Quick Facts
Biography
Anjali (Kannada: ಅಂಜಲಿ) (born 22 May 1972) is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in Kannada cinema. Her original name was Shantha, before director Kashinath named her as Anjali.
Family
Anjali is married to Sudhakar and since 1998 has settled in Dubai to focus on family life. She has two daughters, Siri and Samrudhi. She has given rare interview about her family life to Roopa Tara and Sudha Magazine.
Career
One decade of career and a variety of popular roles in more than 87 films speak volume about her calibre as an actress. Some of her all-time hits are Anantana Avantara, Neenu Nakare Halu Sakare, Tharle Nan Maga, Ksheera Saagara, Kalavida, Koona Eidaithe, Undu Hodha Kondu Hodha, Utkarsha. She has acted opposite to Vishnuvardhan, Ambareesh, Anant Nag, Jaggesh, Kumar Govind, Kumar Bangarappa, Sridhar, Sunil(Late), Jai Jagadish and Ravikiran. She has also acted in television series with over 500 episodes.
Notable filmography
Some of her notable films include
- Kankanna Bhagya (Debut Film)
- Anantana Avantara (First movie as a heroine)
- Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1989) (with Vishnuvardhan as lead actor)
- Hendthighelbedi with Ananth Nag
- Tharle Nan Maga (Upendra debutorial direction movie and with Jaggesh as lead actor)
- Ganeshana Maduve (with Anant Nag as lead actor)
- Ksheera Saagara
- Kalavida
- Thumbida Mane
- Bombat Hendthi
- Kona Edaithe
- Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda (with Anant Nag as lead actor)
- Utkarsha
Awards
- Chitra Premigala Sangha awards for best performances.