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{{short description|Indian politician and actress}} | {{short description|Indian politician and actress}} | ||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Umashree | | name = Umashree | ||
| | | honorific_suffix = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1957|5|10}} | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1957|5|10}} | | birth_name = Umashree | ||
| birth_name = Umashree | | birth_place = Nonavinakere, [[Tiptur]] taluk, [[Tumakuru district]], [[Karnataka]], India | ||
| birth_place = | | office = Member of [[Karnataka Legislative Council]] | ||
| office = Minister for Women and Child Development | | term_start = 21 August 2023 | ||
| | | predecessor = C. M. Lingappa | ||
| | | constituency = Nominated | ||
| | | office1 = Minister for Women and Child Development<br>[[Government of Karnataka]] | ||
| | | term_start1 = 20 May 2013 | ||
| | | term_end1 = 15 May 2018 | ||
| | | predecessor1 = Kalakappa G. Bandi | ||
| | | successor1 = [[Jayamala]] | ||
| | | office2 = Minister for Kannada and Culture<br>[[Government of Karnataka]] | ||
| | | term_start2 = 20 May 2013 | ||
| othername = | | term_end2 = 15 May 2018 | ||
| party= [[Indian National Congress]] | | predecessor2 = [[Govind M. Karjol]] | ||
| | | successor2 = [[Jayamala]] | ||
| | | othername = | ||
| | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| | | office3 = Member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| | | term_start3 = 17 May 2013 | ||
| | | term_end3 = 15 May 2018 | ||
| spouse = | | constituency3 = [[Terdal Assembly constituency|Terdal]] | ||
| profession= [[Actor]] | | predecessor3 = Siddu Savadi | ||
| successor3 = Siddu Savadi | |||
| spouse = | |||
| profession = [[Actor]] {{small|(1978–present)}}<br />[[Politician]] {{small|(2013–present)}} | |||
| image = Umashree.jpg | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Umashree''' (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She | '''Umashree''' (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She appears in [[Kannada cinema]], particularly in character roles and supporting roles. She received the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]] for her role as Gulabi in the 2008 Kannada film ''[[Gulabi Talkies]]''.<ref name="Sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305152827/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title=Jo misses National Award by a whisker! |website=[[Sify]] |date=8 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2011}}</ref> | ||
In 2013, Umashree became a Member of the Legislative Assembly<ref>[http://myneta.info/karnataka2013/candidate.php?candidate_id=218 "Karnataka 2013."] Myneta website, National Election Watch. Retrieved 21 February 2014.</ref> in [[Karnataka]] in the government of [[Siddaramaiah (politician)|Siddaramaiah]] where she was the minister for women and child development,<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/writers-remarks-on-umashree-draw-flak/article5668440.ece "Writer's remarks on Umashree draw flak."] ''The Hindu'' Bangelore, 9 February 2014.</ref> empowerment of disabled and senior citizens, [[Kannada language]] and culture.<ref>Nandakumar P. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130610110108/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130518/news-politics/article/karnataka-umashree-lone-woman-minister "Karnataka: Umashree lone woman minister."] Deccan Chronicle 18 May 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Umashree was born into the [[Devanga]] family.<ref>{{cite news|title=Siddharamaiah, increases Quota in Cabinet|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Ahead-of-2018-polls-CM-Siddaramaiah-increases-Lingayat-quota-in-Cabinet/articleshow/52837174.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Terdal Election News|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-ex-cop-bidari-pitted-against-cine-star-umashree-at-assembly-polls-1810924}}</ref> She has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother. | Umashree was born into the [[Devanga]] family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Siddharamaiah, increases Quota in Cabinet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Ahead-of-2018-polls-CM-Siddaramaiah-increases-Lingayat-quota-in-Cabinet/articleshow/52837174.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Terdal Election News |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-ex-cop-bidari-pitted-against-cine-star-umashree-at-assembly-polls-1810924}}</ref> She has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother. | ||
