Damini (Kannada actress)

Damini
OccupationActress
Years active1999–2009
Notable workUpendra (1999)

Damini is a former Indian actress who worked in Kannada-language films, who was known for her role in the film Upendra (1999).

Career

Damini made her debut with Upendra (1999) directed by Upendra.[1] Critics were polarised on her role with one feeling that "shines as the debutant girl" whilst another cited her as "adequate".[2][3] Regarding her performance in Asura (2001) co-starring Shiva Rajkumar, critics felt that she gave a good performance.[4][5] Her career declined after acting in B-grade films.[6]

She played the guest role of a mother in Bimba (2004).[7] She played the glamourous role of a model in Good Luck (2006) alongside Radhika.[8] Her last role was in Swathanthra Palya (2009) directed by Huccha Venkat.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Upendra Rathi
2000 Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2001 Vande Matharam Citizen rights council member
Asura Mohana
Halu Sakkare
Mr. Harishchandra
Amma Nagamma
Chitte
2002 Punjabi House
Love U
Hatthura Odeya
2003 Ree Swalpa Bartheera
2004 Bimba Mother
2006 Chelvi
Bharathi
Good Luck Sheeba
Hatavadi
2007 VIP 5 Jyothi
2008 Navashakthi Vaibhava
2009 Swathanthra Palya

References

  1. ^ "Damini - Now ready even for 'mini'". Viggy.com. Retrieved 4 September 2004.
  2. ^ "Upendra review". Deccan Herald. 24 October 1999. Archived from the original on 28 November 1999. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Review: Upendra". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Aasura Movie Review". Chitraloka.com. 2000-11-17. Archived from the original on 28 June 2001. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  5. ^ "Review | Aasura". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 December 2004.
  6. ^ a b "ನಟಿ ದಾಮಿನಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ರಂಗದಿಂದ ದೂರ ಉಳಿಯಲು ಕಾರಣವೇನು? ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಆಕೆಯ ಕಣ್ಣೀರಿನ ಕಥೆ - Kannada News Today". kannadanews.today.
  7. ^ "Damini as mother in Bimba". The Times of India. 9 August 2002.
  8. ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (23 June 2006). "Good Luck Movie Review". IANS – via Nowrunning.