Shanthi Williams
Shanthi Williams | |
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Born | 23 September 1958 |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 1970-present |
Spouse(s) |
J. Williams (m.1979-2005) (Deceased in 2005) |
Children | 4 |
Shanthi Williams is an Indian actress who has played supporting roles in Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials.
Early life
Shanti Williams was born in Coimbatore to Malayali parents.[1]
Career
Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Then she went on to do second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial Metti Oli (metti and oli).[2][3]
She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she plays the role of Tamizharasu's mother. Currently, she appears in the popular SUN TV serial Vani Rani, where she plays the role of Vani and Rani's conspiring mother-in-law.
Personal life
Shanthi married Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979. They have 4 children.
Filmography
Tamil
- Papanasam (2015) - Rani's mother
- Amma Ammamma (2014)
- Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother
- Aachariyangal (2012) - Vaani
- Odum Meghangale (2008)
- Cheena Thaana 001 (2007) - Governor's wife
- Anniyan (2005) - Susheela
- Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004) - Selvanayagam's wife
- Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
- Thirumalai (2003)
- Roja Kootam (2002) - Akash's Mother
- Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother
- Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001)
- 12B (2001)
- Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
- Lovely (2001) - Nivetha's Mother
- Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
- Friends - Padmini's father's friend's wife
- Snegithiye (2000) - College principal
- Vaanavil (2000)
- Unakkaga Mattum (2000) - Mangalam
- Suyamvaram (1999) - Pallavan's Mother
- Sollamale (1998)
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
- Aahaa Enna Porutham (1997) - Mangalam
- Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
- Poove Unakkaga (1996)
- Karuppu Nila (1995)
- Gentleman (film) (1993)
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) - Viji's sister-in-law Mala
- Moodu Pani(1980) - Chandru's mother
- Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Malayalam
- Climax (2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother
- Raakilipattu (2007)- College principal
- Amirtham (2006)
- Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)- Sophia's mother
- Yes Your Honour (2006)- Ravishankar's mother
- Kaazhcha (2004) - Mother Superior
- Gentle Man Security (1994)
- Mr. Michael (1980)
- Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975)
- Nirthashala (1972)
Television Serials
Title | Role | Channel | Language | Year | Awards |
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Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu | Thayaramma | Zee Tamil | Tamil | 2017–Present | |
Eeran Nilavu | Vasundhara | Flowers Tv | Malayalam | 2016 | |
Keladi Kanmani | Bhagyam (Yugendran's mother) | Sun TV | Tamil | 2015-16 | |
Vishwaroopam | Kumudam | Flowers Tv | Malayalam | 2015 | |
Andal Azhagar | Vadivu | Star Vijay | Tamil | 2015-16 | |
Uravugal Sangamam | Raj TV | 2013-14 | |||
Vani Rani | Angayarkanni | Sun TV | 2013 – present | ||
Thangam | Ayyaa's sister-in-law | 2011-12 | |||
Sivasankari | 2011-2012 | ||||
Uravugal | Sudha | Sun TV Vasantham TV | 2011-12 | ||
Pillai Nila | Savithri | Sun TV | 2012-14 | ||
Shanthi Nilayam | Jaya TV | 2011 | |||
Snehakoodu | Surya TV | Malayalam | 2011 | ||
Abhirami | Abirami's Amma | Kalaignar TV | Tamil | 2010 | |
Thendral | Tamil's Mom | Sun TV | 2009-2011 | Won,Best actress in a negative role at Sun kudumbam award | |
Kalyanam | Shivagaami | 2009 | |||
Arasi | Chandramathi | 2007 | |||
Aval oru Minsaram | Kalaignar TV | 2009 | |||
Vaira Nenjam | 2008 | ||||
Kalasam | Chandramathi's mother | Sun TV | 2008-09 | ||
Bandham | Thamarai | 2008-09 | |||
Vasantam | |||||
Minnu kettu | Surya TV | Malayalam | 2007-2010 | ||
Raja Rajeshwari | Tamil | 2006 | |||
Nombarappoovu | Vimala | Asianet | Malayalam | 2006 | |
Manaivi | sun TV | Tamil | 2005 | ||
Thangamana Purushan | K TV | 2004 | |||
Metti Oli | Rajamma | Sun TV | 2002-2005 | Won,Best actress in a negative role at Sun kudumbam award | |
Marumagal | |||||
Mythilli | |||||
Annamalai | Sun TV | 2002-04 | |||
Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | K TV | ||||
Chitthi | Padmavathi | Sun TV | 1999-2001 |
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd_wAHNdSCM
- ↑ The Hindu No "Mettioli" after June Monday, 25 Apr 2005 "Rajamma (Shanthi Williams), the traditional mother in the family, was glorified by director Thirumurugan."
- ↑ Mythili’s century "Mythili, a mega-serial being telecast on Kalaignar TV ( Mondays to Fridays at 1.30 pm) has completed its 100th episode. On the occasion, 24 sarees were given to women who had written best comments about the serial. Mythili stars Ajay, Suja, Shanthi Williams and Viji Kitty. Written and directed by S G Ali Khan, Mythili is produced by Dr Shridhar Naarayanan and Vijaya Sridhar."