== Public office == | == Public office == | ||
Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women. She performs on stage in rural villages to highlight their needs. Her election in 2013 as the member for [[Terdal]] constituency (Congress Party) allowed Umashree to continue her work. Umashree is Minister for Women and Child Development, Kannada and Culture. | Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women. She performs on stage in rural villages to highlight their needs. Her election in 2013 as the member for [[Terdal]] constituency (Congress Party) allowed Umashree to continue her work. Umashree is Minister for Women and Child Development, Kannada and Culture. | ||
== Stage work == | == Stage work == | ||
Umashree has experience in village, amateur, mythological and professional drama. Her directors have included [[Fritz Bennewitz]], [[B.V. Karanth]], [[Girish Karnad]], C. G. Krishnaswamy, R. Nagesh | Umashree has experience in village, amateur, mythological and professional drama. Her directors have included [[Fritz Bennewitz]], [[B.V. Karanth]], [[Girish Karnad]], C. G. Krishnaswamy, and R. Nagesh. She is a member of Rangasampada amateur theatre group of [[Bangalore]]. | ||
== Film work == | == Film work == | ||
However, it [[typecasting (acting)|typecast]] her in comedy roles with a degree of [[innuendo]]. She worked with the actor N. S. Rao and later with Dinesh, Dwarakish, Mysore lokesh, Sihikahi chandru, Ramesh bhat, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Doddanna and [[Karibasavaiah]]. Her directors included [[S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]], Bhargava, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Perala, K V Raju, Vijay, Dorai Bhagavan, Dwairakish, D Rajendra babu, Dinesh Babu, V Ravichandran, Puri Jagannath and [[Yograj Bhat]]. | Umashree began her movie career in 1984 in a supporting role in ''Anubhava'' with [[Kashinath (actor)|Kashinath]]. But before that she was seen in a 1980 Kannada film ''Bangarada Jinke'' directed by T S Nagabharana. | ||
However, it [[typecasting (acting)|typecast]] her in comedy roles with a degree of [[innuendo]]. She worked with the actor N. S. Rao and later with Dinesh, Dwarakish, Mysore lokesh, Sihikahi chandru,Umesh, Ramesh bhat, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Doddanna and [[Karibasavaiah]]. Her directors included [[S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]], Bhargava, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Perala, K V Raju, Vijay, Dorai Bhagavan, Dwairakish, D Rajendra babu, Dinesh Babu, V Ravichandran, Puri Jagannath and [[Yograj Bhat]]. | |||
== Television work == | == Television work == | ||
* ''Nondavara Haadu'', a documentary about [[leprosy]] directed by T. S. Ranga for Doordarshan. | * ''Nondavara Haadu'', a documentary about [[leprosy]] directed by T. S. Ranga for Doordarshan. | ||
* ''Hattye'', a telefilm H. Girijamma for Doordarshan. | * ''Hattye'', a telefilm directed by H. Girijamma for Doordarshan. | ||
* ''Musanje'', a serial directed by T. S. Nagabarana for Udaya TV. | * ''Musanje'', a serial directed by T. S. Nagabarana for Udaya TV. | ||
* ''Musanje Katha Prasanga'', a serial directed by Prakash Belawadi for ETv. | * ''Musanje Katha Prasanga'', a serial directed by Prakash Belawadi for ETv. | ||
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* ''Arathigobba Kirthigobba'' for Star Suvarna. | * ''Arathigobba Kirthigobba'' for Star Suvarna. | ||
* ''Chinnara Chilipili'' for Udaya TV. | * ''Chinnara Chilipili'' for Udaya TV. | ||
* ''Puttakkana Makkalu | * ''[[Puttakkana Makkalu]]'' for Zee Kannada | ||
==Partial filmography== | ==Partial filmography== | ||
===Kannada films=== | |||
{{div col|colwidth=22em}} | {{div col|colwidth=22em}} | ||
* ''[[Bangarada Jinke]]'' (1980)...Asha's friend | |||
* ''[[Anubhava (film)|Anubhava]]'' (1984) | * ''[[Anubhava (film)|Anubhava]]'' (1984) | ||
* ''[[Amrutha Ghalige]]'' (1984) | * ''[[Amrutha Ghalige]]'' (1984) | ||
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* ''[[Swabhimana]]'' (1985) | * ''[[Swabhimana]]'' (1985) | ||
