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Vennira Aadai Nirmala

January 01, 1970

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.

Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Born
Shanthi

Kumbakonam, Thanjor District,
Madras presidency,
Other namesNirmala (Nimmi), Usha kumari
OccupationActress
Years active1965–present
ParentFather : Aranmanai L Balakrishnan - Mother : Rukmani

Personal life edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Tamil edit

Malayalam: Credited as Ushakumari edit

  1. Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)
  2. Poomarathanalil (1997)
  3. Kilungaatha Changalakal (1981)
  4. Kaanthavalayam (1980)
  5. Bhakthahanuman (1980)
  6. Ashwaradham(1980) as Lakshmi
  7. Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Nirmala
  8. Veerabhadran (1979)
  9. Randil Onnu (1978)
  10. Chakraayudham (1978)
  11. Velluvili (1978) as Savithri
  12. Hemantharaathri (1978)
  13. Thacholi Ambu (1978)
  14. Guruvayoor Keshavan (1977)
  15. Sreemurukan (1977)
  16. Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976) as Sathyavathi
  17. Maanishaada (1975)
  18. Thomasleeha (1975)
  19. Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975) as Gracy
  20. Suprabhaatham (1974)
  21. Durga (1974)
  22. Paavangal Pennungal (1973)
  23. Aashaachakram (1973)
  24. Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Suvarna
  25. Thaniniram (1973)
  26. Thenaruvi (1973) as Thulasi
  27. Jesus (1973) as Mary Magdalna
  28. Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972) as Maalu
  29. Lora Nee Evide (1971) as Lora
  30. Panchavankaadu (1971) as Devamma
  31. Dathuputhran (1970) as Omana
  32. Bheekara Nimishangal (1970) as Indira
  33. Cross Belt (1970) as Leela/Mrs.Robert
  34. Vivaahitha (1970) as Leela
  35. Janmabhoomi (1969) as Madhavi
  36. Koottukudumbam (1969) as Radhika
  37. Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
  38. Punnapura Vayalar (1968) as Chinnamma
  39. Yakshi (1968) as Vijayalakshmi
  40. Sahadharmini (1967)
  41. Maadatharuvi (1967)
  42. Thalirukal (1967)
  43. NGO (1967) as Shantha
  44. Sheelavathi (1967) as Saraswathi
  45. Iruttinte Athmavu (1967) as Prema
  46. Ramanan (1967) as Karthi
  47. Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo (1967)
  48. Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966) as Nabeesa
  49. Station Master (1966) as Geetha & Omana
  50. Kallippennu (1966) as Kallippennu
  51. Chettathi (1965) as Susheela
  52. Kaattuthulasi (1965) as Thulasi

Telugu edit

•Gudachari 116 (1966)

•Bhakta Prahlada (1967)

•Ave Kallu(1967)

•Mooga Nomu(1969)

•Bangaru Talli(1971)

•Bomma Borusa(1971)

•Sati Anasuya(1971)

•Kathula Rathaiah(1972)

•Datta Putrudu(1972)

•Maa Inti Velugu(1972)

•Dhanama? Daivama?(1973)

•Mangalya Bhagyam(1974)

•Devude Gelichadu(1976)

•Chakradhari(1977)

•Karunamayudu(1978)

•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)

Kannada edit

  • Sri Renukadevi Mahathme (1975)
  • Kari Naga (1985)

Television serials edit

Year Title Role Channel Notes
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

Awards and honours edit

  • 2009; Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award[9]

References edit

  1. ^ "ഞാന്‍ വിവാഹം കഴിക്കില്ല, നൃത്തം ചെയ്ത് അച്ഛനെ സമ്പന്നനാക്കും; ഇപ്പോഴും അവിവാഹിതയായി ജീവിക്കുന്ന മലയാളത്തിന്റെ താരറാണി".
  2. ^ Randor Guy (31 October 2008). . The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  3. ^ M. Balaganessin (3 April 2007). . 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. ^
  7. ^ TN to get back Upper House
  8. ^ "Sadhana Bharatam - YouTube". 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.

