MEENAKSHI AND JACKIE
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Pune Festival 2006..Meenakshi

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Originally posted by asj:

MEENAKSHI AND JACKIE
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ilove the movei HERO
..was this the 1st movie jackie and meenakshi?

Naach nagin

I thought that she was living somewhere in Long Island in NY, but no, she is living in Texas saw her a couple years ago at a traditional Hindu Wedding in Long Island.
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She is a beauty!!
reminds me of Madhuri..
great dancer and
was good actress as well!

more meenakshi song/dance

from HERO

..tu mera jaanu hai

ding dong
Lambi Judaai

MEENAKSHI SHESHADRI:

She won the Miss India contest in 1981: She made her film debut in Painter Babu opposite Rajiv Goswami, the brother of Manoj Kumar. She shot to fame with the hit film Hero (1983) directed by Subhash Ghai. Her most notable performances were in films Meri Jung (1985), Vijay (1988), Shahenshah (1988), Ghayal (1990) and Damini (1993).

Director Rajkumar Santoshi was said to have been interested in her but she apparently rejected his marriage proposal. She acted in her last film Ghatak in 1997 and has not appeared in any film since. In her 15-year career in the film industry she acted in about 80 films.[1]

She also has a career as a Bharatnatyam, Kathak, and Odissi teacher/dancer. She has learned all four main dance styles of India and performed her Bharatnatyam Arrangetram at the age of four.One of her students performed her Odissi Manch Pravesh in 2005.

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1.Dimple Kapadia
2.Jayapradha
3.Poonam Dhillon
4.Sridevi
5.Padmini Kolhapure
6.Deepti Naval
7.Tina Munim
8.Anita Raj
9.Rati Agnihotri
10.Madhavee
11.Amrita Singh
12.Meenakshi Seshadhari

They were all hotties in the 80's
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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
1.Dimple Kapadia
2.Jayapradha
3.Poonam Dhillon
4.Sridevi
5.Padmini Kolhapure
6.Deepti Naval
7.Tina Munim
8.Anita Raj
9.Rati Agnihotri
10.Madhavee
11.Amrita Singh
12.Meenakshi Seshadhari

They were all hotties in the 80's
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oh yes..
i missed Padmini K from mylist..
iloved her...
was she a child star too?

can u feature her after Meenakshi?
pls

Just rec a tele call

"how could leave out Reena Roy"?

I guess she was from the 70's

Nah, she was tops in the 80's as well.
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Student of Meenakshi:


Payal Mistry's Manch Pravesh
- Annapurna Saripella, Dallas
e-mail: anu_satish@yahoo.com


March 7, 2006

Payal Mistry, a student of well-known classical dancer Meenakshi Seshadri Mysore, performed her Odissi Manch Pravesh on February 4, 2006 at the Lone Star Auditorium in Arlington, Texas. About 400 people attended this event and Payal enthralled the audience with her performance. It was an evening that blended rhythm and movement of Odissi dance with moments of personal pride and joy, for both the disciple and her guru. It was a first of its kind in the Dallas Metroplex area.

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
Just rec a tele call

"how could leave out Reena Roy"?

I guess she was from the 70's

Nah, she was tops in the 80's as well.
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she began in 70's ..but was famous in 80's
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she would be in another group..like moushumi and leena chandravarkar..late 70's- early 80's

WHAT a BEAUTY!!!!


Name: Meenakshi Seshadri

Height: 5' 6 "

Date of Birth: 13 November



Meenakshi Seshadri came to notority after winning the Miss. India pageant in 1981. The pageant served as a spark plug in jump-starting the beauty queen's career in film. Meenakshi Seshadri went on to appear in more than sixty-three films spanning over the course of her fifteen year career.

Meenakshi Seshadri was born Shashikala Sheshadri on November 13, 1963, although there is some discrepency surrounding the her birth year. Her father was a blue collar worker who worked in the local Sindri Plant Fertilizer Factory.

Meenakshi made in film industry debut in the 1982 film, Painter Babu. She appeared alongside Indian actor, Ghazab. The film received a respectable reception, but things really took off with Meenakshi's appearance in the 1983 film, Hero. Hero was directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi. Raj and Meenakshi were involved in an off-screen romance, Raj even proposed to Meenakshi, but she refused. Meenakshi's other notable roles include, Shehenshah in 1988, Ghayal in 1990, and Damini in 1993. Meenakshi's last starring role was in the 1997 film, Ghatak.

