Kalpana (Malayalam actress)
Kalpana Ranjani (13 October 1965 – 25 January 2016), better known mononymously as Kalpana, was an Indian film actress who has appeared in South Indian films, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. Kalpana has acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.[2]
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| Born | Kalpana Ranjani 13 October 1965[1] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Died | 25 January 2016 (aged 50) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1977 – 2016 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Sreemayi |
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Kalpana started off her career as a child artist in the late 1970's. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular among the audiences for her comic roles. At the 60th National Film Awards, she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012).[3]
Career
Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film Vidarunna Mottukal.[1] After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film Pokkuveyil, directed by G. Aravindan, she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film Chinna Veedu, opposite K. Bhagyaraj. Her other memorable films include Sathi Leelavathi (1995) and Kaliveedu (1996).[4] She performed in a music album with Usha Uthup.[5] She has published her memoirs, Njan Kalpana.[6] Kalpana has sung a song in the movie Kudumbakodathi, along with K.S. Chithra, in which she appeared as a Telugu speaking character. She had an inevitable presence in stage shows. She was the chairperson of "Janaseva Shishu Bhavan" and assistant chairperson of "Street Birds" and a strong promoter of "Kudumbasree".She was the brand ambassador of "Leo Natura".
Personal life
Kalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Actors Kalaranjini and Urvashi are her sisters. She married Malayalam film director Anil Kumar in 1998 and got divorced in 2012. They have one daughter, Sreemayi.[7]
Death
Kalpana went to Hyderabad for the shooting of the movie Oopiri. On 25 January 2016, she was found unconscious in her hotel room by a roomboy who knocked the door around several times, but it didn't open. He forcefully opened the door and found her unconscious. She was immediately taken to the hospital by the crew members, but died on the way. Doctors confirmed that she died of heart attack. Postmortem was conducted and her body was flown to her native place on 26 January 2016. The funeral took place on the same day.
Awards
- 2013 - National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – for the film Thanichalla Njan[8]
- 2016 - Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film Charlie (Posthumously awarded)
- 2016 - Henko Flowers Indian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film Charlie (Posthumously awarded)
- 2016 - South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) - for the film Charlie (Nominated only)
- 2016 - CPC Cine Awards for Best supporting actress - for the film Charlie (Nominated only)
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Aaveshananda Swamigal (Photo only) |
| 2015 | Charlie | Queen Mary / Mariya |
| 2015 | 3 Wikkattinu 365 Runs | Kanakavalli |
| 2015 | Manam Thelinjathu | - |
| 2015 | Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal | |
| 2015 | Lavender | Janet |
| 2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Bindhu |
| Aana Mayil Ottakam | ||
| Ishtamanu Pakshe Achananu Preshnam | ||
| 2014 | Karnavar | Santha |
| 2014 | The Dolphins | Vava |
| 2014 | Nayana | Nurse |
| 2014 | Malayalakkara Residency | Malu |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Kuttan's mother (Amma) |
| 2013 | ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Mariyamma |
| 2013 | Radio | |
| 2013 | Teens | Nun/College authority |
| 2012 | Thanichalla Njan | Razia Beevi |
| 2012 | Spirit | Pankajam |
| 2012 | Vaadhyar | Shobha |
| 2012 | Ezham Suryan | Nalini |
| 2012 | Grihanathan | |
| 2012 | Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Advocate |
| 2012 | Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | Maria |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Elamma (Archive footage) |
| 2011 | Shankaranum Mohananum | Janaki |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Mary |
| 2011 | Paarvanam | |
| 2011 | Sneham + Ishtam = Amma | |
| 2011 | Darsanasya Maunam | |
| 2011 | Jameela | - |
| 2011 | Kanakompathu | Hotel Manager |
| 2011 | Living Together | |
| 2011 | Sivapuram | |
| 2011 | Bombay Mittayi | |
| 2011 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | Muthulakshmi |
| 2011 | Pachuvum Kovalanum | Annamma |
| 2011 | Snehadharam | - |
| 2011 | Kudumbasree Travels | Khadeeja |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Soorya's fiancee's aunt |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Mary |
| 2010 | Senior Mandrake | Vandana |
| 2010 | Nizhal | Canteen owner (Maami) |
| 2010 | Oru Small Family | Surya tv 2011 |
