Urmila Unni
Urmila Unni | |
|---|---|
| Born | Swathi thirunal Urmila Raja |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Palakad Ankarath Ramanunni (1981–present)[1] |
| Children | Utthara Unni |
| Parent(s) | K. C. Anujanraja, Manorama |
| Relatives | Samyuktha Varma |
Urmila Unni is a classical dancer and Indian actress, appearing in Malayalam films.[2] Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress.[3] She has acted in many Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies. She is also famous as poet, author and painter.
Personal life
She is born in a royal family as K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama's daughter at Nedumpuram Palace, Tiruvalla. She had her primary education from Infant Jesus Convent Thrissur and Sree Keralavarama College. She learned Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali and Veena. She is also a painting artist.[4]
She is married to Palakad Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple have a daughter Utthara Unni who is an upcoming actress [5] Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school Angopanga at Bahrain.[6] Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadiyya | - | ||
| Avarude Veedu | - | ||
| Puzhayum Kannadiyum | - | ||
| Otta Oruthiyum Shariyalla | - | ||
| Pacha Manja Chuvappu | - | ||
| Seven Samurai | - | ||
| Life Full Of Life | - | ||
| Bad Boys | - | ||
| 2016 | Poy Maranju Parayahte | Swayamprabha's mother | |
| 2016 | Maaya Malika | - | |
| 2016 | Plus Or Minus | - | |
| 2015 | Sukhamayirikkatte | - | |
| 2015 | Compartment | Nun | |
| 2015 | Mathru Vandhanam | - | |
| 2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 2015 | Village Guys | Mythili | |
| 2014 | Mummyude Swantham Achoos | - | |
| 2014 | Randaam Varavu | - | Short film |
| 2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanalvazhikalil | Antharjanam | |
| 2014 | Snehamullaoral Koodayullappol | Sumithra | |
| 2014 | Koothara | Tharun's mother | |
| 2014 | Ettekal Second | Neethu's mother | |
| 2014 | Yaan | Lakshmi | Tamil Movie |
| 2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Saramma | |
| 2014 | Dial 1091 | - | |
| 2014 | Pranayakatha | - | |
| 2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @ 43 | Madhavi | |
| 2013 | Cleopatra | - | |
| 2013 | 3 Dots | Lakshmi's mother | |
| 2013 | Njan Anaswaran | - | |
| 2012 | Breaking News Live | Nayana's mother | |
| 2012 | Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam | Girija | Tamil Movie |
| 2012 | Nada Brahmam | - | |
| 2012 | Arike | Alaga Devi | |
| 2012 | Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | K.K. Jose's wife | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Interview Board Member | |
| 2012 | Theruvu Nakshathrangal | - | |
| 2012 | 101 Weddings | Vijayamma | |
| 2012 | Rasaleela | - | |
| 2012 | Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | Saradha's mother | |
| 2011 | Sarkar Colony | Doctor | |
| 2011 | Killadi Raman | Savithri | |
| 2011 | Snehaveedu | Nalini | |
| 2011 | Mohabbath | Aarifa | |
| 2011 | Kanakompathu | Geethu's mother | |
| 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Queen | Tamil Movie |
| 2011 | Dam 999 | Vinay's mother | English Movie |
| 2011 | Daivathinte Kaiyoppu | - | |
| 2010 | Kanyakumari Express | Saraswathy | |
| 2010 | Njaan Sanchaari | - | |
| 2010 | Koottukar | Devaki | |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Aswathy's mother | |
| 2010 | Holidays | Riya's mother | |
| 2010 | Fiddle | Gayatri's mother | |
| 2010 | Aatmakatha | Teacher | |
| 2010 | Valiyangadi | - | |
| 2009 | Kerla Varma Pazhassi Raja | Chirakkal Thamburatty | |
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Sumithra | |
| 2009 | Black Dalia | Sunny Kuruvila's wife | |
| 2009 | Pramukhan | Gayathriamma | |
| 2009 | Banaras | Devu's mother | |
| 2009 | Duplicate | - | |
| 2009 | Swapnamalika | - | |
| 2009 | Meghatheertham | Radhika | |
| 2008 | Aayudham | Leena | |
| 2008 | Roudram | Dr. Ratnakumari | |
| 2008 | Annan Thampi | Ravunni's wife | |
| 2008 | Laptop | Dr.Vanaja | |
| 2008 | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Rajalakshmi | |
| 2008 | Anthiponvettam | - | |
| 2007 | Samayam | - | |
| 2007 | Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Aadi Lakshmi | |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | Sethulakshmi's mother | |
| 2007 | Heartbeats | Edikkula's mother | |
| 2007 | Atheetham | Remadevi Thamburatti | |
| 2006 | Thuruppu Gulan | Bharathi | |
| 2006 | Red Salute | Joseph's wife | |
| 2006 | Raashtram | Maliyekkal Thommi's kin | |
| 2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S. | Subhadra | |
| 2005 | Sheelabathi | Sumangala | |
| 2005 | Pauran | Kathreena | |
| 2004 | Parayam | Raju's mother | |
| 2004 | Aparichithan | Tripura Sundari Varma | |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Sethurama Iyer's sister | |
| 2004 | Maratha Nadu | Sreelakshmi | |
| 2004 | Thudakkam | Adv. Lakshmi Nair | |
| 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Velayudhan's wife | |
| 2004 | Sasneham Sumithra | Dr. Nirmala Issac | |
| 2003 | Gaurisankaram | Sankaran's mother | |
| 2002 | Punyam | Queen | |
| 2002 | Punarjani | Appu's mother | |
| 2002 | Dany | Jayalakshmi | |
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Mariya | |
| 2001 | Dubai | Swaminathan's wife | |
| 2001 | Dosth | Ajith's mother | |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Martha | |
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Vilasini | |
| 2000 | Ariyaathe | ||
| 2000 | Mazha | Bhadra's mother | |
| 2000 | Susanna | Bhargavi | |
| 1998 | Panchaloham | Chinnammu | |
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Devi | |
| 1995 | Kathapurushan | Kunjunni's mother | |
| 1992 | Sargam | Subhadra Thampuratti | |
| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Aniyankuttan's mother | |
| 1988 | Marattam | - |
Television serials
- Ottachilambu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Amruthavarshini(Janam TV)
- Sreekrishnavijayam(Janam TV)
- Njgal santhushtaranu(Asianet Plus)
- Devimahathmyam(Asianet)
- Velankani Mathavu (Surya tv)
- Nizhalattom(DD)
- Mughmariyathey (Surya TV)
- Kathayariyathey (Surya TV)
- Priyam(Kairali)
- Orma (Asianet)
- Nizhalukal(Asianet)
- Neeti Vacha Madhuvidhu(DD)
- Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal (Doordarshan)
- Darussalam(DD)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
Other works
She is an accomplished dancer. She is also interested in collecting antique and rare materials especially ornaments. She designs ornaments,idols,garments etc. well. She has acted in some advertisements. She draws pictures and make it colourful and beautiful. She sings well. She is interested in writing poems.She is currently presenting a television programme known as Deepanjali on Kairali TV.
References
- ^ "Swathi thirunal Urmila Raja". Official website of Urmila Unni. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/11920
- ^ Parvathy S Nayar (17 September 2011). "Urmila Unni gets busy in Kollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=2&no_of_displayed_rows=39&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/107963
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/chit-chat/295732?page=0,0
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/108997