Vaishali Kasaravalli
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Vaishali Kasaravalli was a noted Kannada actor, television serial director and costume designer.
to theatre enthusiast parents Dr. Chitagopi and Nirmala. She completed BA.
. After her family migrated to Bangalore
, Vaishali acted in many plays including Hayavadana, Jokumaraswamy, Midsummer Nights Dream, Natakakaarana Shdhaneyalli Aaru Paathragalu and many others. She also directed Sevanthi Prasanga and translated many classic works from Marathi and Hindi.
She made her film debut with `Professor Huchhuraya' in 1972. Her popular films are Akramana, Yarigu Helbedi
, Kittu Puttu, Angaialli Apsare, Kraurya, Hombisilu, Swamy, Thabarana Kathe, Ksheera Sagara, Anukolakkoba Ganda, Asegoba Meesegobba, Mooru Daarigalu, Mahadasoshi Sharana Basava, Chandramuki Pranasaki, Panjarada Gili, Hoovondhu Beku Ballige, Vigneswarana Vahana, Shanker Guru, Palitamsha, Parivarthana, Sparsha, Nigatha, Ganeshana Maduve
, Gauri Ganesha
, Thavarumane Udugore, No 73 Shanthinivasa and others. Her performance as the leading lady in Aakramana directed by Girish Kasaravalli
won her laurels and also a state government award for the Best actress.
Vaishali also acted in many tele-serials including Namma Nammalli, Kasa Musure Saroja, Malgudi Days
, Kshamaya Daritri, Maaya Mruga, Manvanthara, Sadhane. Namma Nammalli directed by T. S. Nagabharana
was the first of the serials she was featured in.
(won national award in 1998), Dweepa
and the recent one Kanasembo Kudureya Benneri.
), State Best supporting actress (‘Palitamsha’), Natak Academy award and Rajyotsava award
.
.
. She had two children, Apoorva and Ananya.
, after ailing for few years with diabetes, liver and kidney problems. Her body was kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra
for her relatives, friends and fans to pay their final respect. She was cremated according to her family tradition at Banashankari crematorium in Bangalore.
Early life
She was born on April 12, 1952 in GulbargaGulbarga
Gulbarga is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Gulbarga District. It was formerly part of Nizam's Hyderabad state...
to theatre enthusiast parents Dr. Chitagopi and Nirmala. She completed BA.
Actor
She was initiated to theatre by late Dr. B.V.KaranthB. V. Karanth
Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth was a renowned film and theatre personality from India...
. After her family migrated to Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Vaishali acted in many plays including Hayavadana, Jokumaraswamy, Midsummer Nights Dream, Natakakaarana Shdhaneyalli Aaru Paathragalu and many others. She also directed Sevanthi Prasanga and translated many classic works from Marathi and Hindi.
She made her film debut with `Professor Huchhuraya' in 1972. Her popular films are Akramana, Yarigu Helbedi
Yarigu Helbedi
Yarigu Helbedi is a 1994 Kannada comedy-drama film directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna. It stars Anant Nag, Vinaya Prasad, and Vaishali Kasaravalli, among others.-External links:*...
, Kittu Puttu, Angaialli Apsare, Kraurya, Hombisilu, Swamy, Thabarana Kathe, Ksheera Sagara, Anukolakkoba Ganda, Asegoba Meesegobba, Mooru Daarigalu, Mahadasoshi Sharana Basava, Chandramuki Pranasaki, Panjarada Gili, Hoovondhu Beku Ballige, Vigneswarana Vahana, Shanker Guru, Palitamsha, Parivarthana, Sparsha, Nigatha, Ganeshana Maduve
Ganeshana Maduve
Ganeshana Maduve is a 1990 Kannada romantic comedy-drama film directed by Phani Ramachandra. It stars Anant Nag, Vinaya Prasad, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Ramesh Bhat among others...
