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, 18 May 1970 (age 53 years; as of 2023) in Eramalloor, Alappuzha, Kerala. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She was inclined towards acting since childhood. Sumathi started her career as an actress at the age of 16.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
Sumathi Josephine’s father’s name is Varadaraja. Not much is known about her mother.
Sumathi Josephine’s father
Sumathi Josephine with her mother
Husband & Children
Sumathi Josephine got married to George Harris, a seafood exporter, in 1996. Together, they have a daughter, Anusha, who was born in 1998.
Sumathi Josephine and her daughter
Career
Films
Sumathi started her acting career in 1986 with the Tamil film “Kadalora Kavithaigal” as ‘Jennifer.’
Kadalora Kavithaigal Film Poster
Some of her Tamil films include “Roja Kootam” (2002), “Kovil” (2004), “Thambi Arjuna” (2010), “Pyaar Prema Kaadhal” (2018), and “Dharmaprabhu” (2019).
Thambi Arjuna Film Poster
She made her Malayalam film debut in 1989 with the film “Ramji Rao Speaking” as ‘Rani.’
Ramji Rao Speaking Film Poster
Subsequently, she appeared in the Malayalam films “Lal Salam” (1990), “Janam” (1993), “Saamoohyapadom” (1996), “Jayam” (2006), and “Kinar” (2018).
Kinar Film Poster
Her Telugu film debut came in 1989 with the film “Rudranetra” in which she played the role of ‘Swarnarekha.’
Rudraneta Film Poster
She made her Kannada film debut in 1987 with the film “Poornachandra” as ‘Kumuda.’
Poornachandra Film Poster
Television
In addition to films, she has also appeared in many TV 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
Controversy
Sumathi Josephine made it to the headlines in 2020 after her controversial kissing scene with co-actor Kamal Haasan from the 1986 Tamil film “Punnagai Mannan” resurfaced on the internet.
Favourite Things
- Holiday Destination: Kashmir
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include travelling and reading books.
- She is fluent in six languages- Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sumathi Josephine’s Instagram Post
- Rekha considers cinematographer B. Kannan her guru.
Sumathi Josephine with B. Kannan
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
