Ambika (actress)
Ambika | |
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| Born | 16 August 1963[1] Kallara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–1989 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shinu John (m.1988-1997) (divorced) Ravikanth (m.2000-2002)(divorced) |
| Children | Ramkeshav (born 1989) Rishikesh (born 1991) |
| Parent(s) | Kunjan Nair, Kallara Sarasamma[2] |
| Family | Radha (sister) |
| Awards | Kalaimaamani, Cinema express, film critics |
Ambika (born 16 August 1962) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu films. She was one of the top heroines for a decade from 1978 to 1989. Her younger sister, Radha, was also an actress. They acted together in a number of south Indian films and during the peak of their careers they owned a movie studio called "ARS Studios". In 2013 they converted ARS Studios to a hotel complex.
Personal life
Ambika was born on 16 August 1962 to Kunjan Nair and Sarasamma at Kallara village located in Trivandrum district.[3] Her mother Kallara Sarasamma is present Mahila Congress leader.[4] She has two younger sisters, Radha and Mallika, and two younger brothers, Arjun and Suresh.[5][6] Actress Ambika married NRI Shinu John in 1988 and migrated to USA. They have two sons, Ramkeshav and Rishikesh. However, the couple got divorced in the year 1997 and Ambika came back to India to resume her acting career. She went on to marry actor Ravikanth in the year 2000. However, this marriage, too, ended in a divorce in 2002. Currently, Ambika resides in Chennai along with his elder son Ramkesav.
Career
Ambika started her career as a child artist and later as main heroine at her age of 16 in 1979 and acted in more than 200 South Indian films. Her career as a heroine started with the Malayalam movie Seetha, which only released really late in her career. But with films like Neelathaamara (which was made again in 2009) and Lejjavathi, she became a busy actress in a couple of years not only in Malayalam,[7] but also in Tamil and Kannada.[8]
She has acted with actors in all languages including Madhu, Kamal Haasan, Prem Nazir, Jayan, Shankar, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Jose, Ratheesh, Mammootty, Mohanlal in Malayalam; Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Sivakumar, Vijayakanth, Bhagyaraj, Mohan, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Karthik Muthuraman in Tamil; NTR, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Murali Mohan, Mohan Babu, Krishna, Krishnamraju in Telugu and with Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Srinath, Anant Nag, Shankar Nag, Ravichandran, Prabhakar in Kannada.
K. Bhagyaraj introduced Ambika in his movie Antha Ezhu Naatkal. She has been acted alongside Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth in many movies and appeared in glamorous roles in movies such as Kaakki Sattai, Vikram, Kadhal Parisu, Padikkadhavan and Maaveeran. Most of her films have been with actors such as Rajinikanth, Shankar, Mohanlal, Ambarish, Vishnuvardhan, Rajkumar, Mammootty and Vijayakanth.[9]
She had a very successful career in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies throughout the 1980s. In Tamil and Malayalam, she took on a few bold roles that showcased her versatility and talent. In Kannada, however, she appeared in many roles and songs that were characteristic by being erotic yet understated. Her hot rain songs with Vishnuvardhan are shown frequently in Midnight Masala TV program and are considered groundbreaking in terms of bold, stunning and revealing in an otherwise conservative industry.[10]
In Tamil, Ambika shot to fame with the movie Kakki Chattai. In the zenith of her career she was paired in the same movie with her sister Radha in Kadhal Parisu, where both actresses demonstrated their acting prowess by taking on roles of two young, beautiful sisters, who had strong, yet conflicting personalities.
After she got divorced, she returned to India from U.S later in 1997 and started acting again in films like Periyamanushan with Sathyaraj in a glamorous role, Maa Naanaki Pelli in Telugu and with Krishnam raju and Simmadamari in Kannada. She acted as heroine in Vikaraman’s project Mariyathai, in which Vijayakanth acted in father and son roles along with Meena and Meera Jasmin. She acted in Malayalam films like Angel John with Mohanlal, Thanthonni, Sadgamaya and is currently[when?] more active doing TV serials.[11]
She has acted in many advertisements.She is a designer too.She has judged many reality shows also.In a film called Medulla Oblangatta(2014) she has done lyrics works too.
