Vennira Aadai Nirmala

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Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Born
Shanthi

(1948-06-27) 27 June 1948 (age 77)
Other namesNirmala (Nimmi), Usha kumari
OccupationActress
Years active1965–present
ParentFather : 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.

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Personal life

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]

Acting career

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

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]

Partial filmography

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Tamil

YearTitleRoleNotes
1965 Vennira Aadai GeethaDebut Film
Ennathan Mudivu
1967Kadhalithal Mattum Podhuma
Bhakta Prahlada
1968 Lakshmi Kalyanam
Chakkaram
Ragasiya Police 115
Muthu Chippi
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1969 Poova Thalaiya
Mannippu
Annaiyum Pithavum
Kanni Penn
Thanga Surangam
Thunaivan
1970 Enga Mama Neela
Veettuku Veedu
Kannan Varuvan
Noorandu Kalam Vazhga
Sangamam
Yaen?
Vairakiyam
Namma Kuzhandaigal
1971 Babu
Thangaikkaaga
Deivam Pesuma
Aathi Parasakthi
Soodhattam
Anbukkor Annan
Needhi Dhevan
Sudarum Sooravaliyum
Thanga Gopuram
Veguli Penn
1972 Aval
Bathilukku Bathil
Thaikku Oru Pillai
1973 Anbu Sagodharargal
Engal Thaai
Pookaari
Prarthanai
Vakkuruthi
Nyayam Ketkirom
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Nalla Mudivu
1974Avalukku Nigar AvaleAlso Producer
Pathu Madha Bandham
Samayalkaran
Sisubalan
1975Ingeyum Manidhargal
Naalai Namadhe
Eduppar Kai Pillai
Idhayakkani
Maanishaada
1976 Oorukku Uzhaippavan
Unakkaga Naan
Janaki Sabadham
1977Ellam Avale
Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
Maamiyar Veedu
Meenava Nanban
1978Kaviraja Kalamegam
Karunamoorthi
1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai
Nadagame Ulagam
Velli Ratham
1980 Kaali
Kallukkul Eeram
Guru
1981Deiva Thirumanangal
Bala Nagamma
1982 Nadodi Raja
1997 Arunachalam
Vaimaye Vellum
2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
2002 Kamarasu
2007 Periyar
Rameswaram

Malayalam

YearTitleRoleNotes
1965 Kaattuthulasi Thulasi
Chettathi Susheela
1966 Kallippennu Kallippennu
Station Master Geetha & Omana
Kayamkulam Kochunni Nabeesha
1967 Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo
Ramanan Karthi
Iruttinte Athmavu Prema
Sheelavathi Saraswati
NGO Shantha
Thalirukal
Maadatharuvi
Sahadharmini
1968 Yakshi Vijayalakshmi
Punnapura VayalarChinnama
1969 Vilakkappetta Bandhangal
Koottukudumbam Radhika
Janmabhoomi Madhavi
1970 Vivaahitha Leela
Cross Belt Leela/Mrs.Robert
Bheekara Nimishangal Indira
Dathuputhran Omana
1971 Panchavankaadu Devamma
Lora Nee Evide Lora
1972 Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka Maalu
1973 Jesus Magdalna
Thenaruvi Thulasi
Thaniniram
Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu Suvarna
Aashaachakram
Paavangal Pennungal
1974 Durga
Suprabhaatham
1975 Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu Gracy
Thomasleeha
1976 Amba Ambika Ambaalika Sathyavathi
1977 Sreemurukan
Guruvayoor Keshavan
1978 Thacholi Ambu
Hemantharaathri
Velluvili Savithri
Chakraayudham
Randil Onnu
1979 Veerabhadran
Iniyum Kaanaam Nirmala
1980 Ashwaradham Lakshmi
Bhaktha Hanuman
Kaanthavalayam
1981 Kilungaatha Changalakal
1997Poomarathanalil
2001 Sharja To Sharja

Telugu

YearTitleRoleNotes
1966 Gudachari 116
1967 Bhakta Prahlada
Ave Kallu
1968Papa Kosam
1969 Mooga Nomu
1971Andariki Monagadu
Bangaru Talli
Bomma Borusa
Sati Anasuya
1972Kathula Rathaiah
Bhale Mosagadu
Datta Putrudu
Maa Inti Velugu
Somaripothu
1973 Dhanama? Daivama?
Varasuralu
1974Sthree Gowravam
Mangalya Bhagyam
1976Devude Gelichadu
Lawyer Indira Devi
1977 Chakradhari
1978 Karunamayudu
1980Chukkalo Chandrudu
Kaali
Guru
Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatmyam
1981Sri 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975Sri Renukadevi Mahathme
1985Kari Naga

Television serials

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2000Micro Thodargal- Mounam Oru Bashai Raj TV
2001Meendum Meendum Sirippu Sun TV [ citation needed ]
2004–2006 Kalki Jaya TV
2006-2007Raja 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 [8]

Awards and honours

References

  1. "ഞാന്‍ വിവാഹം കഴിക്കില്ല, നൃത്തം ചെയ്ത് അച്ഛനെ സമ്പന്നനാക്കും; ഇപ്പോഴും അവിവാഹിതയായി ജീവിക്കുന്ന മലയാളത്തിന്റെ താരറാണി".
  2. Randor Guy (31 October 2008). "Trend-setter". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 3 November 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  3. M. Balaganessin (3 April 2007). "She wants novel role". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  4. The two women who took on Jayalalithaa
  5. Rs. 4.5 lakh-fine slapped on `Vennira Aadai' Nirmala [ usurped ]
  6. Court imposes Rs. 4.65-lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala
  7. TN to get back Upper House
  8. "Sadhana Bharatam - YouTube" via YouTube.
  9. Malathi Rangarajan (3 July 2009). "A gathering of greats". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.