Vidhubala
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Vidhubhala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1952 (age 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Television host |
| Years active | 1963-1981 2005-Present (Television) |
| Spouse | Murali Kumar M-1977 D-1981 |
| Children | Arjun Born-1980 July 4 |
| Parent(s) | K. Bhagyanath (father) Sulochana (mother) |
| Relatives | Madhu Ambat (brother) |
Vidhubala is a former Malayalam film actress who started her career in the mid-1960s and retired from the industry in 1981.[1][2] She is well known for hosting the family reality show Kadhayallithu Jeevitham in Amrita TV spanning for 10 years.
Acting career
Vidhubala acted in over 100 Malayalam films.[3] Her first movie was School Master, in 1963,which she acted as a Child Artist. She made her debut as a heroine in Taxicar, 1971,with evergreen hero prem nazir, she made her debut as the lead heroine opposite Vincent in K. S Sethumadhavan's Manushya Puthran 1973.[4] Vidhubala acted opposite many of the leading actors of her time, including Prem Nazir, Madhu, Vincent, Mohan, Jayan, Soman, and Kamal Haasan.[5] She quit acting in 1981. Her last film was Nithyavasantham, directed by I. V Sasi, With her favorite actor Prem Nazir.[6]
Personal life
Vidhu Bhala was born to Indian independence activists K. Bhagyanath and Sulochana on 24 May 1952. Her father was also a famed magician. She took to acting with the interest with prem nazir films..[1] She is the sister of cinematographer Madhu Ambat. She is married to Murali Kumar, who was the producer of some of her films and together the couple has a son named Arjun Kumar.
Awards
- Kerala State Television Awards 2017 - Best Anchor : Kadhayallithu Jeevitham
Filmography
Malayalam
- Ente Gramam (1984)
- Abhinayam (1981) as Radha
- Pratishodh (1980)
- Pappu (1980) as Cameo as herself
- Sooryadhaham (1980)
- Aarohanam (1980) as Mini
- Seetha (1980)
- Kaivarikal Thiriyumbol (1979)
- Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979) as Linda
- Sarppam (1979) as Latha
- Ajnatha Theerangal (1979) as Kavitha
- Sandhyaragam (1979)
- Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)
- Nithya Vasantham (1979)
- Hridayathil Nee Matrem (1979)
- Radha Enna Penkutti (1979)
- Rakthamillatha Manushyan (1979) as Sophie
- Ezhu Nirangal (1979) as Sharada
- Pareeksha (1979)
- Jimmy (1979) as Marykutty
- Manushyan (1979)
- Vadaka Veedu (1979)
- Valeduthavan Valal (1979)
- Lajjavathi (1979)
- Amritha Chumbanam (1979)
- Agni (1978)
- Amarsham (1978)
- Avalkku Maranamilla (1978)
- Iniyum Puzha Ozhukum (1978) as Radha
- Anumodhanam (1978)
- Ninaku Njanum enikku Neeyum (1978) as Saraswathi
- Ee Manohara Theeram (1978) as Geetha
- Ashwathama (1978)
- Lisa (1978) as Kala
- Yagaswam (1978) as Nandhini
- Rappadikalude Gaatha (1978)
- Sthree Oru Dukham (1978)
- Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978) as Sumathi
- Manoradham (1978)
- Society Lady (1978)
- Pichippoo (1978)
- Vishwaroopam (1978)
- Raju Rahim (1978) as Shobha
- Aashirvadam (1977)
- Akale Akasham (1977)
- Santha Oru Devatha (1977)
- Vishukkani (1977) as Radhika
- Muttathe Mulla (1977) as Geetha
- Aaradhana (1977) as Radha
- Shankupushpam (1977) as Devi
- Amme Anupame (1977)
- Ormakal Marikkumo (1977) as Parvathi
- Ashta Maangalyam (1977)
- Harshabaspam (1977) as Bindhu
- Innale Innu (1977)
- Minimol (1977)
- Yatheem (1977)... Sainaba
- Panchamritham (1977)
- Sakhakkale Munnottu (1977)
- Saritha (1977)
- Sneham (1977)
- Taxi Driver (1977)
- Thuruppugulan (1977)
- Itha Ivide Vare (1977) as Susheela
- Veedu Oru swargam (1977)
- Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1977)
- Chirikudukka (1976) as Radha
- Kanyadhanam (1976)
- Sindhu (1976) as Geetha
- Missi (1976)
- Mohiniyattam (1976) as Nirmala
- Parijatham (1976)
- Pickpocket (1976) as Reena
- Rajayogam (1976)
- YudhaBhoomi (1976)
- Njaaval Pazhangal (1976)
- Theekkanal (1976)
- Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
- Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
- Thomashleeha (1975)
- Pravaham (1975) as Girija
- Boy Friend (1975)
- Sindhu (1975) as Geetha
- Kuttichathan (1975)
- Alibabyum 41 Kallamarum (1975) as Laila
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chandana Chola (1975)
- Kalyana Panthal (1975)
- Chuvanna Sandhyakal (1975) as Rosi
- Rajhamsam (1974)
- Bhoomi Devi Puspiniyayai (1974) as Jaya
- Manushyaputran (1974) as Ammu
- College Girl (1974) as Radha
- Manushyaputhran (1973) as Ammu
- Taxi Car (1972)
- Ummachu (1971)
- Virunnukari (1969) as Mohanam
- Pavappettaval (1967) as Radha
- Jeevikkan Anuvadikku (1967)
- School Master (1964) as Vishalam (Child Artist)
Tamil
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973) as Geetha
- Engamma Sapatham (1974)
- Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi (1974)
- Samarpanam (1974)
- Enakkoru Magan Pirappan (1975)
- Kasthuri Vijayam (1975)
- Rasi Nalla Rasi (1977)
- Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977) as Seetha
- Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi (1979)
As a Dubbing Artist
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2020 | Kadhayallithu Jeevitham | Host | Amrita TV | |
| 2018 | Orumikkam Punarsrishtikkayi | Host | Amrita TV |
This show is adapted into several other regional languages. Vidhubala is well known for her anchoring style.
References
- ^ a b "The girl next door". The Hindu. 18 August 2008. Archived from the original on 3 December 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
- ^ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15548515&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
- ^ http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0803/20/1080320042_1.htm
- ^ "The evergreen hero". The Hindu. 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
- ^ Menon, Ravi (7 November 2020). "ശരിക്കും പ്രേമത്തിലായിരുന്നോ കമലും വിധുവും?". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/14454/