Today, Meenakshi Seshadri is the married mother of a daughter, Kendra and a son, Sanjosh. She is married to an investment banker, Harish Mysore. The couple was involved in a long distance stretching fifteen months. Harish was living in the United States; in the Lonestar State of Texas to be exact. While Meenakshi was, of course, living and working in India. The family now lives in Texas. Meenakshi has left the film industry and works as an American foreign language instructor. She teaches Odissi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam.

Actress:
1990s
1980s
Do Rahain (1997)
Ghatak: Lethal (1996) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Gauri
Duet (1994)
Damini - Lightning (1993) .... Damini Gupta
Kshatriya (1993) .... Madhu
... aka Warriors (India: English title)
Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) .... Punam Verma
Badi Bahen (1993) .... Jyoti Dwarkaprasad
Sadhna (1993) .... Madhu
Aapathbandavudu (1992) .... Hema
... aka The Saviour (India: English title)
Humshakal (1992) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Sarah (Vinod's Wife)
Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Shalu Sharma
Humlaa (1992) .... Seema
... aka Hamla
... aka The Attack
Police Aur Mujrim (1992) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Kiran
Akayla (1991) .... Seema
... aka Akela
Brahmarishi Vishwamitra (1991) .... Menaka
Ghar Parivar (1991)
Amba (1990) .... Lajjo
Jurm (1990) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Mrs. Meena Verma
... aka The Crime
Ghayal (1990) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Varsha Bharti
Awaargi (1990) .... Meena
... aka Aimless Wandering
Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990) .... Seema
Pyar Ka Karz (1990) .... Dr. Naina
Shandaar (1990) .... Rani


Aag Se Khelenge (1989) .... Geeta
Toofan (1989) .... Radha
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Mala
Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989) .... Reema
... aka Truth Will Triumph
Joshilaay (1989) (as Meenakshi Seshadri)
Gharana (1989) .... Radha
Mahaadev (1989) .... Geeta
Mohabbat Ka Paigham (1989)
Nache Nagin Gali Gali (1989)
Teri Payal Mere Geet (1989) (as Meenakshi Seshadhri) .... Laila-Jaan/Leela
Vijay (1988) .... Sapna
Shahenshah (1988) (uncredited) .... Shalu
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Savitri
Bees Saal Baad (1988) .... Kiran Thakur
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) .... Jamuna
Inteqam (1988)
Main Tere Liye (1988) .... Rinku Sagar
Dacait (1987) .... Javli
Awara Baap (1987) (as Meenakshi Seshadhri)
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) .... Meena
Parivar (1987) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Anita
... aka Parivaar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Dilwala (1986) .... Padma
Abodh (1986)
Allah Rakha (1986) .... Rani
Dahleez (1986) .... Naini Saxena
... aka The Frontier
Maa Beti (1986) .... Meenu/Asha
Main Balwan (1986) .... Natasha
... aka My Strength
Ricky (1986)
Swati (1986)
Lover Boy (1985) .... Radha
Mera Ghar Mere Bachche (1985) .... Sarita
Meri Jung (1985) .... Geeta Mathur
Maha Shaktimaan (1985) .... Madhuri
... aka Maharudra (India: Bengali title)
Bewafai (1985) .... Vinny
Mahaguru (1985) .... Basanti
Aandhi-Toofan (1985) .... Meena Kapoor
Mera Jawab (1985) (as Meenakshi Seshadri) .... Poonam
Hoshiyar (1985) .... Jyoti
Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985) .... Sapna
Satyamev Jayate (1985) .... Seema
Love Marriage (1984)
Do Gulab (1983)
Hero (1983/II) .... Radha Mathur
Painter Babu (1983) .... Renu Kailashnath

awards

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1993)
Movie: Damini

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1990)
Movie: Jurm

She was a beauty queen before yesteryear star Manoj Kumar selected her to play the romantic lead opposite his younger brother in his film Painter Babu.

The film flopped but Shashikala Sheshadri, re-christened Meenakshi Sheshadri, made an impact with her good looks and dancing abilities in Bollywood. Soon Subhash Ghai cast her in Hero and Meenakshi's success story began.

