Disco Shanti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santha Kumari 28 August 1965[1] Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–1997 |
| Spouse | [2][3] |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Lalitha Kumari (sister) |
Santha Kumari (born 28 August 1965), famously known as Disco Shanti, is an Indian actress who was particularly famous in South India for her appearances in item numbers.
She has appeared in more than 900 films in different languages of India, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Odia.
Personal life
Disco Shanti is the daughter of Tamil actor C. L. Anandan, who starred in many films, such as Vijayapuri Veeran and Kaattumallika. She has a younger sister, actress Lalitha Kumari.[4] She married Telugu actor Sri Hari in 1996[5] and stopped working in movies.[2] The couple had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter Akshara died when she was just four months old. The family started the Akshara Foundation in her memory, which aims to supply villages with fluoride-free water and students with school supplies. They also adopted four villages in Medchal.[6] Sri Hari, who had been suffering from a liver ailment for some time, complained of giddiness during the shooting of R... Rajkumar, being directed by Prabhu Deva. He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.[7]
Filmography
Disco Shanti performed / acted in the following movies.
| Year | Movie | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Vasanthame Varuga | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Vellai Manasu | ||
| Udaya Geetham | |||
| Unnai Thedi Varuven | |||
| Saavi | Club dancer | ||
| Ketti Melam | Fake Illaya Rani | ||
| Kattukkulle Thiruvizha | |||
| Uyerthezhunelppu | Malayalam | ||
| Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Dancer | ||
| Chidambara Rahasiyam | Tamil | Aasha | |
| 1986 | Adutha Veedu | ||
| Marakka Matten | |||
| Sathkaara | Kannada | ||
| Murattu Karangal | Tamil | ||
| Africadalli Sheela | Kannada | Zeher - the dancer | |
| Oomai Vizhigal | Tamil | ||
| Nimishangal | Malayalam | ||
| Dharma Devathai | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | ||
| Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | |||
| Mr. Raja | Kannada | ||
| Kadhal Parisu | Tamil | ||
| Nee Allenkil Njan | Malayalam | Dancer | |
| Huli Hebbuli | Kannada | ||
| Jayasimha | |||
| Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | ||
| Aase | Kannada | ||
| Kurukshetra | |||
| Sangrama | |||
| Paasam Oru Vesham | Tamil | ||
| Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | |||
| Anthima Ghatta | Kannada | ||
| 1988 | Shakthi | ||
| Urimai Geetham | Tamil | ||
| Gudugu Sidilu | Kannada | ||
| Thayi Karulu | |||
| Oorigitta Kolli | |||
| Onnum Onnum Pathinettu | Malayalam | ||
| Raasave Unnai Nambi | Tamil | ||
| Nammoora Raja | Kannada | ||
| Bharath | |||
| Manamagale Vaa | Tamil | ||
| Gharwali Baharwali | Hindi | ||
| Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Tamil | ||
| Kazhugumalai Kallan | |||
| Anjada Gandu | Kannada | ||
| Matru Devo Bhava | |||
| Thambi Thanga Kambi | Tamil | ||
| Paatti Sollai Thattathe | |||
| Nallavan | |||
| Dharmathin Thalaivan | |||
| Sangliyana | Kannada | ||
| Raththa Dhanam | Tamil | ||
| Jamadagni | Telugu | ||
| Kabzaa | Hindi | Dancer | |
| Arjun | Kannada | ||
| Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Pongi Varum Kaveri | ||
| Avatara Purusha | Kannada | ||
| Idhayathai Thirudathe | Tamil | ||
| Siva | |||
| Asmaan Se Ooncha | Hindi | Guest Appearance | |
| Malayathi Pennu | Malayalam | ||
| Dharma Devan | Tamil | ||
| Dilli Babu | |||
| Geethanjali | Telugu | Usha | |
| Khuli Khidki | Hindi | Reena | |
| Moodu Manthiram | Tamil | ||
| Nyayakkaagi Naanu | Kannada | ||
| Naalai Manithan | Tamil | ||
| Indrajith | Kannada | ||
| CBI Shankar | |||
| Padma Vyuha | |||
| Hendthighelbedi | Shanti | ||
| Vetri Vizha | Tamil | ||
| Idu Saadhya | Kannada | ||
| Nyaya Tharasu | Tamil | ||
| Penn Buthi Pin Buthi | |||
| Samsarame Saranam | |||
| Hosa Kavya | Kannada | ||
| Sondham 16 | Tamil | ||
| Vaai Kozhuppu | |||
| Onti Salaga | Kannada | ||
| Kanoon Apna Apna | Hindi | Dancer | |
| Vetri Vizha | Tamil | ||
| Jayabheri | Kannada | ||
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Tamil | |
| Nammoora Hammeera | Kannada | ||
| Kadathanadan Ambadi | Malayalam | ||
| Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Tamil | ||
| Ashwamedha | Kannada | Dancer | |
| Poli Kitty | |||
| Paattukku Naan Adimai | Tamil | ||
| Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | ||
| Kiladi Thatha | Kannada | ||
| Ghayal | Hindi | Dancer | |
| Challenge Gopalakrishna | Kannada | ||
| Sididedda Gandu | |||
| Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | ||
| Gunahon Ka Devta | Hindi | Dancer | |
| My Dear Marthandan | Tamil | ||
