Seema (actress)

Seema (born 22 May 1957) is an Indian film and television actress.[1] She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, 20 in Tamil, seven in Telugu, four in Kannada and one in Hindi.

Seema
Seema at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
Born	Shanthakumari Nambiar (1957-05-22) 22 May 1957 Madras, Madras State, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Shanthi
Occupation	Film actress
Years active	1973 - present
Spouse(s)	I. V. Sasi ( m. 1980⁠–⁠2017)
Children	Anu, Ani
Parent(s)	Madhavan Nambiar Vasanthy

Career

She began her career in Tamil film at the age of 14 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 Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.

At the age of 19, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi.[2] 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.[3] She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai.[4]

Personal life

She had her primary education from P.N. Dhawan Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai.[5]

Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the name Seema.[6]

Partial filmography

Malayalam

1. Stand Up ... Dr.Asha
2. Oru Vaathil Kotta
3. Kinar (2018) ... Judge
4. Sir C.P (2015)... Mary
5. Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015) ... Herself (Archive footage)
6. Geethaanjali (2013)... Annamma
7. Manushyamrugam (2011)... Jaanu
8. Naadakame Ulakam (2011)... Herself
9. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011)... Kunjannamma
10. Naayika (2011)... Herself (Archive footage)
11. Four Friends (2010)... Surya's mother
12. Vella Thooval (2009)... Jiya's mother
13. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009)... Lakshmikutty/Achamma
14. Aayudham (2008)... Anwar's mother
15. Indraneelam (2007)
16. Nagaram (2007)... Chintamani Ammalu
17. Pranayakalam (2007)... Anna
18. Prajapathi (2006)... Indrani
19. Udayam (2004)... Subhadra
20. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)... Subaidha
21. Sradha (2000)
22. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999)... Principal Susanna Roy
23. Arthana (1992)
24. Mahayanam (1989)... Radhamma
25. Ashokettante Aswathikuttikku (1989)
26. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)... Sreedevi
27. Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (also known as Nineteen Twenty-One) (1988)... Radha
28. Ayitham (1988)... Jagamma
29. Mukthi (1988)... Radhamma
30. Vicharana (1988)... Alice
31. Sangham... Mollykutty
32. Abkari (1988)
33. Paadha Mudra (1988)
34. Ormayil Ennum (1988)... Annie
35. Mattoral (1988)... Susheela
36. Evidence (1988)... Alphonsa
37. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988)... Gauri
38. Sarvakalasala (1987)...Sharadamani
39. Adimakal Udamakal (1987)... Radha
40. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987)... Anna
41. Naalkavala (1987)... Dr.Radha
42. Nadodikattu (1987)... Herself
43. Iniyethra Dooram (1987)...
44. Ee Kaikalil (1986)... Saritha
45. Aavanazhi (1986)... Radha
46. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)... Nirmala
47. Vartha (1986)... Radha
48. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)... Parvathy
49. Akalangalil (1986)... Vasanthi
50. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986)... Nandhini
51. Koodanayum Kaattu (1986)... Radhamani
52. Ente Sabdham (1986)... Sumathi
53. Ashtabandham (1986).... Ayisha
54. Nilavinte Nattil (1986) .... Lakshmi
55. Orayiram Ormakal (1986)
56. Surabhi Yaamangal (1986)... Sumithra
57. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
58. Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
59. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985)... Elsi
60. Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985)... Gauri
61. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985)... Ammini
62. Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985)... Gayatri Devi
63. Guruji Oru Vakku (1985)... Betty
64. Anubandham (1985)... Sunanda
65. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985)... Anitha
66. Idanilangal (1985)... Chinnammu
67. Oru Thettinte Katha (1985)
68. Manassile Manpeda (1985)
69. Vasantha Sena (1985)... Shylaja Varma
70. Shantam Beekaram (1985)
71. Snehichakuttathinu (1985) ... Yamuna
72. Manyamahajanagale (1985) ... Sainu
73. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)... Sophy
74. Sandharbham (1984)... Adv.Rajani
75. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984)... Ammukutty
76. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
77. Adiyozhukkukal (1984)... Devyani
78. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)... Gracy
79. Athirathram (1984)... Thulasi
80. Aksharangal (1984)... Geetha
