Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Appearance
Vennira Aadai Nirmala | |
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Other names | A. B. Shanthi, Ushakumari |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 1965–present |
Vennira Aadai Nirmala (born as A. B. Shanthi in Kumbakonam) is a Tamil actress. Debuting through C. V. Sridhar's Vennira Aadai in 1965, she has appeared in over 200 films in Tamil. She has acted in around 50 films in Malayalam with the screen name Usha Kumari. In addition to her acting career, Nirmala is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.[1][2]
Partial filmography
Tamil
- Vennira Aadai (1965)
- Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
- Thangaikkaga (1971)
- Aval (1972)
- Kaali (1980)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman (2001)
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S (2004)
Malayalam: Credited as Ushakumari
- Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)
- Poomarathanalil (1997)
- Kilungaatha Changalakal (1981)
- Kaanthavalayam (1980)
- Iniyum Kaanaam (1979).... Nirmala
- Chakraayudham (1978)
- Velluvili (1978) .... Savithri
- Hemantharaathri (1978)
- Thacholi Ambu (1978)
- Sreemurukan (1977)
- Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976)
- Maanishaada (1975)
- Thomasleeha (1975)
- Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
- Suprabhaatham (1974)
- Durga (1974)
- Paavangal Pennungal (1973)
- Aashaachakram (1973)
- Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973).... Suvarna
- Thaniniram (1973)
- Jesus (1973)
- Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972)...Maalu
- Lora Nee Evide (1971)
- Panchavankaadu (1971)
- Dathuputhran (1970)...Omana
- Bheekara Nimishangal (1970).... Indira
- Cross Belt (1970).... Leela/Mrs.Robert
- Vivaahitha (1970).... Leela
- Janmabhoomi (1969)
- Koottukudumbam (1969)
- Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
- Punnapra Vayalar (1968).... Chinnamma
- Yakshi (1968) ....Vijayalakshmi
- Sahadharmini (1967)
- Maadatharuvi (1967)
- Thalirukal (1967)
- NGO (1967)
- Iruttinte Athmavu (1967) .... Prema
- Ramanan (1967).... Karthi
- Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo (1967)
- Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966)..Nabeesa
- Station Master (1966)
- Kallippennu (1966)
- Chettathi (1965) .... Susheela
- Kaattuthulasi (1965)
Television serials
- Deivamagal (Aired on Sun TV from 25 March 2013)
Awards and honours
- Kannadasan Award in 2009.[3]
References
- ^ Randor Guy (2008-10-31). "Trend-setter". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ M. Balaganessin (2007-04-03). "She wants novel role". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ Malathi Rangarajan (2009-07-03). "A gathering of greats". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-02-20.