Suhasini Maniratnam

Suhasini Maniratnam (née Charuhasan; born 15 August 1961) often credited as Suhasini, is an Indian actress, film director, writer, voice actress, television presenter and philanthropist known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. Widely regarded as one of South Indian cinema's most accomplished actresses in the 1980s and 1990s, Suhasini is known for her versatility, natural acting, and ability to portray strong, relatable women. She has received numerous accolades, including one National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, two Kerala State Film Awards, two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Suhasini served as the Honorary Consul of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg for South India from 2015 to 2020.