Sreelatha Namboothiri
Sreelatha Namboodiri. B | |
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Born |
Vasantha 21 April 1951 (age 65) Karuvatta, Alappuzha |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1967–1985, 2004–present |
Spouse(s) |
Dr. Kaladi Namboothiri (1979–2005) (deceased) |
Children | Visakh, Ganga |
Parent(s) | Balakrishnan Nair, Kamalamma[1] |
Relatives | Kumari Thankam (Aunt) |
Biography
Sreelatha Namboodiri is an Indian film actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema.[2] She has acted in more than 200 films. Khadeeja in 1967 was her debut movie. She paired up with Adoor Bhasi in most of the films and they portrayed a comedy couple. Actress Kumari Thankam is her aunt.
Early Life
Sreelatha was born as Vasantha, in Karuvatta, Alappuzha. Her father Aanjilivelil Balakrishnan Nair was an army officer and mother, Kamalamma was a music teacher in Government school.[3] She has four younger brothers. Yesteryear actress Kumari Thankam is her father's sister. Her primary education was at Govt. Girls High School, Haripad, Alappuzha. She was an athlete while at school. She bagged second prize for long jump twice at state level. She joined K.P.A.C.(Kerala People's Arts Club), when she was studying in seventh grade, as a singer and later started performing drama in many stages. She couldn't continue her studies after that. She learned classical music from Dakshinamurthy.[4]
Personal Life
She was married to Dr. M.K. Parameshwaran Namboothiri, known as Kaladi Namboothiri,[5] an actor and Ayurveda doctor and in 1979. They both acted together in Papathinu Maranamilla, a 1979 movie. She took a break from movies after marriage and settled in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur. After her marriage to Dr. Namboothiri, she converted to Brahmin community and became an Antharjanam. The couple have a son, Visakh, and a daughter, Ganga.[6] She made a come back, after her husband's death in 2005 , with Pathaka. She currently resides at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[7]
Filmography
As an actress
- Njanum Neeyum Nammude Mobilum ....
- Oppam .... Krishnamoorthy's Akka
- Puthiya Niyamam (2016) .... Adv. Louis Pothen's mother
- Rock Star (2015) .... Guru's mother
- Pickles (2015) ....
- Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum (2015) ....
- Varsham(2014) .... Thanka
- 100 Degree Celsius .... Nancy's mother in law
- Homely Meals (2014) .... Alan's grandmother
- Testpaper (2014) ....
- Flat No.4B (2014) ....
- Thomson Villa (2014) .... Ammini
- Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol (2014) .... Saradha
- Vishudhan (2013) .... Mother Superior of Snehalayam
- The Power of Silence (2013) .... Aravindan's mother
- Tourist Home (2013) ....
- Bundy Chor (2013) ....
- Nadodimannan (2013)..... Subair's Umma
- Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) .... Mahalakshmi
- Ladies and Gentleman (2013) ....Bhanumathiyamma
- Poppins (2012) ....
- Madirasi (2012) .... Ganga
- Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012) .... Thamban's grandmother
- Kapalika (2012)
- Manthrikan (2012) .... Mukundanunni's mother
- Ee Thirakkinidayil (2012).... Eliyamma
- Banking Hours 10 to 4 (2012) .... Fernandez's sister
- No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012) .... Omana
- Spirit (2012) .... Krishnan Nair's wife
- Janapriyan (2011) .... Bhanumathi
- Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam (2011) ....
- Killadi Raman (2011) .... Seethalakshmi's mother
- Lucky Jokers (2011) ....
- Payyans (2011) .... Brittas's mother
- Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) .... Kochuthresia
- Tournament – Play & Replay(2010) ....
- Aathmakatha (2010) .... Paili
- Shikkar (2010) .... Eli
- Koottukar (2010) ....
