Asha Sharath
Asha Sarath is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam films and Malayalam TV serials.[1] She is a well versed dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, and Kathakali. She rose to fame through the TV soap Kumkumapoovu (2011–14). She's popular for her roles in the films Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013), Drishyam (2013), Varsham (2014), Angels (2014), Papanasam (2015), King Liar (2016), Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016), Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017), Pullikkaran Staraa (2017), and Bhaagamathie (2018). She won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the films Drishyam and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam. She has also worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries.
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| Born | 19 July 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Sree Sankara College, Kalady |
| Occupation | Actress Program Producer Dancer |
| Years active | 1996–1997; 2007–2009 2011–present |
| Spouse(s) | T. V. Sarath |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | V.S. Krishnan Kutty Sumathi |
| Website | ashasharath |
Personal life
Asha Sharath was born as the daughter of V. S. Krishnan Kutty, a retired employee of Travancore Rayons and Kalamandalam Sumathi, managing director of Natyalaya School of Classical Dance. A renowned dancer, Kalamandalam Sumathi has won several awards and accolades including Sangeetha Nataka Academy Fellowship, Award from Kerala Kalamandalam and National Award from Akshaya. It was her mother who initiated Asha to the world of Indian classical dance. Asha started learning dance at the tender age of three. Her father and two brothers Balagopal and Venugopal were her biggest inspiration to become a dancer. She is graduated from Sree Sankara College Kalady
Asha came to Dubai in 1995, following her marriage with T V Sharath. They have two daughters Uthara and Keerthana.[2] They are settled in Dubai, UAE.[3]
Career
Dance is a heritage bequeathed to Asha by none other than her legendary mother, Smt. Kalamandalam Sumathy. She is now an outstanding dancer among the Contemporary young Indian Classical Dancers with many accolades to her credit. Asha's first gurus in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattom were her mother and uncle Ravikumar. She learned Kuchipudi from Guru Vinayachandran Master and Anitha Janaki Teacher. Asha has also learned Kathakali and her gurus are the late Darpana Govindan Namboothiri, Kalanilayam Madhu and RLV Radhakrishnan.
Asha came to Dubai, UAE in 1995, following her marriage with T V Sharath. The same year she joined Radio Asia FM, where she worked as an RJ and programme producer for around eight years. Asha launched her dream venture, Kairali Kalakendram, in the year 2003. Kairali Kalakendram Group, comprising centres in Ghusais, Discovery Gardens, Karama and Sharjah, is affiliated to Natyalaya, a renowned dance institute based in Kerala. This institute, established 52 years ago by Kalamandalam Sumathy, the mother and guru of Asha Sharath, is recognized by the Government of India. In addition to the branches in India, the institute also has its branches in Brazil, UK and the United States.
Asha has won many awards for her exceptional achievements as a dancer. They include Swathi Thirunal Award, Akshaya Desiya Award, Kaladarpana Award and Mayilpeeli Award by Guruvayur Devaswom. In 1992, she was selected as the Best Dancer of the Year at All India University Level. Besides, she has received Gold Medal for Artistic Excellence from Maharaja of Banaras, Kalaratna Swathi Thirunal Award 2006, Kalathilakam title and Akshaya Desiya Puraskaram.
Asha Sharath bagged best second actress award for the telefilm Nizhalum Nilavum Parayunnathu. Following that, she was offered the role of Prof Jayanthi in the mega serial Kunkumappoovu. That role in the popular mega serial gave a break to her acting career.
Her first feature film was Friday. The other movies she has acted till now are Karmayodha, Buddy, Ardha Nari, Zachariyayude Garbhinikal, Drishyam and its Tamil version Papanasam, Kannada version Drishya, Angels, Varsham, Kamal Hassan-starred Thoongavanam, Pavada, Anuragakarikkin vellam, King Liar, Munthirivallikal thalirkkumbol, 1971 Beyond Borders, Vishwasapoorvam Mansoor, Sunday Holiday, Pullikkaran Staara and Bhaagamathie.
