Saritha Kannada Abhilasha is a talented South Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 films on screen in various languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu.
Her outstanding performances have earned her numerous accolades, including national awards in the Tamil, Telugu and Kannada industries.
She has also won six prestigious Filmfare Awards and six esteemed Nandi Awards, including the Special Jury Award for her portrayal of Arjun.
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- Full name: Saritha Kannada Abhilasha,
- Stage name: Saritha
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1960
- Age: 63
- Birthplace: Munipal
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Abhilasha,
- Siblings: Viji Chandrasekhar,
- Spouse: Venkata Subbiah and Mukesh
- Children: Shravan Mukesh and Thejas Babu
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: INR 500 million
Early life and education
Sarissa is a famous actress who is also known as Sarissa in short. She was born as Abhilasha in the beautiful village of Munipalle in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India on 7 June 1960. While growing up, she shared many fond memories with her younger sister Viji Chandrasekhar who was also into acting.
Sarita grew up in a Telugu family and had the opportunity to attend school and college in Guntur. Throughout her educational journey, her passion for acting never wavered. This was evident from her active participation in various cultural events and plays during her school and college years.
After completing her college education, Salisa started her teaching career. For several years, she worked as a teacher at Jotsna Public School in Majohalli, specializing in mathematics and science, devoting herself to educating young people.
Profession
Saritha started her career in the Kannada film industry with the film Maro Charitra in 1982. After that, she went on to act in many successful films such as “Kamana Billu” (1983), “Nanda Deepa” (1984), “Gandhada Gudi” (1985), “Ranadheera” (1986) and “Aarogyakara” (1987). Her performances in these films earned her several accolades, including the prestigious Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Kamana Billu.
Saritha’s acting career in Kannada films spanned over two decades, from the 1990s to the 2000s. During this period, she starred in many films that received high praise from critics. Some notable examples include “She also had three films lined up for her children, including Arjun which released in 2004, Anuraja Aravinda which released in 2009 and Kirik Party which released in 2016. Her performances in these films won her several prestigious awards, including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Arjun.
Social Media
Facebook; Savita Sarita Kannada
Personal life
Sarita faced many challenges in her personal life, her first marriage to Venkata Subhya was not successful and she eventually divorced her second husband, Mukesh. Despite these setbacks, she showed great resilience and independence.
Despite these hardships, Sarissa remains a strong woman. She is a loving mother to her two sons, Shravan Mukesh and Thejas Babu, and prioritizes their happiness. Moreover, Sarissa has managed to maintain a career in the film industry, proving her dedication and passion for her work.
Filmography
- Charisuwa Modagaru
- Kamala Biru
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Elladu Rekgallu
- Sankranti
- Malaya Maruta
- Hosabelaku
- Kerala Sinha
- Ajit Ka Arjun
- Arjun
- Ma Weilan
net worth
Sarita Kannada’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 50 crores. This considerable income comes from several sources including her acting career in films and television serials, as well as endorsement collaborations with different brands.
She is a superb actress from South India who has showcased her talent in over 500 films in multiple languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu.