- Alexander the Great (2010) .... Verma's kin
- Vairam: Fight for Justice (2009) .... Paatti
- Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) .... Shoshamma
- Vellathooval (2009) .... Jiya's grandmother
- Makante Achan (2009) .... Viswanathan's mother
- Kerala Cafe (2009)
- Bhagavan (2009) .... Minister's mother
- Pramani (2009) .... Somasekharan's mother
- Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008) .... Rehna's mother in law
- Roudram (2008) .... Chief Minister's wife
- Parunthu (2008) .... Mahendran's mother
- Lollypop (2008) .... Eby's grandmother
- Minnaminnikoottam (2008) .... Manikunju's grandmother
- Pachamarathanalil (2008) .... Anu's neighbour
- Flash (2007) .... Dhwani's kin
- Nasrani (2007) .... Kochammini
- Bharathan Effect (2007) ...
- Vinodayathra (2007) .... Soshamma
- Pathaka(2006).... Kunjamma
- Yes Your Honour (2006) .... Maya's mother
- Sthithi (2003)
- Anuraagam (2002)
- Saari (2001)
- Theerthadanam (2001)
- Kazhakam (1996)
- Sooryachakram (1992)
- Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985)
- Ente Graamam (1984)
- Oru Nimisham Tharoo (1984) ... Kalyani
- Kaathirunna Divasam (1983) .... Malini's mother
- Kolilakkam (1981)
- Theekkali (1981)
- Agnisaram (1981) .... Gomathi
- Kodumudikal (1981) .... Ponnamma
- Orikkalkkoodi (1981) .... Prema
- Benz Vasu (1980) .... Stella
- Ithikkarappakki (1980) ... Gouri
- Mr Michael (1980)
- Thakara (1980) .... Kamakshi
- Karipuranda Jeevithangal (1980)
- Eden Thottam (1980) .... Maami Chettathi
- Aniyatha Valakal (1980) .... Margratte Fernandez
- Arangum Aniyarayum (1980) .... Pavizham
- Ammayum Makalum (1980) .... Kalyani
- Kalika (1980) .... Gomathi
- Pralayam (1980) .... Gayathridevi
- Sathyam (1980)..... Parukuttyamma
- Nattuchakkiruttu (1980)
- Ambalavilakku (1980) ..... Rajamma
- Rajaneegandhi (1980)
- Bhaktha Hanuman (1980) .... Thara
- Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980) .... Alice
- Agnivyooham (1979)
- Lajjaavathi (1979)
- Kathirmandapam (1979)
- Vellaayani Paramu (1979).... Mathilakam Ponnamma
- Venalil Oru Mazha (1979)
- Paapathinu Maranamilla (1979)
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) .... Kunal
- Kazhukan (1979)
- Puthiya Velicham (1979) .... Sindhubhairavi
- Ente Neelaakaasham (1979)
- Krishnapparunthu (1979)
- Saayoojyam (1979) .... Sainaba
- Choola (1979)
- Thakara (1979) ... Kamakshi
- Ajnaatha Theerangal (1979)
- Bhaaryayum Kaamukiyum (1978)
- Jayikkaanaay Janichavan (1978) .... Marykutty
- Madaalasa (1978)
- Mudramothiram (1978).... Kamalamma
- Onappudava (1978)
- Madanolsavam (1978)
- Sathrusamhaaram (1978)
- Puthariyankam (1978)
- Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
- Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
- Nivedyam (1978).... Gomathi
- Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978)
- Ashtamudikkaayal (1978)
- Kalpavriksham (1978)..... Phalgunani
- Mukkuvane Snehicha Bhootham (1978) .... Karthu
- Etho Oru Swapnam (1978) .... Susheela
- Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
- Kudumbsm Namukku Sreekovil (1978).... Rajamma
- Premashilpi (1978) .... Reetha
- Raghuvamsham (1978)
- Aval Viswasthayaayirunnu (1978).... Ammu
- Paavaadakkaari (1978)
- Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
- Snehikkaan Oru Pennu (1978)
- Ninakku Njaanum Enikku Neeyum (1978)
- Iniyum Puzhayozhukum (1978)
- Panchaamritham (1977)
- Varadakshina (1977)