Awards
- 1984 Kalaimaamani Award- Vaazhkai (film)
- Cinema Express
- Film critics Award Enkeyo Ketta Kural
Filmography
In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | She Taxi | Annamma | |
| 2015 | Mili | Mercey | |
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Kadambari | |
| 2014 | To Noora with Love | Khadeeja | |
| 2014 | Polytechnic | Pauly's mother | |
| 2012 | Yakshi – Faithfully Yours | Vishnu's mother | |
| 2011 | Lavakumar 1984 | - | |
| 2011 | Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam | - | |
| 2010 | Sadgamaya | Gauri Sudhakaran | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Kathreena | |
| 2009 | Angel John | Mary | |
| 2009 | Kana Kanmani | Doctor | |
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Judge | |
| 2009 | The Trigger | ||
| 2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | Hareendran's mother | |
| 2006 | Arunam | ||
| 2005 | Pandippada | Mallika | |
| 2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | Subhadra | |
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | Pathrose's wife | |
| 2004 | Koottu | Vishwambharan's wife | |
| 2001 | Dubai | ||
| 2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Nandhini | |
| 2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Latha | |
| 2000 | Varnakkazchchakal | Bhagyalakshmi | |
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Malavika | |
| 1999 | Niram | Baby | |
| 1997 | Snehasindooram | Uma | |
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thankasooryodayam | ||
| 1989 | Adhipan | ||
| 1989 | Brahmasthram | ||
| 1988 | Pattanapravesham | Shobha | |
| 1988 | Manasaputhri | ||
| 1988 | Kudumbapuranam | Geetha | |
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Valsala | |
| 1988 | Ayitham | Bhama | |
| 1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Aswathy Varma | |
| 1987 | Vilambaram | Sheela | |
| 1987 | Nirabhedangal | Maya | |
| 1987 | Vazhiyorakkazhchakal | Sridevi | |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Vimala Jacob | |
| 1987 | Swathi Thirunal | Narayani Pillai Kochamma | |
| 1986 | Rajavinte Makan | Nancy | |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Thulasi | |
| 1986 | Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu | Nirmala | |
| 1986 | Chekeranoru Chilla | Lathika Menon (Lallu) | |
| 1986 | Thidambu | - | |
| 1985 | Archana Aaradhana | Archana | |
| 1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum | Mary | |
| 1985 | Ore Raktham | ||
| 1985 | Agniyasthram | ||
| 1985 | Oru Nokku Kaanan | Maya | |
| 1985 | Puzhayozhukum Vazhi | Rema | |
| 1984 | Oru Sumangaliyude Katha | Yamuna | |
| 1984 | Kalkki | ||
| 1984 | Ente Gramam | ||
| 1983 | Sandhyakku Virija Poovu | Priya | |
| 1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Shantha | |
| 1983 | Adyathe Anuragam | Shyamala | |
| 1983 | Asthi | Priyamvada | |
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Molamma | |
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Suma | |
| 1983 | Theeram Thedunna Thira | - | |
| 1983 | Eettappuli | Padmavathi | |
| 1983 | Kaathirunna Naal | ||
| 1983 | Father Damien | ||
| 1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | Susheela | |
| 1982 | Dheera | - | |
| 1982 | Mukhangal | ||
| 1982 | Sharam | Sindhu | |
| 1982 | Ethiraalikal | Thulasi | |
| 1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Jayanthi | |
| 1982 | Olangal | Rita | |
| 1982 | Mylanchi | Shahitha | |
| 1982 | Pooviriyum Pulari | Renuka | |
| 1981 | Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram | ||
| 1981 | Swarangal Swapnagal | Latha | |
| 1981 | Thaaraavu | Akka | |
| 1981 | Njan Ninne Marakkilla | ||
| 1981 | Sambhavam | Radha | |
| 1981 | Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan Pillai | Kamalam | |
| 1981 | Guha | Devu | |
| 1981 | Asthamikkatha Pakalukal | Raji | |
| 1981 | Prema Geethangal | Geetha Kumari | |
| 1981 | Archana Teacher | Bharathi | |
| 1981 | Veshangal | ||
| 1981 | Chamayam | ||
| 1980 | Dooram Arike | - | |
| 1980 | Puzha | - | |
| 1980 | Eden Thottam | Usha | |
| 1980 | Aagamanam | Seetha | |
| 1980 | Vaiki Vanna Vasantham | Sheeba | |
| 1980 | Swantham Enna Padam | Priya | |
| 1980 | Anthappuram | Usha | |
| 1980 | Meen | Roselin | |
| 1980 | Ammayum Makalum | Radha | |
| 1980 | Kaavalmaadam | Malli | |
| 1980 | Ithile Vannavar | Bindu | |
