Seema (actress)

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Seema,
Seema at 61st FF.jpg
Seema at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
Born Shanthakumari
(1957-05-22) 22 May 1957 (age 60)
Purasawalkam, Chennai, India
Other names Shanthi
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1974 - present
Spouse(s) I. V. Sasi
Children Anu, Ani
Parent(s) Madhavan Nambiar, Vasanthy

Seema is an Indian film actress.[1] She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, twenty in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi.

Career[edit]

She began her career in Tamil film at the age of fourteen as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's Nizhale Nee Sakshi but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.

At the age of 19, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi.[2] Seema acted in a large number of movies with Jayan, one of the top actors of the time and the pair was one of the most popular in Kerala. Seema brought fashionable western dresses such as miniskrts, bell bottom pants and sleevless T-shirts into the mainstream in Malayalam Cinema, at a time where Saree and Blouse was the de facto way of dressing for herioines in Malayalam movies. She continued acting till 1988 awhen she took a break after the Malayalam movie Mahayaanam. Seema became active again in 1998 in Olympiyan Anthony Adam. Seema won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1984 and in 1985, and is known for her versatility. Vishudha Shanthi, a biography on her life was published by Didi Damodaran, a famous writer, in 2011.[3] She well known for her character Nachiyar in Sun TV serial Thangam. She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Seema was born as only child to Chennai settled Malayali parents, Madhavan Nambiar and Vasanthy, at Purasawalkam, Chennai. Her father was from Thalassery and mother was from Ambalamedu, Thrippunithura. Her father was working with T.V.S Parcel Service, Madras. He divorced her mother and left when she was 7 years old and remarried later. She grew up at Choolaimedu, Kodambakkam with her mother. She has two younger step brothers and a younger step-sister, Lakshmi.[5] She had her primary education from P.N. Dhawan Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai.[6]

She is married to famous Malayalam movie director I.V. Sasi on 28 August 1980. The couple have a daughter Anu Milan and a son Ani sasi. Anu has acted in Sasi's movie Symphony.

Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the name Seema.[7]

Awards[edit]

Kerala State Film Awards

  • 1984: Best Actress - Aksharangal, Aalkuttathil Thaniye
  • 1985: Best Actress - Anubandham

Filmfare Awards

  • 2011: Lifetime Achievement Award

Partial filmography[edit]

Malayalam[edit]

