Nandini Ramanna, better known by her stage name Bhavana , is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. A Bharatanatyam dancer, she has received three Karnataka State Film Awards and acted in Shanti, a film that entered the Guinness Book of Records. Bhavana Ramanna is the director of HomeTown Productions, a production house that conducts dance and music shows.[2]
Bhavana | |
|---|---|
_(01).jpg) Bhavana at a press meet | |
| Born | Nandini Ramanna |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Career
editBhavana was born as Nandini Ramanna before her name was changed by Kodlu Ramakrishna.[3][4]
Bhavana trained to be a classical dancer and initially had no intention of acting; "films just happened by chance." She learned Bharatanatyam for nearly ten years and aspired for a career as a stage choreographer. She was cast by Krishnappa Uppur in Maribele, a Tulu film, who "saw me at a wedding and was pleased with my looks."[1] The film did not do well, but Bhavana was noticed by Kannada film producers. She was cast as heroine in Kodlu' Ramakrishna's romance-drama Nee Mudida Mallige[5] and in Seetharam Karanth's musical hit Chandramukhi Pranasakhi starring Ramesh Aravind, and Prema.[5] In Rashtrageethe directed by stalwart K. V. Raju she played a vampish role. Director Dinesh Babu offered her a leading role opposite Ramesh Aravind, in Deepavali, also starring Vishnuvardhan.[5] She made a guest appearance in Vishnuvardhan's Parva .[6] and Ninagagi.[7]
Bhavana did Kavitha Lankesh’s Deveeri which got the Aravindan Puraskar award. Bhavana also acted in Kavita Lankesh's second film, Alemaari[8][9] made for the National Film Development Corporation, which was previewed at many prestigious film festivals[10] but unable to find a commercial release.[11] Bhavana was the only star in Shanti, an off-beat Kannada film directed by noted writer, Baragur Ramachandrappa, that has earned the rare distinction of being the second Indian film to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.[12][13] in the category `fewest actors in a narrative film'. It was adjudged the second best film for the State award.[14] Bhavana was adjudged the "Best Actress" for her role in Bhagirathi.[15][16] She was one of the top Kannada Actresses of 2010 per Rediff.[17]
Bhavana moved to Mumbai for a few years and even did a Bollywood film, Family, that was headlined by Amitabh Bachchan.[18]
Filmography
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- Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Maribale | Tulu film | |
| 1997 | Nee Mudida Mallige | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1999 | No.1 | Durga | |
| Chandramuki Pranasakhi | Bhavana | ||
| Deveeri | |||
| Anbulla Kadhalukku | Shanthi | Tamil film | |
| 2000 | Deepavali | ||
| 2001 | Lankesha | [19] | |
| Ellara Mane Dosenu | Mandara | ||
| Natchatra Kadhal | Malini | Tamil film | |
| Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | |||
| Rashtrageethe | |||
| Ammaye Navvite | Sirisha | Telugu film | |
| 2002 | Parva | ||
| Ninagagi | Special appearance | ||
| Kshaama | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | ||
| Virumbugiren | Tamil film; cameo in song "Pathala Pathala" | ||
| Chelvi | |||
| 2003 | Wrong Number | ||
| Hello | |||
| Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu | Sandhya | Tamil film | |
| Preethi Prema Pranaya | Sheela | ||
| 2004 | Shanti | Shanti | |
| Sagari | Divya | ||
| Bhagawan | Bobby | ||
| 2006 | Family | Virendra's daughter | Hindi film |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Parimala | |
| 2010 | Vimukti | Madhavi | |
| Aptharakshaka | Neetha | ||
| 2012 | Chingari | ||
| Bhagirathi | Bhagirathi | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 2014 | Crazy Star | ||
| 2016 | Niruttara | Hamsa | |
| 2022 | Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda | ||
| 2023 | Otta | Dr. Mary Thomas | Malayalam film |
Television
edit- Godrej Game Aadi
- Life Change Maadi[20]
- Ramachaari
Politics
editBhavana campaigned for Congress candidates in the 2013 assembly elections in Davanagere among other constituencies. In 2012, she had campaigned for Jayaprakash Hegde of the Congress in Chikmagalur by-election to the Lok Sabha. In 2018 Bhavana Ramanna officially joined BJP[21]
References
edit- ^ a b Shenoy, Archana (29 September 2002). "Oomph & attitude". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 August 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Bhavana Ramanna Nandini - Director information and companies associated with | Zauba Corp". Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ "When a rose turns a lily". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "In Karnataka Politics, It is Star 'Caste' That Counts, Not Stardom". News18. 5 April 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Bhavana". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "He was humble and never treated anyone like a newcomer". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "Jogula". Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "Fighting the formula". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 July 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "Alemaari Story in Pictures". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "Every film is a work of art". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "ENCORE!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 September 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "Shanti gets into the Guinness Book". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (2 July 2012). "Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "An experiment with peace". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Sudeep, Bhavana bag best acting awards". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "'Prasad' gets best film award for 2011". The Hindu. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Bhavana". Rediff. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "'The right people don't approach me'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
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- ^ "Television beckons Bhavana". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Udupi: Bypoll Campaign Goes Glamourous [sic] as Ramya, Bhavana, Lokesh Join in". Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.