02-08-2025
Remember Chando from Rishi Kapoor's Naseeb Apna Apna? She is married to a politician, her son-in-law is a famous cricketer, her name is...
There are so many actors and actresses in Indian cinema who, though they started their journey in the acting field, later moved to politics or got married to politicians. From Kangana Ranaut to Parineeti Chopra, there are many such celebs. Today, we will discuss an actress who once shared the screen with actors like Rishi Kapoor, Rajinikanth, and many more. One of her most iconic roles was that of Chando. Remember Chando From Rishi Kapoor's Naseeb Apna Apna?
If you have seen Rishi Kapoor's Naseeb Apna Apna, then you might remember this iconic actress who played the role of Chando—the character of an average-looking girl who undergoes a transformation and leaves her husband stunned. That actress was none other than Radhika Sarathkumar. Who is Radhika Sarathkumar?
Radhika Sarathkumar was born to renowned actor and politician M.R. Radha, who shot veteran actor M.G. Ramachandran in 1967 and then shot himself. Both survived the incident, but MGR lost his voice, and M.R. Radha landed behind bars.
Radhika came to know everything about her father when she visited Chennai on Christmas in 1977. Initially, she preferred to focus on her studies, but it was her mother who advised her to pursue acting.
Radhika's debut film, Kizhakke Pogum Rail, made her an overnight star. In the following years, she featured in various films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam languages. Radhika Sarathkumar Married Three Times
Radhika Sarathkumar tied the knot three times. In 1985, she married actor Pratap Pothen, but the marriage did not last long, and they separated within a year. After this, Radhika married Richard Hardy in 1990, but this relationship also ended within two years. Then, in 2001, Radhika married actor and politician R. Sarathkumar. Radhika Sarathkumar is the Mother-in-Law of a Famous Cricketer
As we discuss Radhika's personal life, did you know her son-in-law is a famous cricket player? Yes, Radhika's daughter Rayane Hardy is married to Abhimanyu Mithun, who has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
