Rekha Harris, also known as Sumathi Josephine, is a South Indian actress. She is known for her roles in the films Dasharatham (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990) and Oliyampukal (1990).
Wiki/Biography
Sumathi Josephine was born on Monday, May 18, 1970 (53 years old; as of 2023) in Eramalloor, Alleppey, Kerala. Her star sign is Taurus. She has loved acting since her childhood. Sumathi started her acting career at the age of 16.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 6″
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Family and caste
Parents and siblings
Sumathi Josephine’s father’s name is Varadaraja. Not much is known about her mother.
Sumathi Josephine’s father
Sumathi Josephine and her mother
Husband and children
Sumati Josephine married seafood exporter George Harris in 1996. In 1998, they had a daughter named Anusha.
Sumathi Josephine and her daughter
Profession
Movie
Sumati started her acting career in 1986 by playing the role of “Jennifer” in the Tamil film Kadalora Kavithaigal.
Kadalora Kavithaigal movie poster
Her Tamil films include Roja Kootam (2002), Kovil (2004), Thambi Arjuna (2010), Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018) and Dharmaprabhu (2019).
Thambi Arjuna movie poster
In 1989, she made her Malayalam debut in the film Ramji Rao Speaking, playing the role of ‘Rani’.
Ramji Rao Speech movie poster
She subsequently acted in the Malayalam films Lal Salam (1990), Janam (1993), Saamoohyapadom (1996), Jayam (2006) and Kinar (2018).
Kinar movie poster
In 1989, she made her Telugu debut with the film Rudranetra, in which she essayed the role of ‘Swarnarekha’.
Rudraneta movie poster
In 1987, she made her Kannada debut in the film Poornachandra as ‘Kumuda’.
Poornachandra movie poster
television
Apart from films, she has acted in many television serials like “Neelakkurinju Veendum Pookkunnu”, “Kana Kaanum Kaalangal”, “Kolangal” (2003), “Alaigal” (2001) and “Ninne Pelladatha”.
Ninne Pelladatha poster
In 2020, she participated in the game reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.
Sumathi Josephine in Bigg Boss Tamil 4
dispute
Sumathi Josephine made headlines in 2020 after her controversial kissing scene with co-star Kamal Haasan in the 1986 Tamil film Punnagai Mannan resurfaced on the internet.
Favorite things
- Holiday destination: Kashmir
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling and reading.
- She is fluent in six languages – Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sumathi Josephine’s Instagram posts
- Rekha considers cinematographer B. Kannan as her mentor.
Sumathi Josephine and B. Kannan
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education