, Gauri Ganesha
Gauri Ganesha
Gauri Ganesha is a 1991 Kannada comedy-drama film directed by Phani Ramachandra. It stars Anant Nag, Vinaya Prasad, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Ramesh Bhat among others.-Cast:*Anant Nag as Lambodhara*Vinaya Prasad...
, Thavarumane Udugore, No 73 Shanthinivasa and others. Her performance as the leading lady in Aakramana directed by Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli is a noted film director, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema in Kannada cinema, who has won the National Film Award for Best Film four times, Ghatashraddha , Tabarana Kathe , Thaayi Saheba and Dweepa...
won her laurels and also a state government award for the Best actress.
Vaishali also acted in many tele-serials including Namma Nammalli, Kasa Musure Saroja, Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by the late Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist....
, Kshamaya Daritri, Maaya Mruga, Manvanthara, Sadhane. Namma Nammalli directed by T. S. Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana is an Indian filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 30 Kannada movies in the last 26 years. He holds a degree in in Science and Law...
was the first of the serials she was featured in.
Costume designer
Vaishali Kasaravalli was costume designer for her husband Dr Girish Kasaravalli films such as Bannada Vsha, Mane, Kubi Mathu Iyyala, Kraurya, Thaayi SahebaThaayi Saheba
Thaayi Saheba is a Kannada language film released in 1997 directed by Girish Kasaravalli.-Plot summary:The film is based on the story of a brahmin family during the pre independence and post independence periods of India. The protagonist Narmada Thayi is the second wife of Appa Sahib, a freedom...
(won national award in 1998), Dweepa
Dweepa
-Plot:Based on the novel with the same title by Norbert D'Souza, Dweepa deals with the raging issue of building dams and the displacement of natives. Located in the backwaters of a dam, Sita Parvata is an island slowly submerging due to the rains. The government succeeds in evacuating the inmates...
and the recent one Kanasembo Kudureya Benneri.
Awards
Vaishali received several honors including the State award for acting (Aakramana), National award for costume design (Thaayi SahebaThaayi Saheba
Thaayi Saheba is a Kannada language film released in 1997 directed by Girish Kasaravalli.-Plot summary:The film is based on the story of a brahmin family during the pre independence and post independence periods of India. The protagonist Narmada Thayi is the second wife of Appa Sahib, a freedom...
), State Best supporting actress (‘Palitamsha’), Natak Academy award and Rajyotsava award
Rajyotsava Prashasti
The Annual Rajyotsava Awards are conferred by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the birth of Karnataka State on November 1 celebrated as Kannada Rajyotsava. The awards celebrate achievements by persons of eminence in their chosen fields...
.
Politics
Vaishali was into politics in the late '90s. She contested for the Bangalore City Corporation elections in 1996 from the Lok Shakti party but lost. She was a staunch admirer of former chief minister Ramakrishna HegdeRamakrishna Hegde
Ramakrishna Mahabaleshwar Hegde was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for three terms and as Minister of Commerce and Industry in the Union government.-Early life:...
.
Personal life
Vaishali was married to acclaimed film-maker Girish KasaravalliGirish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli is a noted film director, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema in Kannada cinema, who has won the National Film Award for Best Film four times, Ghatashraddha , Tabarana Kathe , Thaayi Saheba and Dweepa...
. She had two children, Apoorva and Ananya.
Death
She died on 27 September 2010 in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, after ailing for few years with diabetes, liver and kidney problems. Her body was kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra
Ravindra Kalakshetra
Ravindra Kalakshetra is a cultural centre in Bangalore which provides a home for musical and theatrical performances. Located in heart of Bangalore city, it was built to commemorate the birth centenary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.-History:...
for her relatives, friends and fans to pay their final respect. She was cremated according to her family tradition at Banashankari crematorium in Bangalore.
External links
- Vaishali Kasaravalli: A multifaceted personality http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14957662
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/60381.html
- http://hindu.com/2010/09/28/stories/2010092854900500.htm
- http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/28/south-kannada-actress-vaishali-kasaravalli-passes-away.htm