Seema (actress)

Seema

Seema at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
Born Shanthakumari
(1957-05-22) 22 May 1957
Purasawalkam, Chennai, India
Other names Shanthi
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1974 - present
Spouse(s) I. V. Sasi
Children Anu, Ani
Parent(s) Madhavan Nambiar, Vasanthy

Biography

Seema is an Indian actress.[1] She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.

Career

She began her career in Tamil film at the age of fourteen as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's Nizhale Nee Sakshi but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.

At the age of 19, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi.[2] Seema acted in a large number of movies with Jayan, one of the top actors of the time and the pair was one of the most popular in Kerala. Seema brought fashionable western dresses such as miniskrts, bell bottom pants and sleevless T-shirts into the mainstream in Malayalam Cinema, at a time where Saree and Blouse was the de facto way of dressing for herioines in Malayalam movies. She continued acting till 1988 awhen she took a break after the Malayalam movie Mahayaanam. Seema became active again in 1998 in Olympiyan Anthony Adam. Seema won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1984 and in 1985, and is known for her versatility. Vishudha Shanthi, a biography on her life was published by Didi Damodaran, a famous writer, in 2011.[3] She well known for her character Nachiyar in Sun TV serial Thangam. She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai.[4]

Personal life

Seema was born as only child to Chennai settled Malayali parents, Madhavan Nambiar and Vasanthy, at Purasawalkam, Chennai. Her father was from Thalassery and mother was from Ambalamedu, Thrippunithura. Her father was working with T.V.S Parcel Service, Madras. He divorced her mother and left when she was 7 years old and remarried later. She grew up at Choolaimedu, Kodambakkam with her mother. She has two younger step brothers and a younger step-sister, Lakshmi.[5] She had her primary education from P.N. Dhawan Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai.[6]

She is married to famous Malayalam movie director I.V. Sasi on 28 August 1980. The couple have a daughter Anu Milan and a son Ani sasi. Anu has acted in Sasi's movie Symphony.

Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the name Seema.[7]

