Charmila
| Charmila | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Rajesh (Divorced) |
| Children | Adonis Jude |
| Parent(s) | Manoharan, Haise |
Charmila is a popular film actress in Malayalam cinema. Apart from movies in Malayalam, she acted in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movies.[1][2] She completed almost 38 films in the Malayalam film industry, which is often referred to as Mollywood.[3]
Early life
Charmila was born to veterinary doctor Manoharan, who was also working in S.B.I., and Haise, a homemaker, in a Malayali Syrian Catholic family settled in Chennai. She studied in Holy Angels Convent and Ethiraj College for Women.[4] She has a younger sister Angelina.
Film career
Charmila made her debut on the silver screen with Oyilattam and went on to act in a couple of movies including Kizhakke Varum Pattu. She was recommended in Tamil movies by veteran actor S.S.Rajendran .[5] She made her debut in the Malayalam film Dhanam, directed by Sibi Malayil.[6]
She hosted a show Jillunu Oru Sandhippu on Vijay TV,[7] and participated in Jodi Number One on the same TV Channel.[4]
Partial filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Nallathoru Kudumbam | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Oyilattam | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Dhanam | Thankam | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Uncle Bun | Rosie | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Praanadata | Jyothi | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Keli | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Priyapetta Kukku | Sandhya | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Harihara Puthiran | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakke Varum Paattu | Kanmani | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Kabooliwala | Laila | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Kambolam | Pavizham | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Kadal | Safia | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Rajadhani | Parvathi | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Thirumanassu | Chempakam | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Special Squad | Sherly | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Peter Scott | Nisha | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | Aswathi Nair | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Arabia | Sindoori | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Rajakeeyam | Gayathri | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela | Asha | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | Lalitha | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Gajaraja Manthram | Vineetha | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Adivaram | Salomi | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Manikya Koodaram | Geethu | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum | Jayasree | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Kulirkaattu | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Thenthulli | Malayalam | ||
| 2002 | Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town | Geetha | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Kakki Nakshatram | Celina | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Nirappakittu | Liza | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Asurayugam | Malayalam | ||
| 2002 | Madhuram | Madhurima | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Sundaripravu | --- | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Swarna Medal | Reena | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Youth Festival | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Nombaram | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Manase Mounama | Tamil | As Sanya | |
| 2009 | Unnai Kan Theduthe | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Mahaan Kanakku | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Oru Mazhai Naangu Saaral | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Naan | Karthik's mother | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Ivan Veramathiri | Malini's mother | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan | Vikraman's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Tamil | ||
Television Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Present | Mangalyapattu | Menaka | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | |
Albums
Fathima Beevi- Malayalam
References
- ↑ "Charmila actress". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ↑ "Charmila claims foul play in bedroom scene". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ↑ "Charmila lashes out at Naan's director". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Jodies". Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ "Welcome this Sania . too". indiaglitz. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ "Charmila hopes for a successful second innings in films". Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ "Swarnamalya back with a bang!". Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2013.