Dr. Sharmila
Dr. Sharmila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman 17 August 1978 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Anchor |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Spouse | A. L. Mohan(div) |
Dr. Sharmila is Born (August 17, 1978) 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.[2]
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.[3] Then she married a Srilankan Tamil and had children with him. She later filed for divorce and was granted. Now recently she has married again for 3rd time.
Television career
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dhik Dhik Dhik | viji | Sun TV | |
| 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 | [4] |
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | Sun TV | [5] |
| 2006-2007 | Muhurtham | Sun TV (India) | ||
| 2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | Sun TV (India) | |
| 2007-2010 | Athipookal | Doctor Jhansi | Sun TV | |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 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 | |
| 2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba Nathan | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2015–Present | Valli | Gayathiri Sivashankaran | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Amrita TV | Malayalam serial |
| 2016 | Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini/Neeli/Dr.Karthika | Surya TV | Malayalam serial |
| 2016–Present | Pagal Nilavu (TV Series) | Malarvizhi Shakthivel | Vijay TV | |
| 2018 | Roja | Shembagam | Sun TV | Cameo Appearance (episode:1) |
- As host
- Awards
- Won, Asianet Television award 2015 for Best Character Actress (special Jury) for Karuthamuthu
- Nomination , Vijay Television Awards for Best Negative role 2017 for "Pagal Nilavu (TV Series)"
Filmography
- Kaadhali (1998) - Interviewer
- Chinna Chinna Kannile (2000) - Sharmila
- Citizen (2001) - Bhai's wife
- Onnaman (2002) - Ravisankar's sister in law
- Padikathavan (2009) - Kavitha
- Bale Pandiya (2010) - Pandiya's mother
- Mappillai (2011) - Saravanan's sister
- Narthaki (2011)
- Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013) - Raghu's Aunt
- Marumunai (2014)
- Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala (2018)
References
- ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/19/stories/2004111908840500.htm
- ^ a b c d e 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 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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