Heera Rajagopal

Actress, Philanthropist

Indian Chennai, Tamilnadu

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/12/1971
Age54 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamilnadu

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameHeera Alaya

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeDegree in Psychology
College/UniversityWomen's Christian College, Chennai

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced

Relationships & More

Affairs/BoyfriendsAjith Kumar

Family

FatherC.S. Rajagopal
SpousePushkar Madhav (m.2002-div.2006)

Career

Debut
Telugu FilmAparadhi (1984)
Tamil FilmIdhayam (1991) as Geetha
Kannada FilmApoorva Jodi (1993)
Hindi FilmAmaanat (1994) as Gita
Malayalam FilmNirnayam (1995) as Annie
Highlights
  • Began her career in modeling before transitioning to films.
  • Initially hesitated to pursue acting and turned down several roles.
  • Quit acting at the height of her career in 1999, emphasizing personal integrity and the importance of meaningful roles.
  • Starred in Mani Ratnam's Thiruda Thiruda (1993) as a rural belle who becomes a thief.
  • Appeared in Sathi Leelavathi (1995) alongside Kamal Haasan.
  • Portrayed a corporate manager in Kadhal Kottai (1996), which won several National Film Awards.
  • Acted in Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991), directed by Vasanth.
  • Starred opposite Sarathkumar in four films in quick succession.
  • Played a single mother in Sabash Babu (1993).
  • Featured in a supporting role opposite Kamal Haasan in Avvai Shanmugi (1996).

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Heera explored modeling to gain financial independence while in college, working as an encyclopedia seller and hotel staff.
2. She received her first movie offer while on a family vacation in Kashmir, where a producer sought her to be a body double for Tina Munim.
3. Her high-profile relationship with actor Ajith Kumar ended in 1998 amid allegations of behavioral changes.
4. Grew up constantly moving across India as part of a military family, changing schools in different states every few years.
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