Tara
Known for Acting · 106 credits
- Born
- 1973-03-04 (age 53)
- Place of birth
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Also known as
- Taaraa · Thara · Thaara · Anuradha · தாரா
Biography
Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award as best actress for the Kannada movie Krama (1991), directed by debutant director Asrar Abid. In the late 1980s, she featured in Mani Ratnam's two of the biggest blockbuster Tamil films, Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram as a supporting actress.
Tara paired with almost all the leading male co-stars in the 80's and 90's including Rajkumar, Shankar Nag, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Ananth Nag, Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Murali, Karthik, Sunil, Devaraj among others. She also received her second "best actress" state award for the movie Kanooru Heggadithi and also "best supporting actress" award for the movie Munjaneya Manju.
In 2005, she was cast by Girish Kasaravalli in his film Hasina, for which she won a National Award from the Indian Government. Subsequently, her role in Kannada movie Deadly Soma was appreciated. Then came her another breakthrough performance in the movie Cyanide. In 2007, Tara received her third Best Actress award. Beside acting, she produced Hasina, directed by Girish Kasaravalli and she has also announced an intent to direct films as well.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (105)
Gili Bete
1992
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008
Maattrraan
2012
as Sudha
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
1990
as Muthappa's wife
January 1
1984
Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
Mr. Raja
1987
Bete
1986
Hebbet Ramakka
2018
Badava Rascal
2021
Shubha Lagna
1995
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
as Mary
Modalasala
2010
as Deepu's mother
Auto Shankar
2005
Ee Bandhana
2007
as Sukanya
Ninagagi
2002
as Rukkamma
Brahmastra
1986
Jyeshta
2004
Sathkara
1986
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984
Deadly Soma
2005
Server Somanna
1993
School Master
2010
Sura Sundaranga
1989
Atharva
2018
Nalla
2004
as Dr. Sarla Desai
Kaanooru Heggadithi
1999
as Subbamma
C.B.I Shiva
1991
Banni Ondsala Nodi
1991
Shravani Subramanya
2013
as Anuradha
Killer Diary
1995
Thayigobba Karna
1988
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Prana Snehitha
1993
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Hendithghelthini
1998
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
1991
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
1997
Kotee
2024
as Sujatha
Matthondu Charithre
1986
Muddina Maava
1993
Munnudi
2000
as Rukhiya
Anand
1986
as Asha
Tagaru Palya
2023
Deva
1989
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
2019
as Shanthamma
Thumbida Mane
1995
Hello Sister
1995
Belli Kalungura
1992
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
2005
as Ramabai
Dhani
1996
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
Ranaranga
1988
as Bhavana
Nayakan
1987
as Shakila
Nagu Naguta Nali
1991
Golmal Part 2
1991
Jeevanadi
1996
Haseena
2004
as Hasina
Shubha Milana
1987
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Agni Natchathiram
1988
as Mallika
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
1992
Kempe Gowda
2011
as Kavya's Mother
Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
1991
Birugaali
2009
as Hacchi's mother
Sathriyan
2017
Vaamana
2025
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
2014
as Ratnakka
Sipayi
1996
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
2001
as Shalini/Shalu, Moni's wife
Amruthavarshini
1997
as Vimala
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Devara Maga
2000
as Sundari
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Premotsava
1999
Premagni
1989
Thulasi
1987
as Ponni
Pandu Ranga Vittala
2005
Durga Shakthi
1999
Guri
1986
Mathrudevobhava
1988
Vetri Vinayagar
1996
as Mallika
Neti Siddhartha
1990
as Rekha
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1988
Mojina Maduve
1993
Hendthighelbedi
1989
as Inspector Srinivas Wife
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
1992
Sathya Vaakku
1990
Malashree Mamashree
1992
Paris Pranaya
2003
as "Cell" Seetha
Padmavyuha
1989
Mathadana
2001
Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
2019
Alexander
1994
Maneye Manthralaya
1986
Sangliyana
1988
Nighooda Rahasya
1990
Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
2018
Diggajaru
2001
as Gowri
Galaate
2013
Neelambari
2001
Halli Meshtru
1992
Madhura Bandhavya
1986
About Tara
Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award a… With 106 credits spanning from 1984 to 2025, Tara has appeared in 105 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Tara Movies
- Gili Bete (1992)
- Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008)
- Maattrraan (2012) — as Sudha
- Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990) — as Muthappa's wife
- January 1 (1984)
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