  1. Sir C.P (2015) .... Mary
  2. Geethaanjali (2013) .... Annamma
  3. Manushyamrugam (2011) .... Jaanu
  4. Naadakame Ulakam (2011) .... Herself
  5. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011) .... Kunjannamma
  6. Naayika (2011) .... Herself (Archive footage)
  7. Four Friends (2010) .... Surya's mother
  8. Vella Thooval (2009) .... Jiya's mother
  9. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) .... Lakshmikutty/Achamma
  10. Aayudham (2008) .... Anwar's mother
  11. Indraneelam (2007)
  12. Nagaram (2007).... Chintamani Ammalu
  13. Pranayakalam (2007)..... Anna
  14. Prajapathi (2006) .... Indrani
  15. Udayam (2004) .... Subhadra
  16. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) ... Subaidha
  17. Sradha (2000) ....
  18. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) .... Principal Susanna Roy
  19. Arthana (1992)
  20. Mahayanam (1989) .... Radhamma
  21. Ashokettante Aswathikuttikku (1989)
  22. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)...Sreedevi
  23. Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (also known as Nineteen Twenty-One) (1988) .... Radha
  24. Ayitham (1988) .... Jagamma
  25. Mukthi (1988) .... Radhamma
  26. Vicharana (1988) .... Alice
  27. Sangham .... Mollykutty
  28. Abkari (1988)
  29. Paadha Mudra (1988)
  30. Ormayil Ennum (1988).... Annie
  31. Mattoral (1988) .... Susheela
  32. Evidence (1988) .... Alphonsa
  33. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988).... Gauri
  34. Sarvakalasala (1987).....Sharadamani
  35. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... Radha
  36. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987).... Anna
  37. Naalkavala (1987) .... Dr.Radha
  38. Nadodikattu (1987) .... Herself
  39. Ee Kaikalil (1986) .... Saritha
  40. Aavanazhi (1986) .... Radha
  41. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) .... Nirmala
  42. Vartha (1986) .... Radha
  43. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) .... Parvathy
  44. Akalangalil (1986) .... Vasanthi
  45. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986) .... Nandhini
  46. Koodanayum Kaattu (1986) .... Radhamani
  47. Ente Sabdham (1986) .... Sumathi
  48. Ashtabandham (1986) .... Ayisha
  49. Nilavinte Nattil (1986) ....
  50. Surabhi Yaamangal (1986) .... Sumithra
  51. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
  52. Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
  53. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) .... Elsi
  54. Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) .... Gauri
  55. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985).... Ammini
  56. Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) .... Gayatri Devi
  57. Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) .... Betty
  58. Anubandham (1985) .... Sunanda
  59. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) .... Anitha
  60. Idanilangal (1985).... Chinnammu
  61. Oru Thettinte Katha (1985)
  62. Vasantha Sena (1985) .... Shylaja Varma
  63. Shantam Beekaram (1985)
  64. Snehichakuttathinu (1985)
  65. Manyamahajanagale (1985)
  66. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985) .... Sophy
  67. Sandharbham (1984) .... Adv.Rajani
  68. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984).... Ammukutty
  69. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
  70. Adiyozhukkukal (1984) ... Devyani
  71. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)....Gracy
  72. Athirathram (1984) .... Thulasi
  73. Aksharangal (1984) .... Geetha
  74. Ivide Ingane (1984) .... Ammini
  75. Inakili (1984)
  76. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)... Sulu
  77. Rakshassu (1984) .... Seema
  78. Manithali (1984)..... Ramlath
  79. Thirakal (1984) .... Saritha
  80. Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1984)
  81. Karimbu (1984) .... Mereena
  82. Vanitha Police (1984) .... Sasikala
  83. Kaanamarayathu (1984) .... Dr.Elsie George
  84. Lakshmana Rekha (1984) .... Radha
  85. Onnanu Nammal (1984) .... Nirmala
  86. Kodathi (1984) .... Kavitha
  87. Nishedi (1984) .... Sheeja
  88. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984)
  89. Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
  90. America America (1983)...... Neena
  91. Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Geetha
  92. Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1983).... Ranjini
  93. Naanayam (1983) .... Sindhu
  94. Rugma (1983) .... Rugma
  95. Angam (1983) .... Marykutty
  96. Deepaaradhana (1983)
  97. Asuran (1983)
  98. Aroodam (1983)
  99. Kathi (1983)
  100. Maniyara (1983)... Noorjahan
  101. Ashrayam (1983)
  102. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983)
  103. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) .... Sridevi
  104. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983) ... Dr.Baladevi
  105. Innalenkil Nale (1982) .... G Vimala
  106. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982).... Seema
  107. Shaari Alla Shaarada(1982)
  108. Thadakom (1982) .... Sreedevi
  109. Beedikunjamma(1982).... Devu
  110. Rakthasakshi (1982)
  111. Komaram (1982)
  112. Chiriyo Chiri (1982) .... Herself
  113. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982) ...Chandrika
  114. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  115. Thadavara (1981) .... Rema
  116. Ahimsa (1981) .... Ani
  117. Archana Teacher (1981) .... Archana
  118. Aarathi (1981) .... Arathi Prathap
  119. Sphodanam (1981) .... Lalitha
  120. Thushaaram (1981)
  121. Greeshmajwala (1981) .... Seetha
  122. Sankarsham (1981) .... Shakunthala
  123. Danthagopuram (1981)
  124. Kattukallan (1981)... Vanaja&Jalaja
  125. Kahalam (1981)
  126. Sambhavam (1981)
  127. Chatta (1981)
  128. Avatharam (1981) .... Sreedevi
  129. Enne Snehikku Enne Matram (1981)
  130. Hamsageetham (1981)
  131. Karimpoocha (1981) .... Leena
  132. Arangum Aniyarayum (1981) .... Asha & Sumathi
  133. Adhikaaram (1980) .... Geetha
  134. Ivar (1980) .... Liza
  135. Angaadi (1980) .... Sindhu
  136. Benz Vasu (1980) .... Malathy
  137. Digvijayam(1980)..... Uma
  138. Pappu (1980)
  139. Meen (1980) .... Sherly
  140. Karimpana (1980) .... Kamalam
  141. Manushya Mrugam (1980) .... Anitha
  142. Moorkhan (1980).... Vilasini
  143. Kanthavalayam (1980)
  144. Theenalangal (1980) .... Raji
  145. Deepam (1980).... Thulasi
  146. Chaakara (1980) .... Rani
  147. Sakthi (1980) .... Revathi
  148. Prakadanam (1980) ... Preethi
  149. Mr. Michael (1980)
  150. Pavizhamuthu (1980)
  151. Chandrahaasam (1980) ..... Rajani
  152. Swargadevatha (1980)
  153. Theeram Thedunavar (1980)
  154. Ammayum Makalum (1980) .... Ramani
  155. Anthappuram (1980) .... Meenu
  156. Angakuri (1979) .... Sarala
  157. Manavadharmam (1979)
  158. Jimmy (1979) .... Rosie
  159. Pathivritha (1979)
  160. Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) .... Priya
  161. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
  162. Lajjavathi (1979)
  163. Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979).... Seetha
  164. Sarppam (1979) .... Daisy
  165. Prabhu (1979) ..... Bala
  166. Anupallavi (1979) .... Stella
  167. Sudhikalasham (1979)..... Sangeetha
  168. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  169. Amrithachumbanam (1979)
  170. Prabhathasandhya (1979).... Ammini
  171. Aarattu (1979)
  172. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  173. Eeta (1978) .... Sreedevi
  174. Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
  175. Lisa (1978) .... Lisa
  176. Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
  177. Padakuthira (1978)
  178. Avalude Ravukal (1978) .... Raji
  179. Adavukal 18 (1978)
  180. Mannu (1978)
  181. Seemanthini (1978)
  182. Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
  183. Soothrakaari (1978)
  184. Manoradham (1978)
  185. Anumodhanam (1978)
  186. Puthariyankam (1978)
  187. Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal(1978).... Kavitha
  188. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) .... Radhika
  189. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978)....Caberet Dancer
  190. Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
  191. Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
  192. Nizhale Nee Sakshi (1977)
  193. Ladies Hostel (1973) .... Hostelstudent
  194. Football Champion (1973) .... Dancer at swimming pool
  195. Nirthasala (1972) .... Dancer
  196. Achante Bharya (1971) .... Dancer

