★ HOW OLD IS SARANYA PONVANNAN?
Saranya Ponvannan is 56 years old, born April 26, 1970 in IN · Taurus.
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About
Saranya Ponvannan made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan, anchoring Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema for over 25 years. Born in 1970, she played lead roles through the mid-1990s, then returned as a character actor in 2003 after an eight-year break. Her accolades include a National Film Award, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and five Filmfare Award South wins. A Taurus.
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Biography
Saranya Ponvannan (born Sheela Christina) debuted as a lead actor in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan, cementing her place across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries. Born April 26, 1970 in India, she sustained a lead-role career from 1987 to 1996 before stepping back for eight years. She re-entered cinema in 2003 as a character actor, extending her career span to over 25 years. Her work across regional Indian cinema earned her significant recognition: one National Film Award, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and five Filmfare Award South honours. She also appeared in the 2022 Hindi film Chup: Revenge of the Artist, expanding beyond her primary language base. As an actor, Ponvannan navigates the Indian film landscape across multiple language industries, a trait common among Indian cinema performers. Born under Taurus, she embodies the sign's known persistence—evidenced by her return to acting after her sabbatical and sustained presence across decades.
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Trivia
- Born as Sheela Christina, she took the name Saranya Ponvannan professionally.
- Her debut lead role in Nayakan came at the start of her career in 1987.
- She took an eight-year sabbatical from films before returning as a character actor in 2003.
- Her awards span three major South Indian film award bodies: National Film Award, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and Filmfare Award South.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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Frequently asked
- How old is Saranya Ponvannan?
- Saranya Ponvannan is 56 years old (born April 26, 1970).
- When is Saranya Ponvannan's birthday?
- Saranya Ponvannan was born on April 26, 1970.
- What is Saranya Ponvannan's zodiac sign?
- Saranya Ponvannan is a Taurus, born April 26, 1970.
- What is Saranya Ponvannan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Saranya Ponvannan was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Saranya Ponvannan from?
- Saranya Ponvannan is from IN.
- What does Saranya Ponvannan do?
- Saranya Ponvannan is a actor.
- Is Saranya Ponvannan still alive?
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