Rambha (actress)
Vijayalakshmi Yeedi (born 5 June 1976), better known as Rambha, is an Indian film actress. Throughout her career, Rambha acted in many Indian films across seven languages, while appearing alongside most of India's leading actors.[2][3]
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| Born | Vijayalakshmi Yeedi 5 June 1976[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, Film producer |
| Years active | 1991–2011 2017-Present |
| Spouse(s) | Indrakumar Pathmanathan ( m. 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and background
Rambha was born as Vijayalakshmi in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on 5 June 1976 into a Telugu-speaking family. She did her schooling at Atkinsons Senior Secondary School, Vijayawada. While she was studying in her 7th standard, she acted as Amman for her school's Annual Day competition.[4] The event had been attended by director Hariharan who stayed in contact and later introduced her as the female lead in Malayalam film, Sargam.[4] Her first on-screen name was Amrutha, which she later changed as Rambha after the character name in her Telugu debut movie Aa Okkati Adakku.
Career
Rambha gave up her education aged 15 and then started her career with Hariharan's Malayalam film Sargam (1992) opposite Vineeth. The film perform well at the box office, though she was spotted by director E. V. V. Satyanarayana who then cast her in the Telugu film Aa Okkati Adakku (1992), where she was paired opposite Rajendra Prasad.[5] The film performed well and prompted several film offers for the actress from several different film industries across India. During the height of her career in the late 1990s, Rambha deliberately continued to pick glamorous roles to garner film offers. In successful films such as Hitler (1997) starring Chiranjeevi, Rambha appeared in roles which were inconsequential to the plot and purely depicted as the lead actor's love interest.[5]
She started her career as a producer with help of her brother in Three Roses (2003), in which Jyothika, Laila and Rambha played the lead characters. However, the film failed at the box office and she fell heavily into debt after the film's release.[6] She sold her house at Mount Road, Chennai in order to pay the debt, while she was also booked in a cheque-bounce case filed by the financiers of the movie.[7]
Rambha has acted in several languages and always maintained a successful balance in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Bhojpuri and Bengali. Her last film in Malayalam titled Payum Puli in 2007 got good reviews and despite being in her mid 30s, she did one of her most glamorous roles for this film. Most of her movies are successful. In 2010, Rambha shot alongside Prakash Raj for a thriller film titled Vidiyum Varai Kathiru. The film was shot in three languages namely Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, but the film did not have a theatrical release.[8]
After her marriage she had given up films and has judged a very popular Tamil TV show Maanada Mayilada, and the Telugu dance show Dhee.[2] After a long gap she came back from Toronto, she appeared as a judge of Zee Telugu dance show ABCD-Anybody Can Dance and judged Kings of Comedy Juniors on Vijay TV.
She is a brand ambassador for Kolors health care, Chennai[9] and also for her husband's firm based in Toronto.
Personal life
Rambha married Indrakumar Pathmanathan, a Canada based businessman, on 8 April 2010 at Karnataka Kalyana Mandapam in Tirumala, followed by the wedding reception on 11 April 2010 at Rani Meyyaiamma Hall, Chennai.[10] The newly married couple travelled to Fiji and New Zealand for their honeymoon.[11][12] Since then, the two settled in North York, Toronto. They have two daughters and a son.[13][14][15]
Filmography
In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Aa Okkati Adakku | Rambha | Telugu Debut |
| 1993 | Evandi Aavida Vachindi | Jhansi | |
| Tholi Muddhu | Divya | Replaced Divya Bharti | |
| Rowdy Annayya | |||
| Chinna Alludu | |||
| 1994 | Sarigamalu | Jyothi | |
| Bhairava Dweepam | Yakshini | ||
| Pachcha Toranam | Latha Devi | ||
| Hello Brother | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Kanne Pettaro" | |
| Bangaru Kutumbam | Pushpa | ||
| Muddula Priyudu | Usha | ||
| Allari Premikudu | Bhavani | ||
| Hello Alludu | |||
| M Dharmaraju M.A. | |||
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Bobby | |
| Maato Pettukoku | Lakshmi | ||
| Maya Bazaar | Herself | Cameo appearance | |
| Vetagadu | |||
| Khaidi Inspector | |||
| 1996 | Bombay Priyudu | Raga Sudha | |
| Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Apasara | ||
| Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Chaligali Jhummandhi" | |
| 1997 | Hitler | Bujji | |
| Mama Bagunnava | Jaya | ||
| 1998 | Ganesh | Priya | |
| Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Swapna | ||
| Love Story 1999 | Swapna | ||
| 1999 | Mechanic Mavayya | Rani | |
| Iddaru Mitrulu | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Hey Rukkuman" | |
| 2000 | Kodanda Ramudu | Mounika | |
| Okkadu Chaalu | Rambha | ||
| Choosoddaam Randi | Geeta | ||
| Moodu Mukkalaata | Lahari | ||
| 2001 | Mrugaraju | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Ramaiah Paddaleti" |
| 2003 | Sriramachandrulu | Sundari Devi | |
| Naaga | Herself | Cameo appearance | |
| 2005 | Alex | Kiran TV News Reporter Deepika | |
| 2006 | Neeku Naaku | Lakshmi | |
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Attaantode Ittaantode" |
| Yamadonga | Herself | Cameo appearance in the song "Nachore Nachore" | |
