Meena is a South Asian children’s television series created by UNICEF. It has been broadcast in English, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, and Urdu languages and first aired on television in 1993 on Bangladesh Television. It has since been broadcast on state television in seven SAARC countries, including DD National in India.
Meena‘s biography is of interest subject to every one. Today we are going to present about Meena’s height, age, girlfriend, family, education, likes and dislikes, career, earnings, etc. In a word, she is one of the top stars in India. She has a special reputation not only in her own country but all over the world. So let’s know the special and important information about her.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name: | Meena |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Age (As of 2024): | 48 Years of 2024 |
| Husband: | Vidyasagar |
| Nationality: | Indian |
PERSONAL INFORMATION
| Name | Meena |
| Birth Name | Meena Durairaj |
| Nick Name | Meena |
| Height | 5 Feet 6 Inch |
| Figure | 36 – 27 – 37 |
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 16 September 1975 |
| Age (As of 2024) | 48 Years of 2024 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Signature | Not Available |
EDUCATION
| School | Vidyodaya School, Chennai |
| College | University of Madras, Chennai |
| Educational Status | M.A. in History |
FAVORITE
| Food | Chinese food, Spicy Italian food, Pav Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Kebab |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Sivaji Ganesan Actresses: Savitri |
| Music Directors | Ilayaraja, A.R. Rehamen |
| Singers | S. Janaki, Lata Mangeshkar |
| Song | – |
| Book | – |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
| Films | Tollywood: Soggade Chinni Nayana Hollywood: – |
| Colour | Black & Red |
| Perfume | Mediterranean Honeysuckle |
| Directors | Raj Kapoor, Kranthi Kumar |
| Holiday Destinations | Bangkok, Dubay, USA |
| Likes | Cricket, Swimming |
FAMILY
Father
Late Durairaj
Mother
Raj Mallika
Brother
N/A
Sister
N/A
Husband (Software Engineer)
Vidyasagar
Child
Son:- N/A
Daughter:- Nainika
RELATIONSHIPS
| Affairs | Vidyasagar (Software Engineer) |
CAREER
| Acting | Film Tamil: Nenjangal (1982) Telugu: Illalu Priyuralu (1984) Malayalam: Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (1984) Bollywood: Parda Hai Parda (1992) Kannada: Putnanja (1995) TV Tamil: Anbulla Amma (1990) |
| First Film | Tamil: Nenjangal (1982) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “Tamil: Nenjangal (1982)” |
| 1st success | “Tamil: Nenjangal (1982)” – in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 1992: Nandi Award, Nandi Awards 1993: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 1994: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Cinema Express Awards 1995: Cinema Express Awards 1996: Cinema Express Awards, Dinakaran Film Awards 1997: Cinema Express Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 1998: Tamil Nadu Government Honour 2000: Cinema Express Awards 2002: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2003: Filmfare Awards South 2009: Ugadi Puraskar awards TSR TV9 awards 2013: Asianet Film Awards, Vayalar Awards 2013: TSR-TV9 Film Awards |
CAREER STATISTICS
Acting Roles
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nenjangal, Enkeyo Ketta Kural, Parvaiyin Marupakkam, Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam | Kidnapped child, Daughter to Rajinikanth, Daughter to the Priest, Daughter to Sivakumar |
| 1983 | Thandikkapatta Niyayangal, Sumangali, Siripuram Monagadu | Playful child, Doll-selling girl, Baby Meena |
| 1984 | Thiruppam, Illalu Priyuralu, Yaadgar, Bava Maradallu, Kode Trachu, Anbulla Rajinikanth, Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha, Manasariyathe | Baby Meena, Baby Meena, Baby Meena, Baby Meena, Rosy, Rajani, Minimol |
| 1985 | Panneer Nadhigal, Uyire Unakkaga, Rendu Rella Aaru, Khooni | -, Nadhiya as a child, Baby Meena, Baby Meena |
| 1986 | Sirivennela, Lakshmi Vanthachu | Baby Meena, Playful child |
| 1990 | Kartavyam, Navayugam, Prajala Manishi, Oru Pudhiya Kadhai | Karuna, Sumathi, Maha |
| 1991 | Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu, En Rasavin Manasile, Indra Bhavanam, Idhaya Oonjal, Idhaya Vaasal, Jagannatakam, Sandhwanam, Chengalva Pudanda | Seetha, Cholaiamma, Chithra, Vaani, Jhansi, Rajalakshmi |
| 1992 | Chanti, Parda Hai Parda, Allari Pilla, Allari Mogudu, Sundarakanda, President Gari Pellam, Pellam Chepte Vinali, Bangaru Maama, Moratodu Naa Mogudu | Nandini, Maya, Nandini, Neelambari, Nanchari, Swapna, Geetha, Kasthuri, Dr. Bharati |
| 1993 | Muta Mesthri, Yejaman, Abbaigaru, Allari Alludu, Rajeswari Kalyanam, Konguchatu Krishnadu | Buchamma, Vaitheeswari Vaanavaraayan, Sudha, Sandhya, Rajeshwari |