Tamil[edit]

Year Film Role Note
1973 Vijaya
1974 Petha Manam Pithu
1978 Andaman Kadhali Shanthi
1979 Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979 Padhai Marinaal
1979 Kamasasthiram
1980 Kaali
1980 Ellam Un Kairasi
1981 Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981 Kanni Theevu
1981 Sankarlal
1982 Agni Sakshi
1983 Kai Varisai
1985 Kalyana Agthigal Valliammal
2001 Parthale Paravasam
2002 Baba Chamundeeswari's mother
2002 Bagavathi Anjali's mother
2003 Anbe Sivam Bala's mother
2008 Kaalai Karuppayi Aatha
2011 Siddhu +2

Telugu[edit]

Year Film Role Note
1979 Kaali
1980 Toli Kodi Kusindi
1980 Ketugudu Shanti
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu
1981 Samsaram Santhanam

Television career[edit]

TV series
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2016 Amruthavarshini Saraswathy a.k.a. Sarasu Janam TV Malayalam
2013 - Present Vamsam Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi SUN TV Tamil
2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa SUN TV Tamil Season 2
2013 Ival Yamuna Mazhavil Manorama Malayalam
2012 Aaha Star Vijay Tamil
2011-2013 Ammakili Dr.Indu Asianet Malayalam [8]
2010-2011 Alaudinnte Albuthavilakku Fathima Asianet Malayalam
2009 - 2013 Thangam Naachiyar SUN TV Tamil
2007 Muhoortham Radha Asianet Malayalam
1990s Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu) Avayambal Raj TV Tamil
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2016-Present Malayali Veetamma Judge Flowers tv Malayalam
2016 Comedy Utsavam Judge Flowers tv Malayalam
2016 Comedy Super Nite Guest Flowers TV Malayalam
2016 Badai Bunglow Guest Asianet Malayalam
2016 Onnum Onnum Moonu Guest Mazhavil Manorama Malayalam
2015 JB junction Guest Kairali TV Malayalam
2014 Comedy Festival Judge Mazhavil Manorama Malayalam
2014 Nere Chovve Guest Manorama News Malayalam
2014 Harmony Guest Asianet News Malayalam
2009 Sangamam Guest Amrita TV Malayalam

References[edit]

  1. ^ "On a comeback trail". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 April 2005. 
  2. ^ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15535195&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
  3. ^ http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vishudha-shanthi-actress-seema-in-conversation-with-didi/
  4. ^ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times Of India. 8 July 2012. 
  5. ^ "JB Junction with Seema". kairalionline. Retrieved 3 May 2015. 
  6. ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/interview/1977/
  7. ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/Cinema-is-Sasis-wife-Seema/2013/05/20/article1597433.ece#.UvUGIKKQb0I
  8. ^ "Malayalam channels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 27 May 2011. 

External links[edit]

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