Usharani

Indian actress (1958–2020)

Usharani
Born	(1958-05-29)29 May 1958 Varkala
Died	20 June 2020(2020-06-20) (aged 62)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1967–2000
Spouse	N. Sankaran Nair (1977-2005)
Children	Vishnu Sankar
Parent(s)	Krishna Rao Iyengar, Sudeshini^[1]

Usharani (29 May 1958 – 20 June 2020) was an Indian actress who acted mainly in Malayalam films.^[2]

Personal life

Usharani married Malayalam movie director N. Sankaran Nair in 1977.^[3]

Filmography

Tamil

Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
Kalam Vellum (1970) as Dhanam
Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971)
Jakkamma (1972) as Valli
Shakthi Leelai (1972) as Saraswathi
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (1973) as Kaveri
Arangetram (1973)
Gumasthavin Magal (1974) as Vimala
Kanmani Raja (1974) as Kanchana
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977) as Rekha
Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977) as Savitri
Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978)
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Neram Vandhachu (1982)
Sivantha Kangal (1982)
Mullillatha Roja (1982)
Naalu Perukku Nandri (1983)
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)
Valli Vara Pora (1995)
Mannava (1997) as Praveen's mother
Harikrishnans (1998)
Raajjiyam (2002) as Janaki's mother

Hindi

Sabash Ganga Ram

Telugu

Aalu Magalu (1977) as Radha
Nija Roopalu (1974)
Bullet Bullodu (1972)
Chitti Thalli (1972)

Kannada

Rajkumar's films (few)

Malayalam

Mayilattam (2004) as Lakshmiyamma
The King Maker Leader (2003) as Bharathiyamma
Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003)
Niramulla Swapnangal (2002)
Premaagni (2001) as Renuka Thampuratti
Thenkasipattanam (2000) as Sangeetha's aunty
Millenium Stars (2000)
Nishaasurabhikal (2000)
Highrange (2000)
Pathram (1999) as Authakutty's wife
Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998) as Dhakshayani
Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Kanmadam (1998) as Raakkamma
Samaantharangal (1998) as Mary
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998)
Sisiram (1998)
Ancharakkalyaanam (1997) as Devakiyamma
Poonilamazha (1997)
Shibiram (1997)
Swarnakireedam (1996) as Devayani
Manthrikakuthira (1996) as Rahel
Mahathma (1996) as Nancy's mother
Hitler (1996) as Malathi Teacher
Kanchanam (1996) as Muthassi
Vaanarasena (1996) as Vishalakshi
Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) as Fake Mummy
Indian Military Intelligence (1995) as Mappasu Mariyamma
Boxer (1995)
Manashasthranjante Diary (1995)
Mangala Soothram (1995) as Adv. Maheswariyamma
Paalayam (1994) as Mariyamma
Sudhinam (1994) as Teacher
Rajadhani (1994) as Maniyamma
Manathe Kottaram (1994) as Kanakam
Bhaarya (1994) as Sarojini
Pravachakan (1994)
Ammayane Sathyam (1993) as Jagannatha Varma's wife
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) as Kurup's wife
Oru Kadankatha Pole (1993)
Kavadiyattam (1993) as Kurup's mother
Butterflies (1993)
Ekalavyan (1993) as Mathaji
Ithu Manjukalam (1993) as Mrs. Anna George
Padaleeputhram (1993)
Ellarum Chollanu (1992) as Archana's mother
Thalastaanam (1992) as Unni's aunt
Aham (1992) as Achamma Tharakan
Kallanum Polisum (1992) as Dakshayaniyamma
Maarathon (Aayaraam Gayaaraam) (1992)
Agninilavu (1991) as Arya
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pusthakam (1990) as Beena's sister
Theruvu Narthaki (1988)
Cabaret Dancer (1986)
Ee Yugam (1983) as Ammu
Kaivarikal Thiriyumbol (1979)
Madanolsavam (1978)
Mudramothiram (1978) as Bindu
Avalude Ravukal (1978) as Radha
Padmatheertham (1978) as Jameela
Prarthana (1978)
Makampiranna Manka (1977)
Randu Lokam (1977)
Nirakudam (1977) as Anarkali
Muttathe Mulla (1977) as Radha
Harshabhaashpam (1977) as Kochukalyani
Dheera Sameere Yamuna Theere (1977)
Bhaaryaavijayam (1977)
Rowdy Rajamma (1977)
Theruvugeetham (1977)
Ayalkkaari (1976) as Elizabeth
Anaavaranam (1976)
Surveykkallu (1976)
Abhinandanam (1976) as Vimala
Panchami (1976) as Rukku
Sathyathinte Nizhalil (1975)
Akkaldaama (1975)
Aaranyakaandam (1975)
Chumaduthaangi (1975) as Sugandhi
Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri (1975)
Maanyashree Vishwaamithran (1974) as Lathika
Honeymoon (1974)
Ankathattu (1974)
Vrindaavanam (1974)
Thaniniram (1973) as Vasanthy
Thottavadi (1973) as Sarasamma
Prathidhwani (1971)
Anaadha Shilpangal (1971) as Ammini
Naazhikakkallu (1970)
Ammayenna Sthree (1970) as Malathy
Ballaatha Pahayan (1969) as Sulekha
Karthika (1968) as Jaanu (Child artist)
Manaswini (1968) as Sumangala
Agniputhri (1967) as Bindhu (Child artist)
Balyakalasakhi (1967) (Child artist)
Chithramela (1967)
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Poochakkanni (1966) (Child artist)
Jail (1966) (Child artist)

TV career

Swantham Sujatha - (Surya TV) - Malayalam serial - Actress
Parvathy (Raadan TV) - Malayalam serial - Actress
Ente Mannu - Malayalam serial - Actress
Rani Maharani
Comedy Stars
Manam Thurannu
Sarigama
Katha Ithuvare
Asianet News
On Record
Njan Ivideyundu
Samagamam
Filmy Fridays - Online
Paragon Chappals

References

^ "Usha Rani in On Record Part 1 - YouTube". Retrieved 13 June 2014 – via YouTube.
^ "South Indian actress Usharani passes away". OnManorama. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
^ "ഇന്ത്യന്‍ സിനിമയുടെ 100-ാം വാര്‍ഷികം ശങ്കരന്‍ നായരെയും മറന്നു, Flash Back - Mathrubhumi Movies". mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.

Sources

"Malayalam movie photos, Malayalam cinema gallery, Malayalam cinema actress, Malayalam cinema photos, New Malayalam cinema". malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.