- Samudram (1977).... Vilasini
- Parivarthanam (1977) .... Radha
- Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (1977)...Bhavani
- Amme Anupame (1977)
- Itha Ivide Vare (1977) .... Shankari
- Aparaajitha (1977)
- Lakshmi (1977)
- Sukradasa (1977)
- Kaavilamma (1977)
- Rathimanmadhan (1977)
- Akshayapaathram (1977)
- Akale Aakaasham (1977)
- Vishukkani (1977) .... Jaya
- Innale Innu (1977)
- Minimol (1977)
- Sridevi (1977)
- Mohavum Mukthiyum (1977)
- Aadyapaadam (1977)
- Chathurvedam (1977)
- Satyavan Savithri (1977)
- Thuruppugulaan (1977)
- Sakhaakkale Munnottu (1977)
- Ammaayi Amma (1977)
- Muttathe Mulla (1977).... Anandam
- Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
- Pushpasharam (1976)
- Light House(1976)...Bindu
- Raathriyile Yaathrakkaar (1976)
- Ozhukkinethire (1976)
- Kanyaadaanam (1976)
- Paarijaatham (1976)
- Amritavahini (1976) .... Daisy
- Pick Pocket (1976)
- Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
- Kaamadhenu (1976) .... Parukutty
- Yudhabhoomi (1976)
- Abhinandanam (1976)
- Seemanthaputhran (1976)
- Chottaanikkara Amma (1976)
- Ammini Ammaavan (1976)
- Panchami (1976)
- Prasadam (1976).... Nurse
- Pravaaham (1975) .... Vanaja
- Manishada (1975)
- Abhimaanam (1975)
- Neela Ponman (1975) ... Kochu Kalyani
- Swarnna Malsyam (1975)
- Chief Guest (1975)
- Kottaaram Vilkkaanundu (1975)
- Ayodhya (1975).... Sarasamma
- Thiruvonam (1975)
- Aaranyakaandam (1975)
- Padmaraagam (1975)
- Paalazhi Madhanam (1975)
- Alibabayum 41 kallanmaarum (1975).... Sophia
- Chattambikkalyaani (1975)....Lilly
- Kuttichaathan (1975)
- Love Marriage (1975)
- Penpada (1975) .... Gourikutty
- Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
- Mattoru Seetha (1975)
- Sindhu (1975).... Kalyani/Kala
- Boy Friend (1975)
- Pulivaalu (1975)
- Hello Darling (1975)....Latha
- Velicham Akale (1975)
- Kalyaana Sougandhikam (1975)
- Babumon (1975) .... Vasanthy
- Rahasyaraathri (1974)
- Pattaabhishekam (1974) .... Celina
- Panchathanthram (1974).... Leela
- Pathiraavum Pakalvelichavum (1974)
- Swarnnavigraham (1974)
- Night Duty (1974)
- Naathoon (1974)
- Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu (1974)...Kuttimaani
- Nagaram Saagaram (1974)
- Ayalathe Sundari (1974).... Pappi
- Moham (1974)
- Shaapamoksham (1974)
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- Arakkallan Mukkakallan (1974) ... Kochummu
- Maadhavikkutty (1973)
- Soundarya Pooja (1973)
- Divyadarshanam (1973) ... Pushpavalli
- Poymughangal (1973)
- Kaliyugam (1973)
- Interview (1973) .... Ambika
- Thiruvaabharanam (1973)
- Achaani (1973).... Kalyani
- Azhakulla Saleena (1973) ... Tribal girl
- Aashachakram (1973)
- Prethangalude Thaazhvara (1973)
- Thottavadi (1973)
- Aaraadhika (1973)..... Lucy
- Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972)...Chinnamma
- Aadyathe Kadha (1972) .... Leela
- Taxi Car (1972) .... Sreelatha
- Kandavarundo (1972).... Kamalakshi
- Mayilaadumkunnu (1972)
- Navavadhu (1971)
- Gangasangamam (1971) ....Nalini
- Lanka Dahanam (1971)
- Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971)...Mariakutty
- Moonu Pookkal (1971)
- Anaadha Shilpangal (1971) .... Malathi
- C.I.D. Nazir (1971).... Sreelatha
- Kaakkathampuraatti (1970) .... Devayani
- Lottery Ticket (1970) .... Janamma
- Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)
- Detective 909 Keralathil (1970)
- Anaadha (1970)
- Thurakkaatha Vaathil (1970) .... Ambujam
