Sharmiela Mandre Explained

Sharmiela Mandre
Birth Date:28 October 1987[1]
Birth Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Othername:Sharmila Mandre
Yearsactive:2007–present
Education:Sophia High School, Bangalore
Occupation:Actress
Relatives:Sunanda Murali Manohar (aunt)

Sharmiela Mandre (born 28 October 1987) is an Indian actress and producer who primarily works in Kannada films. She made her acting debut with Sajni (2007) and then received success with Krishna, the same year. Mandre turned producer with the Tamil film Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku (2018).[2]

Post her debut, she received praises for the Kannada films Venkata in Sankata (2009) and Swayamvara (2010). She made her Tamil debut with Mirattal (2012) and Telugu debut with Kevvu Keka (2013). For the latter, she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu nomination. Mandre's other notable work include Aake (2017) and Gaalipata 2 (2022).[3]

Early life and background

Mandre was born on 28 October 1987[4] [5] in Bangalore, Karnataka. Her father Dayananda Mandre is a businessman and a car-racing enthusiast. Her grandfather Ramananda Narayanrao Mandre[6] was a film producer, distributor and the founder of Sangam Talkies, Bangalore. Mandre's paternal aunt Sunanda Murali Manohar, was a film producer.[7] She completed her schooling from Sophia High School, Bangalore.[8]

Career

Debut and early success (2007-2011)

Mandre made her film debut with Sajni in 2007, which was produced by her aunt Sunanda Murali Manohar. She portrayed a college student opposite Dhyan.[9] Rediff.com noted, "Newcomer Sharmila rocks and has a bright future ahead for her."[10] She had her first commercial success with the film Krishna opposite Ganesh.[11] Rediff.com mentioned, "Sharmila, in her second film, proves that she is talented."[12] Ee Bandhana was her final release of the year.[13] In 2008, she appeared opposite Darshan in Navagraha[14] and played a special role in Mast Maja Maadi.[15]

She had two releases in 2009. She first appeared opposite Sriimurali in Shivamani.[16] She then appeared in Venkata in Sankata alongside Devadas Kapikad and Ramesh Aravind.[17] Rediff.com stated, "Sharmila Mandre manages to look pleasing on screen."[18] In 2010, she first appeared opposite Diganth in Swayamvara.[19] Deccan Herald said, "Sharmila is restrained and oozing glamour wherever required."[20] She then appeared in Kari Chirathe opposite Duniya Vijay.[21] In 2011, she appeared opposite Prem Kumar in Dhan Dhana Dhan.[22]

Career expansion (2012-2017)

Mandre made her Tamil film debut with Mirattal, a remake of the Telugu film Dhee. She appeared opposite Vinay.[23] [24] In 2013, she made her Telugu film debut with Kevvu Keka opposite Allari Naresh.[25] Times of India said, "Sharmeila Mandre's role makes for an enjoyable character." She received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu nomination for her performance.[26] [27]

Mandre appeared opposite Tarun Chandra in Goa.[28] Times of India noted, "Sharmiela Mandre steals the show with a graceful performance."[29] In December 2014, it was announced that she was selected to play the protagonist in the Khalid Mohammed's directorial Katha, a remake of 1983 film of the same name, reprising Deepti Naval's role. But the film got scrapped.[30] In 2015, she portrayed the titular role in Mumtaz, opposite Dharma Keerthiraj. It was a commercial success.[31] The New Indian Express wrote, "Sharmiela Mandre looks pretty but does not bring any depth."[32]

Mandre had two releases in 2017. She appeared opposite Chiranjeevi Sarja in Aake, a remake of Tamil film Maya (2015), playing a single mother.[33] Deccan Chronicle noted, "Sharmiela Mandre 'scares' with her top-notch acting and the rest revolves around her."[34] While, The News Minute stated, "Sharmiela Mandre is shining on screen."[35] In the same year, she also portrayed a journalist in Shivarajkumar's Leader.[36] She learned belly dancing for her role in the film.[37]

Hiatus and recent work (2018-present)

Mandre took a hiatus of 4 years, from acting due to her production work. She made her screen comeback with Gaalipata 2 in 2022. She portrayed a teacher opposite Pawan Kumar.[38] [39] The Hindu mentioned, "Sharmila Mandre justify her character."[40] The film was a commercial success.[41] In 2023, Mandre played an aerospace engineer in .[42] [43] The New Indian Express noted, "Sharmiela Mandre is convincing as the aerospace engineer, and she has accordingly worked on her looks and body language."[44]

Mandre next has her productions Dasara with Sathish Ninasam in her kitty.[45]

