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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{short description|Indian actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name              = Harathi
| name              = Aarthi
| image              =  
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1957|12|18}}
| birth_date         =  
| birth_name        = Harathi
| birth_name        = Aarthi
| birth_place        = [[Ooty|Uthagai]], [[The Nilgiris District|Nilagiri]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| birth_place        = [[Ooty|Uthagai]], [[The Nilgiris District|Nilagiri]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| other_names        = Apple Aarthi,<br/>Kundu Aarthi
| other_names        = Harathi<br />Apple Aarthi,<br/>Kundu Aarthi
| years_active      = 1987-present
| years_active      = 1987-present
| occupation        = Actress
| occupation        = Actress, comedian, television host
| spouse            = [[Ganeshkar]] <br>(m.2009-present)
| spouse            = [[Ganeshkar]] <br/>(m.2009-present)
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'''Aarthi''', also known as '''Harathi''', is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. After initially working as a child in the late 1990s, Aarthi appeared in televised stand-up comedy shows ''Super10'' and ''[[Lollu Sabha]]'', before joining the Tamil film industry, with films including ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' (2004), ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]'' (2010).{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
'''Harathi''', credited as '''Aarthi''', is an [[India]]n film actress and television host who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. After initially working as a child in the late 1990s, Aarthi had a televised stand up comedy show before appearing in the Tamil film industry, with films including ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' (2004), ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/aarthi-ganeshkar |title=Tamil Comedian Aarthi Ganeshkar - Nettv4u }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Some of her popular early films included ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' (2004), ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' (2004) and ''[[Kundakka Mandakka]]'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor [[Vadivelu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/yatchan-a-wellcrafted-black-comedy-that-isnt-all-it-could-have-been/article7642207.ece |title=Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been |first=Baradwaj |last=Rangan |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Comediennes-who-made-Tamil-cinema-bright/article14404869.ece |title=Comediennes who made Tamil cinema bright |first=N. |last=Kesavan |date=26 June 2016 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> For her roles in ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]'' (2010), she won the [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Best Female Comedienne]] awards from [[Ananda Vikatan]] for two consecutive years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vikatan.com/cinema/vikatanawards//winners.php |title=Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2016 |first=Vikatan |last=Awards |website=www.vikatan.com}}</ref> Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/meet-aarthi-kollywoods-most-sough-after-comedienne-66544.html |title=Meet Aarthi, Kollywood's most sough-after comedienne |author=Viji |date=23 August 2012 |work=KOLLY TALK}}</ref> During the same year, she was awarded the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] for her work in the film, ''Paraseega Mannan'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years |date=14 July 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> She later won appreciation from [[The Hindu]]'s critic for her appearance in an [[item number]] in [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]]'s ''[[Yatchan]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Yatchan-A-well-crafted-black-comedy-that-isn%E2%80%99t-all-it-could-have-been/article10370133.ece |title=Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been |first=Baradwaj |last=Rangan |date=11 September 2015 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later Iyal isai nadaka mandram headed By Ex cheief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr.Mu.Karunanidhi awarded her "KALAIMAMANI" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' (2004), ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' (2004) and ''[[Kundakka Mandakka]]'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor [[Vadivelu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/yatchan-a-wellcrafted-black-comedy-that-isnt-all-it-could-have-been/article7642207.ece |title=Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been |first=Baradwaj |last=Rangan |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Comediennes-who-made-Tamil-cinema-bright/article14404869.ece |title=Comediennes who made Tamil cinema bright |first=N. |last=Kesavan |date=26 June 2016 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> For her roles in ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]'' (2010), she won the [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Best Female Comedienne]] awards from [[Ananda Vikatan]] for two consecutive years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vikatan.com/cinema/vikatanawards//winners.php |title=Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2016 |first=Vikatan |last=Awards |website=www.vikatan.com}}</ref> Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne".{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} During the same year, she was awarded the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] for her work in the film, ''Paraseega Mannan'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years |date=14 July 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> She later won appreciation from [[The Hindu]]'s critic for her appearance in an [[item number]] in [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]]'s ''[[Yatchan]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Yatchan-A-well-crafted-black-comedy-that-isn%E2%80%99t-all-it-could-have-been/article10370133.ece |title=Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been |first=Baradwaj |last=Rangan |date=11 September 2015 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>


