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{{Short description|Indian actress}} | |||
{{BLP sources|date=March 2021}} | {{BLP sources|date=March 2021}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = Maathu | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = | ||
| spouse | | spouse = {{ubl|{{Marriage|Dr. Jesu Jacob|end=divorced}}| {{Marriage|Anbalagan George|2018}}}} | ||
| children | | children = 2 | ||
| parents | | parents = {{ubl|Venkit|Shantha}} | ||
| occupation | | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Dancer}} | ||
| years_active = 1977 {{endash}} 1979<br/>1988 {{endash}} 1999<br/>2019 | |||
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'''Madhavi''' | '''Madhavi''', better known by her [[stage name]] '''Maathu''', is an Indian actress who was active during the 1980s and 1990s in [[Malayalam cinema]]. She is born to [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking parents Venkit and Shantha.<ref name="mangalam1">{{Cite web |url=http://origin.mangalam.com/women/interview/355332?page=0,1 |title=മൗനം സ്വരമായ്... - Page 2 | mangalam.com |access-date=31 August 2016 |archive-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916155211/http://origin.mangalam.com/women/interview/355332?page=0,1 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She is best known for her role as ''Radha'' in the 1991 Malayalam movie ''[[Amaram]]'', alongside [[Mammootty]]. | ||
== | ==Early life== | ||
Maathu was | Maathu was born as Madhavi in [[Chennai]] to a [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking couple named Venkit Rao and Shantha. Her father was a manager in the film industry. She began her film career as a child artist and later went on to play lead roles. During this time, she underwent a spiritual awakening and converted to Christianity and adopted the name Meena. | ||
= | Maathu married Dr. Jacob, and the couple later divorced. They have a son, Luke, and a daughter, Jaime.<ref name="mangalam1" /> In 2018, the actress, who had immigrated to the [[United States]], married a [[Malaysians|Malaysian]] native, Anbalagan George. In a 2019 interview, she spoke about her return to the film industry after a 19-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite news |last=Punnoose |first=Aby |date=11 November 2021 |title=Maathu: I realised how much I missed doing Malayalam films on the sets of my comeback film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/maathu-i-realised-how-much-i-missed-doing-malayalam-films-on-the-sets-of-my-comeback-film/articleshow/68241701.cms |access-date=11 November 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2019 || ''Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu'' ||Jancy || Malayalam | | 2019 || ''Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu'' ||Jancy || Malayalam | ||
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| 2011 || ''[[Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action]]'' || Leena <br>(Archive footage cameo) || Malayalam | | 2011 || ''[[Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action]]'' || Leena <br/>(Archive footage cameo) || Malayalam | ||
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| 2000 || ''[[Ente Priyappatta Muthuvinu]]'' ||- || Malayalam | | 2000 || ''[[Ente Priyappatta Muthuvinu]]'' ||- || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham]]'' || Rexy || Malayalam | | ''[[Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham]]'' || Rexy || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Mattupetti Machan]]'' || Parvathy || Malayalam | | ''[[Mattupetti Machan]]'' || Parvathy Prabhu|| Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Samaantharangal]]'' || Amina || Malayalam | | ''[[Samaantharangal]]'' || Amina || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Muddina Kanmani]]'' || Ambika || Kannada | | ''[[Muddina Kanmani]]'' || Ambika || Kannada | ||
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| '' | | ''Rajanna'' || Suma|| Kannada | ||
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| ''[[Sankeerthanampole]]'' || Thulasi || Malayalam | | ''[[Sankeerthanampole]]'' || Thulasi || Malayalam | ||
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| rowspan=8 |1994 || ''[[Napoleon (1994 film)|Napoleon]]'' || Geetha || Malayalam | | rowspan=8 |1994 || ''[[Napoleon (1994 film)|Napoleon]]'' || Geetha || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Gamanam]]'' || Syama || Malayalam | | ''[[Gamanam (1994 film)|Gamanam]]'' || Syama || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Prathakshinam]]'' || Rahel || Malayalam | | ''[[Prathakshinam]]'' || Rahel || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[Varaphalam]]'' || Anjali || Malayalam | | ''[[Varaphalam]]'' || Anjali || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[ | | ''[[Moonnam Loka Pattalam]]'' || Gopika || Malayalam | ||
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| ''[[ | | ''[[Avan Ananthapadmanabhan]]'' || || Malayalam | ||
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| rowspan=10|1993 || ''[[Addeham Enna Iddeham]]'' || Nancy || Malayalam | | rowspan=10|1993 || ''[[Addeham Enna Iddeham]]'' || Nancy || Malayalam | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141027182946/http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Maathu Maathu at MSI] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20141027182946/http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Maathu Maathu at MSI] | ||
* https://archive.today/20130827035011/http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo1.php?searchtext=Mathu&pigsection=Actor&picata=2&Search=Search | |||
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[[Category:Indian film actresses]] | [[Category:Indian film actresses]] | ||
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Madhavi, better known by her stage name Maathu, is an Indian actress who was active during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam cinema. She is born to Telugu-speaking parents Venkit and Shantha.[1] She is best known for her role as Radha in the 1991 Malayalam movie Amaram, alongside Mammootty.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Maathu was born as Madhavi in Chennai to a Telugu-speaking couple named Venkit Rao and Shantha. Her father was a manager in the film industry. She began her film career as a child artist and later went on to play lead roles. During this time, she underwent a spiritual awakening and converted to Christianity and adopted the name Meena.
