Tara Anuradha

Name: Anuradha (Stage Name: Tara)
Date of Birth: March 4, 1971
Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation: Actress, Politician
Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Spouse: H. C. Venugopal (Cinematographer)
Children: 1 son (Born in 2013)

Career Highlights

• Film Debut: "Ingeyum Oru Gangai" (Tamil, 1984)
• Kannada Debut: "Thulasidala" (1986)
• Notable Films:
  • "Krama" (1991)
  • "Munjaneya Manju" (1993)
  • "Kanooru Heggadithi" (1999)
  • "Hasina" (2005)
  • "Cyanide" (2006)
  • "Ee Bandhana" (2007)
• Awards:
  • National Film Award for Best Actress for "Hasina"
  • Multiple Filmfare and State awards

Political Career

• Party Affiliation: Joined BJP in 2009
• Positions Held:
  • President of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy (2012)
  • Nominated Member of Karnataka Legislative Council (2012)
  • President of Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2020 - Present)

Personal Life

Married H. C. Venugopal in 2005
Blessed with a son in 2013