January 01, 1970
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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 Vennira Aadai NirmalaBornShanthiKumbakonam Thanjor District Madras presidency Other namesNirmala Nimmi Usha kumariOccupationActressYears active1965 presentParentFather Aranmanai L Balakrishnan Mother Rukmani Contents 1 Personal life 2 Acting career 3 Political career 4 Partial filmography 4 1 Tamil 4 2 Malayalam Credited as Ushakumari 4 3 Telugu 4 4 Kannada 5 Television serials 6 Awards and honours 7 ReferencesPersonal life editShe 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 editDebuting 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 amp 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 editM 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 editThis list is incomplete you can help by expanding it Tamil edit Vennira Aadai 1965 Ennathan Mudivu 1965 Kadhalithal mattum Podhuma 1967 Bhakta Prahlada 1967 Lakshmi Kalyanam 1968 Chakkaram 1968 Ragasiya Police 115 1968 Muthu Chippi 1968 Kuzhanthaikkaga 1968 Poova Thalaiya 1969 Mannippu 1969 Annaiyum Pithavum 1969 Kanni Penn 1969 Thanga Surangam 1969 Thunaivan 1969 Enga Mama 1970 Veettuku Veedu 1970 Kannan Varuvan 1970 Noorandu Kalam Vazhga 1970 Sangamam 1970 Yaen 1970 Vairakiyam 1970 Namma Kuzhandaigal 1970 Babu 1971 Thangaikkaaga 1971 Deivam Pesuma 1971 Aathi Parasakthi 1971 Anbukkor Annan 1971 Needhi Dhevan 1971 Sudarum Sooravaliyum 1971 Thanga Gopuram 1971 Veguli Penn 1971 Aval 1972 Bathilukku Bathil 1972 Thaikku Oru Pillai 1972 Anbu Sagodharargal 1973 Engal Thaai 1973 Pookaari 1973 Prarthanai 1973 Vakkuruthi 1973 Nyayam Ketkirom 1973 Veettukku Vandha Marumagal 1973 Nalla Mudivu 1973 Avalukku Nigar Avale 1974 Pathu Madha Bandham 1974 Samayalkaran 1974 Sisubalan 1974 Ingeyum Manidhargal 1975 Naalai Namadhe 1975 Eduppar Kai Pillai 1975 Idhayakkani 1975 Oorukku Uzhaippavan 1976 Unakkaga Naan 1976 Janaki Sabadham 1976 Ellam Avale 1977 Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga 1977 Maamiyar Veedu 1977 Meenava Nanban 1977 Kaviraja Kalamegam 1978 Karunamoorthi 1978 Gnana Kuzhandhai 1979 Nadagame Ulagam 1979 Velli Ratham 1979 Kaali 1980 Guru 1980 Kallukkul Eeram 1980 Deiva Thirumanangal Meenakshi Kalyanam 1981 Deiva Thirumanangal Srinivasa Kalyanam 1981 Bala Nagamma 1981 Nadodi Raja 1982 Arunachalam 1997 Vaimaye Vellum 1997 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman 2001 Kamarasu 2002 Periyar 2007 Rameswaram 2007 Malayalam Credited as Ushakumari edit Sharjah To Sharjah 2001 Poomarathanalil 1997 Kilungaatha Changalakal 1981 Kaanthavalayam 1980 Bhakthahanuman 1980 Ashwaradham 1980 as Lakshmi Iniyum Kaanaam 1979 as Nirmala Veerabhadran 1979 Randil Onnu 1978 Chakraayudham 1978 Velluvili 1978 as Savithri Hemantharaathri 1978 Thacholi Ambu 1978 Guruvayoor Keshavan 1977 Sreemurukan 1977 Amba Ambika Ambaalika 1976 as Sathyavathi Maanishaada 1975 Thomasleeha 1975 Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu 1975 as Gracy Suprabhaatham 1974 Durga 1974 Paavangal Pennungal 1973 Aashaachakram 1973 Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu 1973 as Suvarna Thaniniram 1973 Thenaruvi 1973 as Thulasi Jesus 1973 as Mary Magdalna Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka 1972 as Maalu Lora Nee Evide 1971 as Lora Panchavankaadu 1971 as Devamma Dathuputhran 1970 as Omana Bheekara Nimishangal 1970 as Indira Cross Belt 1970 as Leela Mrs Robert Vivaahitha 1970 as Leela Janmabhoomi 1969 as Madhavi Koottukudumbam 1969 as Radhika Vilakkappetta Bandhangal 1969 Punnapura Vayalar 1968 as Chinnamma Yakshi 1968 as Vijayalakshmi Sahadharmini 1967 Maadatharuvi 1967 Thalirukal 1967 NGO 1967 as Shantha Sheelavathi 1967 as Saraswathi Iruttinte Athmavu 1967 as Prema Ramanan 1967 as Karthi Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo 1967 Kayamkulam Kochunni 1966 as Nabeesa Station Master 1966 as Geetha amp Omana Kallippennu 1966 as Kallippennu Chettathi 1965 as Susheela Kaattuthulasi 1965 as Thulasi Telugu edit Gudachari 116 1966 Bhakta Prahlada 1967 Ave Kallu 1967 Mooga Nomu 1969 Bangaru Talli 1971 Bomma Borusa 1971 Sati Anasuya 1971 Kathula Rathaiah 1972 Datta Putrudu 1972 Maa Inti Velugu 1972 Dhanama Daivama 1973 Mangalya Bhagyam 1974 Devude Gelichadu 1976 Chakradhari 1977 Karunamayudu 1978 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 Kannada edit Sri Renukadevi Mahathme 1975 Kari Naga 1985 Television serials editYear Title Role Channel Notes 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 amp 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 YouTubeAwards and honours edit2009 Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award 9 References edit ഞ ന വ വ ഹ കഴ ക ക ല ല ന ത ത ച യ ത അച ഛന സമ പന നന ക ക ഇപ പ ഴ അവ വ ഹ തയ യ ജ വ ക ക ന ന മലയ ളത ത ന റ ത രറ ണ Randor Guy 31 October 2008 Trend setter The Hindu Archived from the original on 3 November 2008 Retrieved 20 February 2013 M Balaganessin 3 April 2007 She wants novel role The Hindu Archived from the original on 10 April 2007 Retrieved 20 February 2013 The two women who took on Jayalalithaa Rs 4 5 lakh fine slapped on Vennira Aadai Nirmala usurped Court imposes Rs 4 65 lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala TN to get back Upper House Sadhana Bharatam YouTube YouTube Malathi Rangarajan 3 July 2009 A gathering of greats The Hindu Archived from the original on 11 April 2013 Retrieved 20 February 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vennira Aadai Nirmala amp oldid 1214212260, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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