Rohini is a multifaceted Indian personality who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over four decades, she has established herself as a renowned actress, lyricist, screenwriter, voice actor, and director.
Born into a family of artists, Rohini started her acting career at the tender age of five, making her debut in the Telugu film "Yashoda Krishna" in 1976. She quickly gained popularity as a child artist and went on to act in over 130 south Indian films, including Malayalam and Tamil movies.
Rohini's talent extends beyond acting, as she is also a skilled lyricist and screenwriter. She has written lyrics for the Tamil film "Pachaikili Muthucharam" (2007) and has written all the songs for the album "Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey". Her writing skills have also been recognized in the television industry, where she has written episodes for Tamil TV serials and adapted the Sahithya Academy Award-winning novel "Verukku Neer" for a telefilm in 2005.
As a voice actor, Rohini has lent her voice to several actresses, including Jyotika, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Manisha Koirala, and Amala Akkineni, in films such as "Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu" (2006),"Iruvar" (1997),"Raavanan" (2010),"Bombay" (1995),and "Shiva" (1989). She has also voiced six characters in five of Mani Ratnam's films.
Rohini has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the film industry. She won the National Award for Special Mention and the Andhra Pradesh State Award for Best Female Actor in 1996 for her role in the film "Stri" (1995). She was also given the Kalaimamani award recently for her outstanding acting skills.
In addition to her work in the film industry, Rohini is also an activist for AIDS awareness and has directed short films for M.G.R. Medical University and Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society. In 2008, she directed a 50-minute documentary "Silent Hues" about the film industry's child artists, and in 2013, she directed a feature film "Appaavin Meesai" (2014),which is yet to be released.
Throughout her career, Rohini has demonstrated her versatility and talent, making her a respected figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