* ''[[Maneye Manthralaya]]'' (1986) | * ''[[Maneye Manthralaya]]'' (1986) | ||
* ''[[Bete (film)|Bete]]'' (1986) | * ''[[Bete (1986 film)|Bete]]'' (1986) | ||
* ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' (1986) | * ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' (1986) | ||
* ''[[Asambhava]]'' (1986) | * ''[[Asambhava]]'' (1986) | ||
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* ''[[Olavina Udugore]]'' (1987) | * ''[[Olavina Udugore]]'' (1987) | ||
* ''[[Sowbhagya Lakshmi]]'' (1987) | * ''[[Sowbhagya Lakshmi]]'' (1987) | ||
* ''[[Digvijaya]]'' (1987) | * ''[[Digvijaya (film)|Digvijaya]]'' (1987)...Shivi | ||
* ''[[Shanthi Nivasa]]'' (1987) | * ''[[Shanthi Nivasa]]'' (1987) | ||
* ''Onde Goodina Hakkigalu'' ( | * ''Onde Goodina Hakkigalu'' (1988) | ||
* ''[[Ramanna Shamanna]]'' (1988) | * ''[[Ramanna Shamanna]]'' (1988) | ||
* ''[[Krishna Rukmini]]'' (1988) | * ''[[Krishna Rukmini]]'' (1988) | ||
* ''[[Balondu Bhavageethe]]'' (1988) | * ''[[Balondu Bhavageethe]]'' (1988) | ||
* ''[[Anjada Gandu]]'' (1988) | * ''[[Anjada Gandu]]'' (1988) | ||
* ''Jana Nayaka'' (1988) | * ''Jana Nayaka'' (1988) | ||
* ''[[Ranadheera]]'' (1988) | * ''[[Ranadheera]]'' (1988) | ||
* '' | * ''Mathru Vathsalya'' (1988)...Shanti | ||
* ''[[Hrudaya Geethe]]'' (1989) | * ''[[Hrudaya Geethe]]'' (1989) | ||
* ''[[Hongkongnalli Agent Amar]]'' (1989) | * ''[[Hongkongnalli Agent Amar]]'' (1989) | ||
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* ''[[Poli Huduga]]'' (1989) | * ''[[Poli Huduga]]'' (1989) | ||
* ''[[Doctor Krishna]]'' (1989) | * ''[[Doctor Krishna]]'' (1989) | ||
* ''[[Golmaal Radhakrishna]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Golmaal Radhakrishna]]'' (1990)...Janaki | ||
* ''[[Mruthyunjaya]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Mruthyunjaya]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[Nigooda Rahasya]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Nigooda Rahasya]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[Rani Maharani]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Rani Maharani]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[Nammoora Hammera]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Nammoora Hammera]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''Ashoka Chakra'' (1990)...Alamelu | |||
* ''[[Bangaradantha Maga]]'' (1991) | * ''[[Bangaradantha Maga]]'' (1991) | ||
* ''Golmaal Part 2'' (1991)...Janaki | |||
* ''[[Ranachandi]]'' (1991) | * ''[[Ranachandi]]'' (1991) | ||
* '' | * ''Gruhapravesha'' (1991) | ||
* ''[[Kollur Kala]]'' (1991) | * ''[[Kollur Kala]]'' (1991) | ||
* ''[[Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare]]'' (1991) | |||
* ''[[Sriramachandra]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Sriramachandra]]'' (1992) | ||
* ''[[Shivanaga]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Shivanaga]]'' (1992) | ||
* ''[[Mannina Doni]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Mannina Doni]]'' (1992)...Meenakshi | ||
* ''[[Malashree Mamashree]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Malashree Mamashree]]'' (1992) | ||
* ''[[Sangya Balya]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Sangya Balya]]'' (1992) | ||
* ''[[Mysore Jaana]]'' (1992)...Ganga | |||
* ''[[Server Somanna]]'' (1993) | * ''[[Server Somanna]]'' (1993) | ||
* ''[[Kollura Sri Mookambika]]'' (1993) | * ''[[Kollura Sri Mookambika]]'' (1993) | ||
* ''Bhagavan Sri Saibaba'' (1993)...Sakku | |||
* ''[[Kotreshi Kanasu]]'' (1994) | * ''[[Kotreshi Kanasu]]'' (1994) | ||
* ''[[Jaana (film)|Jaana]]'' (1994) | * ''[[Jaana (film)|Jaana]]'' (1994) | ||
* ''[[Chinna (1994 film)|Chinna]]'' (1994) | * ''[[Chinna (1994 film)|Chinna]]'' (1994) | ||
* ''[[Karulina Koogu]]'' (1994) | * ''[[Karulina Koogu]]'' (1994) | ||
* ''[[Odahuttidavaru]]'' (1994) | * ''[[Odahuttidavaru]]'' (1994)...Kamakshi | ||
* ''[[Putnanja]]'' (1995) | * ''[[Putnanja]]'' (1995) | ||
* ''[[Himapatha]]'' (1995) | * ''[[Himapatha]]'' (1995) | ||
* ''[[Thumbida Mane]]'' (1995) | * ''[[Thumbida Mane]]'' (1995) | ||
* ''[[Jeevanadhi]]'' (1996) | * ''[[Jeevanadhi]]'' (1996) | ||
* ''[[Sipayi (film)|Sipayi]]'' (1996) | * ''[[Sipayi (film)|Sipayi]]'' (1996) | ||
* ''[[Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata]]'' (1996) | * ''[[Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata]]'' (1996) | ||
