Hema (actress)
Hema | |
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Hema in 2018 | |
| Born | Krishna Veni 1972[1] Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Syed Jaan Ahmed[2] |
Hema (born Krishna Veni) is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly appears in Telugu films.[3] She has acted in more than 250 films as of 2014.[4][5] She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for her performance in Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam.[6]
Early life
She was born as Krishna Veni in a family from Razole, East Godavari district.[7] She studied until seventh class, then discontinued her studies. She had an interest in films from her childhood. After acting in some, she got married. She made her comeback to film with Murari, and is now continuing her film career. She changed her name to Hema after coming to the film industry. She started working in films since 1989, it is about 35 years industry experience. She caught up in May 2024 in Bengaluru in relation to drug rackets.[8]
Filmography
Telugu
Source[9]
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojave | Shanthi's friend | |
| 2004 | Gajendra | Azhagarsamy's second son-in-law's wife | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Bus passenger | Uncredited cameo |
| 2008 | Satyam | Deiva's mother | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | History teacher | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | Madhu's stepmother | |
| Devi | Devi's mother |
Other languages
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Power | Prashanti's mother | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Tutak Tutak Tutiya | Devi's mother | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Programme | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Seetha Ramula Cinema Gola | Female lead | Doordarshan | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Anveshitha | ETV | |||
| 2000 | Santhi Nivasam | ||||
| 2019 | Bigg Boss 3 | Contestant | Star Maa | Reality TV series; evicted on Day 9 | |
| 2021 | Alitho Saradaga | Guest | ETV | Talk show | |
| Sri Devi Drama Company | As Attha in Kitty Party show | ||||
| 3 Roses | Rithika’s mother | Aha |
Politics
In 2014, Hema contested as MLA in 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and lost from Mandapeta constituency for Jai Samaikyandhra Party.[12]
As MLA
| S.no | Year | Assembly Constituency | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mandapeta | Lost |
References
- ^ TeluguOne (3 October 2025). Actress Hema Revealed her Real Age | నా వయసు ఎంతో తెలుసా? వికీపీడియా పై ఫైర్ అవుతున్న నటి TeluguOne. Retrieved 4 October 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "HEMA SYED MANDAPETA (EAST GODAVARI)". myneta.info. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Character Artist Hema had a terrific accident". zimbio.com. 3 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 December 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Tollywood » Actress » Hema". telugucolours.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Actress Hema to contest from Mandapeta". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "57-Year-Old Telugu Actress Hema Appears For Degree Entrance Exam". Sakshi Post. 28 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Hema seeks renewal of MAA membership". Telugu Cinema. 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Hema Profile". altiusdirectory.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "NRI Movie Review". The Times of India. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "Ee Varsham Sakshiga Review and Rating-Varun Sandesh, HariPriya". dailyindia.org. 13 December 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ "Stars to take poll position". 7 February 2018.