Several films opposite leading stars including the Big B made Meenakshi hot property. She was flooded with offers and acted in almost all big-bannered films. On the personal front, the actress was known for her reserved ways. She had gone on to earn the epithet of 'Ice Maiden'.

Meenakshi's potential as an actress was truly tapped by Raj Kumar Santoshi who made two very good films with her in meaty leading roles, Ghaayal and Daamini. The director was particularly interested in the actress but Meenakshi did not wish to extend the relationship beyond the professional realms.

The actress simultaneously pursued a career in classical dances (Odissi, Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi) and eventually settled down in her personal life with an NRI software professional. Unfortunately, Meenakshi's marriage did not last for long. We hear that she is back to Mumbai and has been calling producers up for roles. For us, it will always be a pleasure to watch Meenakshi on screen or on stage.
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Meenakshi Sheshadri talks about her marriage

Former Miss India and yesteryears dancing queen Meenakshi Sheshadribroke many hearts when she decided to tie the knot with fiancée Harish Mysoreh (a banker) 10 years ago. With hits like 'Hero' and giving tough competition to actresses like Sridevi, and Jayaprada, giving up a lucrative film career for marriage was not a tough decision for her. "I'd been around for quite some time, and thought it was about time I got married. And when Harish came along, I felt ready to settle down. That's it", explains Meenakshi.

Eleven years have passed, since they first met, and she still remembers the day she got married very vividly. Meenakshi gladly re-lives the day for us.

THE WEDDING: "We had a civil wedding, a registered shaadi, in New York. There were people getting married in shorts and banyans. And there I was all dressed in a bright lavish saree. It was a hurried marriage, a friend of ours was the witness. My family couldn't attend the wedding as they were all in India. Harish's friends and family were there though", she recounts with a smile. "My dance teacher's husband, who I consider family, was present." she continues. "Back home in India there was a controversy of sorts that Meenakshi got married all of a sudden, etc, etc.. and I remember laughing it all off, even then", she giggles.

THE MEETING: How did she meet her husband in the first place, is what anyone would want to know, considering the bizarre circumstances under which she got married. "I can't really reveal everything, but we met over the phone through common friends, and met in person one afternoon in New York. That is how it all started, and here we are married, with kids, it's very nostalgic at times", she sighs.

Life was not exactly a bed of roses for Meenakshi as she had to stay away from her family to pursue her goals, back home in India. "I had to stay away from Harish for about six months at a stretch at times. But he was very supportive. He knew and understood my passion for dance, and told me to go ahead. My network of friends, my parents, and artists in India helped me throughout. "I am very passionate about my dance. It is that passion that keeps me going even today."

REALITY CHECK: Most may think that the girl who has played the perfect daughter-in-law and wife on screen must be more than perfect in real life too. But Meenakshi begs to differ. "I think I was the worst of all daughters-in-law. Though I think I make a very good wife and mother (she laughs). When I got married, I didn't know to cook, or be the goody goody person everyone imagined me to be. But I got along only because of the love and support from my husband and his folks too", she says matter of factly. Now, she has two kids, a seven year old daughter and a three year old son.

Meenakshi's opinion on what makes a relationship work are very interesting too. She nonchalantly insists that there is no one factor, or secret for the perfect marriage. "It depends on various factors. "Life is different for an individual in a nuclear family as opposed to a joint family. The thoughts of the people concerned could be traditional or modern, etc. Conflicts are always there in a marriage. It is inevitable. Finding a solution remains in your hands", she says with a lot of maturity in her tone.

"There are a few basics though", she informs. "Trust, honesty, compatibility, without these I don't think any relationship would work, leave alone a marriage. Though I guess distance has kept the romance alive in my marriage. If any couple feel bored, after a few years in marriage, they could probably stay away for some time. That way, when they meet each other again, it will definitely be very romantic", she quips.

Ask her what she dislikes about her hubby and pat comes the answer, "I don't like it when he tries to get intellectual when I want to get naughty!", and bursts into peels of laughter. "I used to get intellectual when others tried to get naughty with me in the industry, which is why I have such an image, but I am very different when I am with Harish", she quips.

PRESENT: Meenakshi is busy with her dance shows as of now, and has also made a documentary on her life in the United States. Her children are an integral part of her life, and she insists she "can't do without them."

As of now, she just can't wait to get back to the US to her hubby dearest.

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