Tara
Born March 04, 1973 (Age: 53)
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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
2010
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Age: 36
Nalla
2004
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as Dr. Sarla Desai
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Age: 31
Ninagagi
2002
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as Rukkamma
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Age: 29
Mathadana
2001
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Age: 27
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Munnudi
2000
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as Rukhiya
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Age: 27
Galate Aliyandru
2000
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Age: 27
Devara Maga
2000
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as Sundari
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Age: 27
Premotsava
1999
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Age: 26
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
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Age: 25
Hendithghelthini
1998
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Age: 25
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
1997
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Age: 24
Vetri Vinayagar
1996
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as Mallika
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Age: 23
Jeevanadi
1996
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Age: 23
Dhani
1996
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Age: 23
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
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Age: 22
Hello Sister
1995
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Age: 22
Thumbida Mane
1995
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Age: 22
Killer Diary
1995
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Age: 21
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
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Age: 21
Alexander
1994
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Age: 20
Prana Snehitha
1993
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Age: 20
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
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Age: 20
Server Somanna
1993
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Age: 19
Gili Bete
1992
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Age: 19
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
1992
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Age: 19
Malashree Mamashree
1992
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Age: 19
Halli Meshtru
1992
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Age: 19
Belli Kalungura
1992
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Age: 18
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
1992
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Age: 18
Banni Ondsala Nodi
1991
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Age: 18
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
1991
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Age: 18
Golmal Part 2
1991
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Age: 17
Nagu Naguta Nali
1991
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Age: 17
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
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Age: 17
Nighooda Rahasya
1990
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Age: 17
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Sathya Vaakku
1990
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Age: 17
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
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Age: 17
Padmavyuha
1989
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Age: 16
Thayigobba Karna
1988
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Age: 15
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Mathrudevobhava
1988
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Age: 15
Shubha Milana
1987
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Age: 14
Bete
1986
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Age: 13
Matthondu Charithre
1986
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Age: 13
Anand
1986
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as Asha
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Age: 13
Brahmastra
1986
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Age: 13
Sathkara
1986
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Age: 13
Madhura Bandhavya
1986
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Age: 12