In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-aarthi-and-julie-fight-on-day-1/articleshow/59335482.cms |title=Bigg Boss Tamil: Aarthi and Julie fight on Day 1|work=The Times of India }}</ref>
In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-aarthi-and-julie-fight-on-day-1/articleshow/59335482.cms |title=Bigg Boss Tamil: Aarthi and Julie fight on Day 1 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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*''[[Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu]]'' (2006)
*''[[Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu]]'' (2006)
*''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' (2006)
*''[[Kusthi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Kusthi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Sivi (film)|Sivi]]'' (2006)
*''[[Sivi (film)|Sivi]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Thoranai]]'' (2009)
*''[[Thoranai]]'' (2009)
*''[[Pistha (film)|Pistha]]'' (2009; Telugu)
*''[[Pistha (film)|Pistha]]'' (2009; Telugu)
* ''[[Pudhiya Payanam]]'' (2009)
*''[[Malai Malai]]''  (2009)
*''[[Malai Malai]]''  (2009)
*''[[Pinju Manasu]]'' (2009)
*''[[Pinju Manasu]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' (2012)
*''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' (2012)
*''[[Chaarulatha]]'' (2012)
*''[[Chaarulatha]]'' (2012)
*''Paraseega Mannan'' (2012)
*''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' (2013)
*''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' (2013)
*''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' (2013)
*''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' (2013)
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*''[[Killadi]]'' (2015)
*''[[Killadi]]'' (2015)
*''Sonna Pochu'' (2015)
*''Sonna Pochu'' (2015)
*''[[Moone Moonu Varthai]]'' (2015)
*''[[Yatchan]]'' (2015)
*''[[Yatchan]]'' (2015)
*''[[Kalai Vendhan]]'' (2015)
*''[[Kalai Vendhan]]'' (2015)
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*2009: [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female]] - ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]''
*2009: [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female]] - ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]''
*2010: [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female]] - ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]''
*2010: [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female]] - ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]''
*2012: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] - ''Paraseega Mannan''


==Television==
==Television==
*Top 10
*Super 10
*Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
*Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
*[[Maanada Mayilada]] (2008)
*[[Maanada Mayilada]] (2008)
*Kalasam (2008)
*[[Kalasam (TV series)|Kalasam]] (2008)
*Anu alavum bayamillai (2009)
*Anu alavum bayamillai (2009)
*[[Sirippulogam]] (2012)
*[[Sirippulogam]] (2012)
*[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]'' (2017)
*[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]] (2017)
*[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5)]] (season 5/6/7) (2017/18)
*[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5)]] (season 5/6/7) (2017–18)
*[[Star Wars (Indian TV series)|Star Wars]] (2017-2018)
*[[Star Wars (Indian TV series)|Star Wars]] (2017-2018)
*[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]] (2018) (guest day "85 to 91")
*[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]] (2018) (guest day "85 to 91")
*[[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]] (2019)
*[[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]] (2019)
*[[Idhayathai Thirudathey (TV series)]] (2020)
*[[Idhayathai Thirudathey (TV series)|Idhayathai Thirudathey]] (2020)
*[[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]] (2021)
*[[Abhiyum Naanum (TV series)|Abhiyum Naanum]] (2022)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Indian child actresses]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss Tamil contestants]]
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Latest revision as of 09:22, 27 June 2022


Aarthi
Born
Aarthi

Other namesHarathi
Apple Aarthi,
Kundu Aarthi
OccupationActress, comedian, television host
Years active1987-present
Spouse(s)Ganeshkar
(m.2009-present)

Aarthi, also known as Harathi, is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. After initially working as a child in the late 1990s, Aarthi appeared in televised stand-up comedy shows Super10 and Lollu Sabha, before joining the Tamil film industry, with films including Giri (2004), Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010).[citation needed]

Career

She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later Iyal isai nadaka mandram headed By Ex cheief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr.Mu.Karunanidhi awarded her "KALAIMAMANI" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included Arul (2004), Giri (2004) and Kundakka Mandakka (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu.[1][2] For her roles in Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years.[3] Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne".[citation needed] During the same year, she was awarded the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for her work in the film, Paraseega Mannan (2012).[4] She later won appreciation from The Hindu's critic for her appearance in an item number in Vishnuvardhan's Yatchan (2015).[5]

In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.[6]

Personal life

Aarthi married fellow comedian Ganeshkar in a ceremony in Guruvayoor during October 2009, before the pair returned to Chennai for a wedding reception. The pair had earlier been dance partners during the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada.[7]

Selected filmography

Child artiste
Comedian

Awards

Television

References

  1. Rangan, Baradwaj. "Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been". The Hindu.
  2. Kesavan, N. (26 June 2016). "Comediennes who made Tamil cinema bright". The Hindu.
  3. Awards, Vikatan. "Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2016". www.vikatan.com.
  4. "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. 14 July 2017.
  5. Rangan, Baradwaj (11 September 2015). "Yatchan: A well-crafted black comedy that isn't all it could have been". The Hindu.
  6. "Bigg Boss Tamil: Aarthi and Julie fight on Day 1". The Times of India.
  7. "Ayngaran International". ayngaran.com.

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