Suman Ranganathan is a well-known actress and model who is working in Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Some of her famous films include “C.B.I. Shankar,” “Fareb,” “Neer Dose,” “Kavaludaari,” and “Arrambam,” among others.
Early Life and Career
Suman Ranganathan was born on July 26, 1974, in Tumakuru, Karnataka. She started modelling when she was still in school and became one of the top models of the country. Suman’s journey in the world of cinema began with her debut in the Kannada film ‘C.B.I. Shankar‘ in 1989. Her early career saw her starring in a variety of roles that showcased her range as an actress.
From the Kannada movies “Bala Hombale (1989)” and “Doctor Krishna (1989)” to her Tamil debut in “Pudhu Paattu (1990),” Suman quickly became a recognised face in South Indian cinema. She made her Telugu debut with 20va Sathabdam in 1990 and her Malayalam debut with “Ellarum Chollanu” in 1992.
She then went on to star in films like Santha Shishunala Sharifa (1990), Nammoora Hammera (1990), Kempu Surya (1990), Pudhu Paattu (1990), Padmavathi Kalyanam (1990), Perum Pulli (1991), Maanagara Kaaval (1991), Kurumbukkaran (1991), Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992), Mettupatti Mirasu (1994), Mudhal Udhayam (1995), and Udhavum Karangal (1995).
Suman Ranganathan In Hindi Films
Her foray into Hindi films came with Vikram Bhatt’s thriller “Fareb” with Milind Gunaji and Faraaz Khan in 1996. For a lot of the 90s kids, she is still known as “Ye Teri Ankhen Jhuki Jhuki,” girl. She then appeared in “Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (1997),” “Hatyara (1998),” and “Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999),” marking her versatility in handling roles across different languages and genres.
Suman was always praised for her beauty, dancing skills, and considerable acting talent, but she never came into the big league in Hindi films and was reduced to doing second leads and item numbers. Some of her notable film appearances include Badal (2000), Aaghaaz (2001), Hadh (2001), Hum Ho Gaye Aapke (2001), Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002), Market (2003), Baghban (2003), Sauda (2005), Devaki (2006), Mehbooba (2008), and Gumnaam (2008).
Suman made her distance with Hindi films after 2008 and focused on more substantial work in Kannada and Tanil cinema, where she starred in films like Budhivanta (2008), Anjadiru (2009), Kalaakaar (2009), IPC Section 300 (2009), and Savaari (2009), which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress—Kannada. In 2012, she was again nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress—Kannada for “Sidlingu (2012).
Later Career
In 2013, she made a comeback to Tamil cinema with “Arrambam,” playing the role of a tough journalist. Her performance in the film was widely acclaimed. In 2016, she starred in “Neer Dose (2016),” which was a bold and unconventional role, earning her praise. Her fearless portrayal of a character that broke societal norms and stereotypes reaffirmed her status as an actress who isn’t afraid to push boundaries.
She starred in the neo-noir thriller “Kavaludaari (2019),” where Suman’s performance was lauded by critics and audiences alike. Some of her later films include Kavaludaari (2019), Dandupalya 4 (2019), Ladies Tailor (2019), Kabadadaari (2021), Kapatadhaari (2021), Home Minister (2022), Petromax (2022), Thotapuri (2022), and Thothapuri: Chapter 2 (2023).
Personal Life
Suman Ranganathan married Gautam, known as Gomsie, on December 28, 2000, but the marriage ended in failure. She married Bunty Walia, an Indian film producer, in 2005; the couple separated in 2007. She tied the knot with Sajan Chinnappa, a businessman from Kodagu district, Karnataka, in 2019.
Suman Ranganathan on IMDB
