Dr. Sharmila
Dr. Sharmila is an Indian doctor, television and film actress. She debuted in a late night STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Dr. Sharmila | |
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Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman 17 August 1978 |
Occupation | Actress, Anchor |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse(s) | A. L. Mohan (div.) |
Biography
Sharmila was born to Kothandaraman, who had a pharmaceutical concern.[2] She attended C.S.I school and went on pursue an MBBS degree. She has learned Bharatanatyam for 10 years under guru Nadana Gopalakrishnan.[2]
Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (then JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[2] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama ? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[2] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[2]
Personal life
Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed for and were granted a divorce.[3] Then she married a Srilankan Tamil and had children with him. She later filed for divorce and was it granted. Now recently she has married again for the third time.
Television career
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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Punnagi | ||||
1991 | Oorarinda Rahasiyam | Krishnaveni | DD Podhigai | |
1999 | Dhik Dhik Dhik | Viji | Sun TV | |
2000 | Irandaam Chanakyan | Raj TV | ||
Jannal - Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal | Marabu Lavithaigal | Sun TV | ||
2000–2004 | Indhira | Manogiri | ||
2000 | Vishalam | Vishalam | DD Podhigai | |
2001–2002 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Nurse | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
2002–2004 | Agni Saatchi | Nila | Star Vijay | |
2001–2003 | Nambikkai | Sun TV | ||
2003–2007 | Avargal | |||
2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Gayathri | [4] | |
2006 | Penn | Uma | [5] | |
2005–2007 | Malargal | |||
2005–2007 | Muhurtham | |||
2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | ||
2007–2010 | Athipookal | Dr. Jhansi | ||
2007 | Aṟiviyal Aruvi | DD Podhigai | ||
2009 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
2011 | Devimahathmyam | Maharani/Janaki | Malayalam serial | |
2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | ||
2012–2013 | Karthigai Pengal | Sun TV | ||
2013 | Kitchen Super Star - Doubles | Contestant | Vijay TV | Reality show |
2013–2014 | Agni Paravai | Teacher | Puthuyugam TV | |
2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba Nathan | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
2015–2019 | Valli | Gayathri Sivashankaran | Sun TV | |
2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Amrita TV | Malayalam serial |
Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini/Neeli/Dr.Karthika | Surya TV | Malayalam serial | |
2016–2019 | Pagal Nilavu | Malarvizhi Shakthivel | Vijay TV | |
2018–present | Roja | Shenbagam Manickam / Saraswathi | Sun TV | |
2019 | Kadaikutty Singam | Naachiyaar | Vijay TV | |
Thazhampoo | Devaki | |||
2019 | Tamil Selvi | Dr. Indira | Sun TV |
- As host
- Puthira Punithama?(Vijay TV)
- Quiz program (JJ TV)
- Indha Varam Ivar (Vijay TV)
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Kaadhali | Interviewer | |
1998 | Ponmanam | Priya | |
2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Herself | |
2001 | Citizen | Bhai's wife | |
2002 | Onnaman | Ravisankar's sister in law | Malayalam film |
2009 | Padikathavan | Kavitha | |
2010 | Bale Pandiya | Pandiya's mother | |
2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's sister | |
2011 | Narthaki | ||
2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's Aunt | |
2014 | Marumunai | ||
2017 | Kaadhali | Bandhavi's mother | Telugu film |
2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | ||
2020 | Enda Talayamele Enne Vekkile |
Awards
- Lifetime Achievement award from www.isai24x7.com
- Won, Asianet Television award 2015 for Best Character Actress (special Jury) for Karuthamuthu
- Nomination, Vijay Television Awards for Best Negative role 2017 for Pagal Nilavu
References
- "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/24/stories/2002072400180300.htm
- "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
- Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm
External links
- Dr. Sharmila on IMDb