Seema (actress)

Seema
Seema at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
Born Shanthakumari
(1957-05-22) 22 May 1957
Tamil Nadu IND
Nationality  India
Other names Shanthi
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1973 - present
Spouse(s)
I. V. Sasi (m. 1980–2017)
Children Anu, Ani
Parent(s) Madhavan Nambiar, Vasanthy

Seema (born 22 May 1957) is an Indian film actress.[1] She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, 20 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 3 in Kannada and 1 in Hindi.

Career

She began her career in Tamil film at the age of 14 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 mini-skirts, bell bottom pants and sleevless T-shirts into the mainstream in Malayalam Cinema, at a time when sari and blouse was the de facto way of dressing for heroines in Malayalam movies. She had acted 47 movies with mammootty.She continued acting till 1988, when 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

Seema was born as an only child to Chennai-settled Malayali parents Madhavan Nambiar and Vasanthy, at Purasawalkam, Chennai. Her father was from Thalassery and her mother, who is a Tamilian, 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 stepbrothers and a younger stepsister, Lakshmi.[5] She had her primary education from P.N. Dhawan Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai.[6]

She was married to famous Malayalam movie director I.V. Sasi on 28 August 1980. The couple has 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

Kerala State Film Awards

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

Tamil Nadu State Television Awards

  • 2010 - Best character artist - Thangam

Filmfare Awards

Sun Kudumbam Awards

Vanitha Film Awards

  • 2018 -Life time achievement

Partial filmography

Malayalam

  1. Kinar (2018) ... Judge
  2. Sir C.P (2015)... Mary
  3. Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015) ... Herself (Archive footage)
  4. Geethaanjali (2013)... Annamma
  5. Manushyamrugam (2011)... Jaanu
  6. Naadakame Ulakam (2011)... Herself
  7. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011)... Kunjannamma
  8. Naayika (2011)... Herself (Archive footage)
  9. Four Friends (2010)... Surya's mother
  10. Vella Thooval (2009)... Jiya's mother
  11. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009)... Lakshmikutty/Achamma
  12. Aayudham (2008)... Anwar's mother
  13. Indraneelam (2007)
  14. Nagaram (2007)... Chintamani Ammalu
  15. Pranayakalam (2007)... Anna
  16. Prajapathi (2006)... Indrani
  17. Udayam (2004)... Subhadra
  18. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)... Subaidha
  19. Sradha (2000)
  20. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999)... Principal Susanna Roy
  21. Arthana (1992)
  22. Mahayanam (1989)... Radhamma
  23. Ashokettante Aswathikuttikku (1989)
  24. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)... Sreedevi
  25. Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (also known as Nineteen Twenty-One) (1988)... Radha
  26. Ayitham (1988)... Jagamma
  27. Mukthi (1988)... Radhamma
  28. Vicharana (1988)... Alice
  29. Sangham... Mollykutty
  30. Abkari (1988)
  31. Paadha Mudra (1988)
  32. Ormayil Ennum (1988)... Annie
  33. Mattoral (1988)... Susheela
  34. Evidence (1988)... Alphonsa
  35. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988)... Gauri
  36. Sarvakalasala (1987)...Sharadamani
  37. Adimakal Udamakal (1987)... Radha
  38. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987)... Anna
  39. Naalkavala (1987)... Dr.Radha
  40. Nadodikattu (1987)... Herself
  41. Ee Kaikalil (1986)... Saritha
  42. Aavanazhi (1986)... Radha
  43. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)... Nirmala
  44. Vartha (1986)... Radha
  45. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)... Parvathy
  46. Akalangalil (1986)... Vasanthi
  47. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986)... Nandhini
  48. Koodanayum Kaattu (1986)... Radhamani
  49. Ente Sabdham (1986)... Sumathi
  50. Ashtabandham (1986).... Ayisha
  51. Nilavinte Nattil (1986)
  52. Surabhi Yaamangal (1986)... Sumithra
  53. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
  54. Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
  55. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985)... Elsi
  56. Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985)... Gauri
  57. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985)... Ammini
  58. Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985)... Gayatri Devi
  59. Guruji Oru Vakku (1985)... Betty
  60. Anubandham (1985)... Sunanda
  61. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985)... Anitha
  62. Idanilangal (1985)... Chinnammu
  63. Oru Thettinte Katha (1985)
  64. Vasantha Sena (1985)... Shylaja Varma
  65. Shantam Beekaram (1985)
  66. Snehichakuttathinu (1985)
  67. Manyamahajanagale (1985)
  68. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)... Sophy
  69. Sandharbham (1984)... Adv.Rajani