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

Filmfare Awards

Partial filmography

Malayalam

  1. Sir C.P (2015) .... Mary
  2. Geethaanjali (2013) .... Annamma
  3. Manushyamrugam (2011) .... Jaanu
  4. Naadakame Ulakam (2011) .... Herself
  5. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011) .... Kunjannamma
  6. Four Friends (2010) .... Surya's mother
  7. Vella Thooval (2009) .... Jiya's mother
  8. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) .... Lakshmikutty/Achamma
  9. Aayudham (2008) .... Anwar's mother
  10. Indraneelam (2007)
  11. Nagaram (2007).... Chintamani Ammalu
  12. Pranayakalam (2007)..... Anna
  13. Prajapathi (2006) .... Indrani
  14. Udayam (2004) .... Subhadra
  15. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) ... Subaidha
  16. Sradha (2000) ....
  17. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) .... Principal Susanna Roy
  18. Arthana (1992)
  19. Mahayanam (1989) .... Radhamma
  20. Ashokettante Aswathikuttikku (1989)
  21. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)...Sreedevi
  22. Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (also known as Nineteen Twenty-One) (1988) .... Radha
  23. Ayitham (1988) .... Jagamma
  24. Mukthi (1988) .... Radhamma
  25. Vicharana (1988) .... Alice
  26. Sangham .... Mollykutty
  27. Abkari (1988)
  28. Paadha Mudra (1988)
  29. Ormayil Ennum (1988).... Annie
  30. Mattoral (1988) .... Susheela
  31. Evidence (1988) .... Alphonsa
  32. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988).... Gauri
  33. Sarvakalasala (1987).....Sharadamani
  34. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... Radha
  35. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987).... Anna
  36. Naalkavala (1987) .... Dr.Radha
  37. Nadodikattu (1987) .... Herself
  38. Ee Kaikalil (1986) .... Saritha
  39. Aavanazhi (1986) .... Radha
  40. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) .... Nirmala
  41. Vartha (1986) .... Radha
  42. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) .... Parvathy
  43. Akalangalil (1986) .... Vasanthi
  44. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986) .... Nandhini
  45. Koodanayum Kaattu (1986) .... Radhamani
  46. Ente Sabdham (1986) .... Sumathi
  47. Ashtabandham (1986) .... Ayisha
  48. Nilavinte Nattil (1986) ....
  49. Surabhi Yaamangal (1986) .... Sumithra
  50. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
  51. Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
  52. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) .... Elsi
  53. Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) .... Gauri
  54. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985).... Ammini
  55. Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) .... Gayatri Devi
  56. Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) .... Betty
  57. Anubandham (1985) .... Sunanda
  58. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) .... Anitha
  59. Idanilangal (1985).... Chinnammu
  60. Oru Thettinte Katha (1985)
  61. Vasantha Sena (1985) .... Shylaja Varma
  62. Shantam Beekaram (1985)
  63. Snehichakuttathinu (1985)
  64. Manyamahajanagale (1985)
  65. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985) .... Sophy
  66. Sandharbham (1984) .... Adv.Rajani
  67. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984).... Ammukutty
  68. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
  69. Adiyozhukkukal (1984) ... Devyani
  70. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)....Gracy
  71. Athirathram (1984) .... Thulasi
  72. Aksharangal (1984) .... Geetha
  73. Ivide Ingane (1984) .... Ammini
  74. Inakili (1984)
  75. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)... Sulu
  76. Rakshassu (1984) .... Seema
  77. Manithali (1984)..... Ramlath
  78. Thirakal (1984) .... Saritha
  79. Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1984)
  80. Karimbu (1984) .... Mereena
  81. Vanitha Police (1984) .... Sasikala
  82. Kaanamarayathu (1984) .... Dr.Elsie George
  83. Lakshmana Rekha (1984) .... Radha
  84. Onnanu Nammal (1984) .... Nirmala
  85. Kodathi (1984) .... Kavitha
  86. Nishedi (1984) .... Sheeja
  87. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984)
  88. Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
  89. America America (1983)...... Neena
  90. Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Geetha
  91. Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1983).... Ranjini
  92. Naanayam (1983) .... Sindhu
  93. Rugma (1983) .... Rugma
  94. Angam (1983) .... Marykutty
  95. Deepaaradhana (1983)
  96. Asuran (1983)
  97. Aroodam (1983)
  98. Kathi (1983)
  99. Maniyara (1983)... Noorjahan
  100. Ashrayam (1983)
  101. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983)
  102. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) .... Sridevi
  103. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983) ... Dr.Baladevi
  104. Innalenkil Nale (1982) .... G Vimala
  105. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982).... Seema
  106. Shaari Alla Shaarada(1982)
  107. Thadakom (1982) .... Sreedevi
  108. Beedikunjamma(1982).... Devu
  109. Rakthasakshi (1982)
  110. Komaram (1982)
  111. Chiriyo Chiri (1982) .... Herself
  112. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982) ...Chandrika
  113. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  114. Thadavara (1981) .... Rema
  115. Ahimsa (1981) .... Ani
  116. Archana Teacher (1981) .... Archana
  117. Aarathi (1981) .... Arathi Prathap
  118. Sphodanam (1981) .... Lalitha
  119. Thushaaram (1981)
  120. Greeshmajwala (1981) .... Seetha
  121. Sankarsham (1981) .... Shakunthala
  122. Danthagopuram (1981)
  123. Kattukallan (1981)... Vanaja&Jalaja
  124. Kahalam (1981)
  125. Sambhavam (1981)
  126. Chatta (1981)
  127. Avatharam (1981) .... Sreedevi
  128. Enne Snehikku Enne Matram (1981)
  129. Hamsageetham (1981)
  130. Karimpoocha (1981) .... Leena
  131. Arangum Aniyarayum (1981) .... Asha & Sumathi
  132. Adhikaaram (1980) .... Geetha
  133. Ivar (1980) .... Liza
  134. Angaadi (1980) .... Sindhu
  135. Benz Vasu (1980) .... Malathy
  136. Digvijayam(1980)..... Uma
  137. Pappu (1980)
  138. Meen (1980) .... Sherly
  139. Karimpana (1980) .... Kamalam
  140. Manushya Mrugam (1980) .... Anitha
  141. Moorkhan (1980).... Vilasini
  142. Kanthavalayam (1980)
  143. Theenalangal (1980) .... Raji
  144. Deepam (1980).... Thulasi
  145. Chaakara (1980) .... Rani
  146. Sakthi (1980) .... Revathi
  147. Prakadanam (1980) ... Preethi
  148. Mr. Michael (1980)
  149. Pavizhamuthu (1980)
  150. Chandrahaasam (1980) ..... Rajani
  151. Swargadevatha (1980)
  152. Theeram Thedunavar (1980)
  153. Ammayum Makalum (1980) .... Ramani
  154. Anthappuram (1980) .... Meenu
  155. Angakuri (1979) .... Sarala
  156. Manavadharmam (1979)
  157. Jimmy (1979) .... Rosie
  158. Pathivritha (1979)
  159. Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) .... Priya
  160. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
  161. Lajjavathi (1979)
  162. Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979).... Seetha
  163. Sarppam (1979) .... Daisy
  164. Prabhu (1979) ..... Bala
  165. Anupallavi (1979) .... Stella
  166. Sudhikalasham (1979)..... Sangeetha
  167. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  168. Amrithachumbanam (1979)
  169. Prabhathasandhya (1979).... Ammini
  170. Aarattu (1979)
  171. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  172. Eeta (1978) .... Sreedevi
  173. Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
  174. Lisa (1978) .... Lisa
  175. Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
  176. Padakuthira (1978)
  177. Avalude Ravukal (1978) .... Raji
  178. Adavukal 18 (1978)
  179. Mannu (1978)
  180. Seemanthini (1978)
  181. Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
  182. Soothrakaari (1978)
  183. Manoradham (1978)
  184. Anumodhanam (1978)
  185. Puthariyankam (1978)
  186. Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal(1978).... Kavitha
  187. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)
  188. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978)....Caberet Dancer
  189. Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
  190. Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
  191. Nizhale Nee Sakshi (1977)
  192. Ladies Hostel (1973) .... Hostelstudent
  193. Football Champion (1973) .... Dancer at swimming pool
  194. Nirthasala (1972) .... Dancer
  195. Achante Bharya (1971) .... Dancer

