Dr. Sharmila

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Dr. Sharmila
Born
Sharmila Kothandaraman

(1974-08-17) 17 August 1974 (age 49)
OccupationActress, Anchor
Years active1999–present
Spouse(s)A. L. Mohan (divorced)
Children1

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

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]

References[edit]

  1. "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 [1]
  3. "'என் அடையாளம் மனிதமும் சமூக நீதியும்தான்… பிராமணராக பிறந்தது அல்ல!' டாக்டர் ஷர்மிளா காரசாரம்". Indian Express Tamil (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  4. "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
  5. Staff (2 April 2004). "விவகாரத்து பெற்றார் புதிரா புனிதமா ஷர்மிளா". tamil.oneindia.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  6. Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  7. The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm

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