Praveena Bhagyaraj
Praveena Bhagyaraj was an Indian film actress who had worked mainly in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She married director K. Bhagyaraj in 1981. Praveena, who starred in several films like Manmatha Leelai, Manthoppu Kiliye, Pasi, Billa and Bhama Rukmani
Praveena Bhagyaraj | |
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Born | Praveena 19 April 1958 |
Died | 5 September 1983 25) | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1976-1983 |
Spouse(s) | K. Bhagyaraj (m.1981-1983) |
Film career
She 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
In her early days, Both Praveena and Bhagyaraj had a lot of trouble getting film offers. Praveena was entered as an actress in the film industry. Praveena helped her boyfriend Bhagyaraj, who had little chance of progressing as the second heroine and main supporting characters. When she taught Tamil to Bhagyaraj, they had love between them.[2] Later, they both married in 1981. Praveena's marriage was over in a very short span.[3][4][5]
Death
Praveena died on 5 September 1983 due to jaundice.[6] She was just 25 when she died. After her death, Bhagyaraj married Poornima Jayaram, also a popular actress, with whom he has two children - Saranya and Shanthanu, both of them who later became actors.
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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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 | Tamil | Jayanthi | |
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 | Tamil | Kumudha | |
1980 | Billa | Tamil | Rupa | |
1980 | Jamboo | Tamil | ||
1980 | Neerottam | Tamil | ||
1980 | Muthuchippikal | Malayalam | ||
1980 | Kaavalmaadam | Malayalam | ||
1980 | Bhama Rukmani | Tamil | Bhama | |
1980 | Deepam | Malayalam | ||
1981 | Thakilu Kottampuram | Malayalam | ||
1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | Malayalam | ||
1983 | Mazha Nilaavu | Malayalam |
References
- "Billa Paper Advertisements - Rajinikanth Box Office Reports - Rajinifans.com". rajinifans.com. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "``பிரவீணா அக்காவுடனான நட்பு... மறக்க முடியாத நினைவுகள்!" - நடிகை பூர்ணிமா பாக்யராஜ்". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- Pro, G. balan Film (17 July 2014). "BALAN CINEMA DIARY: திரைக்கதை திலகம் கே.பாக்யராஜ்". BALAN CINEMA DIARY. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "'முத்தம் கேட்டு அடம் பிடிப்பதில் பூர்ணிமா இன்னும் குழந்தையே'! - சிலாகிக்கும் பாக்யராஜ் #Valentinesday". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- Pillai, Sreedhar (15 February 1984). "K. Bhagyaraj; The reigning king in the world of Madras film Hollywood". India Today. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "Praveena (Praveena Bhagyaraj)". Antru Kanda Mugam. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2020.