Personal life

Mandre changed her name from Sharmila Mandre to Sharmiela Mandre in 2013, adding an extra "e" to her name. She termed it as a personal choice.[46] [47]

In 2020, Mandre suffered injuries after the car that she was travelling crashed against a pillar in Bengaluru.[48]

Other work and media image

Mandre started her own production house named Sharmiela Mandre Productions, in 2018. She has produced Tamil films Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku (2018) and Naanum Single Thaan under her production house.[49] [50] She will next produce the upcoming films, which include the Tamil films Sandakkari and Kaadhal Konjam Thookala, and the Kannada film Dasara, in which she stars too.[51] [52]

Mandre ranked 10th in 2012 and 8th in 2014 in Bangalore Times' 25 Most Desirable Women List.[53] [54] In its 30 Most Desirable Women List of 2020, she ranked 20th.[55]

Filmography

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As actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007SajniSajni[56]
KrishnaAnjali
Ee BandhanaShruthi
2008NavagrahaKiran
Mast Maja MaadiHerselfSpecial appearance
2009ShivamaniShruthi
Venkata in SankataReporter
2010SwayamvaraAnusha
Kari ChiratheShruthi
2011Dhan Dhana DhanCharmi
2012MirattalDeepikaTamil film[57]
2013Kevvu KekaMahalakshmiTelugu film[58]
2014Goa
2015Mumtaz Anjali / Mumtaz
2017AakeSharmila Desai / Maya[59]
Mass LeaderSharmiela
2022Gaalipata 2Sharmila[60]
2023Maya[61]
2024PowerMallikaPost-production [62]
AdhirshtasaaliTamil film; completed [63]
DasaraAnikaPost-production [64]

