
Rani Moorthy
Biography
Rani Moorthy is a Malaysian-born playwright, actress, and artistic director of Rasa Productions. Following the race riots of 1969 her family tried to emigrate to Singapore, but were unsuccessful for a time. When they eventually made it, Moorthy began her acting career, appearing in theatre and hosting The Ra Ra Show, a television comedy. In 1996, she emigrated to the United Kingdom. Rani was educated at the 'National University of Singapore.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles

Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Dr. Chana
Moving On is a British television series set in contemporary Britain consisting of standalone dramas all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of change in their life and moving on.

Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as Dr. Habibi
Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find true love - or at least keep their relationships on track. In this wry and funny look at a generation which is as confused as it is liberated by the choices it faces, will the chill in their feet put out the passion that burns in their hearts?

Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Dr. Keeler
Three-part crime thriller. When detective Marcus Farrow looks into a seemingly forgotten case, he has no idea of the chaos and heartache that will soon follow. He is found at the scene of a murder, and with all the evidence pointing towards him, he is arrested and charged.

Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Chairperson
Behind every prisoner, there's a wife, girlfriend or mother doing time on the outside. For some it's a nightmare, for others a liberation. Prisoners' Wives - it's time to tell their stories.

Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Simi Gupta
A team of doctors are committed to working on the frontline at the Accident and Emergency Department of St Victor's in Manchester. Young, dedicated, and idealistic, they're driven by the desire to give the best service possible. Their reward is neither money nor prestige, but in making a difference.

Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Samana
A team of doctors are committed to working on the frontline at the Accident and Emergency Department of St Victor's in Manchester. Young, dedicated, and idealistic, they're driven by the desire to give the best service possible. Their reward is neither money nor prestige, but in making a difference.

Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Mrs. Bilal
Family-based sitcom set in the capital of British Pakistan - Sparkhill, Birmingham. Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of loud-mouthed, tight-fisted, self-appointed community leader Mr Khan and his long suffering family, wife Mrs Khan and daughters Shazia and Alia.

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Auntie Sudha
Atul and Vina, a newly-wed couple, are unable to consummate their marriage due to his meddling parents. As a result, both are left frustrated and complications start arising in their relationship.

Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Amma
Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Sita Jani
A teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, returns home to clear her brother Vipon of the shooting and soon discovers a much deeper conspiracy.

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Registrar at Birth
A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.