| 1980 | Sathyam | Seetha | |
| 1980 | Angaadi | Ayisha | |
| 1980 | Aniyaatha Valakal | Sujatha | |
| 1980 | Ishtamaanu Pakshe | Nandinikutty | |
| 1980 | Theekkadal | Sumam | |
| 1980 | Akalangalil Abhayam | Yamuna | |
| 1980 | Seetha | Seetha | |
| 1980 | Theeram Thedunnavar | ||
| 1979 | Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha | Shyamala | |
| 1979 | Maamaankam | Manipennu | |
| 1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | Mini | |
| 1979 | Pratheeksha | ||
| 1979 | Neeyo Njaano | Geetha | |
| 1979 | Enikku Njaan Swantham | Geetha | |
| 1979 | Thuramukham | Rosi | |
| 1979 | Agniparvatham | Vimala | |
| 1979 | Raajaveedhi | ||
| 1979 | Veerabhadran | ||
| 1979 | Krishnapparunthu | ||
| 1979 | Lajjaavathi | Radha | |
| 1979 | Ajnaatha Theerangal | Chithra | |
| 1979 | Neelathamara | Kunjimalu | |
| 1978 | Asthamayam | Guest Role | |
| 1978 | Samayamaayilla Polum | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Aval Viswasthayaayirunnu | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Sumam | Child artist |
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamunaatheere | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Child artist |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | ||
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Arun's Mother | |
| 2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | ||
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Kayalvizhi's Mother | |
| 2012 | Ullam | ||
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Maryamma | |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Sivakaami | |
| 2009 | Mariyadhai | Alamelu Annamalai | |
| 2007 | Vel | ||
| 2005 | Mazhai | Shailaja's Mother | |
| 2005 | Kaatrulla Varai | ||
| 2003 | Ottran | ||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | Savithri's Mother | |
| 2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Pushpa | |
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Anjali's mother | |
| 2000 | Magalirkaga | ||
| 2000 | Simmasanam | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | wedding guest | |
| 1999 | Amarkalam | ||
| 1999 | Time | ||
| 1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | ||
| 1999 | Jodi | Sneha Varadharajan | |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongathe | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Surya's Mother | |
| 1999 | Iraniyan | ||
| 1999 | Kodiesvaran | ||
| 1999 | Uyirodu Uyiraga | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | ||
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | ||
| 1998 | Kaadhal Kavidhai | Vishwa's Mother | |
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Meenatshi | |
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | Sivagami | |
| 1995 | Aval Potta Kolam | ||
| 1989 | Dravidan | ||
| 1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | ||
| 1988 | Kan Simittum Neram | Lakshmi | |
| 1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargaley | ||
| 1988 | Rendum Rendum Aindhu | ||
| 1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | ||
| 1987 | Aalappirandhavan | - | |
| 1987 | Nalla Pambu | ||
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | ||
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Malini | |
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | Radha | |
| 1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
| 1987 | Anjatha Singam | ||
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | ||
| 1987 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | ||
| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
| 1986 | Maaveeran | ||
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | ||
| 1986 | Raja Nee Vaazhga | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | - | |
| 1986 | Manakanakku | ||
| 1986 | Isai Paadum Thendral | - | |
| 1986 | Karpoora Deepam | ||
| 1986 | Kanmaniye Pesu | ||
| 1986 | Naanum Oru Thozhilali | ||
| 1986 | Oruvar Vazhum Alayam | ||
| 1986 | Vikram | Vikram's Wife | |
| 1986 | Nermai | ||
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | ||
| 1985 | Padikathavan | ||
| 1985 | Thoongatha Kannondru Ondru | ||
| 1985 | Raja Rishi | ||
| 1985 | Puthiya Sagaptham | Uma | |
| 1985 | Naagam | - | |
| 1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | ||
| 1985 | Puthiya Theerppu | - | |
