Anu Prabhakar
Anu Prabhakar | |
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 Anu in TeachAids interview, 2013 | |
| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
Anu Prabhakar, also known by her married name Anu Prabhakar Mukherjee, is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Kannada films and a few Tamil films.
Early life
[edit]Anu was born in Bangalore to M. V. Prabhakar, an employee with Bharat Heavy Electricals, and dubbing artiste and actress Gayathri Prabhakar. Anu grew up in the Malleswaram suburb of Bangalore, and studied in the Nirmala Rani High School. She appeared as a child artiste in Kannada films Chapala Chennigaraya (1990) and Shanti Kranti (1991), and English film Mysteries of the Dark Jungle (1990). While she dropped out of college when her career as a heroine took off[1] she later went on to pursue a master's degree in sociology from Karnataka University through correspondence.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Anu made her debut as a heroine in 1999 with Hrudaya Hrudaya opposite Shiva Rajkumar and became a top rung heroine in Kannada films. She formed a popular pair with Ramesh Aravind. She has co-starred with superstar Vishnuvardhan in several films like Soorappa, Jamindarru, Hrudayavantha, Sahukara and Varsha. Anu has acted in a few Tamil movies as well. In 2009, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by nonprofit organisation TeachAids.[3] In her 2020 film based on the life of 12th-century Kannada poet Akka Mahadevi, she played a dual role; one of the poet and the other of Jyothi, a girl who pursues PhD on the poet.[4]
Awards
[edit]Anu Prabhakar was honoured by Bangalore's Kolada Math, with the title 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' for her performance in various films. She has won other awards such as 'Karnataka State Government best actress award 2000–01'.
Personal life
[edit]In April 2016, Anu married Raghu Mukherjee, a model-turned-actor.[5] They have a daughter named Nandana.[6] Earlier she was married to Krishna Kumar, son of actress Jayanthi and they had divorced in January 2014 citing differences.
Filmography
[edit]Kannada films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Chapala Chennigaraya | Anu | Child artist |
| Swarna Samsara | |||
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | ||
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Usha | Debut as heroine |
| Snehaloka | Priya | ||
| 2000 | Soorappa | Special appearance | |
| Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu | Swapna | ||
| Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Kusuma | ||
| 2001 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Chandana | |
| Anjali Geetanjali | |||
| Shaapa | Kaveri | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress[7] | |
| Kanasugara | Special appearance | ||
| Mr. Harishchandra | |||
| Shivappanayaka | |||
| Vishalakshammana Ganda | |||
| 2002 | Jamindaru | ||
| Annayya Tammayya | |||
| Thavarige Baa Thangi | Gowri | ||
| Olu Saar Bari Olu | Roja | ||
| 2003 | Shri Kalikamba | Eeswari | |
| Nan Hendthi Maduve | |||
| Nee Illade Naa Illa Kane | |||
| Preethi Prema Pranaya | |||
| Hrudayavantha | Gouthami | ||
| Ardhangi | Mahadevi | ||
| 2004 | Bisi Bisi | Radha Ramesh | |
| Ok Saar Ok | |||
| Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hyagirali | Chandramathi | ||
| Kanakambari | |||
| Sahukara | |||
| 2005 | Varsha | Roopa | |
| Udees | Seetha | ||
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | ||
| Saavira Mettilu | Special Appearance | ||
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Neetha | |
| Sri Dhanamma Devi | Sri Dhanamma Devi | ||
| Prarambha | |||
| 2008 | Mussanje Maathu | Shwetha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kannada) |
| Navashakthi Vaibhava | Goddess Annapurneshwari | ||
| 2009 | Gubbaachigalu | Gayathri | |
| Bhagyada Balegara | |||
| 2010 | Banashankari Devi Mahatme | ||
| Pareekshe | Bangari | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 2011 | Ko Ko | ||
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri | ||
| Samsaradalli Golmaal | Ragini | ||
| 2013 | Garbhada Gudi | Teresa | |
| Sakkare | Sneha | ||
| 2014 | Fair & Lovely | ||
| 2015 | Aatagara | Sandhya Ramagopal | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | ||
| 2017 | Once More Kaurava | ||
| 2018 | Tunturu | ||
| 2019 | Anukta | ||
| 2021 | Rathnan Prapancha | Tabassum | |
| 2022 | James | Vijay Gayakwad's wife | |
| 2023 | Melody Drama | Indirakka | |
| 2024 | Bhairadevi | Shalini | |
| TBA | Akka | Akka Mahadevi/ Jyoti | Filming |
Other language films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mysteries of the Dark Jungle | English | Child artist | |
| 2002 | Arputham | Priya | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Eeswari | ||
| 2005 | Majaa | Selvi |
Television
[edit]- Bale Bangara
- Home Minister
- Shrimati Karnataka
- Manju Musukida Haadi
- Nooru Dinagalu
- Triveni Sangama
- Nannamma Super Star (Judge)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Prabhakar, Anu. TV9 Mareyalaare: Actress Anu Prabhakar Shares Sweet Memories of Her Life Time - Full (in Kannada). Bangalore, India: TV9 Kannada. Event occurs at 15:00. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ "Anu Prabhakar mum on her separation from her husband". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Archived from the original on 5 August 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Kannada actress, Anu Prabhakar, plays role in TeachAIDS production". TeachAids. 25 September 2009. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ "I try to keep my characters alive". Deccan Herald. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Actors Anu Prabhakar and Raghu Mukherjee tie the knot". The Hindu. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Doting parents! Sandalwood stars strike a pose with their cute babies". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "'Mussanje' bags best film award". The Hindu. 29 May 2001. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
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