81. Ivide Ingane (1984)... Ammini
82. Inakili (1984)
83. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)... Sulu
84. Rakshassu (1984)... Dr. Seema
85. Manithali (1984)... Ramlath
86. Thirakal (1984)... Saritha
87. Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1984)
88. Karimbu (1984)... Mereena
89. Vanitha Police (1984)... Sasikala
90. Kaanamarayathu (1984)... Dr.Elsie George
91. Lakshmana Rekha (1984)... Radha
92. Onnanu Nammal (1984)... Nirmala
93. Kodathi (1984)... Kavitha
94. Nishedi (1984)... Sheeja
95. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984)
96. Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
97. America America (1983).... Neena
98. Iniyenkilum (1983)... Geetha
99. Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1983)... Ranjini
100. Naanayam (1983)... Sindhu
101. Rugma (1983)... Rugma
102. Angam (1983)... Marykutty
103. Deepaaradhana (1983)
104. Asuran (1983)
105. Aroodam (1983) ... Neeli
106. Kathi (1983)
107. Maniyara (1983)... Noorjahan
108. Ashrayam (1983) ... Ponnamma
109. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983)
110. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983)... Sridevi
111. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)... Dr.Baladevi
112. Mounam Vachalam (1983)
113. Innalenkil Nale (1982).... G. Vimala
114. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982)... Seema
115. Shaari Alla Shaarada (1982) ... Sharada
116. Thadakom (1982)... Sreedevi
117. Beedikunjamma (1982)... Devu
118. Rakthasakshi (1982)
119. Komaram (1982)
120. Chiriyo Chiri (1982)... Herself
121. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982)... Chandrika
122. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
123. Thadavara (1981)... Rema
124. Ahimsa (1981)... Ani
125. Archana Teacher (1981)... Archana
126. Aarathi (1981)... Arathi Prathap
127. Sphodanam (1981)... Lalitha
128. Thushaaram (1981)
129. Greeshmajwala (1981)... Seetha
130. Sankarsham (1981)... Shakunthala
131. Danthagopuram (1981)
132. Kattukallan (1981)... Vanaja & Jalaja
133. Kahalam (1981)
134. Sambhavam (1981)
135. Chatta (1981)
136. Avatharam (1981)... Sreedevi
137. Enne Snehikku Enne Matram (1981)
138. Hamsageetham (1981)
139. Karimpoocha (1981)... Leena
140. Arangum Aniyarayum (1981)... Asha & Sumathi
141. Adhikaaram (1980)... Geetha
142. Ivar (1980)... Liza
143. Angaadi (1980)... Sindhu
144. Benz Vasu (1980)... Malathy
145. Digvijayam (1980)... Uma
146. Pappu (1980)
147. Meen (1980)... Sherly
148. Karimpana (1980)... Kamalam
149. Manushya Mrugam (1980)... Anitha
150. Moorkhan (1980)... Vilasini
151. Kanthavalayam (1980)
152. Theenalangal (1980)... Raji
153. Deepam (1980)... Thulasi
154. Chaakara (1980)... Rani
155. Sakthi (1980)... Revathi
156. Prakadanam (1980)... Preethi
157. Mr. Michael (1980)
158. Pavizhamuthu (1980) ... Malathi
159. Chandrahaasam (1980).... Rajani
160. Swargadevatha (1980)
161. Theeram Thedunavar (1980)
162. Ammayum Makalum (1980)... Ramani
163. Anthappuram (1980)... Meenu
164. Angakuri (1979)... Sarala
165. Manavadharmam (1979)
166. Jimmy (1979)... Rosie
167. Pathivritha (1979)
168. Vijayanum Veeranum (1979)... Priya
169. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
170. Lajjavathi (1979)
171. Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979)... Seetha
172. Sarppam (1979)... Daisy
173. Prabhu (1979)... Bala
174. Anupallavi (1979)... Stella
175. Sudhikalasham (1979)... Sangeetha
176. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
177. Amrithachumbanam (1979)
178. Prabhathasandhya (1979)... Ammini
179. Aarattu (1979)
180. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
181. CID Nazeer Kochiyil (1979)
182. Eeta (1978)... Sreedevi
183. Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
184. Lisa (1978)... Lisa
185. Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
186. Padakuthira (1978)
187. Avalude Ravukal (1978)... Raji
188. Adavukal 18 (1978)
189. Mannu (1978)
190. Avakasham (1978)
191. Seemanthini (1978)
192. Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
193. Soothrakaari (1978)
194. Manoradham (1978)
195. Anumodhanam (1978)
196. Puthariyankam (1978)
197. Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal (1978)... Kavitha
198. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)... Radhika
199. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978)... Caberet Dancer
200. Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
201. Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
202. Nizhale Nee Sakshi (1977)
203. Ladies Hostel (1973)... Hostelstudent
204. Football Champion (1973)... Dancer at swimming pool
205. Nirthasala (1972)... Dancer ,(Punarjanmam)"(1972)...college student
206. Achante Bharya (1971)... Dancer

