Reshma | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1978/1979 |
| Died | 21 June 2021 (aged 42–43)[1] |
| Other names | Shanthi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Hamsavardhan |
| Children | 3 |
Reshma (1978/1979 – 21 June 2021) was an Indian film actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Born as Shanthi, she adopted the stage name of Reshma and made her debut with Kizhakku Mugam (1996) alongside Karthik. The success of the film meant she was signed on to appear in Kalanjiyam's Poomani (1996), and also briefly shot for Nandha featuring Ramki, which did not get completed.[3] Another film titled Aththai Ponnu alongside Vignesh was also shelved during shoot in 1997.[4]
Reshma also signed on to play the title role in Vennila to appear alongside Ajith Kumar, Vignesh and Amar Siddique.[2][5] Though the film began production works in 1996, it was duly delayed due to financial problems with the film finally releasing with the title Ennai Thalatta Varuvala in March 2003.[6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Reshma later married actor Hamsavardhan, her co-star from Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001). The couple had two sons and a daughter.[7]
Death[edit | edit source]
She died aged 42 on 21 June 2021 following complications caused by COVID-19.[1]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | Poongodi | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Poomani | Pottu | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Anna Andre Nammanna | Rukku | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Swathi | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Ulta Palta | Swathi | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Drona | Radha | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Maravathe Kanmaniye | Rasathi | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | Meenu | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Jee Boomba | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Poli Bhava | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Hagalu Vesha | Seetha | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Vadagupatti Maapillai | Vadivu (Jeena) | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Sravu | Kasthuri | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Nagaravadhu | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | Vennila | Tamil |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | TV Series | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | Alaigal | Sowmya Vijay | Tamil | TV Serial (Replaced by Sri Durga) |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Actor Hamsavardhan wife Shanthi Hamsavardhan dies after recovering from Covid-19 - Tamil News". 22 June 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Google Groups". Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "Google Groups". Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "A-Z (I)". indolink.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "Reshma : Enjoying kiss with Ajith in 'Vennila'".
- ↑ "Ennai Thalatta Varuvala - Ajithfans - Actor Ajith Kumar E-Fans Association". ajithfans.com. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "நடிகர் ஹம்சவர்தனின் மனைவி காலமானார்". 21 June 2021.
