Vennira Aadai Nirmala | |
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Born | Shanthi |
Other names | Nirmala (Nimmi), Usha kumari |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1965–present |
Parent | Father : Aranmanai L Balakrishnan - Mother : Rukmani |
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.
She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani at Kumbakonam in a Saurashtra family. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried. [1]
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.
M. G. Ramachandran had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. However, she refused. [4] 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. [5] [6]
This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council. [7]
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• Gudachari 116 (1966)
• Bhakta Prahlada (1967)
• Ave Kallu (1967)
• Mooga Nomu (1969)
• Andariki Monagadu (1971)
• Bangaru Talli (1971)
• Bomma Borusa (1971)
• Sati Anasuya (1971)
• Kathula Rathaiah (1972)
• Bhale Mosagadu (1972)
• Datta Putrudu (1972)
• Maa Inti Velugu (1972)
• Somaripothu (1972)
• Dhanama? Daivama? (1973)
• Varasuralu (1973)
• Sthree Gowravam (1974)
• Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)
• Devude Gelichadu (1976)
• Chakradhari (1977)
• Karunamayudu (1978)
• Chukkalo Chandrudu (1980)
• Kaali (1980)
• Guru (1980)
• Sri Anjaneya Charitra (1981)
• Andham kadhidi Aarambham (1981)
• Bala Nagamma (1981)
• Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi (1998)
• Adhipathi (2001)
• Kalisundam Raa (2000)
• Jayam Manadera (2000)
• Ninne Premistha (2000)
• Seema Simham (2002)
• Okariki Okaru (2003)
• Arjun (2004 film)
• Shankar Dada M.B.B.S (2004)
• Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
• Ragada (2010)
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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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 | Sun TV | |
2013–2018 | Deivamagal | Janaki Chidambaram | ||
2004 | Aaradhana | A series on Indian Music Composers | Doordarshan | Producer,Screenplay writer and Actor |
2007 | Be'zubaan | A Tele series in Hindi | Doordarshan | |
2009 | Sri Aandal | Dance Drama | Doordarshan | |
2009-2010 | Pushpanjali | A Tele series | Doordarshan | |
2012-2017 | Konjum Salangai & Dheem Tharikita | Tele series based on Classical dance competition among children successfully telecasted for over five years. | DD Podhigai | |
2021 | Saadhana Bharatam | Exclusive YouTube Channel which explores Bharatanatyam and also incites motivation for youth to excel in their careers and much more. Channel Link: [8] | YouTube |
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