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS, Veera, Thai Maaman, Rajakumaran, Nattamai, Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam, Anga Rakshakudu, Bhale Pellam, Bobbili Simham | Chandramathi, Devayanai, Meena, Selvi, Meena, Swathi, Meenu, Bharathi, Venkatalakshmi |
| 1995 | Maaman Magal, Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari, Marumagan, Coolie, Seral Irumboraiyin Tamil Kadhal, Nadodi Mannan, Muthu, Aalu Magalu, Chilakapachcha Kaapuram, Putnanja | Priya, Lakshmi, Manjula, Vimala, Meenakshi, Priya, Ranganayaki, Radha, Rose |
| 1996 | Sengottai, Avvai Shanmugi | Meena, Janaki |
| 1997 | Vallal, Mommaga, Cheluva, Porkkaalam, Pasamulla Pandiyare, Bharathi Kannamma, Varnapakittu, Muddula Mogudu, Panjaram | Annam, Meena, Maragatham, Vellayamma, Sandra, Alina, Sirisha, , |
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai, Naam Iruvar Nammaku Iruvar, Kusruthi Kuruppu, Gillikajjalu, Suryavamsam, Harichandra | Meena, Indu, Meera, Satya bhama, Swapna, Nandhini |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam, Periyanna, Iraniyan, Anandha Poongatre, Olympiyan Anthony Adam, Friends, Krishna Babu, Bobbili Vamsham, Velugu Needalu, Unnaruge Naan Irundhal, Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Prabhavati, Shenbagam, Ponni, Meenakshi, Angel, Padmini, Rama, Mahalakshimi, Priya |
| 2000 | Vanathai Pola, Pape Naa Pranam, Palayathu Amman, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Doubles, Rhythm, Maayi, Dreams, Maa Annayya, Thenali, Anbudan | Gowri Muthu, Priya, Palayathu Amman, Valli Muthuraman, Meena, Chitra, Bhuvaneswari, Nirmala Mathan, Wife, Meena, Shanthi |
| 2001 | Rishi, Citizen, Sri Manjunatha, Rakshasa Rajav, Ammayi Kosam, Shahjahan, Grama Devathe | Indu, Sevali, Goddess Parvathi, Meera, Anjali, Meena, Angala Parameswari |
| 2002 | Angala Parameswari, Dhaya, Simhadriya Simha, Devan, Ivan, Namma Veetu Kalyanam, Padai Veetu Amman, Villain | Angala Parameswari Amman, Thulasi, Uma, Meena Kumari, Meena, Padai Veetu Amman, Muthu Maariamman, Thangam |
| 2003 | Paarai, Swathi Muthu, Mr. Brahmachari, Simhachalam, Game for Love | Mallika, Lalitha, Ganga, Simhachalam’s wife, |
| 2004 | Shock, Puttintiki Ra Chelli, Anbu Sagotharan, Bharath Simha Reddy, Swamy, Gowdru, Aalukkoru Aasai, Natturajavu | Malini, Wife, Parvati, Eshwari, Maya |
| 2005 | Mahasadhvi Mallamma, Kannamma, Udayananu Tharam, Chandrolsavam | Mallamma, Kannamma, Madhumathi Udayabhanu, Indulekha |
| 2006 | My Autograph, Karutha Pakshikal | Divya, Suvarnna |
| 2007 | Kadha Parayumbol, Black Cat | Sridevi Balan, Meenakshi |
| 2008 | Kuselan, Kathanayakudu, Magic Lamp, Manidhan | Sridevi Balakrishnan, Sreedevi, Anupama, – |
| 2009 | Mariyadhai, Katha, Samvidhanam: Kunchacko, Vengamamba | Radha, Ann Mary, SaintVengamamba |
| 2010 | Dasanna, Hendtheer Darbar | Malli, Radha |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Shanmugapriya |
| 2012 | Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam | – |
| 2013 | Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara, Drishyam | Gangadevi, Rani George |
| 2014 | Balyakalasakhi, Drushyam | Majeed’s mother, Jyothi |
| 2015 | Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | Suryakantham |
| 2017 | Katha veendum Parayumbol, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Sridevi Balan, Annyamma |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Viswa’s mother |
| 2020 | Shylock | Lakshmi Ayyanar |
| 2021 | Drishyam 2, Annaatthe, Drushyam 2, Rowdy Baby | Rani George, Jyothi, TBA |
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Anbulla Amma (co-starring with actress Manorama) | Shyamala | Tamil |
| 2005 | Housefull | Show Host | Tamil |
| 2006-2008 | Lakshmi | Lakshmi | Tamil |
| 2007 | Mastana Mastana season 1 | Judge | Tamil |
| 2009 | Kalyanam, Tarikonda Venkamamba, Boys VS Girls season 2 | Meera/Sujatha, Tarikonda Venkamamba, Judge | Tamil, Telugu, Tamil |
| 2011 | Jodi Number One Season 5 | Special Judge | Tamil |
| 2012 | Nee Kongu Bangaram Ganu, Veera, Super Kudumbam, Anubandhalu | Host, Judge, Judge, Sharada | Telugu, Tamil, Telugu, Telugu |
| 2013 | Bharthakkanmarude Sradhakku | Judge | Malayalam |
| 2014 | Super Kutumbam | Judge | Telugu |
| 2015 | Manada Mayilada season 10 | Judge | Tamil |
| 2016 | Dance Dance, Dance Jodi Dance | Special Judge, Special Judge | Kannada, Tamil |
| 2017 | Junior Senior, Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran | Judge, Contestant | Tamil, Malayalam |
| 2019 | Lolluppa, Extra Jabardasth, Karoline Kamakshi, Kamakshi | Judge, Judge | Tamil, Telugu, Tamil |
| 2021 | Top Singer | Guest Judge | Malayalam |
INCOME
| Salary | Rs. 10+ crores/film |
| Total Income | $55 million |