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Tara

Born March 4, 1973 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India113 films

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.

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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

113 films as actor
  1. TBAAvale Nanna HendthiGayathri
  2. 2027RoshagniRathna
  3. 2026Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala
  4. 2025Vaamana
  5. 2024KoteeSujatha
  6. 2023Tagaru Palya
  7. 2021Badava Rascal
  8. 2019Aadi Lakshmi PuraanaShanthamma
  9. 2019Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
  10. 2018Atharva
  11. 2018Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
  12. 2018Hebbet Ramakka
  13. 2017Sathriyan
  14. 2014Ulidavaru KandantheRatnakka
  15. 2013Shravani SubramanyaAnuradha
  16. 2013Galaate
  17. 2012MaattrraanSudha
  18. 2011Hare Rama Hare Krishna
  19. 2011Kempe GowdaKavya's Mother
  20. 2010ModalasalaDeepu's mother
  21. 2010Eradane MaduveThe head of Maid's association
  22. 2010School Master
  23. 2009BirugaaliHacchi's mother
  24. 2008Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
  25. 2007Ee BandhanaSukanya
  26. 2005Pandu Ranga Vittala
  27. 2005Dr. B. R. AmbedkarRamabai
  28. 2005Auto Shankar
  29. 2005Deadly Soma
  30. 2004Jyeshta
  31. 2004NallaDr. Sarla Desai
  32. 2004HaseenaHasina
  33. 2003Paris Pranaya"Cell" Seetha
  34. 2002NinagagiRukkamma
  35. 2001Kotigalu Saar KotigaluShalini/Shalu, Moni's wife
  36. 2001Neelambari
  37. 2001DiggajaruGowri
  38. 2001Mathadana
  39. 2000MunnudiRukhiya
  40. 2000Galate Aliyandru
  41. 2000Devara MagaSundari
  42. 2000Hagalu Vesha
  43. 1999Durga Shakthi
  44. 1999Premotsava
  45. 1999Kaanooru HeggadithiSubbamma
  46. 1998Gadibidi Krishna
  47. 1998Hendithghelthini
  48. 1998Yaare Neenu CheluveMary
  49. 1997AmruthavarshiniVimala
  50. 1997Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
  51. 1996Vetri VinayagarMallika
  52. 1996Jeevanadi
  53. 1996Sipayi
  54. 1996Dhani
  55. 1996Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
  56. 1995Hello Sister
  57. 1995Shubha Lagna
  58. 1995Thumbida Mane
  59. 1995Killer Diary
  60. 1994Gandhada Gudi Part 2
  61. 1994Alexander
  62. 1993Prana Snehitha
  63. 1993Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
  64. 1993Server Somanna
  65. 1993Mojina Maduve
  66. 1993Muddina Maava
  67. 1992Gili Bete
  68. 1992Nagaradalli Nayakaru
  69. 1992Malashree Mamashree
  70. 1992Halli Meshtru
  71. 1992Belli Kalungura
  72. 1992Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
  73. 1991Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
  74. 1991C.B.I Shiva
  75. 1991Banni Ondsala Nodi
  76. 1991Nanagu Hendthi Beku
  77. 1991Nagu Naguta Nali
  78. 1991Golmal Part 2
  79. 1990Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
  80. 1990Nighooda Rahasya
  81. 1990Sathya Vaakku
  82. 1990Ivalentha Hendthi
  83. 1990Sididedda Gandu
  84. 1990Sirayil Pootha Chinna MalarMuthappa's wife
  85. 1990Neti SiddharthaRekha
  86. 1989Premagni
  87. 1989HendthighelbediInspector Srinivas Wife
  88. 1989Padmavyuha
  89. 1989Sura Sundaranga
  90. 1989Deva
  91. 1989En Swamy Aliyandire
  92. 1988Paravaigal Palavitham
  93. 1988RanarangaBhavana
  94. 1988Thayigobba Karna
  95. 1988Pelli Chesi Choodu
  96. 1988Sangliyana
  97. 1988Mathrudevobhava
  98. 1988Agni NatchathiramMallika
  99. 1987ThulasiPonni
  100. 1987NayakanShakila
  101. 1987Shubha Milana
  102. 1987Mr. Raja
  103. 1986Maneye Manthralaya
  104. 1986Bete
  105. 1986Matthondu Charithre
  106. 1986Guri
  107. 1986Sundara Swapnagalu
  108. 1986AnandAsha
  109. 1986Brahmastra
  110. 1986Sathkara
  111. 1986Madhura Bandhavya
  112. 1984January 1
  113. 1984Ingeyum Oru GangaiMaruthayi