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Dr. Sharmila
Dr. Sharmila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman 17 August 1974 |
| Occupation | Actress, Anchor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | A. L. Mohan (divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
Dr. Sharmila is an Indian doctor, television and film actress. She debuted in a late night STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Biography[edit]
Sharmila was born to Kothandaraman, who had a pharmaceutical concern.[2] She attended C.S.I school and went on pursue an MBBS degree. She has learned Bharatanatyam for ten years under guru Nadana Gopalakrishnan.[2]
Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (then JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[2] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[2] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Sharmila was born in a Brahmin family.[3] She married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[4][5]
Television career[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punnagi | ||||
| Guhan | ||||
| Kurangu Manasu | ||||
| Kelviyin Nayagame | Jeevitha | |||
| 1991 | Oorarinda Rahasiyam | Krishnaveni | DD Podhigai | |
| 1999–2000 | Jannal-Marabu Kavithaigal | Gomathi Sankaralingam | Raj TV | |
| 1999 | Dhik Dhik Dhik | Viji | Sun TV | |
| 2000–2001 | Irandaam Chanakyan | Raj TV | ||
| 2000 | Vishalam | Vishalam | DD Podhigai | |
| 2001–2002 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Nurse | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2002–2004 | Agni Saatchi | Nila | Vijay TV | |
| 2002–2004 | Indhira | Manogiri | ||
| 2003–2004 | Sahana | |||
| 2001–2003 | Nambikkai | Nandini | Sun TV | |
| 2003–2007 | Avargal | |||
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Gayathri | [6] | |
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | [7] | |
| 2005–2007 | Malargal | |||
| 2005–2007 | Muhurtham | |||
| 2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | ||
| 2007–2010 | Athipookal | Dr. Jhansi | ||
| 2007 | Aṟiviyal Aruvi | DD Podhigai | ||
| 2008 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2008–2009 | Thenmozhiyal | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2011 | Devimahathmyam | Maharani/Janaki | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2011 | Adhiparasakthi | Vijay TV | Bilingual with Devimahathmyam | |
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2012–2014 | Merku Mambalathil Oru Kadhal | Abhi's mother | Zee Tamil | |
| 2012–2013 | Karthigai Pengal | Sun TV | ||
| 2013 | Kitchen Super Star - Doubles | Contestant | Vijay TV | Reality show |
| 2013–2014 | Agni Paravai | Teacher | Puthuyugam TV | |
| 2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba Nathan | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2015–2019 | Valli | Gayathri Sivashankaran | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Amrita TV | Malayalam serial |
| Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini/Neeli/Dr.Karthika | Surya TV | Malayalam serial | |
| 2016–2019 | Pagal Nilavu | Malarvizhi Shakthivel | Vijay TV | |
| 2018–present | Roja | Shenbagam Manickam / Saraswathi | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Kadaikutty Singam | Naachiyaar | Vijay TV | |
| Thazhampoo | Devaki | |||
| 2019–2020 | Tamil Selvi | Dr. Indira | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Chandralekha | Vasundhara Devi | Replacement of Niharika | |
| 2020 | Poove Unakkaga | Shenbagam Manickam / Saraswathi | ||
| Magarasi | Vasundhara Devi |
- Shows
- Hero Heroine (Sun TV)
- Candit Camera (Sun TV)
- Puthira Punithama?(Vijay TV)
- Quiz program (JJ TV)
- Indha Varam Ivar (Vijay TV)
- Puthandu Saval (Sun TV)
Filmography[edit]
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kaadhali | Interviewer | |
| 1998 | Ponmanam | Priya | |
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Herself | |
| 2001 | Citizen | Bhai's wife | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Ravisankar's sister in law | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Kavitha | |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Pandiya's mother | |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's sister | |
| 2011 | Narthaki | ||
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's aunt | |
| 2014 | Marumunai | ||
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | ||
| 2016 | Zero | Sharmila | |
| 2017 | Kaadhali | Bandhavi's mother | Telugu film |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | ||
| 2020 | Enda Talayamele Enne Vekkile |
Awards[edit]
- Lifetime Achievement award from www.isai24x7.com
- Won, Asianet Television award 2015 for Best Character Actress (special Jury) for Karuthamuthu
- Nomination, Vijay Television Awards for Best Negative role 2017 for Pagal Nilavu
References[edit]
- ↑ "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 [1]
- ↑ "'என் அடையாளம் மனிதமும் சமூக நீதியும்தான்… பிராமணராக பிறந்தது அல்ல!' டாக்டர் ஷர்மிளா காரசாரம்". Indian Express Tamil (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ↑ "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
- ↑ Staff (2 April 2004). "விவகாரத்து பெற்றார் புதிரா புனிதமா ஷர்மிளா". tamil.oneindia.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm
External links[edit]
- Dr. Sharmila on IMDb