Tara

Tara

Born March 04, 1973 (Age: 53) Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Biography

Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award as best actress for the Kannada movie Krama (1991), directed by debutant director Asrar Abid. In the late 1980s, she featured in Mani Ratnam's two of the biggest blockbuster Tamil films, Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram as a supporting actress. Tara paired with almost all the leading male co-stars in the 80's and 90's including Rajkumar, Shankar Nag, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Ananth Nag, Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Murali, Karthik, Sunil, Devaraj among others. She also received her second "best actress" state award for the movie Kanooru Heggadithi and also "best supporting actress" award for the movie Munjaneya Manju. In 2005, she was cast by Girish Kasaravalli in his film Hasina, for which she won a National Award from the Indian Government. Subsequently, her role in Kannada movie Deadly Soma was appreciated. Then came her another breakthrough performance in the movie Cyanide. In 2007, Tara received her third Best Actress award. Beside acting, she produced Hasina, directed by Girish Kasaravalli and she has also announced an intent to direct films as well.
Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award as best actress for the Kannada movie Krama (1991), directed by debutant director Asrar Abid. In the late 1980s, she featured in Mani Ratnam's two of the biggest blockbuster Tamil films, Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram as a supporting actress. Tara paired with almost all the leading male co-stars in the 80's and 90's including Rajkumar, Shankar Nag, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Ananth Nag, Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Murali, Karthik, Sunil, Devaraj among others. She also received her second "best actress" state award for the movie Kanooru Heggadithi and also "best supporting actress" award for the movie Munjaneya Manju. In 2005, she was cast by Girish Kasaravalli in his film Hasina, for which she won a National Award from the Indian Government. Subsequently, her role in Kannada movie Deadly Soma was appreciated. Then came her another breakthrough performance in the movie Cyanide. In 2007, Tara received her third Best Actress award. Beside acting, she produced Hasina, directed by Girish Kasaravalli and she has also announced an intent to direct films as well.
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Filmography

School Master

School Master

2010 as Age: 36
Nalla

Nalla

2004 as Dr. Sarla Desai Age: 31
Ninagagi

Ninagagi

2002 as Rukkamma Age: 29
Mathadana

Mathadana

2001 as Age: 27
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Munnudi

2000 as Rukhiya Age: 27
Galate Aliyandru

Galate Aliyandru

2000 as Age: 27
Devara Maga

Devara Maga

2000 as Sundari Age: 27
Premotsava

Premotsava

1999 as Age: 26
Gadibidi Krishna

Gadibidi Krishna

1998 as Age: 25
Hendithghelthini

Hendithghelthini

1998 as Age: 25
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda

1997 as Age: 24
Vetri Vinayagar

Vetri Vinayagar

1996 as Mallika Age: 23
Jeevanadi

Jeevanadi

1996 as Age: 23
Dhani

Dhani

1996 as Age: 23
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata

Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata

1996 as Age: 22
Hello Sister

Hello Sister

1995 as Age: 22
Thumbida Mane

Thumbida Mane

1995 as Age: 22
Killer Diary

Killer Diary

1995 as Age: 21
Gandhada Gudi Part 2

Gandhada Gudi Part 2

1994 as Age: 21
Alexander

Alexander

1994 as Age: 20
Prana Snehitha

Prana Snehitha

1993 as Age: 20
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba

Bhagavan Sri Saibaba

1993 as Age: 20
Server Somanna

Server Somanna

1993 as Age: 19
Gili Bete

Gili Bete

1992 as Age: 19
Nagaradalli Nayakaru

Nagaradalli Nayakaru

1992 as Age: 19
Malashree Mamashree

Malashree Mamashree

1992 as Age: 19
Halli Meshtru

Halli Meshtru

1992 as Age: 19
Belli Kalungura

Belli Kalungura

1992 as Age: 18
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda

Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda

1992 as Age: 18
Banni Ondsala Nodi

Banni Ondsala Nodi

1991 as Age: 18
Nanagu Hendthi Beku

Nanagu Hendthi Beku

1991 as Age: 18
Golmal Part 2

Golmal Part 2

1991 as Age: 17
Nagu Naguta Nali

Nagu Naguta Nali

1991 as Age: 17
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli

Maneli Ili Beedili Huli

1990 as Age: 17
Nighooda Rahasya

Nighooda Rahasya

1990 as Age: 17
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Sathya Vaakku

1990 as Age: 17
Ivalentha Hendthi

Ivalentha Hendthi

1990 as Age: 17
Padmavyuha

Padmavyuha

1989 as Age: 16
Thayigobba Karna

Thayigobba Karna

1988 as Age: 15
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Mathrudevobhava

1988 as Age: 15
Shubha Milana

Shubha Milana

1987 as Age: 14
Bete

Bete

1986 as Age: 13
Matthondu Charithre

Matthondu Charithre

1986 as Age: 13
Anand

Anand

1986 as Asha Age: 13
Brahmastra

Brahmastra

1986 as Age: 13
Sathkara

Sathkara

1986 as Age: 13
Madhura Bandhavya

Madhura Bandhavya

1986 as Age: 12