Padma Khanna
| Padma Khanna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1949 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1961–present |
Padma Khanna (born 10 March 1949) is an Indian actress, dancer and director. She appeared mainly in Hindi and Bhojpuri films in the 1970 and 80s. In television, she is most remembered for her role in movie 'Saudagar' with Amitabh Bachhan & also as Queen Kaikeyi in Ramanand Sagar's epic series Ramayan (1987–1988).
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Early life
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Born in 1949, Khanna started her Kathak training when she was just about 7 by Pandit Birju Maharaj.[1] She was born in Benaras and was introduced to Bollywood under the suggestions of actresses Padmini and Vyjayanthimala.[2]
Career
Khanna debuted as an actress in the 1961 Bhojpuri film Bhaiyya when she was just 12. She got her break in 1970 when she played a cabaret dancer in Johnny Mera Naam. She often played dancers, appearing in films like Loafer, Jaan-E-Bahaar and Pakeezah in which she acted as a double for Meena Kumari during mujra numbers. In the 1980s, she played Queen Kaikeyi in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan which aired on Doordarshan.
In 2008, she choreographed and acted in a musical based on the epic Ramayana with 64 actors and dancers at Avery Fisher Hall, New York, directed by her husband, Jagdish L. Sidana.[1] She also directed a Bhojpuri film, Nahir Hutal Jaya (2004).[3]
Personal life
She was married to film director Late Mr. Jagdish L. Sidana.[1] She currently resides in New Jersey, USA, and runs Indianica Dance Academy in Iselin, New Jersey. She has a daughter Neha Sidana, son Akshar Sidana and Daughter-in-law Anu Sarin Sidana.
Filmography
Television
- "Pehchaan" Humtv - Directed By Mehreen Jabbar (2006)
- Taank Jhaank (sitcom)- Sonytv india
- Kaikeyi in Hit Serial Ramayan on Doordarshan Directed by Ramanand Sagar
- metha zaher-doordershan
Hindi films
- Heer Raanjha (1970)
- Johny Mera Naam (1970)
- Seema (1971)
- Pakeezah (1972)
- Saudagar (1973)
- Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
- Loafer (1973)
- Hera Pheri (1976)
- Pappi (1977)
- Lakhan (1979)
- Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
- Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008)
- Biwi Aur Makaan (1966)
- Yeh zindagi kitni haseen hai (1966)
- Pyar Diwana (1972)
- Joshila (1973)
- Rampur Ka Lakshman (1972)
- Anokhi Ada' (1973)
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahaani (1988)
Bhojpuri films
- Bhaiya (1961)
- Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo (1962)
- Bidesiya (1963)
- Balam Pardesia (1979)
- Basuria Baje Ganga Teer (1986)
- Dharti maiya
- Mai (1989)
- Dagabaj Balma
- Bahuria
- Godna
- Tulsi Sorhe Hamar Angna
- Kajari
- Rangali Chunaria Rang Me Tohar
- Bhauji De Da Aacharawa Ke Chao
- Bhaiya Dooj
Gujarati Films:-
Punjabi films
- Jindri Yaar Di (1978)
- Sher Puttar (1978)
Marathi film
- Devta (1983)
Padma Khanna made a guest appearance for only one song in Devta "Khel Kunala Daivacha Kalala".
- Maaficha Sakshidar (1986)
Padma Khanna made a guest appearance for one song in Maaficha Sakshidar "Shama Ne Jab Aag".
References
External links
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- Indian film actresses
- 1949 births
- Living people
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Actresses in Bhojpuri cinema
- Indian television actresses
- Indian dancers
- Actresses in Punjabi cinema
- Indian film directors
- Place of birth missing (living people)
