Seema | |
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 Seema in 2015 | |
| Born | Shanthakumari Nambiar 22 May 1957 Madras, Madras State, India |
| Other names | Shanthi |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Shanthakumari Nambiar, known by her stage name Seema, is an Indian actress. [1] known for her work in Malayalam cinema. Actor Vijayan gave her the screen name : Seema. [2]
Seema began her career in Tamil film at the age of 18 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 name as Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.
At the age of 26, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi. [3] [4] [5] After a few years of inactivity during 1990s, 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. Vishudha Shanthi, a biography on her life, was published by Didi Damodaran, in 2011.[ citation needed ] She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai. [6]
She married director I. V. Sasi on 28 August 1980. The couple have two children, one daughter, Anu and one son, Ani.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Nrithasala | Magician's Assistant | |
| Achante Bharya | |||
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | ||
| Nizhale Nee Sakshi | |||
| Itha Ivide Vare | In Dance scene Rasaleela | ||
| 1978 | Vilakkum Velichavum | ||
| Avalude Ravukal | Raji | ||
| Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal | Kavitha | ||
| Ee Manohara Theeram | Cabret dancer | ||
| Soothrakkari | |||
| Adavukal Pathinettu | |||
| Seemanthini | |||
| Eeta | Sreedevi | ||
| Njaan Njaan Maathram | |||
| Anubhoothikalude Nimisham | |||
| Padakuthira | |||
| Manoradham | |||
| Snehathinte Mukhangal | Radhika | ||
| Lisa | Lisa | ||
| Puthariyankam | |||
| Aval Kanda Lokam | |||
| 1979 | Angakkuri | Sarala | |
| Manasa Vacha Karmana | Geetha | ||
| Anupallavi | Stella | ||
| Prabhu | |||
| Prabhaathasandhya | |||
| Manavadharmam | |||
| Jimmy | |||
| Anubhavangale Nanni | |||
| Ival Oru Naadody | |||
| Pathivritha | |||
| Vijayanum Veeranum | Maya | ||
| Aarattu | Lizy | ||
| Shudhikalasham | |||
| Amrithachumbanam | |||
| Ezhamkadalinakkare | |||
| Sarpam | Daisy | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Olympian Anthony Adam | Principal Susamma | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sradha | Nandhini Balachandran | |
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Subaidha | |
| 2004 | Udayam | Subhadra | |
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Indrani | |
| 2007 | Pranayakalam | Anna | |
| Nagaram | Chintamani Ammalu | ||
| 2008 | Aayudham | Anwar's mother | |
| 2009 | Thirunakkara Perumal | Lakshmikutty/Achamma | |
| Vellathooval | Lizy James | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Four Friends | Surya's mother | |
| 2011 | Abhinethri | Herself | Archive footage |
| Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Uppukandam Kunjannamma | ||
| Nadakame Ulakam | Herself | ||
| Manushyamrugam | Paramada Janu | ||
| 2013 | Geethaanjali | Annamma | |
| 2014 | Tharangal | Herself | Archive footage |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Herself | Archive footage |
| Sir C. P. | Mary | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | High Court Judge | |
| 2019 | Stand Up | Dr. Asha | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kaduva | Theruthi Chedathi | |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Vijaya | Uncredited | |
| 1974 | Petha Manam Pithu | ||
| 1975 | Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | ||
| Avanthan Manithan | Dancer | ||
| 1977 | Penn Jenmam | ||
| 1978 | Andaman Kadhali | Shanthi | |
| 1979 | Pagalil Oru Iravu | Rajee | |
| Padhai Marinaal | |||
| Kamasasthiram | Geetha | ||
| Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi | Rani | ||
| 1980 | Kaali | Anitha | |
| Ellam Un Kairasi | Rani | ||
| 1981 | Kannitheevu | Malli | |
| Enga Ooru Kannagi | |||
| Sankarlal | Seetha/Baabi | ||
| 1982 | Agni Sakshi | Herself/Dancer | |
| 1983 | Kai Varisai | Roopa | |
| 1985 | Kalyana Agthigal | Valliammal | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Madhava's mother | |
| 2002 | Baba | Chamundeeswari's mother | |
| Bagavathi | Anjali's mother | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Bala's Aunt | |