As producer

2018Evanukku Engeyo Matcham IrukkuTamil[65]
2021Naanum Single ThaanTamilco-producer[66]
2023Sila NodigalilTamilcreative producer[67]
2024DasaraKannada[68]
Kaadhal Konjam ThookalaTamil[69]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2011South Scope Style AwardsMost Stylish Actress - KannadaSwayamvara[70]
2014South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Female Debut – TeluguKevvu Keka[71]
2022Best Actress – KannadaGaalipata 2[72]
2023Chandanavana Film Critics Academy AwardsBest Actress [73]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sathish Ninasam's birthday wish for Gaalipata 2 actress Sharmiela Mandre is all things beautiful . Zoom TV . 28 October 2020 . 28 October 2021 .
  2. News: Sharmeila Mandre: Mumtaz reincarnated . 30 October 2015 . Deccan Chronicle . 28 October 2015.
  3. Web site: I do films out of passion, not for money: Kannada star Sharmiela Mandre . 20 March 2022 . The New Indian Express .
  4. Web site: Shashiprasad . SM . Exclusive! Masala on Sharmiela Mandre . Deccan Chronicle . 28 October 2022 .
  5. News: Team Dasara reveal Sharmiela Mandre's character poster on her birthday, see pic . Times of India . 28 October 2021 .
  6. News: Ramananda Narayanrao Mandre's Sangam Talkies: This theatre is disabled-friendly . 20 December 2013 . Deccan Herald.
  7. News: Bidding adieu to Sunanda Murali Manohar in Bengaluru . Times of India . 14 January 2018 . 18 January 2018.
  8. News: Hegde . Prajwal . School identities take back seat . 21 April 2021 . Times of India . 26 July 2009.
  9. Web site: Gandhinagar gossip: Sharmeila Mandre . The Hindu . 26 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080516024657/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021601890400.htm . 16 May 2008 . 16 February 2007 . bot: unknown.
  10. Web site: Sajini Movie Review: Nothing original about Sajini . 26 February 2010 . Rediff.com . RG Vijayasarathy.
  11. http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/04slide1.htm Ganesh is back as Krishna
  12. Web site: Krishna: Treat for Ganesh fans . Rediff.com.
  13. News: Movie Review : E Bandhana - Sify . https://web.archive.org/web/20140408185716/http://www.sify.com/movies/e-bandhana-review-kannada-14579905.html . dead . 8 April 2014 . Sify.
  14. Web site: Mid Day . Navagraha will feature seven actors ? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen . 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115209/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2008/mar/1032039.htm . 26 August 2014.
  15. Web site: Guest entry . . 21 October 2008.
  16. Web site: From Hospitality to Sandalwood . The New Indian Express . 5 November 2008.
  17. Web site: First Look: Ramesh Arvind's Venkata In Sankata . Rediff.com . 20 January 2009.
  18. Web site: Venkata In Sankata: Worth a watch . Rediff.com . 19 February 2009.
  19. Web site: Sharmiela Mandre to quit Sandalwood? - The Times of India . The Times of India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140112171847/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Sharmiela-Mandre-to-quit-Sandalwood/articleshow/28631931.cms . 12 January 2014.
  20. Web site: Swayamvara . Deccan Herald . 19 March 2010 . 19 March 2010.
  21. News: Movie review . 21 February 2016 . Sify . https://web.archive.org/web/20200623052112/https://www.sify.com/movies/varshadhaare--review-kannada-pclx2Uajaeeef.html . 23 June 2020.
  22. Web site: A total mishmash affair . Deccan Herald . 24 June 2011 . 24 June 2011.
  23. Web site: Actor Vinay Rai ready to kick start- Entertainment - DNA . 17 January 2011 . 16 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110116074404/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_actor-vinay-rai-ready-to-kick-start_1494332 . live.
  24. News: Mirattal: In jest . The Hindu . Malathi . Rangajaran . 4 August 2012 . 4 June 2018 . 30 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220430021527/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mirattal-in-jest/article3727480.ece . live.
  25. Web site: Pasupulate . Karthik . Allari Naresh to romance Sharmila Mandre . https://archive.today/20130126190903/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-03/news-interviews/34238083_1_boppanna-chandrasekhar-jhanavi-productions-allari-naresh . dead . 26 January 2013 . Times of India . 4 October 2012.
  26. News: KEVVU KEKA MOVIE REVIEW . The Times of India . 20 May 2014 .
  27. News: Seshagiri . Sangeetha . SIIMA 2014 Telugu Nominations: Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' Nominated in 12 categories . 22 July 2014 . IB Times . 21 July 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150125160946/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-telugu-nominations-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-daredi-nominated-12-categories-list-604920 . 25 January 2015.
  28. News: Talukdar, Taniya . Goa launched in Kannada . The Times of India . 8 April 2013 . 6 March 2015.
  29. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/goa/movie-review/46490959.cms KANNADA FILM GOA MOVIE REVIEW 15 May 2016 The Times of India
  30. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sharmila-Mandre-to-play-Dipti-Naval-in-Katha-remake/articleshow/45613243.cms Sharmila Mandre to play Dipti Naval in Katha remake
  31. News: Kannada film Mumtaaz: Music, instinct is all it takes? . The Hindu . 13 August 2015 . 13 August 2015.
  32. Web site: Mumtaaz Movie Review: Better Mum Than Mumtaz . The New Indian Express . 31 October 2015.
  33. Web site: Sharmiela Mandre and Chiranjeevi Sarja's 'Aaake' is a remake . Bangalore Mirror . 25 July 2018.
  34. Web site: Aake movie review: Watch 'Her,' she is a bit scary . Shashiprasad . SM . 30 June 2017 . Deccan Chronicle.
  35. Web site: 'Aake' Review: Plenty of chills and thrills, and a strong story to tell too . 30 June 2017 . The News Minute . 30 June 2017.