Maathu married Dr. Jacob, and the couple later divorced. They have a son, Luke, and a daughter, Jaime.[1] In 2018, the actress, who had immigrated to the United States, married a Malaysian native, Anbalagan George. In a 2019 interview, she spoke about her return to the film industry after a 19-year hiatus.[2]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu | Jancy | Malayalam |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Leena (Archive footage cameo) |
Malayalam |
| 2000 | Ente Priyappatta Muthuvinu | - | Malayalam |
| 1999 | Tokyo Nagarile Viseshangal | Ganga | Malayalam |
| Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Jayalakshmi Menon | Malayalam | |
| Aayiram Meni | Lakshmi | Malayalam | |
| Mohakottaram | Lekshmi | Malayalam | |
| Khalanayaka | Jyoti | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Kunji | Malayalam |
| Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham | Rexy | Malayalam | |
| Mattupetti Machan | Parvathy Prabhu | Malayalam | |
| Samaantharangal | Amina | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Kalyana Unnikal | Sugandhi | Malayalam |
| Muddina Kanmani | Ambika | Kannada | |
| Rajanna | Suma | Kannada | |
| Sankeerthanampole | Thulasi | Malayalam | |
| Vaachalam | Meenakshi | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Harbour | Panchami | Malayalam |
| Kanjirappally Kuriachan | Annie | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Manikya Chempazhukka | Sreedevi/Rajavalli | Malayalam |
| Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Shalini | Malayalam | |
| Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Aana | Sindhu | Malayalam | |
| Indian Military Intelligence | Malayalam | ||
| Radholsavam | Meenu | Malayalam | |
| Samudhayam | Sathi | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Napoleon | Geetha | Malayalam |
| Gamanam | Syama | Malayalam | |
| Prathakshinam | Rahel | Malayalam | |
| Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Gouri | Malayalam | |
| Rudraksham | Revathi | Malayalam | |
| Varaphalam | Anjali | Malayalam | |
| Moonnam Loka Pattalam | Gopika | Malayalam | |
| Avan Ananthapadmanabhan | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Addeham Enna Iddeham | Nancy | Malayalam |
| Dollar | Mini | Malayalam | |
| Ente Sreekuttikku | Sreekutty | Malayalam | |
| Uppukandam Brothers | Leena | Malayalam | |
| Oru Kadankatha Pole | Sandhya | Malayalam | |
| Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Maya Rajagopal | Malayalam | |
| Aagneyam | Emi | Malayalam | |
| Ekalavyan | Malu | Malayalam | |
| Padaleeputhram | Malayalam | ||
| Agnishalabhangal | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Savithri | Malayalam |
| Savidham | Reena | Malayalam | |
| Sadayam | Jaya | Malayalam | |
| Pramaanikal | Malayalam | ||
| Cheppadividya | Indulekha | Malayalam | |
| Aayushkalam | Sobha | Malayalam | |
| Babai Hotel | Swapna | Telugu | |
| Pudhusa Padukkiren Paattu | Kalyani | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Sandhesam | Lathika | Malayalam |
| Parallel College | Indu | Malayalam | |
| Kadalorakkattu | Jayanthi | Malayalam | |
| Thudar Katha | Lakshmi Thampuratti | Malayalam | |
| Amaram | Radha | Malayalam | |
| Naathu Nattaachu | - | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Kuttettan | Indhu | Malayalam |
| Kaliyuga Krishna | Jyothi | Kannada | |
| Neene Nanna Jeeva | Raadha | Kannada | |
| 1989 | Adrushta Rekhe | Shyamala | Kannada |
| Pooram | Maathu | Malayalam | |
| Manmada Samrajyam | - | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Jadikketha Moodi | Uma | Tamil |
| Koil Mani Osai | Valli | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Neeya? | Child artist | Tamil |
| 1978 | Bairavi | Child artist | Tamil |
| 1977 | Sanaadi Appanna | Child artist | Kannada |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "മൗനം സ്വരമായ്... - Page 2 | mangalam.com". Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ↑ Punnoose, Aby (11 November 2021). "Maathu: I realised how much I missed doing Malayalam films on the sets of my comeback film". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2021.