Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1969-12-15
- Born Place: Vishakapatnam, AP, India
Also Known As:
Rohini Raghuvaran, Rohini Raguvaran, Rohini Molleti, Baby Rohini
Rohini
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is a highly versatile Indian actress, director, screenwriter, lyricist, and dubbing artist who has made significant contributions primarily in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Born in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, she began her acting career as a child artist at the age of five in 1974 and has since appeared in over 130 films.She is celebrated for her natural and nuanced performances in character roles across various genres, with notable films including the National Award-winning Telugu film Stri (1995), for which she received a National Film Award – Special Mention, and Tamil films like Virumaandi, Magalir Mattum (1994), and the massive epic Baahubali: The Beginning. Beyond acting, she is a sought-after dubbing artist, having lent her voice to top actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Manisha Koirala, and Jyothika in several major films. She was married to the late actor Raghuvaran from 1996 to 2004, and they have one son, Rishivaran. Her continuous work across multiple languages and roles—from writing lyrics for songs like "Unakkul Naane" to directing short films—cements her status as a respected and multifaceted figure in South Indian cinema.
