Revathy is a South Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry.
Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni in Kochi, Kerala. Her father Kelunni was a Major in the Indian Army. She married Suresh Menon in 1988. They separated in 2002. She was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film, Thevar Magan in 1992. In addition, she has also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998.
Mitr, My Friend (2002) was her first directorial venture. A rare Indian English film at the time, Mitr garnered an award for Best Director (English Film) in the National awards. Her next film as a director, Phir Milenge (2004), created waves as one of the first Hindi movies to deal with the sensitive subject of AIDS. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai.
Awards:
Filmfare Awards
Best Actress Awards in Tamil - Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali
Best Actress Award in Telugu - Ankuram
Best Actress Award in Malayalam - Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal
National Award :
1992 - Best Supporting Actress in the Film "Thevar Magan"
Tamil Nadu State Award :
1998 - Tamil Nadu State Award in the Film " Thalaimurai"
Name : Revathy
Original Name : Asha Menon
Date of Birth : 8th July 1966
Place of Birth : Cochin, Kerala
Mother Tongue : Malayalam
Languages Known : Tamil, Malayalam and English
Father : Retired Army Officer
Mother : Housewife
Husband : Suresh Menon, Cinematographer & director
Favourite Actress : Smita Patil
Favourite Actor : Sivaji Ganesan
Favourite Director : Manirathnam
Favourite movie : Mouna Ragam
Favourite Person : Mother
Favourite Holiday spot : Himalayas
Favourite cricketer : Sachin Tendulkar
Hobby : Trekking
First Film : Manvaasanai 1983 (Tamil)
Directorial debut : Mitr - My friend