Priyadharshini
| Priyadharshini | |
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| Born | Priyadharshini Neelakandan June 4, 1976 Singapore |
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| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 1984–1990 (child artist); 1996–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Ramana Kishore (m. 2002) |
| 👶 Children | 1 |
| 👪 Relatives | Dhivyadharshini (sister) |
Priyadharshini (born 4 June 1976)[1] is an Singaporean–Indian actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, television presenter and child artist who works in Tamil television and film industry. During the 80s, Priyadharshini was a child artist in Tamil films.[2] She is well known for appearing the serials such as Kolangal and Ethirneechal.[3][4] She also won the second season of the dancing competition show Maanada Mayilada in 2009.[5]
Early life
Priyadharshini was born to K. Neelakandan and N. Srilatha in Singapore. Her younger sister Dhivyadharshini is also a well known television presenter, while her younger brother is an airline pilot.[6] Her ancestral routes hail from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.[7]
Career
Priyadharshini started her career as an child artist in the film Dhavanik Kanavugal in 1984.[8][9] She later went on to play small uncredited child artist roles in other Tamil films such as Idaya Kovil (1985) and the Malayalam film Shubhayathra (1990). From the years 2003 to 2009, she acted in the serial Kolangal which aired on Sun TV. In 2022, she played a lead role in the serial Ethirneechal alongside actors Parvathy Venkitaramanan and Haripriya Isai.[10][11]
Personal life
Priyadharshini married Ramana Kishore in 2002, the couple later had a son together in 2004.[12]
Filmography
- Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Dhavanik Kanavugal | Suchi | child actor |
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Saarasu | child actor |
| 1990 | Shubhayathra | Raman's daughter | Malayalam film; child actor |
| 1996 | Kalki | Kalki's friend | |
| 2007 | Puli Varudhu | Newsreader | |
| 2019 | Kaalidas | Vidyaa's friend/psychologist |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Ethanai Manithargal | DD Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Vizhudugal | |||
| 2001 | Visalam | |||
| 2003–2009 | Kolangal | Vidhya Ramesh | Sun TV | |
| 2004–2007 | My Dear Bootham | [13] | ||
| 2004–2007 | Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Maanada Mayilada | Contestant | Reality show; Winner | |
| 2008–2010 | Rekha IPS | Pavithra | [14] | |
| 2009 | Boys vs Girls | Contestant | Star Vijay | Reality show[15] |
| 2011–2012 | Jodi No.1 (season 5) | Host | Reality show | |
| 2014–2017 | Samayal Samayal with Venkatesh Bhat | Cooking show | ||
| 2017 | Tamil Kadavul Murugan | Ganga Devi | ||
| 2021–2023 | Namma Veetu Ponnu | Selvi | ||
| 2021 | Bhajan Samraat | Host | Colors Tamil | [16] |
| 2022–2024 | Ethirneechal | Renuka | Sun TV | |
| 2024–present | Ethirneechal Thodargiradhu | [17] | ||
| 2024 | Samayal Express | Guest | Zee Tamil | Cooking show |
| 2025 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Sun TV | Talk show | |
| 2026 | Anda Ka Kasam | Herself | Star Vijay | Reality show |
References
- ↑ "Here's how actress Priyadharshini celebrated her 48th birthday". Times Of India. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Reimagining Kalidasa's 'Shankuntala' for Chennai audience". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Makers of 'Ethirneechal' dismiss rumours of VJ Priyadharshini's exit". Times Of India. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Dhivyadharshini-Priyadharshini to Radikaa Sarathkumar-Nirosha Radha: Popular celeb siblings of Tamil television". Times Of India. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Face-to-face with anchor and actor Priyadharshini". The New Indian Express. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Divyadarshini wishes her sister". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Did you know Vijay TV Anchor DD's Sister Son?". PakkaTv. 5 June 2018. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Did You Know Actress Priyadarshini Acted Alongside Bhagyaraj As A Child Artist?". News18. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Priyadharshini Neelakandan Looks Beautiful In This Beige Kurta And Off-White Dupatta". News18. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Popular TV show 'Ethirneechal' completes 400 episodes; actors Priyadarshini Neelakandan and Haripriya Isai express happiness". The Times of India. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-12-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Actress Priyadharshini Neelakandan is Not Leaving Sun TV Show Ethirneechal". News18. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "From Shrutika to Priyadharshini: Meet the gorgeous mommies who surprised fans with the first pictures of their sonshines". Times Of India. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Reviving Memories: Revisiting the iconic 90's show 'My Dear Bootham'; A look at the cast, interesting facts and more". The Times of India. 4 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Rekha IPS CROSSES 200th Episodes". filmschannels.blogspot.ch. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ↑ "Video of Priyadarshini Slipping From a Rock While Dancing Goes Viral, Fans Show Concern". News18. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Priyadharshini Kishoreneelakandn all excited to host upcoming show 'Bhajan Samraat'". Times Of India. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Madhumitha and Kaniha set to play the titular roles in 'Ethirneechal 2'". The Times of India. 2024-09-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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