978
Muyyige Muyyi
Film · 1978
Vasantha Lakshmi
Film · 1978
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Film · 1978
Pavanaganga
Film · 1977
Anuroopa
Film · 1977
Maagiya Kanasu
Film · 1977
Raja Nanna Raja
Film · 1976
Premada Kanike
Film · 1976
Bahaddur Gandu
Film · 1976
Phalitamsha
Film · 1976
Katha Sangama
Film · 1976
Aparadhi
Film · 1976
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Film · 1976
Baalu Jenu
Film · 1976
Daari Thappida Maga
Film · 1975
Shubhamangala
Film · 1975
Bili Hendthi
Film · 1975
Devara Kannu
Film · 1975
Bangarada Panjara
Film · 1974
Gumasthavin Magal
Film · 1974
Upasane
Film · 1974
Edakallu Guddada Mele
Film · 1973
Mooruvare Vajragalu
Film · 1973
Kula Gowravam
Film · 1972
Sipayi Ramu
Film · 1972
Naagarahaavu
Film · 1972
Bangaarada Manushya
Film · 1972
Bhale Huchcha
Film · 1972
Kasturi Nivasa
Film · 1971
Prathidhwani
Film · 1971
Nyayave Devaru
Film · 1971
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Film · 1971
Prathidhwani
Film · 1971
Makane Ninakku Vendi
Film · 1971
Gejje Pooje
Film · 1969