| Anantha Prema | Kannada | ||
| Pundara Ganda | |||
| 48 Manikkur | Malayalam | ||
| Manaivi Oru Manickam | Tamil | ||
| Chakadola Karuchi Leela | Odia | Dancer | |
| Raktha Jwala | Telugu | ||
| Chinnari Muddula Papa | Telugu | Shanti | |
| Ashwamedha | Kannada | ||
| Jamai Raja | Hindi | Aruna | |
| Challenge | Kannada | ||
| Oru Veedu Iru Vasal | Tamil | ||
| Shivaraj | Kannada | ||
| Jungle Love (film) | Hindi | ||
| 1991 | SP Bhargavi | Kannada | |
| Naag Mani | Hindi | Item number in the song "Mera Laung Gawaacha" | |
| Pondatti Pondattithan | Tamil | Padma | |
| Sami Potta Mudichu | |||
| Zaher | Hindi | ||
| Prema Pareekshe | Kannada | ||
| Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | Tamil | ||
| Super Express[8] | Telugu | ||
| Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Amalapuram Bulloda" | |
| Eeramana Rojave | Tamil | ||
| Vetri Padigal | |||
| Alludu Diddina Kapuram | Telugu | ||
| Anatha Rakshaka | Kannada | ||
| Shanti Enathu Shanti | Tamil | ||
| Mathru Bhagya | Kannada | Julie | |
| 1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Telugu | Comedy role / Dancer |
| Amaran | Tamil | ||
| Gharaana Mogudu | Telugu | Item number in the song "Bangaru Kodi Petta" | |
| Chinnavar | Tamil | Item number in the song "Padakottum Pattammah" | |
| Putta Hendthi | Kannada | ||
| Sigappu Paravai | Tamil | ||
| Radha Ka Sangam | Hindi | ||
| Police File | Kannada | ||
| Agni Paarvai | Tamil | ||
| Banni Ondsala Nodi | Kannada | ||
| Pangali | Tamil | ||
| Kaaval Geetham | |||
| President Gari Pellam | Telugu | Singing voice | |
| Rishi | Malayalam | ||
| Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari | Kannada | ||
| Bharathan | Tamil | ||
| Natchathira Nayagan | |||
| 1993 | Jana Mecchida Maga | Kannada | |
| RRRKRMRGKK | Tamil | ||
| Prathap | |||
| Sabash Babu | |||
| Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | Telugu | ||
| Nakshatra Poratam | |||
| Aaha Brahmachari | Kannada | ||
| Suryodaya | |||
| Prathiphala | |||
| Mechanic Alludu | Telugu | ||
| Mane Devru | Kannada | ||
| Vintha Kodallu | Telugu | ||
| Sarkarakke Saval | Kannada | ||
| Poorna Sangrama | |||
| Khaidi No. 407 | |||
| Mojina Maduve | |||
| Bhagyawan | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Vaade Iraade | ||
| Cheetah | |||
| Ilaignar Ani | Tamil | Rukku | |
| Kurradhi Kurradu[9] | Telugu | ||
| Alexander | Kannada | ||
| Andaru Andare | Telugu | ||
| Thanikhe | Kannada | ||
| Atha Maga Rathiname | Tamil | ||
| Brahmachari Mogudu | Telugu | ||
| Pavithra | Tamil | Shiba | |
| Bangaru Kutumbam | Telugu | ||
| Dulaara | Hindi | ||
| Kinnaripuzhayoram | Malayalam | ||
| Gandugali | Kannada | ||
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Tamil | |
| Bhale Bullodu | Telugu | ||
| Raja Enga Raja | Tamil | ||
| Naajayaz | Hindi | ||
| God and Gun | |||
| Betegara | Kannada | ||
| Putmalli | |||
| Ganeshana Galate | |||
| 1996 | Aatank | Hindi | |
| Boss | Kannada | ||
| Irattai Roja | Tamil | ||
| Stunt Master | Kannada | ||
| Rambha Rajyadalli Rowdy | |||
| Gaaya | |||
| Bangarada Mane | |||
| Thuraimugam | Tamil | ||
| Samayakkondu Sullu | Kannada | ||
| 1997 | Yuddha | ||
Depictions in popular culture
The Dirty Picture, a 2011 Bollywood musical drama film was inspired by the life of Silk Smitha (a South Indian actress noted for her erotic roles) as well as her southern contemporaries such as Disco Shanti and other women in popular culture, including Hollywood actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ dinakaran. Web.archive.org. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Personal life & Info". Behind Woods.
- ↑ "Personal life & Info". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ↑ "C.L. Anandan". Imprints On Indian Film Screen. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ↑ "Disco Shanthi profile, biography of Disco Shanthi, know the biodata of tollywood actress Disco Shanthi, Disco Shanthi Telugu actress profile. | Telugumovietalkies.com". 18 March 2011. Archived from the original on 18 March 2011.
- ↑ "Srihari". Kollywood. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ↑ (Special Correspondent) (10 October 2013). "Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai". Cinema. Features. Hyderabad. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
He was rushed to a hospital where he died later.
- ↑ SUPER EXPRESS | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | NAGENDRA BABU | VANDANA | KOTA SRINIVAS RAO | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, retrieved 5 November 2023
- ↑ "Kurradi Kurradu (1994) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Harish". www.thecinebay.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vidya Balan has a unique sex-appeal: Milan Luthria". The Times of India. 1 December 2011. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2011.