| 2008 | Kaalai | Karuppayi Aatha | |
| 2011 | Siddhu +2 | Pavithra's Grandmother | |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Judge | |
| 2021 | Maara | Paaru's Grandmother | |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Minah Kaif | |
| Veetla Vishesham | Unni's sister-in-law | ||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kaali | Geetha | |
| Ketugudu | Shanti | ||
| Thathayya Premaleelalu | |||
| 1981 | Samsaram Santhanam | Menaka | |
| Tholi Kodi Koosindi | Devudumma | ||
| Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu | |||
| Andagaadu | |||
| 1991 | Peddintalludu | Radha | |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | ||
| December 31 | |||
| Kathanayaka | Inspector Girija | ||
| 1987 | Digvijaya | ||
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | ||
| 1991 | Jagadeka Veera | ||
| Year | Name | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu) | Avayambal | Raj TV | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Sneha | Asianet | Malayalam | ||
| 2004–2005 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Papa | Sun TV | Tamil | Season 2 |
| 2004 | Jalam | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 - 2006 | Manthrakodi | Asianet | |||
| 2007 | Thingalum Tharakangalum | Balasaraswathi | Amrita TV | ||
| 2007 | Muhoortham | Radha | Asianet | ||
| 2007–2008 | Manjal Magimai | Kalaignar TV | Tamil | ||
| 2009–2013 | Thangam | Naachiyar | Sun TV | ||
| 2010–2011 | Alaudinnte Albuthavilakku | Fathima | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2011–2013 | Ammakili | Dr.Indu | [7] | ||
| 2012 | Aaha | Star Vijay | Tamil | ||
| 2013–2017 | Vamsam | Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi | Sun TV | ||
| 2013 | Nirakoottu | Herself | Kairali TV | Malayalam | |
| 2013–2014 | Ival Yamuna | Lakshmi | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2015 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Papa (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | Tamil | Season 3 |
| 2016 | Amruthavarshini | Saraswathy a.k.a. Sarasu | Janam TV | Malayalam | |
| 2019–2020 | Kandukonden Kandukonden | Anjana Devi | Zee Tamil | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Thamarathumbi | Dr.Merlin | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2021 | Sembaruthi | Sundaravalli | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Jothi | Padmavathi | Sun TV | ||
| Year | Name | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamam | Guest | Amrita TV | Malayalam | |
| Ennile Njan | Guest | ACV | ||
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Participant | Surya TV | |
| 2011 | Vivel Big Break | Judge | ||
| 2013 | Harmony | Guest | Asianet News | |
| 2014 | Celebrity Kitchen | Guest | Puthuyugam TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Nere Chovve | Guest | Manorama News | Malayalam |
| 2014 | Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | JB junction | Guest | Kairali TV | |
| 2016 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Guest | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2016 | Badai Bungalow | Guest | Asianet | |
| 2016 | Comedy Super Nite | Guest | Flowers TV | |
| 2016 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | ||
| 2016–2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | ||
| 2017 | Lal Salam | Guest | Amrita TV | |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2018 | Straight Line | Guest | Kaumudy TV | |
| 2018 | Urvasi Theatres | Mentor | Asianet | |
| 2018 | Flowers Top Singer | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2018 | Utsavam Super Star | Judge | ||
| 2018 | Vanitha Film Awards | Awardee | ||
| 2019 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2019 | Ennum Seemayude Dhinangal | Guest | Kaumudy TV | |
| 2020 | Comedy Super Show | Guest | Flowers TV | |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Flowers Top Singer Season 2 | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Comedy Stars Season 3 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2022 | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Special Judge | ||
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
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