Dr. Sharmila
Dr. Sharmila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman |
| Occupation | Actress |
Dr. Sharmila is an Indian television personality and film actress. She debuted in a late night STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama ? along with (late) N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam Language and a couple Tamil films.
Biography
Sharmila was born to Kothandaraman, who had a pharmaceutical concern.[2] She attended C.S.I school and went on pursue an MBBS degree. She has learned Bharatanatyam for 10 years under guru Nadana Gopalakrishnan.[3]
Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (then JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[2] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama ? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[2] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[2]
Personal Life
Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV Production Executive, but later they filed and were granted for divorce.[4]
Television career
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Irandaam Chanakyan | Raj TV | ||
| 2000 | K B serials (Jannal) | marabu kavithaigal | Sun TV (India) | |
| 2000 | Vishalam | Vishalam | Sun TV (India) | |
| 2001-2002 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Nurse | Asianet | Malayalam Serial |
| 2002-2003 | Nambikkai | Sun TV (India) | ||
| 2003-2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Gayathri | Sun TV | [5] |
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | Sun TV | [6] |
| 2006-2007 | Muhurtham | Sun TV (India) | ||
| 2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | Sun TV (India) | |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2010-2012 | Athipookal | Sun TV | ||
| 2011 | Devimahathmyam | Maharani/Janaki | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2012-2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2012-2013 | Karthigai Pengal | Sun TV (India) | ||
| 2013 | Kitchen Super Star - Doubles | Contestant | Vijay TV | Reality show |
| 2013-2014 | Agni Paravai | Teacher | Puthuyugam TV | |
| 2014-Present | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba Nathan | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2015-Present | Valli | Gayathiri Sivashankaran | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Amrita TV | Malayalam serial |
| 2016-Present | Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini/Neeli/Dr.Karthika | Surya TV | Malayalam serial |
- As host
- Awards
Filmography
- Chinna Chinna Kannile - Sharmila
- Citizen - Bhai's wife
- Padikathavan - Kavitha
- Bale Pandiya - Pandiya's mother
- Mappillai - Saravanan's sister
- Narthaki
- Kalyana Samayal Saadham - Raghu's Aunt
- Marumunai
References
- ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/19/stories/2004111908840500.htm
- ^ a b c d http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/24/stories/2002072400180300.htm
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/24/stories/2002072400180300.htm
- ^ musicindiaonline https://web.archive.org/web/20070327043230/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/127/
- ^ Abinaya creations http://www.abinayacreations.com/serial.aspx
- ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm