| Name | Shantha Meena |
| Age/DOB | 29 (May 23, 1971) |
| Known For | Actress |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Husband: Tanveer Ahmed (m – 1994, div – 1996), Raju Mani (present) Children: Daughter (1) Father: Bhaskaran Mother: Lakshmi Sister: Samyukta Lakshmi |
| Education | Graduated |
| Native | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Aishwarya Bhaskaran is a South Indian actress who primarily appeared in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu movies. She is also the eldest daughter of actress Lakshmi. Aishwarya made her acting debut with the 1991 Malayalam film, Oliyampukal. Her role in films like Mamagaru, Rasukutty, Gardish, and Thiruda Thiruda was critically acclaimed.
Aishwariya quit the film industry in 1991 to prioritize her family but in 1999, she made a comeback with R Parthiban’s Housefull movie. Aishwarya continued to portray supporting roles in several films and television soap operas. Based on several online chatrooms, she might participate in the popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8, hosted by Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi.
Did You Know?
- Aishwarya Bhaskaran re-entered the entertainment industry after a 4-years sabbatical.
- In 2020, she made her appearance in the YouTube web series Dear U Brother U.
- Aishwarya appeared as a Judge in several TV shows like Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani, Comedy Stars, and Sakalakala Velloori.
- Her husband is a substance abuser and she also got addicted to narcotics and later went to a rehabilitation centre to get clean.
- She appeared in various Malayalam & Tamil television soap operas like Olangal, Azhagu, Chembarathi and more.
- Aishwarya is to portray the role of Maremma in the upcoming pan-Indian film Kannappa.
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Adavilo Abhimanyudu | Shanti | Telugu | Telugu debut |
| 1989 | Hosa Kavya | Usha | Kannada | Kannada debut |
| 1990 | Oliyampukal | Kunjumol | Malayalam | Malayalam debut |
| 1990 | Prema Zindabad | Bharathi | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Nyayangal Jayikkattum | Saraswati’s daughter | Tamil | Tamil debut |
| 1991 | Mill Thozhilali | Geetha | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Kaveri | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Marikozhundhu | Marikozhundhu, Chithra | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Naan Pudicha Mappillai | Rasathi | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Mamagaru | Rani | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Oorellam Un Pattu | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Ponnukku Sethi Vandhachu | Uma | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Anbulla Thangachikku | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Rasukutty | Rukkumani | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Meera | Meera | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Subba Rayudi Pelli | Lalitha | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Ahankari | Neeli/Neelu | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Pellante Noorella Panta | Roja | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Seetapathi Chalo Tirupathi | |||
| 1992 | Brahma | Saraswathi | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Kizhaku Veluthachu | Meenakshi | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Poranthaalum Aambalayaa Porakkakoodaathu | Meenatchi | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Jackpot | Sindhu Gautham Krishna | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Butterflies | Anju Nambyar, Manju Nambyar | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Gardish | Vidya P. Bhalla | Hindi | Hindi debut |
| 1993 | Thanga Pappa | Gowri | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Ulle Veliye | Meena | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Yajaman | Ponni | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Makkal Aatchi | Manjula | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Housefull | Christine | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Savithri | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | Sunitha’s sister | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Narashimham | Anuradha | Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Sathyameva Jayathe | Nancy | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Kasi | Radhika | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Sharja To Sharja | Kalyani | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Praja | Maya Mary Kurien | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Jollyman | Aish | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Janaki | Tamil | |
| 2003 | The King Maker Leader | Vasanthy Nambiar | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Pinni(step mother) | Telugu | |
| 2003 | The Fire | Neena Cheriyan | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Agninakshathram | Aswathi Warrier | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | Shalini | Tamil | |
| 2004 | New | Seema | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Naani | Priya’s friend | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Jana | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Kuththu | Anjali’s mother | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | Mallika’s Mother | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Priyasakhi | Priya’s Mother | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Aaru | Sound Saroja Akka | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Padma | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Notebook | Elizabeth | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Thanthra | Vedavadhi | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Ranii | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Malar’s stepmother | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru | Nagamani | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Paisalo Paramatma | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | Maya Gopinath | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Sringaram: Dance of Love | Mirasu’s