Asha has received Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Pavada /Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, Won North American Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, Vanitha Film Awards for excellence in performance and Asiavision award for Best supporting actress for Pavada/AnuragaKarikkin vellam, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, Malayalam for Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Malayalam, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Malayalam (Critics Choice) Anuraga Karikkin Vellam in 2017. Asha won Filmfare Award for the Best Supporting Actress for her role in Drishyam. She has also won awards of Jaihind TV, Amrutha TV and Asianet for her performance in the movie. Varsham has won for her Critics Award and Ramu Karyat Award for the Best Actress. In 2013, she won Best Supporting Actress Awards from both Jaihind TV and Asianet. She has received Amrita TV's Award for the Best Supporting Actress too. In 2014, she won the Asianet Film Award and Jaihind TV's award for the Best Character Artist. Asha has also been selected for the Asianet Television Award for three years consecutively and won the Golden Star of the Year Award. Besides, she has won Kerala State's Best Tele Actress Award, Asia Vision's Best Actress Award, Lohitadas Award for Best Actress, Adoor Bhasi Foundation's Best Actress Award, and Kerala Film Audience Council's Best Actress Award.
Filmography
Asha sharat entered the visual media through a short film 'Ente Moiteen' starring opposite to Mahesh Panchu.
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2012 | Friday | Parvathy | Malayalam | |
| Karmayodha | Arathy | Malayalam | ||
| Ardhanaari | Balu Menan's wife | Malayalam | Guest appearance | |
| 2013 | Buddy | Meenakshi | Malayalam | |
| Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Susan | Malayalam | ||
| Drishyam | IG Geetha Prabhakar | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Drishya | IG Roopa Chandrasekhar | Kannada | |
| Varsham | Nandini | Malayalam | ||
| Angels | Haritha Menon | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Papanasam | IG Geetha Prabhakar | Tamil | |
| Thoongaa Vanam | Dr. Sujatha | Tamil | Bilingual film | |
| Cheekati Rajyam | Telugu | |||
| 2016 | Pavada | Sicily | Malayalam | |
| King Liar | Devika Varma | Malayalam | ||
| Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Suma | Malayalam | ||
| Aanandam | Dia's Mother | Malayalam | Photo presence | |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Indulekha | Malayalam | Guest appearance |
| 1971: Beyond Borders | Parvathy Sahadevan | Malayalam | ||
| Viswasapoorvam Mansoor | Fathibi | Malayalam | ||
| Sunday Holiday | Dr. Sreedhanya | Malayalam | ||
| Pullikkaran Staraa | Manjari Anthony | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Vaishnavi Natarajan | Telugu Tamil | |
| Bhayanakam | Gowri Kunjamma | Malayalam | ||
| Drama | Rekha | Malayalam | ||
| 2019 | Evidey | Jessy | Malayalam | |
| Subharathri | Suhara | Malayalam | ||
| Thelivu | Gowri | Malayalam | ||
| 2020 | Thirike | Janki/Herself | Malayalam | Short film |
Television
| Title | Language | Role | Notes |
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| Ammayariyathe | Malayalam | herself | Cameo appearance in Episode 1-3 |
| Munch Dance Dance | Malayalam | Celebrity Judge | Reality Show |
| Munch Stars | Malayalam | Judge/Grand finale host | Reality show |
| Kumkumapoovu | Malayalam | Professor Jayanthi | |
| Nizhalum Nilavum Parayunnathu | Malayalam | Anupama | |
| Ponnum Poovum | Malayalam | Thara | |
| Dream City | Malayalam | Menon's wife | |
| Indulekha | Malayalam | ||
| Alapanam | Malayalam | ||
| Kalathilakam | Malayalam | ||
| Moideen | Malayalam | ||
| Durga | Malayalam | ||
| Jathaka Kathakal | Malayalam | ||
| Michaelinte Santhathikal | Malayalam | Sonia | |
| Meghasandesham | Malayalam | Host | |
| Nithyapriya | Malayalam | Host | |
| Gandharvasangeetham | Malayalam | Grand finale Host | Reality show |
Awards
Advertisements
- Mahalakshmi Silks
- Pavithram Oil
- Papjo Pulinchi
- Nirapara
- Asha Sharath Cultural Centre
- Asianet
- Asset Delight
- Pankajakasthuri Mayukhi Herbal Oil
References
- "Asha Sharath afraid of policemen !". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/shine-on/article5534581.ece
- "Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News, Breaking News, Online News, Malayalam Online News, Kerala Politics, Business News, Movie News, Malayalam Movie News, News Headlines, Malayala Manorama Newspaper, Breaking Malayalam News,". ManoramaOnline. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- http://updatebro.com/vikatan-awards-2015-winners-list