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Bhavana (Kannada actress)

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Bhavana (Kannada actress)

Nandini Ramanna (born 1984), better known by her stage name Bhavana, is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. A Bharatanatyam dancer, she has received three Karnataka State Film Awards and acted in Shanti, a film that entered the Guinness Book of Records for having the 'fewest actors in a narrative film' (as the film featured only her). Bhavana Ramanna is the director of HomeTown Productions, a production house that conducts dance and music shows.

Infobox

Born
Nandini RamannaBangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1996–present

Tables

· Filmography
1996
Maribale
Notes
Tulu film
1997
Nee Mudida Mallige
Notes
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
1999
No.1
Role(s)
Durga
Role(s)
Bhavana
Role(s)
Shanthi
Notes
Tamil film
2000
2001
Role(s)
Mandara
Role(s)
Malini
Notes
Tamil film
Rashtrageethe
Ammaye Navvite
Role(s)
Sirisha
Notes
Telugu film
2002
Notes
Special appearance
Kshaama
Notes
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Notes
Tamil film; cameo in song "Pathala Pathala"
Chelvi
2003
Wrong Number
Hello
Role(s)
Sandhya
Notes
Tamil film
Role(s)
Sheela
2004
Role(s)
Shanti
Sagari
Role(s)
Divya
Role(s)
Bobby
2006
Role(s)
Virendra's daughter
Notes
Hindi film
2008
Role(s)
Parimala
2010
Vimukti
Role(s)
Madhavi
Role(s)
Neetha
2012
Role(s)
Bhagirathi
Notes
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
2014
2016
Role(s)
Hamsa
2023
Role(s)
Dr. Mary Thomas
Notes
Malayalam film
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1996
Maribale
Tulu film
1997
Nee Mudida Mallige
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
1999
No.1
Durga
Chandramuki Pranasakhi
Bhavana
Deveeri
Anbulla Kadhalukku
Shanthi
Tamil film
2000
Deepavali
2001
Lankesha
Ellara Mane Dosenu
Mandara
Natchatra Kadhal
Malini
Tamil film
Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu
Rashtrageethe
Ammaye Navvite
Sirisha
Telugu film
2002
Parva
Ninagagi
Special appearance
Kshaama
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Virumbugiren
Tamil film; cameo in song "Pathala Pathala"
Chelvi
2003
Wrong Number
Hello
Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu
Sandhya
Tamil film
Preethi Prema Pranaya
Sheela
2004
Shanti
Shanti
Sagari
Divya
Bhagawan
Bobby
2006
Family
Virendra's daughter
Hindi film
2008
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
Parimala
2010
Vimukti
Madhavi
Aptharakshaka
Neetha
2012
Chingari
Bhagirathi
Bhagirathi
Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
2014
Crazy Star
2016
Niruttara
Hamsa
2022
Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda
2023
Otta
Dr. Mary Thomas
Malayalam film

References

  1. Deccan Herald
    https://web.archive.org/web/20030820205000/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sept29/ent2.htm
  2. News18
    https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/this-south-indian-actress-chooses-motherhood-without-marriage-pregnant-with-twins-at-40-ws-adkl-9469949.html
  3. "Bhavana Ramanna Nandini - Director information and companies associated with | Zauba Corp"
    https://www.zauba.com/director/BHAVANA-RAMANNA-NANDINI/02596013
  4. Deccan Herald
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130625033355/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug292004/enter10.asp
  5. Sify
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150609050916/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/profile.php?id=16005867&cid=2405
  6. "He was humble and never treated anyone like a newcomer"
    http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/18/slide-show-1-south-friends-colleagues-remember-.htm#5
  7. "Jogula"
    http://www.viggy.com/english/chow_jogula.asp
  8. The Hindu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20030701064133/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/25/stories/2002032500770200.htm
  9. "Alemaari Story in Pictures"
    http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/10al1.htm
  10. "Every film is a work of art"
    http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kavitha/20060914.htm
  11. The Hindu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20040907085250/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/31/stories/2004083101060100.htm
  12. Shanti
    https://web.archive.org/web/20050716235924/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071517690100.htm
  13. Rediff.com
    http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-meet-kannada-cinemas-actress-of-substance/20120702.htm#1
  14. The Hindu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120816233016/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503890400.htm
  15. Deccan Herald
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131221021756/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/nov30/i2.asp
  16. The Hindu
    http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/prasad-gets-best-film-award-for-2011/article4509435.ece
  17. "Bhavana"
    http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-top-kannada-actresses-of-2010/20101222.htm#5
  18. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-right-people-dont-approach-me/articleshow/2829175.cms
  19. The Times of India
    https://web.archive.org/web/20241130141114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-can-fit-into-any-character-bhavana/articleshow/20259023.cms
  20. Daily News & Analysis
    http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_television-beckons-bhavana_1502119
  21. "Udupi: Bypoll Campaign Goes Glamourous [sic] as Ramya, Bhavana, Lokesh Join in"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140427010308/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=131569
  22. X (formerly Twitter)
    http://web.archive.org/web/20250504144907/https://x.com/rssurjewala/status/1460514358061150209
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