wife | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Vel | Sakkara Pandi’s Wife | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Sabari | Vajravelu’s Wife | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Advocate | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Durga | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Anuradha (Abhi’s mother) | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Adada Enna Azhagu | Diana | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Abhishapt | Nurse | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Ardhangi | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Buridi | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Manushya Mrugam | Mary | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Madirasi | Ragini | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Theni Maavattam | Eeswari | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Uchithanai Muharnthaal | Security Guard | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli’s mother | Telugu | |
| 2013 | For Sale | Achamma | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Lakshmi/Sainuthatha | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Maad Dad | Sosamma | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Philips and the Monkey Pen | Uncredited Archive footage | Malayalam | From Narasimham |
| 2014 | Poojai | Mrs. Sivakkozhnthu | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil / Oggarane / Ulavucharu Biriyani | Asha | Tamil / Kannada / Telugu | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Nadu Ponnu | Tamil | |
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Aishwarya | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Savaale Samaali | Special appearance | Tamil | in song sequence |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | Shakti’s wife | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Manimaaran’s wife | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kalyana Vaibhogame | Nagamani | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Kuttram 23 | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Ticket | Sona | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Devadas | Fishfry Lakshmi | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Saamy 2 | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Vikram’s Mother | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu | Arun’s mother | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Yaanai | Selvi’s mother | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Dada | Manikandan’s mother | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Kannappa | Maremma | Telugu |
Television
TV Serial
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Naniyar | Vijay TV | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Janani | Jaya TV | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Nizhalgal | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Devatha | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Theadathey Thulainthu Povai | Stella | Raj TV | Tamil |
| 2002 | Kathiravan | Senchulakshmi | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2003 | Olangal | Aishwarya | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Mizhi Thurakkumbol | Varada | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2004–2005 | Kadamattath Kathanaar | Thirumala/Yakshi | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2004–2006 | Muhurtham | Aishwarya | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2005–2006 | Raja Rajeswari | Padmalakshmi | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2005 | Kavyaanjali | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Mandrake | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Sathyam | Ancy | Kairali TV | Malayalam |
| 2006–2007 | Swami Ayyappan | Maheeshi | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2008–2011 | Paarijatham | Lalitha Bhai | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2009 | Kadhaparayum Kavyaanjali | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2010–2012 | Thendral | Bhuvana Laxman | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2011 | Nagamma | Amman | Mega TV | Tamil |
| 2013–2014 | Mama Mapillai | Aishwarya | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2013 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Jaya TV | Tamil | |
| 2013–2014 | Kurinji Malar | Kalpana | Kalaignar TV | Tamil |
| 2015–2016 | 4 the People | Prof. Vasundara Das | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2015–2017 | Nandini vs Nandini | Baby | ETV Plus | Telugu |
| 2017–2019 | Azhagu | Vasantha | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2018–2020 | Chembarathi | Thrichambarath Akhilandeswari | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sambhavi (Photo Presence) | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2021 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Special appearance | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2022–2023 | Jamelaa | Saleema | Colors Tamil | Tamil |
| 2023 – present | Sukhamo Devi | Chandroth Prabhavathi | Flowers TV | Malayalam |
TV Shows
| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anthakshari | Host | Raj TV | Tamil |
| 2005 | Sakalakala Velloori | Judge | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Participant | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Comedy Super Night 2 | Herself | Flowers TV | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Start Music | Contestant | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Judge | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Alitho Saradaga | Guest | ETV Plus | Telugu |
| 2022 | Joker Poker | Participant | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2022 | Oru Kodi | Contestant | Flowers TV | Malayalam |
| 2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | Tamil |
Web Series
| Year | Series | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mana Mugguri Love Story | Swathi’s mother | YuppTV | Telugu |
| 2018 | Gangsters | Priyamvadha | Amazon Prime Video | Telugu |
| 2020 | Dear u brother u | Amma | YouTube | Tamil |
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