Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) known commonly as Suhasini, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe, for which she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Suhasini won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Sindhu Bhairavi in 1986.[1][2] Suhasini is considered as one of the greatest actresses in South Indian Cinema. Suhasini Mani Ratnam Suhasinifilmitadka.jpg Suhasini in 2011 Born Suhasini Charuhasan 15 August 1961 (age 57) Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India Residence Alwarpet, Chennai, India Occupation Actress, director, producer, writer Years active 1980–present Spouse(s) Mani Ratnam (m. 1988–present) Children Nandan (b.1992) Relatives Charuhasan (father) Chandrahasan (uncle) Kamal Haasan (uncle) Anu Hasan (cousin) Shruti Haasan (cousin) Akshara Haasan (cousin) She has received two Kerala State Film Awards, three Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada, one Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Nandi Awards.[3]