* ''[[Aadithya]]'' (1996) | * ''[[Aadithya]]'' (1996) | ||
* ''Dhani'' (1996) | * ''[[movie | Dhani ]]'' (1996) | ||
* ''[[Muddina Kanmani]]'' (1997) | * ''[[Muddina Kanmani]]'' (1997) | ||
* ''[[Thayavva]]'' (1997) | * ''[[Thayavva]]'' (1997) | ||
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* ''[[Kalavida]]'' (1997) | * ''[[Kalavida]]'' (1997) | ||
* ''[[Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda]]'' (1997) | * ''[[Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda]]'' (1997) | ||
* ''[[Preethsod Thappa]]'' (1998) | * ''[[Preethsod Thappa]]'' (1998) | ||
* ''[[Viralukketha Veekkam]]'' (1999) | * ''[[Viralukketha Veekkam]]'' (1999) | ||
* ''[[O Premave]]'' (1999) | * ''[[O Premave (1999 film)|O Premave]]'' (1999) | ||
* ''[[Chora Chittha Chora]]'' (1999) | * ''[[Chora Chittha Chora]]'' (1999) | ||
* ''[[Shabdavedhi]]'' (2000) | * ''[[Shabdavedhi]]'' (2000) | ||
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* ''[[Yaarige Saluthe Sambala]]'' (2000) | * ''[[Yaarige Saluthe Sambala]]'' (2000) | ||
* ''[[Nan Hendthi Chennagidale]]'' (2000) | * ''[[Nan Hendthi Chennagidale]]'' (2000) | ||
* ''[[Diggajaru]]'' (2001) | |||
* ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' (2001) as Rukmini | * ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' (2001) as Rukmini | ||
* ''[[Ellara Mane Dosenu]]'' (2001) | |||
* ''[[Jipuna Nanna Ganda]]'' (2001) | |||
* ''[[Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu]]'' (2001) as Muniyamma | * ''[[Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu]]'' (2001) as Muniyamma | ||
* ''[[Simhadriya Simha]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Simhadriya Simha]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Thuntata (film)|Thuntata]]'' (2002) as "Lingo leela" | * ''[[Thuntata (film)|Thuntata]]'' (2002) as "Lingo leela" | ||
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* ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]'' (2003) | ||
* ''[[Laali Haadu]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Laali Haadu]]'' (2003) | ||
* ''[[Neenandre Ishta]]'' (2003) | |||
* ''[[Namma Preethiya Ramu]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Namma Preethiya Ramu]]'' (2003) | ||
* ''[[Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu]]'' (2003) as Jayamma | * ''[[Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu]]'' (2003) as Jayamma | ||
* ''[[Mani (Kannada film)|Mani]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Mani (Kannada film)|Mani]]'' (2003) | ||
* '' | * ''Ajju'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' (2004) as Paaru | * ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' (2004) as Paaru | ||
* ''[[Malla (film)|Malla]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Malla (film)|Malla]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Monalisa (film)|Monalisa]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Monalisa (film)|Monalisa]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''Veeru'' (2005) | * ''Veeru'' (2005) | ||
* ''[[Gopi (2006 Kannada film)|Gopi]]'' (2006) | |||
* ''[[Chellata (film)|Chellata]]'' (2006) | * ''[[Chellata (film)|Chellata]]'' (2006) | ||
* ''[[Neelakanta (film)|Neelakanta]]'' (2006) | * ''[[Neelakanta (film)|Neelakanta]]'' (2006) | ||
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* ''[[Venkata in Sankata]]'' (2009) | * ''[[Venkata in Sankata]]'' (2009) | ||
* ''[[Gilli (film)|Gilli]]'' (2009) | * ''[[Gilli (film)|Gilli]]'' (2009) | ||
* ''[[Krishnan Love Story]]'' (2010) | |||
* ''[[Kanasemba Kudureyaneri]]'' (2010) | * ''[[Kanasemba Kudureyaneri]]'' (2010) | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Vaare Vah]]'' (2010) | ||
* ''[[Prema Chandrama]]'' (2011) | |||
* ''[[Swayam Krushi (2011 film)|Swayam Krushi]]'' (2011) | * ''[[Swayam Krushi (2011 film)|Swayam Krushi]]'' (2011) | ||
* ''[[Ujwadu]]'' (2011) | * ''[[Ujwadu]]'' (2011) | ||
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* ''[[Alemari]]'' (2012) | * ''[[Alemari]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[Bheema Theeradalli]]'' (2012) | * ''[[Bheema Theeradalli]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (2012 film)|Sangolli Rayanna]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]'' (2012) | * ''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]'' (2012) | * ''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[Super Shastri]]'' (2012) | * ''[[Super Shastri]]'' (2012) | ||
