Devadarshini

Devadarshini was born in Chennai to a Telugu-speaking family.[3] She studied commerce in college and later gained a master's degree in Applied Psychology.[1]

While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial Kanavugal Ilavasam, which led to her landing a role in the mystery series Marmadesam by Naga. She was introduced in Ramany Vs Ramany Part I – Episode 21, which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, Vidathu Karuppu, which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry.[1]

She has also played several pivotal roles in cult serials like Annamalai, Kolangal, Athipookal, Poovilangu among many others.[4]

She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Parthiban Kanavu (2003). She played the lead role in Sakthi Pirakuthu (2010), a film made by an NGO.[5] After Muni 2: Kanchana (2011), she was continuously doing humorous characters.[6]

In 2002, Devadarshini married Chetan, a television actor. They first worked together on Marmadesam.[1] Her daughter Niyati made her debut in 96 portraying the younger version of her mother's character.[7]

• Devadarshini at IMDb