Suhasini was born on August 15, 1961 in Parmakudi, Madras State, India as Suhasini Charuhasan. She is an actress and writer, known for Vanaprastham – La dernière danse (1999), Gabbar Singh (2012) and Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav (2001). She has been married to Mani Ratnam since 1989. They have one child.