* ''[[Kalavu]]'' (2013) | * ''[[Kalavu (2013 film)|Kalavu]]'' (2013) | ||
* ''Paraari'' (2013) | * ''Paraari'' (2013) | ||
* ''[[Ambareesha]]'' (2014) | * ''[[Ambareesha]]'' (2014) | ||
* ''[[Love You Alia]]'' (2015) | * ''[[Love You Alia]]'' (2015) | ||
* ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'' (2021) as Saroja | |||
* ''[[Vedha (2022 film)|Vedha]]'' (2022) as Shankri | |||
* ''[[Kaasina Sara]]'' (2023) | |||
{{colend}} | |||
* ''[[Land Lord]]'' (2026) | |||
===Tamil films=== | |||
*''[[Naan Sonnathey Sattam]]'' (1988) | |||
===Telugu films=== | |||
*''[[Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi]]'' (2004) | |||
== Awards == | |||
* ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'' | *[[2003–04 Karnataka State Film Awards|2004]] - [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for the Film, ''[[Mani (2003 film)|Mani]]'' | ||
* 2008 - [[National Film Award for Best Actress]] for the Film, ''[[Gulabi Talkies]]'' ( [[55th National Film Awards]]). | |||
* [[67th Filmfare Awards South|2020-21]] - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|South Filmfare Award]]s for [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'' | |||
* [[2021 Karnataka State Film Awards|2021]] - [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'' | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian women politicians]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian women politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses from Karnataka]] | [[Category:Actresses from Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]] | ||
[[Category:Best Actress National Film Award winners]] | [[Category:Best Actress National Film Award winners]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka State Film Award winners]] | |||
[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]] | [[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]] | ||
[[Category:Indian actor-politicians]] | [[Category:Indian actor-politicians]] | ||
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[[Category:Kannada people]] | [[Category:Kannada people]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:People from | [[Category:People from Tumakuru district]] | ||
[[Category:State cabinet ministers of Karnataka]] | [[Category:State cabinet ministers of Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Women state cabinet ministers of India]] | [[Category:Women state cabinet ministers of India]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2013–2018]] | [[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2013–2018]] | ||
[[Category:Women members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] | |||
[[Category:Members of the Karnataka Legislative Council]] | |||
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Umashree | |
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| Member of Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | C. M. Lingappa |
| Constituency | Nominated |
| Minister for Women and Child Development Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kalakappa G. Bandi |
| Succeeded by | Jayamala |
| Minister for Kannada and Culture Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Govind M. Karjol |
| Succeeded by | Jayamala |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 17 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Siddu Savadi |
| Succeeded by | Siddu Savadi |
| Constituency | Terdal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Umashree 10 May 1957 Nonavinakere, Tiptur taluk, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Actor (1978–present) Politician (2013–present) |
Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She appears in Kannada cinema, particularly in character roles and supporting roles. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Gulabi in the 2008 Kannada film Gulabi Talkies.[1]
In 2013, Umashree became a Member of the Legislative Assembly[2] in Karnataka in the government of Siddaramaiah where she was the minister for women and child development,[3] empowerment of disabled and senior citizens, Kannada language and culture.[4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Umashree was born into the Devanga family.[5][6] She has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother.
