South IndianJaved Akhtar addresses linguistic prejudice
Javed Akhtar and actor Madhoo back Rashmika Mandanna after she was mocked for her Hindi accent on Koffee With Karan.
Madhoo biography
Madhoo is an Indian actress, born 1976, born on 26 March 1969 in Chennai.
Madhoo's screen career began in 1991 with Ottayal Pattalam, playing Gopika Varma/Indu.
Madhoo has appeared in 75 films and 9 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Governor (2026), Chinna Chinna Aasai (2026), Kannappa (2025).
Jubliz has 1 story about Madhoo, most recently Javed Akhtar addresses linguistic prejudice.
- Also known as
- Madhubala, Madhoo Shah
- Born
- 26 March 1969 (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1991 to present
Madhoo filmography
75 films and 9 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Governor | Vandita | Hindi | |
| 2026 | Chinna Chinna Aasai | Leela | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Kannappa | Pannaga | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Kartam Bhugtam | Seema | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Eagle | Gayatri Devi | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Premadesam | Arjun's mother | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Shaakuntalam | Menaka | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Repeat | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | Raymo | Bhavana | Kannada | |
| 2022 | Dejavu | DGP Asha Pramod | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Nail Polish | Shoba Bhusan | Hindi | ZEE5 Film |
| 2021 | Thalaivi | V. N. Janaki Ramachandran | Hindi-Tamil | |
| 2020 | College Kumar | Janaki | Bilingual | |
| 2019 | Seetharama Kalyana | Geetha's mother | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Premier Padmini | Shruthi | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Agni Devi | Shakuntala Devi | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Divya's Mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Surya vs Surya | Nikhil's Mother | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Ranna | Saraswathi | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Sridevi/Vidhya | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Sridevi/Vidhya | Malayalam | Bilingual film |
| 2013 | Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharuvatha | Vidhya | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Geeta | Hindi |
Show all 75 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Ritu's Aunt | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha | Radhika | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Kachchi Sadak | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Mulaqaat | Archana Patkar | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Chehraa | Simran | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Ustadon Ke Ustad | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Shalu | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | Inspector Durga | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Meena 'Billo' | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Khote Sikkey | Suman | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Divya | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Dancer | Hindi | Special appearance |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Raagini Yeshwant Lohar | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Vandana Nehle | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Udaan | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance |
| 1997 | Chilakkottudu | Madhu | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Panchalankurichi | Pottu Kanni | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Diljale | Shabnam | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Madhu | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | Aasha | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Marya | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj | Geeta Suzie | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Mohini | Ragini | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Jallaad | Gayatri | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Rani | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Janta Ki Adalat | Malathi | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Fauj | Kamli | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Mohini Sharma | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Brahma | Chanda | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Senthamizh Selvan | Vaidegi | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Puttinilla Metinilla | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Prem Yog | Anita | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Aavesam | Madhu | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Pehchaan | Tina | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Annayya | Saraswathi | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Susheela | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Allari Priyudu | Kavita Rani | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Yodha | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Karpagam | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Roja | Roja | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Aarathi Menon | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | Pooja | Hindi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 1991 | Neelagiri | Anitha | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Swapna | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Ottayal Pattalam | Gopika Varma/Indu | Malayalam |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Manorathangal | Gita Parekh | Malayalam | ZEE5 Anthology series Segment : Vilpana |
| 2023 | Sweet Kaaram Coffee | Kaveri | Tamil | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Fireflies: Parth Aur Jugnu | Ira Ranaut | Hindi | ZEE5 |
| 2017 | Koshish Se Kamyabi Tak | Celebrity guest | Hindi | |
| 2017 | D4 Junior v/s Senior | Celebrity Judge | Malayalam | Grand finale episode |
| 2017 | Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki | Maharani Sambhavija | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Soundaravalli | Soundaravalli | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2004 | Devi | Devi Parvati | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Kaveri | Kaveri | Tamil |
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