  36. Web site: Shiva Rajkumar, Yogesh, Jaggesh, Pranitha at Leader movie launch . International Business Times . 18 August 2016.
  37. Web site: Dance comes very easily to me: Sharmiela . Tini Sara . Anien . Deccan Chronicle . 19 May 2017 . 25 May 2017 .
  38. News: Gaalipata 2 release date announced . 9 May 2022 . 4 July 2022 . The New Indian Express.
  39. News: Yogaraj Bhat's Gaalipata 2 team wraps up shooting . 5 November 2021 . The Times of India . 22 October 2021 . en.
  40. News: 'Gaalipata 2' movie review: An entertaining and emotional tale of friendship . The Hindu . 12 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . Khajane . Muralidhara.
  41. Web site: 13 August 2022 . Gaalipata 2 : ಭಟ್ರು ಜೊತೆ ಗಣಿ ಬಿಟ್ಟ ಗಾಳಿಪಟ - 2 ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್; ಮೊದಲ ದಿನವೇ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ . 15 August 2022 . News18 Kannada . kn.
  42. Web site: 'Mysore Masala': of aliens and abductions . Bagchi . Shrabonti . 21 December 2018 . www.livemint.com . en . 6 April 2019.
  43. Web site: Inspired by heritage, Ajay comes up with sci-fi saga . 24 August 2018 . Deccan Herald . en . 6 April 2019.
  44. Web site: Mandala movie review: Great potential let down by the visuals . 24 August 2018 . The New Indian Express . 24 November 2023.
  45. Web site: Shooting for Sharmiela Mandre and Sathish Ninasam's thriller Dasara resumes . 24 August 2018 . Times of India . en . 23 October 2020.
  46. News: Sandalwood News: Sharmila Mandre is now Sharmiela Mandre! . Times of India . 28 April 2013.
  47. Web site: Sandalwood takes a shine to numerology . https://web.archive.org/web/20130515100348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-29/news-interviews/38902755_1_bethesda-west-hospital-film-actress-new-name . dead . 15 May 2013 . 29 April 2013 . Times of India . 20 May 2013.
  48. Web site: Kannada Actress Sharmiela Mandre injured in a car crash, Bengaluru cops book case . The Indian Express . 5 April 2020 . 10 April 2020.
  49. News: Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Movie Review: Critic Review of Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku . The Times of India . 22 August 2019.
  50. Web site: Dinesh's Naanum Single Dhaan set in London . https://web.archive.org/web/20190810110420/https://www.sify.com/movies/dinesh%E2%80%99s-naanum-single-dhaan-set-in-london-news-tamil-tiklBsgcfcdde.html . dead . 10 August 2019 . Sify.
  51. Web site: Vimal's film with Shriya titled Sandakari My Boss . The New Indian Express . 19 July 2019.
  52. News: I don't want to be a producer who throws money at a project; I am hands on: Sharmiela Mandre . 20 September 2022 . Times of India .
  53. News: Meet the Bangalore Times Top 25 Most Desirable Women 2012 . 25 August 2013 . Times of India .
  54. News: Bangalore Times Most Desirable Women 2014, Asha Bhatt tops the list . 20 April 2015 . Times of India .
  55. News: Meet the beautiful ladies who make up Bangalore Times' 30 Most Desirable Women of 2020 . 10 June 2021 . Times of India .
  56. Web site: Sajni: Archived copy . 12 March 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080519003911/http://chitraloka.com/sections/wait_and_watch/2007/movies_released_february_07.shtml . 19 May 2008 .
  57. News: Sharmila Mandre's in dilemma. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104114416/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-26/news-interviews/28274864_1_tamil-film-roles-kannada-industry . dead . 4 November 2012 . The Times of India .
  58. Web site: Christopher . Kavya . Sharmila to debut in Tollywood . https://web.archive.org/web/20121028032040/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-02/news-interviews/34217301_1_sharmila-mandre-tamil-debut-kannada-films . dead . 28 October 2012 . The Times of India . 4 October 2012.
  59. Web site: Chiranjeevi Sarja and Sharmiela Mandre's "Aake" is completed.. . News Karnataka . 24 December 2016.
  60. News: Meet the girl gang of Yogaraj Bhat's next titled Gaalipata 2! . The Times of India . en . 24 November 2019 . Daithota . Madhu.
  61. News: A multi-starrer sci-fi adventure drama in the works in Kannada . The Times of India . en . 6 April 2019 . Suresh . Sunayana.
  62. Web site: KRG Studios collaborates with TVF for a film . 25 August 2023 . . en . 23 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230921070608/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/krg-studios-collaborates-with-tvf-for-a-film/article67235180.ece . 21 September 2023.
  63. News: Madhavan and Sharmiela Mandre completes shooting for Mithran Jawahar’s ‘Adhirshtasaali’ . The Hindu . 21 January 2024.
  64. News: Sathish Ninasam and Sharmiela Mandre's next has a new title . The Times of India . 25 June 2020.
  65. Web site: Kannada actress Sharmiela Mandre produces Vimal's film . 17 July 2018 . Deccan Chronicle.
  66. Web site: Dinesh, Deepthi Thivesh team up for a rom-com . Anupama . Subramanian . 11 August 2019 . Deccan Chronicle.
  67. Web site: No double role please . Bangalore Mirror.
  68. News: Exclusive - Sathish Ninasam and Sharmiela Mandre unite for a murder mystery titled Dasara . The Times of India . en . 24 November 2019.
  69. Web site: Sharmiela Mandre to back Balaji Mohan's next, Kaadhal Konjam Thookala . Cinema Express . en . 15 September 2021.
  70. News: I'll soon be a size zero: Swayamvara's Sharmila Mandre . Times of India . 2 April 2010 . Daithota . Madhu.
  71. Web site: 3rd SIIMA Awards 2014 Winners: And the SIIMA Awards goes to . Times of India . 22 December 2015.
  72. News: SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses . Indian Express . 15 September 2023.
  73. Web site: CFC Academy Awards 2023 : ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ.. ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ ರಿಷಬ್, ನಟಿ ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ . 6 March 2023 . Zee News Kannada . 12 November 2023.

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