Public office[edit | edit source]
Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women. She performs on stage in rural villages to highlight their needs. Her election in 2013 as the member for Terdal constituency (Congress Party) allowed Umashree to continue her work. Umashree is Minister for Women and Child Development, Kannada and Culture.
Stage work[edit | edit source]
Umashree has experience in village, amateur, mythological and professional drama. Her directors have included Fritz Bennewitz, B.V. Karanth, Girish Karnad, C. G. Krishnaswamy, and R. Nagesh. She is a member of Rangasampada amateur theatre group of Bangalore.
Film work[edit | edit source]
Umashree began her movie career in 1984 in a supporting role in Anubhava with Kashinath. But before that she was seen in a 1980 Kannada film Bangarada Jinke directed by T S Nagabharana.
However, it typecast her in comedy roles with a degree of innuendo. She worked with the actor N. S. Rao and later with Dinesh, Dwarakish, Mysore lokesh, Sihikahi chandru,Umesh, Ramesh bhat, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Doddanna and Karibasavaiah. Her directors included S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu, Bhargava, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Perala, K V Raju, Vijay, Dorai Bhagavan, Dwairakish, D Rajendra babu, Dinesh Babu, V Ravichandran, Puri Jagannath and Yograj Bhat.
Television work[edit | edit source]
- Nondavara Haadu, a documentary about leprosy directed by T. S. Ranga for Doordarshan.
- Hattye, a telefilm directed by H. Girijamma for Doordarshan.
- Musanje, a serial directed by T. S. Nagabarana for Udaya TV.
- Musanje Katha Prasanga, a serial directed by Prakash Belawadi for ETv.
- Kicchu, a serial directed by Chaitanya for ETv.
- Amma Ninagagi for ETv.
- Arathigobba Kirthigobba for Star Suvarna.
- Chinnara Chilipili for Udaya TV.
