Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Vennira Aadai Nirmala | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shanthi 27 June 1948 |
| Other names | Nirmala (Nimmi), Usha kumari |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Parent(s) | Father : Aranmanai L. Balakrishnan Mother : Radharukmani |
Vennira Aadai Nirmala (born as A. B. Shanthi in Kumbakonam) is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She was a prominent lead actress from 1960s and 70s. She is credited as Ushakumari in Malayalam film industry.
Personal life
[edit]She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L. Balakrishnan and Radharukmani at Kumbakonam in a Sowrashtra family. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried.[1]
Acting career
[edit]Debuting through C. V. Sridhar's Vennira Aadai in 1965, she has acted as lead roles in over 400+ films encompassing four languages - Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu & Kannada. Her screen name in Malayalam films was 'Usha Kumari' In addition to her acting career, Nirmala is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.[2][3] She acted in the TV series - Deivamagal.
Political career
[edit]MGR had nominated her to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102-(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person cannot serve as a member of parliament or state legislature.[4][5]
This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council.[6]
In 1989 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, She unsuccessfully contested on behalf of Janaki Faction of AIADMK against then rival faction Leader Jayalalithaa in Bodinayakkanur Assembly constituency.
Partial filmography
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Tamil
[edit]Malayalam
[edit]Telugu
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Gudachari 116 | ||
| 1967 | Bhakta Prahlada | ||
| Ave Kallu | |||
| 1968 | Papa Kosam | ||
| 1969 | Mooga Nomu | ||
| 1971 | Andariki Monagadu | ||
| Bangaru Talli | |||
| Bomma Borusa | |||
| Sati Anasuya | |||
| 1972 | Kathula Rathaiah | ||
| Bhale Mosagadu | |||
| Datta Putrudu | |||
| Maa Inti Velugu | |||
| Somaripothu | |||
| 1973 | Dhanama? Daivama? | ||
| Varasuralu | |||
| 1974 | Sthree Gowravam | ||
| Mangalya Bhagyam | |||
| 1976 | Devude Gelichadu | ||
| Lawyer Indira Devi | |||
| 1977 | Chakradhari | ||
| 1978 | Karunamayudu | ||
| 1980 | Chukkalo Chandrudu | ||
| Kaali | |||
| Guru | |||
| Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatmyam | |||
| 1981 | Sri Anjaneya Charitra | ||
| Antham Kaadhidi Aarambham | |||
| 1998 | Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi | ||
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | ||
| Jayam Manadera | |||
| Ninne Premistha | |||
| 2001 | Chinna | Chinna's mother | |
| Adhipathi | |||
| 2002 | Seema Simham | ||
| 2003 | Okariki Okaru | ||
| 2004 | Arjun | ||
| Shankar Dada M.B.B.S | |||
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | ||
| 2010 | Ragada | ||
Kannada
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Sri Renukadevi Mahathme | ||
| 1985 | Kari Naga | ||
Television serials
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Micro Thodargal- Mounam Oru Bashai | Raj TV | ||
| 2001 | Meendum Meendum Sirippu | Sun TV | [citation needed] | |
| 2004–2006 | Kalki | Jaya TV | ||
| 2006-2007 | Raja Rajeswari | Sun TV | ||
| 2008 | Manikoondu | Parvathi Devi | ||
| 2013–2018 | Deivamagal | Janaki Chidambaram | ||
| 2004 | Aaradhana | Doordarshan | Producer, Screenplay writer and Actor; A series on Indian Music Composers | |
| 2007 | Be'zubaan | A Tele series in Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Sri Aandal | Dance Drama | ||
| 2009-2010 | Pushpanjali | A Tele series | ||
| 2012-2017 | Konjum Salangai & Dheem Tharikita | DD Podhigai | Tele series based on Classical dance competition among children telecasted for over five years. | |
| 2021 | Saadhana Bharatam | YouTube | YouTube Channel which explores Bharatanatyam[7] |
Awards and honours
[edit]- 2009; Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "ഞാന് വിവാഹം കഴിക്കില്ല, നൃത്തം ചെയ്ത് അച്ഛനെ സമ്പന്നനാക്കും; ഇപ്പോഴും അവിവാഹിതയായി ജീവിക്കുന്ന മലയാളത്തിന്റെ താരറാണി".
- ↑ Randor Guy (31 October 2008). "Trend-setter". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ↑ M. Balaganessin (3 April 2007). "She wants novel role". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ↑ Rs. 4.5 lakh-fine slapped on `Vennira Aadai' Nirmala[link removed]
- ↑ Court imposes Rs. 4.65-lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala
- ↑ TN to get back Upper House
- ↑ "Sadhana Bharatam - YouTube" – via YouTube.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (3 July 2009). "A gathering of greats". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
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