1959-11-13 Sindri, Bihar, India
Meenakshi Seshadri (born 16 November 1963) is an Indian actress, model and dancer who mainly appeared in Hindi films. She was one of the highest paid actresses of her times. Her appearance in a Tamil film, paired with Prabu fetched her more credits. Meenakshi has appeared in a range of movies from comedy, drama, and action to romance. She won the Eve's Weekly Miss India contest in 1981 at age 17. Seshadri made her film debut in Painter Babu (1983) and received wider public recognition with the film Hero (1983), which was followed by a number of films in the 1980s and 1990s. She was noted for her performances in films, including Hoshiyar (1985), Bewafai (1985), Meri Jung (1985), Swati (1986), Dacait (1987), Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987), Shahenshah (1988), Mahaadev (1989), Jurm (1990), Ghayal (1990), Ghar Parivar, Damini (1993), and Ghatak (1996) among others.[3] Whereas she received immense critical acclaim for her films such as Swati (1986), Dahleez (1986), Satyamev Jayate (1987 film), Awaargi (1990) and Damini (1993). She went on to establish herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses in the 1980s and 1990s, and was acknowledged for several of her performances, her beauty, and her accomplished dancing. After the release of her film Ghatak, she left the film industry to raise her children and resides in the US, with her husband and children. She has been partially active in the US, where she runs her dance school "Cherish Dance School". Recently, a documentary was also made on her life called Meenakshi Accept Her Wings.
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Ghayal Once Again | Varsha (flash back) | 2016-02-05 |
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Swami Vivekananda | 1998-08-09 | |
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Do Rahain / Mil Gayi Manzil Mujhe | 1997-12-31 | |
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Ghatak: Lethal | Gauri | 1996-11-08 |
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டூயட் | Anjali | 1994-05-20 |
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Damini | Damini Gupta | 1993-04-30 |
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Teri Payal Mere Geet | Laila Jaan / Leela | 1993-12-24 |
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क्षत्रिय | Madhu (Jaswant's love interest) | 1993-03-26 |
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Badi Bahen | 1993-07-02 | |
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Sadhna | Madhu | 1993-09-01 |
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Aadmi Khilona Hai | Punam Verma | 1993-07-30 |
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Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi | 1992-10-15 | |
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Humlaa | 1992-05-29 | |
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आज का गुंडाराज | Shalu Sharma | 1992-07-10 |
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ఆపద్బాంధవుడు | Hema | 1992-10-08 |
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Akayla | Seema | 1991-11-08 |
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Ghar Parivaar | 1991-01-01 | |
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బ్రహ్మర్షి విశ్వామిత్ర | Menaka | 1991-04-19 |
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घायल | Varsha Bharti | 1990-06-22 |
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Awaargi | Meena | 1990-01-26 |
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Pyar Ka Karz | Dr. Naina | 1990-03-02 |
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Jurm | Meena S. Varma (as Meenakshi Sheshadri) | 1990-07-05 |
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अम्बा | Lajjo | 1990-08-10 |
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Shandaar | Rani | 1990-03-02 |
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Ghar Ho To Aisa | Seema | 1990-04-27 |
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Bees Saal Baad | Kiran Thakur | 1989-02-03 |
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Toofan | Radha | 1989-08-10 |
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Joshilaay | Mangala | 1989-01-10 |
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Mahaadev | 1989-05-05 | |
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Nache Nagin Gali Gali | 1989-01-01 | |
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Bade Ghar Ki Beti | Mala | 1989-04-07 |
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Aag Se Khelenge | Geeta | 1989-09-15 |
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Apna Ghar | 1989-01-01 | |
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Intaqaam | 1988-11-11 | |
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विजय | Sapna | 1988-08-12 |
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शहँशाह | Shalu | 1988-01-29 |
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गंगा जमुना सरस्वती | Jamuna | 1988-12-23 |
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Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani | 1988-01-01 | |
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घराना | 1988-12-02 | |
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Inaam Dus Hazaar | 1987-02-27 | |
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Muqaddar Ka Faisla | Meena | 1987-06-26 |
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Parivaar | Anita | 1987-06-12 |
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डकैत | Javli | 1987-04-10 |
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सत्यमेव जयते | Seema | 1987-06-18 |
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Main Balwaan | Natasha | 1986-11-28 |
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दहलीज़ | Naini Saxena | 1986-10-06 |
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Dilwaala | Padma | 1986-02-07 |
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Swati | Swati | 1986-05-02 |
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Maa Beti | Meenu/Asha | 1986-01-01 |
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Allah Rakha | Rani | 1986-08-22 |
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Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche | Sarita | 1985-08-23 |
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Paisa Yeh Paisa | 1985-10-11 | |
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मेरी जंग | Geeta Mathur | 1985-08-11 |
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Mahaguru | Basanti | 1985-04-26 |
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Mera Jawaab | Poonam | 1985-02-15 |
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Lover Boy | Radha | 1985-12-14 |
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Awara Baap | Rupa/ Deepa | 1985-12-27 |
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Bewafai | Vinny | 1985-09-20 |
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Aandhi-Toofan | Meena Kapoor | 1985-03-22 |
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Maha Shaktimaan | 1985-08-02 | |
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Hoshiyar | 1985-01-18 | |
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Love Marriage | Ritu Mafatlal | 1984-12-14 |
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Hero | Radha Mathur | 1983-12-16 |
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Main Tere Liye | Rinku |
