Tara
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Tara is listed in film databases as an Indian actress, though the biographical detail available is minimal. 'Nayakan' is the one title that gives the career an anchor, with Shakila as the part. The career starts back in 1984. The databases list 28 credits in total.
Tara
28 Movies
Tara is listed in film databases as an Indian actress, though the biographical detail available is minimal. 'Nayakan' is the one title that gives the career an anchor, with Shakila as the part. The career starts back in 1984. The databases list 28 credits in total.
Movies
Plays Rathna
Roshagni
2027
Plays Shakila
Nayakan
1987
Plays Sudha
Maattrraan
2012
Plays Mallika
Agni Natchathiram
1988
Plays Maruthayi
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984
Plays Shanthamma
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
2019
Plays Kavya's Mother
Kempe Gowda
2011
Producer
Haseena
2004
Plays Ratnakka
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
2014
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Roshagni
Full Filmography
Roshagni
Rathna
2027
Film
Kotee
Sujatha
2024
Film
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
Shanthamma
2019
Film
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Ratnakka
2014
Film
Shravani Subramanya
Anuradha
2013
Film
Maattrraan
Sudha
2012
Film
Kempe Gowda
Kavya's Mother
2011
Film
Modalasala
Deepu's mother
2010
Film
Eradane Maduve
The head of Maid's association
2010
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tara and where are they from?
Tara is 53 years old, born on March 4, 1973 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
What are the most famous roles of Tara?
Tara is best known for roles in Nayakan, Maattrraan, Ulidavaru Kandanthe.
How many movies has Tara been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Tara has appeared in 28 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Tara's first movie?
The career of Tara began with Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984).
What is Tara's most recent movie or series?
Tara's most recent release is Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala, which premiered on April 24, 2026.
Does Tara have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tara's upcoming work includes: Roshagni (2027).
Tara
1973-03-04 · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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.