Anuradha (born 4 March 1971), known by her stage name Tara, is an Indian politician and actress active in the Kannada cinema.

Her notable performances are in films like Krama (1991), Munjaneya Manju (1993), Kanooru Heggadithi (1999), Munnudi (2000), Mathadana (2001), Hasina (2005), Cyanide (2006) and Ee Bandhana (2007), Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014).

[5] Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which featured Murali in the lead.

She got a big break in Rajkumar starrer Guri (1986) and thereafter acted in several movies as a leading lady and supporting actress.

Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition for which she also received her second "best actress" state award.