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Born | Kavitha Manoranjini 25 January 1969 |
Occupation | Actress |
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Children | 2 |
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Kavitha Manoranjini[2] (born 25 January 1969), known professionally as Urvashi, is an Indian actress, dubbing artist, television host, screenwriter and film producer known for her work in the Southern film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films, and also in Kannada and Telugu films.[3] In a career spanning over four decades, she has won one National Film Award, six Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Award South. Known for her distinct style of acting, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.[4][5]
Urvashi was a prominent lead actress of the 1980s and 1990s, primarily in Malayalam Films. She has written the films Ulsavamelam and Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu, the latter was also produced by her. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Achuvinte Amma (2005), which was her comeback movie after a period of 6 years.[6] She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress a record six times, including three consecutive wins from 1989 to 1991. She has also received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards including Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Magalir Mattum and Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Kalaivanar Award.