Tamil

Year Film Role Note
1979 Pagalil Oru Iravu Tamil debut movie
1980 Kaali
1980 Ellam Un Kairasi
1981 Enga Ooru Kannagi
1982 Agni Sakshi
1985 Kalyana Agthigal Valliammal
2001 Parthale Paravasam
2002 Baba Chamundeeswari's mother
2002 Bagavathi Anjali's mother
2003 Anbe Sivam Bala's mother
2008 Kaalai Karuppayi Aatha
2011 Siddhu +2

Telugu

Year Film Role Note
1979 Kaali
1980 Toli Kodi Kusindi
1980 Ketugudu Shanti
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu (1980)

Television career

Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2016 – presentAmruthavarshini Saraswathy a.k.a SarasuJanam TVMalayalam
2013 - 2016 Vamsam Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi SUN TV Tamil
2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa (Season 3) SUN TV Tamil
2013Ival Yamuna Mazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2012 Aaha Star Vijay Tamil
2011-2013AmmakiliDr.InduAsianetMalayalam[8]
2010-2011Alaudinnte AlbuthavilakkuFathima AsianetMalayalam
2009 - 2013 Thangam Naachiyar SUN TV Tamil
2007MuhoorthamRadha AsianetMalayalam
1990sJannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu)Avayambal Raj TVTamil

References

  1. ↑ "On a comeback trail". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 April 2005.
  2. ↑ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15535195&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
  3. ↑ http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vishudha-shanthi-actress-seema-in-conversation-with-didi/
  4. ↑ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times Of India. 8 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "JB Junction with Seema". kairalionline. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  6. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/interview/1977/
  7. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/Cinema-is-Sasis-wife-Seema/2013/05/20/article1597433.ece#.UvUGIKKQb0I
  8. ↑ "Malayalam channels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 27 May 2011.
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