  70. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984)... Ammukutty
  71. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
  72. Adiyozhukkukal (1984)... Devyani
  73. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)... Gracy
  74. Athirathram (1984)... Thulasi
  75. Aksharangal (1984)... Geetha
  76. Ivide Ingane (1984)... Ammini
  77. Inakili (1984)
  78. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)... Sulu
  79. Rakshassu (1984)... Seema
  80. Manithali (1984)... Ramlath
  81. Thirakal (1984)... Saritha
  82. Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1984)
  83. Karimbu (1984)... Mereena
  84. Vanitha Police (1984)... Sasikala
  85. Kaanamarayathu (1984)... Dr.Elsie George
  86. Lakshmana Rekha (1984)... Radha
  87. Onnanu Nammal (1984)... Nirmala
  88. Kodathi (1984)... Kavitha
  89. Nishedi (1984)... Sheeja
  90. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984)
  91. Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
  92. America America (1983).... Neena
  93. Iniyenkilum (1983)... Geetha
  94. Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1983)... Ranjini
  95. Naanayam (1983)... Sindhu
  96. Rugma (1983)... Rugma
  97. Angam (1983)... Marykutty
  98. Deepaaradhana (1983)
  99. Asuran (1983)
  100. Aroodam (1983)
  101. Kathi (1983)
  102. Maniyara (1983)... Noorjahan
  103. Ashrayam (1983)
  104. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983)
  105. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983)... Sridevi
  106. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)... Dr.Baladevi
  107. Innalenkil Nale (1982).... G. Vimala
  108. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982)... Seema
  109. Shaari Alla Shaarada (1982)
  110. Thadakom (1982)... Sreedevi
  111. Beedikunjamma (1982)... Devu
  112. Rakthasakshi (1982)
  113. Komaram (1982)
  114. Chiriyo Chiri (1982)... Herself
  115. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982)... Chandrika
  116. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  117. Thadavara (1981)... Rema
  118. Ahimsa (1981)... Ani
  119. Archana Teacher (1981)... Archana
  120. Aarathi (1981)... Arathi Prathap
  121. Sphodanam (1981)... Lalitha
  122. Thushaaram (1981)
  123. Greeshmajwala (1981)... Seetha
  124. Sankarsham (1981)... Shakunthala
  125. Danthagopuram (1981)
  126. Kattukallan (1981)... Vanaja & Jalaja
  127. Kahalam (1981)
  128. Sambhavam (1981)
  129. Chatta (1981)
  130. Avatharam (1981)... Sreedevi
  131. Enne Snehikku Enne Matram (1981)
  132. Hamsageetham (1981)
  133. Karimpoocha (1981)... Leena
  134. Arangum Aniyarayum (1981)... Asha & Sumathi
  135. Adhikaaram (1980)... Geetha
  136. Ivar (1980)... Liza
  137. Angaadi (1980)... Sindhu
  138. Benz Vasu (1980)... Malathy
  139. Digvijayam (1980)... Uma
  140. Pappu (1980)
  141. Meen (1980)... Sherly
  142. Karimpana (1980)... Kamalam
  143. Manushya Mrugam (1980)... Anitha
  144. Moorkhan (1980)... Vilasini
  145. Kanthavalayam (1980)
  146. Theenalangal (1980)... Raji
  147. Deepam (1980)... Thulasi
  148. Chaakara (1980)... Rani
  149. Sakthi (1980)... Revathi
  150. Prakadanam (1980)... Preethi
  151. Mr. Michael (1980)
  152. Pavizhamuthu (1980)
  153. Chandrahaasam (1980).... Rajani
  154. Swargadevatha (1980)
  155. Theeram Thedunavar (1980)
  156. Ammayum Makalum (1980)... Ramani
  157. Anthappuram (1980)... Meenu
  158. Angakuri (1979)... Sarala
  159. Manavadharmam (1979)
  160. Jimmy (1979)... Rosie
  161. Pathivritha (1979)
  162. Vijayanum Veeranum (1979)... Priya
  163. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
  164. Lajjavathi (1979)
  165. Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979)... Seetha
  166. Sarppam (1979)... Daisy
  167. Prabhu (1979)... Bala
  168. Anupallavi (1979)... Stella
  169. Sudhikalasham (1979)... Sangeetha
  170. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  171. Amrithachumbanam (1979)
  172. Prabhathasandhya (1979)... Ammini
  173. Aarattu (1979)
  174. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  175. Eeta (1978)... Sreedevi
  176. Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
  177. Lisa (1978)... Lisa
  178. Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
  179. Padakuthira (1978)
  180. Avalude Ravukal (1978)... Raji
  181. Adavukal 18 (1978)
  182. Mannu (1978)
  183. Seemanthini (1978)
  184. Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
  185. Soothrakaari (1978)
  186. Manoradham (1978)
  187. Anumodhanam (1978)
  188. Puthariyankam (1978)
  189. Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal (1978)... Kavitha
  190. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)... Radhika
  191. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978)... Caberet Dancer
  192. Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
  193. Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
  194. Nizhale Nee Sakshi (1977)
  195. Ladies Hostel (1973)... Hostelstudent
  196. Football Champion (1973)... Dancer at swimming pool
  197. Nirthasala (1972)... Dancer
  198. Achante Bharya (1971)... Dancer

