Actor
Rupini Krishnan
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
1975–1994, 2020–Present
Rupini Krishnan – Biography
Rupini Krishnan – Full Information
- Full Name: Komal Mahuvakar
- Stage Name: Rupini (also spelled Roopini)
- Profession: Actress, Classical Dancer, Doctor
- Date of Birth: 4 November 1969
- Age: 56 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Gender: Female
- Languages Worked In: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films
- Years Active: 1975–1994, 2020–present
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Mohan Kumar
- Children: 1
- Father: Kantilal Mahuvakar (Lawyer)
- Mother: Prameela Mahuvakar (Dietitian)
- Current Occupation: Actress, Medical Professional, Social Worker
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Industry | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mili | Hindi | Started career as a child artist (credited as Komal Mahuvakar). |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Hindi | Appeared in the acclaimed family comedy-drama. |
| 1981 | Payal Ki Jhankaar | Hindi | Earned recognition as a young actress. |
| 1986 | Nagina | Hindi | Featured in the blockbuster fantasy film. |
| 1987 | Manithan | Tamil | Breakthrough role in Tamil cinema alongside Rajinikanth. |
| 1987 | Cooliekkaran | Tamil | Became popular among Tamil audiences. |
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Tamil | Established herself as a leading actress. |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil | Appeared in the landmark Kamal Haasan film. |
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | Malayalam | Successful entry into Malayalam cinema. |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tamil | Starred in one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated comedies. |
| 1992 | Naadody | Malayalam | Played a notable role in the successful Malayalam film. |
| 1993 | Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Malayalam | One of her well-known Malayalam performances. |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamil | Acted opposite Rajinikanth in a commercially successful film. |
| 1994 | Final Phase of Film Career | South Indian Cinema | Completed her run as a leading actress before stepping away from films. |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Television | Made her acting comeback after a long break. |
About Rupini Krishnan
Her real name is Komal Mahuvakar.
She was born on 4 November 1969.
Films such as Manithan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, and Michael Madana Kama Rajan contributed significantly to her popularity.
She has worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema.
Yes, she returned to acting through television projects after a long break.