Tara
**Anuradha**, widely known by her screen name **Tara** (born March 4, 1973), is an Indian actress and politician celebrated for her naturalistic performances, dramatic depth, and versatile character roles across Kannada cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, she has won a National Film Award, multiple Karnataka State Film Awards, and a Filmfare Award South, establishing herself as one of the finest actors in South Indian cinema.
Born and raised in Bengaluru, Tara made her screen acting debut in 1984 with the Tamil film *Ingeyum Oru Gangai*, directed by Manivannan. She entered Kannada cinema with films like *Thulasidala* (1985) and the Rajkumar-starrer *Guri* (1986), quickly becoming a dependable leading and supporting actress. During the late 1980s, she made notable appearances in Mani Ratnam's acclaimed Tamil classics *Nayakan* (1987) and *Agni Natchathiram* (1988), alongside successful ventures in Telugu and Kannada mainstream cinema.
Through the 1990s and 2000s, Tara transitioned effortlessly into author-backed, parallel, and art-house cinema. She earned critical acclaim for Girish Karnad's *Kanooru Heggadithi* (1999) and T. S. Nagabharana's *Mathadana* (2002). Her crowning artistic achievement arrived with Girish Kasaravalli's *Hasina* (2004), where her sensitive portrayal of a resilient Muslim woman challenging triple talaq won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She delivered another powerhouse performance as Mridula in A. M. R. Ramesh's docudrama *Cyanide* (2006), earning the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.
In later years, Tara established herself as a revered character actor, bringing emotional weight and sharp comedic timing to contemporary favorites such as *Ulidavaru Kandanthe* (2014), *Hebbet Ramakka* (2018), and *Tagaru Palya* (2023). Beyond cinema, she served as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) and as the President of the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. Married to noted cinematographer H. C. Venugopal, she remains an enduring cultural and artistic icon in the Kannada film fraternity.
Fotos
Películas (114)
Roshagni
2027 · Rathna
Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala
2026
Vaamana
2025
Kotee
2024 · Sujatha
Tagaru Palya
2023
Badava Rascal
2021
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
2019 · Shanthamma
Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
2019
Atharva
2018
Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
2018
Hebbet Ramakka
2018
Sathriyan
2017
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
2014 · Ratnakka
Shravani Subramanya
2013 · Anuradha
Galaate
2013
Maattrraan
2012 · Sudha
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
2011
Kempe Gowda
2011 · Kavya's Mother
Modalasala
2010 · Deepu's mother
Eradane Maduve
2010 · The head of Maid's association
School Master
2010
Birugaali
2009 · Hacchi's mother
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008
Ee Bandhana
2007 · Sukanya
Pandu Ranga Vittala
2005
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
2005 · Ramabai
Auto Shankar
2005
Deadly Soma
2005
Jyeshta
2004
Nalla
2004 · Dr. Sarla Desai
Haseena
2004 · Hasina, Producer
Paris Pranaya
2003 · "Cell" Seetha
Ninagagi
2002 · Rukkamma
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
2001 · Shalini/Shalu, Moni's wife
Neelambari
2001
Diggajaru
2001 · Gowri
Mathadana
2001
Munnudi
2000 · Rukhiya
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Devara Maga
2000 · Sundari
Hagalu Vesha
2000
Durga Shakthi
1999
Premotsava
1999
Kaanooru Heggadithi
1999 · Subbamma
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Hendithghelthini
1998
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998 · Mary
Amruthavarshini
1997 · Vimala
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
1997
Vetri Vinayagar
1996 · Mallika
Jeevanadi
1996
Sipayi
1996
Dhani
1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Hello Sister
1995
Shubha Lagna
1995
Thumbida Mane
1995
Killer Diary
1995
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Alexander
1994
Prana Snehitha
1993
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Server Somanna
1993
Mojina Maduve
1993
Muddina Maava
1993
Gili Bete
1992
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
1992
Malashree Mamashree
1992
Halli Meshtru
1992
Belli Kalungura
1992
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
1992
Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
1991
C.B.I Shiva
1991
Banni Ondsala Nodi
1991
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
1991
Shwethagni
1991
Nagu Naguta Nali
1991
Golmal Part 2
1991
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
Nighooda Rahasya
1990
Sathya Vaakku
1990
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
Sididedda Gandu
1990
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
1990 · Muthappa's wife
Neti Siddhartha
1990 · Rekha
Premagni
1989
Hendthighelbedi
1989 · Inspector Srinivas Wife
Padmavyuha
1989
Sura Sundaranga
1989
Deva
1989
En Swamy Aliyandire
1989
Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
Ranaranga
1988 · Bhavana
Thayigobba Karna
1988
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1988
Sangliyana
1988
Mathrudevobhava
1988
Agni Natchathiram
1988 · Mallika
Thulasi
1987 · Ponni
Nayakan
1987 · Shakila
Shubha Milana
1987
Mr. Raja
1987
Maneye Manthralaya
1986
Bete
1986
Matthondu Charithre
1986
Guri
1986
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Anand
1986 · Asha
Brahmastra
1986
Sathkara
1986
Madhura Bandhavya
1986
January 1
1984
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 · Maruthayi
Avale Nanna Hendthi
· Gayathri