| 1985 | Thandanai | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Gauri | |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Uma | |
| 1985 | Karuppu Chattaikaran | ||
| 1985 | Engal Kural | Guest appearance | |
| 1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | ||
| 1985 | Uyarndha Ullam | Geetha | |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Aparajita | |
| 1985 | Aval Potta Kolam | ||
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Uma | |
| 1985 | Thiruppam | ||
| 1984 | Thaarasu | ||
| 1984 | Nerupukkul Eeram | ||
| 1984 | Vaazhkai | ||
| 1984 | Irumbu Kaigal | ||
| 1984 | Pournami Alaigal | ||
| 1984 | Pei Veedu | ||
| 1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | ||
| 1984 | Thaalithanam | ||
| 1984 | Kanmaniye Pesu | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Mother of Rosy | |
| 1984 | Neethikku Oru Penn | ||
| 1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | ||
| 1984 | Thangamadi Thangam | ||
| 1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | ||
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | ||
| 1983 | Raagangal Maaruvathillai | ||
| 1983 | Soorapuli | ||
| 1983 | Thambathyam | ||
| 1983 | Thalaimagan | ||
| 1983 | Jothi | - | |
| 1983 | Garuda Saukiyama | ||
| 1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | ||
| 1982 | Idhayam Pesugirathu | ||
| 1982 | Vazhvey Maayam | Sandhiya | |
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Ponni (1st wife) | |
| 1982 | Sagalakala Vallavan | Geetha | |
| 1982 | Theerpugal Thiruthapadalam | Radha | |
| 1982 | Kadal Meengal | ||
| 1981 | Antha Ezhu Naatkal | Vasanthi | |
| 1981 | Tharayil Vaazhum Meenkal | ||
| 1980 | Tharayil Pootha Malar | ||
| 1979 | Sakkalathi |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Garuda Rekhe | ||
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Sheela | |
| 1983 | Avala Neralu | ||
| 1983 | Chakravyuha | Asha | |
| 1983 | Gayathri Maduve | ||
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | ||
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | ||
| 1983 | Hasida Hebbuli | ||
| 1984 | Naane Raja | ||
| 1984 | Mooru Janma | ||
| 1984 | Pralayanthaka | Special appearance | |
| 1984 | Apoorva Sangama | ||
| 1984 | Indina Bharatha | ||
| 1985 | Chaduranga | ||
| 1986 | Asambhava | ||
| 1986 | Digvijaya | Dual role | |
| 1986 | Shubha Milana | ||
| 1986 | Bete | ||
| 1986 | Sathkara | ||
| 1987 | Bazar Bheema | ||
| 1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | ||
| 1987 | Athiratha Maharatha | ||
| 1988 | Dharmaathma | ||
| 1988 | Kirathaka | ||
| 1989 | Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | ||
| 1997 | Simhada Mari | ||
| 1999 | Janumadatha | ||
| 2000 | Kanasugara | ||
| 2002 | Nagarahavu | ||
| 2002 | Nandhi | Nandhi's mother | |
| 2002 | Manasella Neene | ||
| 2003 | Vijayasimha |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Addala Meda | ||
| 1981 | Viswaroopam | ||
| 1981 | Prema Mandiram | ||
| 1981 | Nayudu Gari Abbai | Madhavi | |
| 1983 | Rajkumar | ||
| 1984 | Dongalu Baboi Dongalu | Swarajyam | |
| 1997 | Maa Nannaki Pelli | Shravani | |
| 2005 | Slokam | ||
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam |
Television
- Kanalpoovu(Jeevan TV)
- Avakashikal (Surya TV)
- Sreepadmanabham (Amrita TV)
- Veruthe alla bharya season 2(Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
- Veruthe alla bharya season 3(Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
- Uggram Ujjwalam Season 2 (Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
References
- ^ "Ambika". tamilstar.com. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Will-Solve-Issues-Between-GovernmentParty-Rahul/2014/12/11/article2565595.ece
- ^ "Bedai Bunglow with Ambika". asianet. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Will Solve Issues Between Government,Party: Rahul". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Ambika – Profile and Biography. Veethi. Retrieved on 14 June 2014.
- ^ http://www.kerala9.com/profile/ambika
- ^ Movies | Nostalgia |. Manorama Online. Retrieved on 14 June 2014.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Ambika to launch her son". Kollywood Today. 9 January 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny7fnIlvfo4&feature=youtu.be
- ^ [2] Archived 4 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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