Tamil

Year Film Role Note
1973 Vijaya Uncredited
1974 Petha Manam Pithu
1978 Andaman Kadhali Shanthi
1978 Avalin Iravugal Raji Dubbed from Avalude Ravukal
1979 Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979 Padhai Marinaal
1979 Kamasasthiram
1979 Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
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
1990 Vellaiya Thevan
2001 Parthale Paravasam Madhava's mother
2002 Baba Chamundeeswari's mother
2002 Bagavathi Anjali's mother
2003 Anbe Sivam Bala's mother
2008 Kaalai Karuppayi Aatha
2011 Siddhu +2

Telugu

Year Film Role Note
1979 Kaali
1980 Tholi Kodi Koosindi Devudumma
1980 Ketugudu Shanti
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu
1981 Samsaram Santhanam

Kannada

Television career

TV series
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2016AmruthavarshiniSaraswathy a.k.a. SarasuJanam TVMalayalam
2013-2017 Vamsam Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi SUN TV Tamil
Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa SUN TV Tamil Season 2
2013Ival YamunaMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2012 Aaha Star Vijay Tamil
2011-2013AmmakiliDr.InduAsianetMalayalam[8]
2010-2011Alaudinnte AlbuthavilakkuFathimaAsianetMalayalam
2009 - 2013 Thangam Naachiyar SUN TV Tamil
2007MuhoorthamRadhaAsianetMalayalam
2007Thingalum TharakangalumAmrita TVMalayalam
1990sJannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu)AvayambalRaj TVTamil
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2018Urvasi TheatresMentorAsianetMalayalam
2018Straight LineGuestKaumudy TVMalayalam
2018Comedy Stars season 2JudgeAsianetMalayalam
2017Lal SalamGuestAmrita TVMalayalam
2016–2017Malayali VeetammaJudgeFlowers tvMalayalam
2016Comedy UtsavamJudgeFlowers tvMalayalam
2016Comedy Super NiteGuestFlowers TVMalayalam
2016Badai BunglowGuestAsianetMalayalam
2016Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2015JB junctionGuestKairali TVMalayalam
2014Comedy FestivalJudgeMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2014Nere ChovveGuestManorama NewsMalayalam
2014Celebrity KitchenGuestPuthuyugam TVTamil
2014HarmonyGuestAsianet NewsMalayalam
2011Vivel Big BreakJudgeSurya T.V.Malayalam
2010 Rani MaharaniParticipantSurya TVMalayalam
2009SangamamGuestAmrita TVMalayalam

References

  1. ↑ "On a comeback trail". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 April 2005.
  2. ↑ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India". Manorama Online.
  3. ↑ "Vishudha Shanthi - Actress Seema in conversation with Didi". www.oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com. 27 January 2011.
  4. ↑ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times Of India. 8 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "JB Junction with Seema". Retrieved 3 May 2015 – via Youtube.
  6. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/interview/1977/
  7. ↑ "Cinema is Sasi's wife: Seema". The New Indian Express.
  8. ↑ "Malayalam channels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 27 May 2011.
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