Bharathi Rao

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Characters played by Bharathi Rao

Alice John — Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)

Alice John is a retired teacher and the sister of Anna John. The two unmarried sisters live together at their estate, Swargam, with people who care for them. Alice grows close to Soloman after he takes over as manager and brightens their lives; she and Anna regard him as their son and give their wealth to him and Sofiya.

Kunti — Kurukshetra (2019)

Kunti is Karna’s birth mother, a truth she reveals before his final battle. She asks him to join his brothers, but Karna refuses because Duryodhana supported him when others rejected him. Karna nevertheless promises Kunti that he will not kill the Pandavas except Arjuna.

Lakshmi — Bangaarada Manushya (1972)

Lakshmi is Rajiv's neighbor's daughter and the woman he loves and eventually agrees to marry. She trusts Rajiv despite Keshava's accusation concerning Sharavathi. While carrying lunch to Rajiv in the fields, she is chased by a bull and falls into a well; Rajiv tries to save her, but she dies.

Sharada Devi — Preethi Prema Pranaya (2003)

Sharada Devi is a widow who meets Dr Chandrashekhar after an accident. He treats her as a doctor with unusual extra care, and their meetings gradually become a close friendship and an emotionally supportive relationship. Through their bond, both find the affection, love, care, and companionship they need later in life.

Kamala — Chandhrodhayam (1966)

Kamala is a young woman described as having been cruelly wounded by life since birth. She was previously victimized by the rich Paranthaman, and Chandran is determined to help her. He ultimately puts matters right by uniting Kamala with Paranthaman, parallel to his own marriage to Devi.

Sharada — Narasimham (2000)

Sharada is Justice Menon's wife and Induchoodan's mother. She returns to Kerala with Menon to stay with Induchoodan after he is released from prison. The summary gives no further actions for her in the conflicts that follow.

Geeta Swarup — Mehrban (1967)

Unmarried daughter of Shanti Swarup. Her impending marriage to Ramesh is arranged by her father but abruptly canceled following the family's bankruptcy and subsequent social fallout.

Kuttan & Nandini's Grandmother — Karumadikkuttan (2001)

Kuttan & Nandini's Grandmother is Nandinikutty's elderly guardian. After Shekharan drives her and Nandinikutty from their home, she becomes ill when the young woman's marriage is stopped. Karumadikkuttan shelters both of them in his small house, but the grandmother later dies, deepening Nandinikutty's vulnerability.

Career Overview

Bharathi Rao has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work is anchored in the Devasuram Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Doddmane Hudga, Runa Mukthalu, Bangarada Jinke. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
69
Birth Date
1950-08-15
Birth Place
Mysore, Karnataka, India

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