Aarthi, also known as Harathi (born 9 November 1987[citation needed]) is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. After initially working as a child in the late 1990s, Aarthi appeared in televised stand-up comedy shows Super10 and Lollu Sabha, before joining the Tamil film industry, with films including Giri (2004), Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010).[citation needed]
Aarthi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aarthi (1987-11-09) 9 November 1987 (age 35) Uthagai, Nilagiri, Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Harathi Apple Aarthi, Kundu Aarthi |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, television host |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Spouse(s) | Ganeshkar (m.2009-present) |
She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later Iyal Isai Nadaka Mandram headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included Arul (2004), Giri (2004) and Kundakka Mandakka (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu.[1][2] For her roles in Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years.[3] Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne".[citation needed] During the same year, she was awarded the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for her work in the film, Paraseega Mannan (2012).[4] She later won appreciation from The Hindu's critic for her appearance in an item number in Vishnuvardhan's Yatchan (2015).[5]
In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.[6]
Aarthi married fellow comedian Ganeshkar in a ceremony in Guruvayoor during October 2009, before the pair returned to Chennai for a wedding reception. The pair had earlier been dance partners during the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada.[7]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female - Padikkadavan |
| 2010 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian – Female - Kutty |
| 2012 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian - Paraseega Mannan |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Super 10 | ||
| Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali | ||
| 2008 | Maanada Mayilada | |
| 2008 | Kalasam | |
| 2009 | Anu alavum bayamillai | |
| 2012 | Sirippulogam | |
| Kitchen Super Star (season 1) | ||
| 2017 | Bigg Boss | |
| 2017
2018 |
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | (season 5/6/7) |
| 2017
2018 |
Star Wars | |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss Tamil 2 | guest day "85 to 91" |
| 2019 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | |
| 2020 | Idhayathai Thirudathey | |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | |
| 2022 | Abhiyum Naanum |