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Quick Info
Date of birth21 September 1964
Age60 Years
BirthplaceKannur, Kerala, India
ProfessionActress & Dancer
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseRavi Dang
FamilyFather - Late K D Chandran (Dy. Library Director of USIS and Actor); Mother - Not Known; Siblings - N/A
Sudha Chandran Biography
Sudha Chandran is an Indian classical dancer and actress best known for her Bharatnatyam performances and screen roles such as Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kiss
Early life and backgroundSudha Chandran was born on 21 September 1964 in Kannur, Kerala, and grew up to pursue classical dance from a very young age. She began learning dance when she was about three and a half years old and later moved to Mumbai, which she counts as her hometown. Chandran completed her college education at Mithibai College, Mumbai, and holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics.
A pivotal event in her teenage years changed the course of her life. At 17 she was involved in a serious road accident that led to the loss of a leg due to gangrene. Over the following three years she underwent physiotherapy and adapted to a prosthetic limb, often identified as a Jaipur foot, which enabled her to return to public performance and professional life.
Career
Chandran rebuilt her professional life around dance and acting. Her comeback performance in Mumbai on 28 January 1984 re-established her reputation, leading to invitations to perform across India and internationally. She is regarded among India’s notable Bharatnatyam dancers and later formed the Sudha Chandran Academy of Dance, which operates branches in Mumbai and Pune.
Her screen career began with the Telugu biographical film Mayuri, which depicted her life story and brought her widespread recognition. For that performance she received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award. She made her television debut in the late 1980s and has since been seen in prominent roles, including Ramola Sikand in the television serial Kaahin Kissii Roz and Yamini Raheja in the Naagin series. Alongside performing, Chandran has taken on leadership roles related to disability advocacy; she serves as vice-chairperson of the National Association of Disabled Enterprises (NADE).
Public profile
Chandran’s public image blends her identity as a performing artist with advocacy for people with disabilities. She has spoken publicly about the challenges faced by disabled travellers after an incident during an airport security check in October 2021, when she described being asked to remove her prosthetic limb as humiliating. Following her public statement, the security agency involved issued an apology and reiterated that prosthetics are to be removed only under exceptional circumstances.
Outside of professional achievements, Chandran has shared aspects of her personal preferences publicly: she enjoys rasam with rice and papadam, and has named Rajesh Khanna and Shah Rukh Khan among her favorite actors as well as classic actresses such as Meena Kumari, Hema Malini, Rekha and Sridevi. Her listed height is approximately 170 cm (5'7"), and her eye and hair color are both described as black.
Latest updates
Sudha Chandran remains an active figure in Indian entertainment and dance education through her academy and public appearances. Her television roles and ongoing involvement in disability advocacy continue to draw attention, and she maintains a social media presence through which she shares professional and personal updates.
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Recent Work
Telugu biographical film based on her life; won National Film Award – Special Jury Award
1984Television serial in which she played the role of Ramola Sikand
Television series in which she portrayed Yamini Raheja
Career Highlights
- Renowned Bharatnatyam dancer with international performances after a celebrated comeback in 1984
- Film debut in Mayuri, a biopic of her life, and recipient of the National Film Award – Special Jury Award
- Notable television roles including Ramola Sikand in Kaahin Kissii Roz and Yamini Raheja in Naagin
- Founder of Sudha Chandran Academy of Dance with branches in Mumbai and Pune
- Vice-chairperson of the National Association of Disabled Enterprises (NADE)
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