Asha Sharath
Asha Sharath is an Indian film actress and classical dancer, who predominantly works in Malayalam-language films and television.[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.
Asha Sharath | |
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 Asha in 2015 | |
| 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 was born to V. S. Krishnan Kutty and Kalamandalam Sumathi, a classical dancer. She started learning dance at the age of three. 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
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Asha's first gurus in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattom were her mother Kalamandalam Sumathy 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 Qusais, 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 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.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Friday | Parvathy | Malayalam | |
| Karmayodha | Deepa | 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 | Bilingual film |
| Bhagamathiee | 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 |
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | IG Geetha Prabhakar | Malayalam | Post-production |
| Khedda | TBA | Malayalam | Filming | |
| Peace | TBA | Malayalam | Filming |
Television
| Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Singer season 2 | Malayalam | Celebrity Judge | Reality show |
| Ammayariyathe | Malayalam | herself | Cameo appearance in Episode 1-3 |
| D5 | Malayalam | Celebrity Judge | Reality show |
| 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
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.
- "Who will win the award for Best Supporting Actor (Female) - Tamil?". Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- http://updatebro.com/vikatan-awards-2015-winners-list