Praveena Bhagyaraj (died 1983) was an Indian actress who had worked mainly in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She married director K. Bhagyaraj in 1981. Praveena starred in several films like Manmatha Leelai, Manthoppu Kiliye, Pasi, Billa and Bhama Rukmani.
Praveena Bhagyaraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Praveena |
| Died | September 1983 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–1983 |
| Spouse | |
Film career
editShe made her debut in 1976 in the Tamil movie Manmadha Leelai, directed by K. Balachander, with Kamal Haasan in the lead role. After that, she has acted in films as supporting roles and minor roles, and also lead actress in a few movies. She has acted with Rajinikanth in Billa (1980). Billa was released on 26 January 1980, and became a commercial success, running for over 25 weeks in theatres.[1]
Personal life
editIn her early days, both Praveena and Bhagyaraj had a lot of trouble getting film offers. Praveena entered as an actress in the film industry. Praveena helped her boyfriend Bhagyaraj, who had little chance of progressing as the second hero and main supporting characters. When she taught Tamil to Bhagyaraj, they had love between them.[2] Later, they both married in 1981.[3]
Death
editFilmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Manmatha Leelai | Tamil | Debut in Tamil - Uncredit role | |
| 1977 | Manassoru Mayil | Malayalam | ||
| 1977 | Choondakkari | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Seethapathi Samsaram | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Amarnath | Kannada | ||
| 1978 | Mattoru Karnan | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Vishwaroopam | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Taxi Driver | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Aval Kanda Lokam | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Sathrusamhaaram | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | Jayanthi | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Kalliyankattu Neeli | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Manavadharmam | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Avalude Prathikaram | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Adukku Malli | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Mayandi | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Kizhakkum Merkkum Santhikkindrana | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Pasi | Kumudha | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Billa | Rupa | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Jamboo | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Neerottam | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Muthuchippikal | Malayalam | ||
| 1980 | Kaavalmaadam | Malayalam | ||
| 1980 | Bhama Rukmani | Rukmani | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Deepam | Malayalam | ||
| 1981 | Thakilu Kottampuram | Malayalam | ||
| 1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Mazha Nilaavu | Malayalam |
References
edit- ^ "Billa Paper Advertisements - Rajinikanth Box Office Reports". rajinifans.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "பிரவீணா அக்காவுடனான நட்பு... மறக்க முடியாத நினைவுகள்!" - நடிகை பூர்ணிமா பாக்யராஜ்". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "'முத்தம் கேட்டு அடம் பிடிப்பதில் பூர்ணிமா இன்னும் குழந்தையே'! - சிலாகிக்கும் பாக்யராஜ் #Valentinesday". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ Shivakumar, S. (18 September 1983). "A personal tragedy". Mid-Day. p. 26. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Pillai, Sreedhar (15 February 1984). "K. Bhagyaraj; The reigning king in the world of Madras film Hollywood". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.