- Puttakkana Makkalu for Zee Kannada
Partial filmography[edit | edit source]
Kannada films[edit | edit source]
- Bangarada Jinke (1980)...Asha's friend
- Anubhava (1984)
- Amrutha Ghalige (1984)
- Bidugadeya Bedi (1985)
- Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
- Swabhimana (1985)
- Maneye Manthralaya (1986)
- Bete (1986)
- 27 Mavalli Circle (1986)
- Asambhava (1986)
- Ee Bandha Anubandha (1987)
- Jayasimha (1987)
- Olavina Udugore (1987)
- Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1987)
- Digvijaya (1987)...Shivi
- Shanthi Nivasa (1987)
- Onde Goodina Hakkigalu (1988)
- Ramanna Shamanna (1988)
- Krishna Rukmini (1988)
- Balondu Bhavageethe (1988)
- Anjada Gandu (1988)
- Jana Nayaka (1988)
- Ranadheera (1988)
- Mathru Vathsalya (1988)...Shanti
- Hrudaya Geethe (1989)
- Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
- Ondagi Balu (1989)
- Onti Salaga (1989)
- Poli Huduga (1989)
- Doctor Krishna (1989)
- Golmaal Radhakrishna (1990)...Janaki
- Mruthyunjaya (1990)
- Nigooda Rahasya (1990)
- Rani Maharani (1990)
- Nammoora Hammera (1990)
- Ashoka Chakra (1990)...Alamelu
- Bangaradantha Maga (1991)
- Golmaal Part 2 (1991)...Janaki
- Ranachandi (1991)
- Gruhapravesha (1991)
- Kollur Kala (1991)
- Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991)
- Sriramachandra (1992)
- Shivanaga (1992)
- Mannina Doni (1992)...Meenakshi
- Malashree Mamashree (1992)
- Sangya Balya (1992)
- Mysore Jaana (1992)...Ganga
- Server Somanna (1993)
- Kollura Sri Mookambika (1993)
- Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)...Sakku
- Kotreshi Kanasu (1994)
- Jaana (1994)
- Chinna (1994)
- Karulina Koogu (1994)
- Odahuttidavaru (1994)...Kamakshi
- Putnanja (1995)
- Himapatha (1995)
- Thumbida Mane (1995)
- Jeevanadhi (1996)
- Sipayi (1996)
- Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata (1996)
- Aadithya (1996)
- Dhani (1996)
- Muddina Kanmani (1997)
- Thayavva (1997)
- Mommaga (1997)
- Cheluva (1997)
- Kalavida (1997)
- Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda (1997)
- Preethsod Thappa (1998)
- Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)
- O Premave (1999)
- Chora Chittha Chora (1999)
- Shabdavedhi (2000)
- Krishna Leele (2000)
- Yaarige Saluthe Sambala (2000)
- Nan Hendthi Chennagidale (2000)
- Diggajaru (2001)
- Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001) as Rukmini
- Ellara Mane Dosenu (2001)
- Jipuna Nanna Ganda (2001)
- Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001) as Muniyamma
- Simhadriya Simha (2002)
- Thuntata (2002) as "Lingo leela"
- Chandu (2002)
- Nanjundi (2003)
- Abhi (2003)
- Laali Haadu (2003)
- Neenandre Ishta (2003)
- Namma Preethiya Ramu (2003)
- Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu (2003) as Jayamma
- Mani (2003)
- Ajju (2004)
- Ranga SSLC (2004) as Paaru
- Malla (2004)
- Monalisa (2004)
- Veeru (2005)
- Gopi (2006)
- Chellata (2006)
- Neelakanta (2006)
- Suntaragaali (2006)
- Parodi (2007)
- Ekadantha (2007) as Sheela devi
- Gulabi Talkies (2008)
- Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
- Vasanthakala (2008)
- Venkata in Sankata (2009)
- Gilli (2009)
- Krishnan Love Story (2010)
- Kanasemba Kudureyaneri (2010)
- Vaare Vah (2010)
- Prema Chandrama (2011)
- Swayam Krushi (2011)
- Ujwadu (2011)
- Rajadhani (2011)
- Alemari (2012)
- Bheema Theeradalli (2012)
- Sangolli Rayanna (2012)
- Kalpana (2012)
- Rambo (2012)
- Super Shastri (2012)
- Kalavu (2013)
- Paraari (2013)
- Ambareesha (2014)
- Love You Alia (2015)
- Rathnan Prapancha (2021) as Saroja
- Vedha (2022) as Shankri
- Kaasina Sara (2023)
- Land Lord (2026)
Tamil films[edit | edit source]
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam (1988)
Telugu films[edit | edit source]
- Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 2004 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Film, Mani
- 2008 - National Film Award for Best Actress for the Film, Gulabi Talkies ( 55th National Film Awards).
- 2020-21 - South Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Rathnan Prapancha
- 2021 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Rathnan Prapancha
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Jo misses National Award by a whisker!". Sify. 8 September 2009. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ↑ "Karnataka 2013." Myneta website, National Election Watch. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Writer's remarks on Umashree draw flak." The Hindu Bangelore, 9 February 2014.
- ↑ Nandakumar P. "Karnataka: Umashree lone woman minister." Deccan Chronicle 18 May 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014
- ↑ "Siddharamaiah, increases Quota in Cabinet".
- ↑ "Terdal Election News".