| 2008 | Donga Sachinollu | Kavya |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Uzhavan | Eshwari | Special appearance |
| 1996 | Ullathai Allitha | Indhu | |
| Sengottai | Yamuna | ||
| Sundara Purushan | Valli | ||
| Sivasakthi | Priya | ||
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Vijayalakshmi | |
| Arunachalam | Nandhini | ||
| Raasi | Meena | ||
| V.I.P | Indhu | ||
| Adimai Changili | Radha | ||
| Janakiraman | Gayathri | ||
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Swapna | |
| Kaathala Kaathala | Janaki | ||
| Desiya Geetham | |||
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal | Meenu | |
| Kadhalar Dhinam | Herself | Cameo appearance in song "Oh Mariya" | |
| Poomagal Oorvalam | Kavitha | ||
| Suyamvaram | Urvashi | ||
| Minsara Kanna | Priya | ||
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Indhu | ||
| Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Herself | guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | Divya | |
| Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Alamelu Kandhasamy | ||
| Anbudan | Nimmi | ||
| 2001 | Aanandham | Renuka Madhavan | |
| Azhagaana Naatkal | Indhu | ||
| 2003 | Military | Lakshmi | |
| Three Roses | Chaaru | ||
| Banda Paramasivam | Manju Cheran | ||
| 2004 | Chatrapathy | Herself | Cameo appearance in song "Ore Oru Raathirikku" |
| Azhagiya Theeye | Herself | Cameo appearance in song "Dil Mera Loot Liya" | |
| 2005 | Sukran | Herself | Cameo appearance in song "Saathikadi" |
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Lakshmi | |
| 2010 | Pen Singam | Mythili |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jallaad | Kranti's lover | |
| 1996 | Jurmana | ||
| Daanveer | Chitra | ||
| Jung | Madhu | ||
| 1997 | Qahar | ||
| Judwaa | Rupa | ||
| Sajna | |||
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Manisha Verma | |
| Bandhan | Jyoti | ||
| 1999 | Main Tere Pyaar Mein Pagal | Sonali | |
| 2000 | Krodh | Pooja Varma | |
| Beti No.1 | Priya Bhatnagar | ||
| Dil Hi Dil Mein | Special appearance | ||
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Tara | |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Nita | |
| Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2004 | Dukaan: Pila House | Kasthuribai |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Server Somanna | ||
| Kempaiah IPS | |||
| 1999 | O Premave | Prema | |
| 2000 | Panchali | ||
| 2001 | Baava Baamaida | ||
| 2004 | Sahukara | Ranganayaki | |
| 2005 | Pandu Ranga Vittala | ||
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama | ||
| 2007 | Anatharu | Herself | Guest Appearance in Song |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sargam | Thangamani | |
| Champakulam Thachan | Devi | ||
| 1998 | Sidhartha | Hema | |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | Bhama | |
| 2004 | Mayilattam | Mythili | |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Meenakshi | |
| 2007 | Payum Puli | Malli | |
| 2008 | Kabadi Kabadi | Pooja/Sneha | Double role |
| 2011 | Filmstar | Rambha |
Bhojpuri films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Purav Aur Paschim | ||
| Banke Bihari M.L.A. | |||
| Tere Me Mara |
English films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Quick Gun Murugan | Mango Dolly |
Television
| Year | Series/Shows | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2012 | Manada Mayilada | Kalaignar TV | As a judge for Season 2, 3, 5 and 7 |
| 2011 | Dhee Ultimate Dance Show | ETV Telugu | As a judge for Season 4 |
| 2014 | Back to School | Star Vijay | Participant |
| 2014 | Jodi No 1 | Star Vijay | As a judge for Season 8 |
| 2014 | Soundarya Lahari | E-TV | Guest |
| 2017 | ABCD-Anybody Can Dance | Zee Telugu | Judge |
| 2017 | Kings of Comedy Juniors | Star Vijay | Judge |
References
- "20 साल में इतनी बदल गई 'जुड़वा' गर्ल, फिल्में छोड़ कर रही बेटियों की परवरिश". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 5 June 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "In Fiji they planted a tree called Rambha Tree". Indian Express. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- "Rambha's dumb blonde act". India Today. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Watch Back to School episode 2 Online on hotstar.com". Hotstar. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "I crave for attention". rediff.com. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- P. Sreekumaran (19 July 2005). "Rambha regains reel happiness!". Apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Rambha comes clean". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 January 2005. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- Udasi, Harshikaa (27 August 2009). "Rambha ho!". The Hindu.
- "Kolors Weight Loss Treatment Reviews-Actress Ramba". Kolors Health Care. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2018 – via YouTube.
- "Ramba's wedding, a grand affair". IndiaGlitz.com. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- Shankaran, Malini (12 June 2010). "In Fiji they planted a tree called Rambha". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Rambha's Costly Honeymoon at Fiji Islands". Kollytalk.com. 13 June 2010. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- Ramchander (17 October 2013). "Rambha's Marriage Ends?". FiLMiBEAT.
- "Actress Rambha delivered a baby girl in Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada. Both baby and mother are fine". Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Rambha welcomes her third child and it is a boy". India Today. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
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