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Girija Shettar was a Caucasian
/Indian
film actress of South Indian Cinema.
. She has completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy & Indian spiritual psychology from Cardiff University
in 2003. She spends as much time as possible at Sri Aurobindo Ashram of Pondicherry. Girija is currently a writer based in London. Previously working for a medical technology newsletter, she is now writing for a shipping magazine. A booklet of haiku poetry entitled "This Year, Daffodils" was published by Survivors' Poetry and the Esmee Fairburn Foundation, 2011.
After the release of film Geethanjali
, she has appeared on the front page of Screen (magazine)
, India June 30, 1989 issue.
In 2002, "Gitanjali" was one of five films shown at the British Film Institute during a retrospective of Mani Ratnam's work. The films were chosen as examples of strong heroine roles in Indian films.
.
She later did one Malayalam film Vandanam
, directed by Priyadarshan
in which she starred alongside Mohanlal
, and a Telugu film Hrudayanjali (completed in 1992 but released in 2002), under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy, which won four Nandi awards
.
She was also signed for the lead role in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
, which she left mid-way to complete on a prior commitment (Dr RR Reddy's Hrudayanjali). Ayesha Julka replaced her after the first schedule.
Caucasian race
The term Caucasian race has been used to denote the general physical type of some or all of the populations of Europe, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, Western Asia , Central Asia and South Asia...
/Indian
India
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film actress of South Indian Cinema.
Personal life
Girija Shettar was born on July 20, 1969 in Orsett, Essex to a Kannada doctor father and a British mother. From the age of 18, Girija got trained in BharatanatyamBharatanatyam
Bharata Natyam or Chadhir Attam, is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, practiced predominantly in modern times by women. The dance is usually accompanied by classical Carnatic music...
. She has completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy & Indian spiritual psychology from Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
in 2003. She spends as much time as possible at Sri Aurobindo Ashram of Pondicherry. Girija is currently a writer based in London. Previously working for a medical technology newsletter, she is now writing for a shipping magazine. A booklet of haiku poetry entitled "This Year, Daffodils" was published by Survivors' Poetry and the Esmee Fairburn Foundation, 2011.
After the release of film Geethanjali
Geethanjali
Geethanjali is a National Award-winning 1989 Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Upon release, the film met with both commercial success and critical acclaim. Later it was dubbed in Malayalam and Tamil languages...
, she has appeared on the front page of Screen (magazine)
Screen (magazine)
Screen is a film magazine, published every week in India. It is owned by The Indian Express publishing group. The content focuses on the Bollywood, India's Hindi movie industry located in Mumbai. Screen organizes and sponsors the Star Screen Awards for movies in Hindi....
, India June 30, 1989 issue.
In 2002, "Gitanjali" was one of five films shown at the British Film Institute during a retrospective of Mani Ratnam's work. The films were chosen as examples of strong heroine roles in Indian films.
Film Career
Shettar starred in Maniratnam's film GeethanjaliGeethanjali
Geethanjali is a National Award-winning 1989 Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Upon release, the film met with both commercial success and critical acclaim. Later it was dubbed in Malayalam and Tamil languages...
.
She later did one Malayalam film Vandanam
Vandanam
Vandanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Mohanlal, Mukesh, Girija Shettar, Nedumudi Venu, M.G. Soman, Jagadish, Sukumari, Ganesh Kumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Cochin Haneefa. This was the follow-up film of Priyadarshan and producer P. K. R...
, directed by Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
in which she starred alongside Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
, and a Telugu film Hrudayanjali (completed in 1992 but released in 2002), under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy, which won four Nandi awards
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
.
She was also signed for the lead role in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
The music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career...
, which she left mid-way to complete on a prior commitment (Dr RR Reddy's Hrudayanjali). Ayesha Julka replaced her after the first schedule.
Filmography
- GeethanjaliGeethanjaliGeethanjali is a National Award-winning 1989 Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Upon release, the film met with both commercial success and critical acclaim. Later it was dubbed in Malayalam and Tamil languages...
(1989) - telugu - VandanamVandanamVandanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Mohanlal, Mukesh, Girija Shettar, Nedumudi Venu, M.G. Soman, Jagadish, Sukumari, Ganesh Kumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Cochin Haneefa. This was the follow-up film of Priyadarshan and producer P. K. R...
(1989) - Malayalam - Dhanushkodi (1990) - Malayalam - unreleased film
- Jo Jeeta Wohi SikandarJo Jeeta Wohi SikandarThe music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career...
(1992) - Cameo - Hindi - Hrudayanjali (1992) - Released in 2002 - Telugu
- Slide AwaySlide Away"Slide Away" is a song by the British rock band The Verve. It scraped the top 100 in the UK singles chart, peaking at #98. The song was taken from the band's first album, A Storm in Heaven...
(2007) - English
External Links
- http://www.cinemayam.com/2011/11/maniratnam-geetanjali-heroin-latest.html
- http://undercutandflourish.blogspot.com/
- http://www.ukmalayalee.com/news_process.php?newsid=939&newscat=latestnews
- http://www.loudletters.com/ll/rest/celebrityprofile/3A/Girija
- http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Girija%20Shettar-2753