Poornima Bhagyaraj
Born: 1960-07-18
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Poornima Jayaram is a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam Tamil Hindi and Telugu cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s. She began her acting career with supporting roles in Hindi films such as Paheli and Dillagi. Her breakthrough came with the Malayalam film Manjil Virinja Pookkal which marked the beginning of her successful pairing with actor Shankar in Malayalam cinema. She gained further recognition with films like Olangal and Payanangal Mudivathillai. In 1984 Poornima married actor director K Bhagyaraj who directed her in the Tamil film Darling Darling Darling. The couple has two children Saranya Bhagyaraj and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj both of whom are actors in Tamil cinema. After a hiatus Poornima made a comeback in the 2010s appearing in supporting roles in films like Jilla and Raatchasi as well as in television serials such as Kanmani and Enga Veetu Meenakshi.
Poornima Jayaram is a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam Tamil Hindi and Telugu cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s. She began her acting career with supporting roles in Hindi films such as Paheli and Dillagi. Her breakthrough came with the Malayalam film Manjil Virinja Pookkal which marked the beginning of her successful pairing with actor Shankar in Malayalam cinema. She gained further recognition with films like Olangal and Payanangal Mudivathillai. In 1984 Poornima married actor director K Bhagyaraj who directed her in the Tamil film Darling Darling Darling. The couple has two children Saranya Bhagyaraj and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj both of whom are actors in Tamil cinema. After a hiatus Poornima made a comeback in the 2010s appearing in supporting roles in films like Jilla and Raatchasi as well as in television serials such as Kanmani and Enga Veetu Meenakshi.
Poornima Bhagyaraj is a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in Malayalam Tamil Hindi and Telugu cinema. Born in Mumbai Maharashtra India Poornima began her acting career with supporting roles in Hindi films such as Paheli and Dillagi. She gained fame with the Malayalam film Manjil Virinja Pookkal which marked the beginning of her successful pairing with actor Shankar in Malayalam cinema. She received further recognition with films like Olangal and Payanangal Mudivathillai. In 1984 Poornima married actor director K Bhagyaraj who directed her in the Tamil film Darling Darling Darling. The couple has two children Saranya Bhagyaraj and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj both of whom are actors in Tamil cinema. After a hiatus Poornima made a comeback in the 2010s appearing in supporting roles in films like Jilla and Raatchasi as well as in television serials such as Kanmani and Enga Veetu Meenakshi. Poornima Bhagyaraj is celebrated for her versatile performances and significant contributions to Indian cinema. She has been honored with awards including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Manjil Virinja Pookkal and Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in Tamil for Payanangal Mudivathillai and in Malayalam for Olangal.
Poornima Bhagyaraj is a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in
Malayalam Tamil Hindi and Telugu cinema. Born in Mumbai Maharashtra India Poornima began her acting career with supporting roles in Hindi films such as Paheli and Dillagi. She gained fame with the Malayalam film Manjil Virinja Pookkal which marked the beginning of her successful pairing with actor Shankar in Malayalam cinema. She received further recognition with films like Olangal and Payanangal Mudivathillai.
In 1984 Poornima married actor director K Bhagyaraj who directed her in the Tamil film Darling Darling Darling. The couple has two children Saranya Bhagyaraj and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj both of whom are actors in Tamil cinema. After a hiatus Poornima made a comeback in the 2010s appearing in supporting roles in films like Jilla and Raatchasi as well as in television serials such as Kanmani and Enga Veetu Meenakshi.
Poornima Bhagyaraj is celebrated for her versatile performances and significant contributions to Indian cinema. She has been honored with awards including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Manjil Virinja Pookkal and Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in Tamil for Payanangal Mudivathillai and in Malayalam for Olangal.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Poornima Jayaram, Poornima Bhagyaraj
- Height 5' 4"
- Born July 18, 1960 · Mumbai Maharashtra, India
- Spouses
- Children Saranya Bhagyaraj Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
- Relatives Keerthi Shanthanu
- Other works
- Actress
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Jayaram
FAQ
Poornima Bhagyaraj is a famous Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu films during the late 1970s and 1980s. She is celebrated for her versatile performances and iconic roles.
Some of her well-known films include Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Olangal, Payanangal Mudivathillai, Jilla, and Raatchasi.
Yes, Poornima Bhagyaraj married actor-director K. Bhagyaraj in 1984. They have two children, Saranya Bhagyaraj and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, who are both actors in Tamil cinema.
Yes, after her film hiatus, Poornima Bhagyaraj appeared in television serials including Kanmani and Enga Veetu Meenakshi.
She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Manjil Virinja Pookkal and Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in Tamil for Payanangal Mudivathillai and in Malayalam for Olangal.
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Trivia
Poornima Jayaram started her career with supporting roles in Hindi films before gaining fame in Malayalam and Tamil cinema
Her breakthrough was with the Malayalam film Manjil Virinja Pookkal
She formed a successful acting pair with Shankar in Malayalam films
She married actor director K Bhagyaraj in 1984
She made a comeback in the 2010s appearing in supporting roles in films and television serials
Quotes
Cinema is a way to tell stories that touch hearts and minds
Trademarks
Versatile performances across Malayalam Tamil Hindi and Telugu films
Strong on screen presence and emotive acting
Collaborations with top actors of her era
Television roles after film hiatus
Nicknames
Poornima, Poornima Bhagyaraj
Salaries
Around 25 to 40 lakh per film during her prime
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