Tamil

Year	Film	Role	Note
1973	Vijaya	Uncredited
1974	Petha Manam Pithu
1975	Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
1978	Andaman Kadhali	Shanthi
1979	Pagalil Oru Iravu	Rajee
1979	Padhai Marinaal
1979	Kamasasthiram	Geetha
1979	Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi	Rani
1980	Kaali	Anitha
1980	Ellam Un Kairasi	Rani
1981	Kannitheevu
1981	Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981	Sankarlal	Seetha/Baabi
1982	Agni Sakshi
1983	Kai Varisai
1985	Kalyana Agthigal	Valliammal
1990	Vellaiya Thevan
2001	Parthale Paravasam	Madhava's mother
2002	Baba	Chamundeeswari's mother
2002	Bagavathi	Anjali's mother
2003	Anbe Sivam	Bala's mother
2008	Kaalai	Karuppayi Aatha
2011	Siddhu +2
2020	Oh My Kadavule	Judge

Telugu

Year	Film	Role	Note
1979	Kaali	Geetha
1980	Tholi Kodi Koosindi	Devudumma
1980	Ketugudu	Shanti
1980	Thathayya Premaleelalu
1981	Samsaram Santhanam	Menaka
1981	Aadavallu Meeku Joharalu
1981	Andagaadu

Kannada

• Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1986)
• December 31 (1986)
• Kathanayaka (1986)
• Digvijaya (1987)
• Nigooda Rahasya (1990)
• Jagadeka Veera (1991)

Television career

TV series

Year	Name	Role	Channel	Language	Notes
2019	Thamarathumbi	Dr.Merlin	Surya TV	Malayalam
2019 - Present	Kandukonden Kandukonden	Anjana Devi	Zee Tamil	Tamil
2016	Amruthavarshini	Saraswathy a.k.a. Sarasu	Janam TV	Malayalam
2013	Ival Yamuna		Mazhavil Manorama	Malayalam
2013-2017	Vamsam	Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi	SUN TV	Tamil
2012	Aaha		Star Vijay	Tamil
2011-2013	Ammakili	Dr.Indu	Asianet	Malayalam	[7]
2010-2011	Alaudinnte Albuthavilakku	Fathima	Asianet	Malayalam
2009 - 2013	Thangam	Naachiyar	SUN TV	Tamil
2007	Muhoortham	Radha	Asianet	Malayalam
2007	Thingalum Tharakangalum		Amrita TV	Malayalam
2007	Sneha		Asianet	Malayalam
2005-2006	Chinna Papa Periya Papa	Chinna Papa	SUN TV	Tamil	Season 2
1990s	Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu)	Avayambal	Raj TV	Tamil

Shows

Year	Name	Role	Channel	Language	Notes
2020	Comedy Super Show	Guest	Flowers TV	Malayalam
2019	Ennum Seemayude Dhinangal	Guest	Kaumudy TV	Malayalam
2019	Comedy Stars Season 2	Judge	Asianet	Malayalam
2018	Utsavam Super Star	Judge	Flowers TV	Malayalam
2018	Flowers Top Singer	Judge	Flowers TV	Malayalam
2018	Urvasi Theatres	Mentor	Asianet	Malayalam
2018	Straight Line	Guest	Kaumudy TV	Malayalam
2018	Comedy Stars season 2	Judge	Asianet	Malayalam
2017	Lal Salam	Guest	Amrita TV	Malayalam
2016–2017	Malayali Veetamma	Judge	Flowers tv	Malayalam
2016	Comedy Utsavam	Judge	Flowers tv	Malayalam
2016	Comedy Super Nite	Guest	Flowers TV	Malayalam
2016	Badai Bunglow	Guest	Asianet	Malayalam
2016	Onnum Onnum Moonu	Guest	Mazhavil Manorama	Malayalam
2015	JB junction	Guest	Kairali TV	Malayalam
2014	Comedy Festival	Judge	Mazhavil Manorama	Malayalam
2014	Nere Chovve	Guest	Manorama News	Malayalam
2014	Celebrity Kitchen	Guest	Puthuyugam TV	Tamil
2014	Harmony	Guest	Asianet News	Malayalam
2011	Vivel Big Break	Judge	Surya T.V.	Malayalam
2010	Rani Maharani	Participant	Surya TV	Malayalam
2009	Sangamam	Guest	Amrita TV	Malayalam

References

1. "On a comeback trail". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 April 2005.
2. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India". Manorama Online.
3. "Vishudha Shanthi - Actress Seema in conversation with Didi". www.oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com. 27 January 2011.
4. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times Of India. 8 July 2012.
5. http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/interview/1977/
6. "Cinema is Sasi's wife: Seema". The New Indian Express.
7. "Malayalam channels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 27 May 2011.

External links

• Seema on IMDb