- Virunnukari (1969) ..... Sreelatha
- Susy (1969) .... Jolly
- Padicha Kallan (1969)
- Rest House (1969)..... Latha
- Mooladhanam (1969).... Chinnamma
- Yakshi (1968)....Vanaja
- Bhaaryamaar Sookshikkuka (1968)
- Pavappettaval (1967) .... Padma
- Khadeeja (1967)
- Aashadeepam (1953)... (child artist)
As a playback singer
- Kakkakkarumbikale ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
- Hari Krishna krishna ... Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi 1968
- Pankajadalanayane ... Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi 1968
- Ithuvare Pennoru ... Kaliyalla Kalyaanam 1968
- Midumidukkan Meeshkkomban ... Kaliyalla Kalyaanam 1968
- Kaalamenna Kaaranavarkku ... Kallichellamma 1969
- Kanne Karale ... Aashaachakram 1973
- Udalathiramyam ... Divyadarshanam 1973
- Velutha Vavinum ... Chakravaakam 1974
- Kaathilla Poothilla ... Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan 1974
- Pachamalakkiliye ... Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu 1974
- Onnaaman Kochuthumbi ... Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu 1974
- Sreemahaaganapathi ... Night Duty 1974
- Innu Ninte Youvanathinezhazhaku ... Night Duty 1974
- Thankabhasmakkuri (Parody) ... Rahasyaraathri 1974
- Malayalam Beauty ... Padmaraagam 1975
- Bahar Se Koy ... Hello Darling 1975
- Angaadi Marunnukal ... Amrithavaahini 1976
- Kothikkothi ... Pushpasharam 1976
- Yadukula Maadhava ... Sindooram 1976
- Ariyaamo Ningalkkariyaamo ... Priyamvada 1976
- Kale Ninne Kandappol ... Mohavum Mukthiyum 1977
- Chora Thilaykkum kaalam ... Raghuvamsham 1978
- Aavo Mera ... Sathrusamhaaram 1978
- Maasapadikkare ... Ithikkarappakki 1980
- Punnarapponnumon ... Ithikkarappakki 1980
- Thinkalkkala Thirumudiyil Choodum ... Ithikkarappakki 1980
- Thaamarappoovanathile ... Ithikkarappakki 1980
Television serials
- Akkare Ikkare (Asianet)
- Ohari (Surya TV)
- Orma (Asianet)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Ammamanassu (Asianet)
- Thulasidalam (Surya TV)
- Velankani Mathavu (Surya TV)
- Sree Guruvayoorappan (Surya TV)
- Mangalyapattu (Kairali TV)
- Harichandhanam (Asianet)
- Decent Family (Jaihind TV)
- Kunchiyammakku Anchu Makkalanne (Amrita TV)
- Aliyanmarum Penganmarum (Amrita TV)
- Vadakaikkoru Hridayam (Amrita TV)
- Kathayariyathe (Surya TV)
- Alaudinte Albuthavilakku (Asianet)
- John De Panic (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Pattu Saree (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Oru Penninte Katha (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Chattambi Kalyani (Jaihind TV)
- Vadhu (Surya TV)
- Karuthamuthu(Asianet)
- Bhargavinilayam Ladies Only (Media One)
- Thoovalsparsham (Doordarshan)
- Bandhuru Shathruvaru (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Swami Vivekanandan (Janam TV)
- Meghasandesham (Kairali TV)
- Amme Mahamaye.. (Surya TV)
- Bhasi Bahadoor (Mazhavil Manorama)
See also
References
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- ↑ http://www.kerala.com/malayalamcinema/star-details.php?member_id=356
- ↑ http://i6.minus.com/ibjD3M5hgyjgRc.jpg
- ↑ "പാടാൻ വന്നതു പൊട്ടിച്ചിരിയായി". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/30/stories/2005053002610400.htm
- ↑ http://www.agni.ws/details.asp?nid=154
- ↑ "Katha Ithu Vare - Sreelatha Namboothiri". mazhavilmanorama. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
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