Rajani also known as Sasikala in Kollywood is a famous South Indian film actress. Her birth name was Sashi Malhotra[1], and she is introduced with her popular name Rajani in Telugu, and as Sasikala in Tamil movies. She was born to V. N. Malhotra, a Punjabi and Sulochana, a Kanada Brahmin and is married to Doctor Mullagiri Praveen and has three children. She acted in Silver Jubilee movies likeIlamai Kaalangal, Seetharama Kalyanam and Rendu Rella Aaru. Rajini is remembered for her memorable roles opposite all major heroes throughout 1980’s including Aha Naa Pellanta opposite Rajendra Prasad, Majnu opposite Nagarjuna, Seetaramula Kalyanam opposite Balakrishna and the list goes on. She also acted in some kannada films as well. Her famous Kannada films include Jai Karnataka (which is a remake of 1987 Bollywood Blockster film Mr. India) with rebel star Ambareesh and Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare with superstarVishnuvardhan.
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