Friday, February 03, 2006

Revathy- A Ravishing Personality










Pictures from Hindu and telegucinema.com and Revathy's homepage.





Today's blog is about my all time favorite actress and woman- Revathy. It has all along been on my mind to write about this substance woman, but had the chance to do so only after coming across a recent article on her other pursuits in life.

Originally named as Asha Menon, she was born in Kerala to a retired army officer and his wife. Venturing into Bharathiraja's Mann Vasanai in 1983, she won people's hearts by her expressive features and natural flair for acting. Most folks liked her for her lively character roles where she managed to act with top stars and stayed in the industry during the 80's and 90's by doing clean roles without any vulgarity or exposure.

I have enjoyed watching and can watch many movies of hers several times without getting bored. My special favorites in Tamil are Idhaya Thamarai, Arangetra Vellai, Pudiya Mugam, Devar Magan, Marupadiyum, Kanni Rasi, Priyanka, Anjali, Pudumai Penn, Punngai Mannan, Mouna Raagam, Magalir Mattum and Kizhaku Vaasal. The actress has several Malayalam films with remarkable character roles that i haven't had a chance to see.

Apart from acting, Revathy has also ventured into directing films. Directing "Mitr My Friend" that starred actress Shobana, she made her subtle yet memorable entry into the realm of emerging women directors. The film was a realistic portrayal of a homemaker in the US who reaches out to her husband and in the process discovers her hidden talents. Inspired by the National Award that she recived for the directorial debut, she did Phir Milenge, another sensitive topic on AIDS.

This multi-talented woman is also a well trained Classical dancer and has given several Bharatnatyam performances to her credit.

There is more to this cheerful lady than just her elegance in accepting more mature roles out of her own will in recent films- she is also an active social reformer. She is involved with Banyan, an organization in Adyar, Chennai that cares and rehabilitates homeless and abused women with mental disorders who are found in the streets.

Recently, there was an article published about Revathy's attempt at sky diving at the Sulur Air Force in Coimbatore. She participated in the multi-adventure camp with the Indian Air Force trainees and proved that it was the adventurous, daring streak in her that made her pursue sport parachuting.

Kudos to this beautiful woman who only becomes more energetic and fresh with age.

Happy weekend!

12 comments:

Balaji said...

1 of my favorite actresses! u made my friday :)

Smugam said...

She is living example for someone who makes a difference in lives of people a true inspiration to the society , we need more people like here to live a cause and to fight for it .

arvindh said...

Revathy is my favorite too! A very good post highlighting this multifaceted personality.

mitr_bayarea said...

Thanks everyone!

Unknown said...

Do you folks know? She is in Bay area these days. I came across her in a gathering where she was standing quietly un-noticed.
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Unknown said...

Do you folks know? She is in Bay area these days. I came across her in a gathering where she was standing quietly un-noticed.
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Unknown said...

Do you folks know? She is in Bay area these days. I came across her in a gathering where she was standing quietly un-noticed.
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Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

சந்திப்புகளே இல்லாத நம் காதலுக்கு
சந்திப்பு என்ற இனிய நாள் வருமா ??
உன்னை நேரில் காண என் இதயம் துடிக்கிறது
உன்னோடு பேசும் நாளையே
எதிர் பார்க்கிறேன் நான்,,


அன்புடன் உங்கள் தங்கை
புவனா ரேவதி

Unknown said...

Some Times Love Hurts, Some Times Life

My Life Is You, My Love Is You,

For Me My World Is You, NoBoDy Can
Hurt Me

Regards,
BhuvanaRevathynald

Unknown said...

என்னை விட அதிகமாக உன்னை நேசிக்க
யாரேனும் இருக்கலாம் _ஆனால்
இதை விட அதிகமாக நேசிக்க
எனக்கு தெரியவில்லை ♥ ♥ ♥

அன்புடன் உங்கள் தங்கை
புவனா ரேவதி

Unknown said...

கண்ணுக்கு தூரமாக இருந்தாலும்
நீ என் நெஞ்சுக்குள் இருக்கிறாய்
என் நெஞ்சுக்குள் ஆயிரம்
சுமைகள் இருந்தாலும்
நீ அதில் சுகமாய் வாழ்கிறாய்!!!அக்கா

அன்புடன் உங்கள் தங்கை
புவனா ரேவதி