| 2010 | Nirakazhcha | Aksharavalli |
| 2010 | Yugapurushan | Drunkard Paramu's wife |
| 2010 | Pathamadhyam | |
| 2010 | Darpapnam | |
| 2010 | Njaan Sanchaari | Dr. Arundhathi |
| 2010 | Aakaashayathra | |
| 2010 | Jayan, the Man behind the Legend (Documentary) | Herself |
| 2009 | Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu | Dance teacher |
| 2009 | Loud Speaker | Rugmini |
| 2009 | Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan | Vasundhara |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Manikantan's wife |
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Ramani |
| 2009 | Thirunakkara Perumal | Pushpavalli |
| 2009 | Paleri Mannikyam Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha | |
| 2009 | Saswatham | - |
| 2008 | Apoorva | Teacher |
| 2008 | Kovalam | Mariya |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Ammu |
| 2008 | Bullet | Reality Show Judge |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Swarnamma |
| 2008 | Pakal Nakshatrangal | Raji |
| 2007 | The Unakka Chemmeen | Karuthamma |
| 2007 | Anchil Oral Arjunan | Shantha |
| 2007 | Bharathan Effect | Chinnakutty |
| 2006 | Balram vs. Tharadas | Dakshayani |
| 2005 | Krithyam | Victoria |
| 2005 | Athbhutha Dweepu | Mallika |
| 2005 | Bunglavil Outha | Chemparathy |
| 2005 | Udayon | Kunjujamma |
| 2005 | Kalabham | Pachakili |
| 2005 | Bus Conductor | Ambili |
| 2005 | Five Fingers | Marykutti |
| 2004 | Mambazhakkalam | Neelima |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Maya |
| 2004 | Vellinakshatram | School principal |
| 2004 | Thalamelam | Kanakavalli |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Vijayamma |
| 2004 | Priyam Priyamkaram | Alamelu |
| 2004 | Nerkku Nere | Devu |
| 2003 | Relax | Aarthi |
| 2003 | Varum Varunnu Vannu | House maid |
| 2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Saradha |
| 2003 | The Fire | Fathima Beevi |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Anasooya |
| 2003 | Melvilasam Sariyanu | Sarasamma P. Varghese |
| 2003 | Vellithira | Pushpam |
| 2002 | Chirikudukka | Seemanthini |
| 2002 | Kakke Kakke Koodevide | Rahel |
| 2002 | Kannaki | Kanakammal |
| 2002 | Www.anukudumbam.com | Thief |
| 2002 | Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam | Annamma |
| 2002 | Krishna Gopalakrishna | Sujatha |
| 2002 | Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Kanyaka |
| 2002 | Aaradyam Parayum | |
| 2001 | Ishtam | Mariyamma Thomas |
| 2001 | Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | Tapinokia / Kalyani |
| 2001 | Kathakan | |
| 2001 | Oh My Juliet | |
| 2001 | Spiderman | |
| 2000 | Kannaadikkadavathu | Bhavani |
| 2000 | Manjukaalappakshi | |
| 2000 | Nishasurabhikal | |
| 2000 | Manassil Oru Manjuthulli | Rajamma |
| 2000 | Shayanam | Mary Thoma |
| 2000 | Punnus Express | |
| 1999 | American Ammayi | Thresia |
| 1999 | Aakasha Ganga | Kochuthresia/ Krishnan's wife / Aaveshananda Swamigal Aaveshananda Swamigal |
| 1999 | Chandamama | Kochammini |
| 1999 | Charlie Chaplin | Chandrika |
| 1999 | Swastham Grihabharanam | Sarala |
| 1999 | Pushpull | |
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilaavu | |
| 1998 | Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum | Thanki |
| 1998 | Graama Panchaayathu | Pankajakshi |
| 1998 | Harthal | Dimple Mariya |
| 1998 | Sooryaputhran | Mental Patient,Neeli |
| 1998 | Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran | Chandhrika |
| 1998 | Kudumba Vaarthakal | Meera |
| 1998 | Manthri Kochamma | Mrs. Lukoos |
| 1998 | Inspector Eeswara Iyer Green Roomilundu | - |
| 1997 | Itha Oru Snehagatha | Kochuthresia |
| 1997 | Junior Mandrake | Vandana |
| 1997 | Kalyana Unnikal | Lucie |
| 1997 | Ancharakalyanam | Kalyani |
| 1997 | Raajathanthram | Damayanthi |
| 1997 | Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | Chandrika |
| 1997 | Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Chamba |
| 1997 | Newspaper Boy | Komalam |
| 1997 | Anuragakottaram | Mother Superior |
| 1997 | Ullasapoongattu | Marykutti |
| 1997 | Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum | Jayaprabha |
| 1997 | Ishtadanam | Stella |
| 1997 | Anubhoothi | Ambujakshan's wife |
| 1997 | Five Star Hospital | Nurse Snehalatha |
| 1997 | Mayaponman | Meenakshi |
| 1996 | Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Sundari |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Manikutty |
| 1996 | Kaliveedu | Mary |
| 1996 | Harbour | Palisha Kathreena |
| 1996 | Kudumbakodathi | Gundur Parvathi |
| 1996 | Malayaalamaasam Chingam Onninu | Rukku |
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | Swarnam |
| 1995 | Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana | Kanaka |
| 1995 | Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | Chempakasseri Sakunthala |
| 1995 | Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu | Swayamprabha |
| 1995 | Parvathy Parinayam | Radha |
| 1995 | Pai Brothers | Komalam |
| 1995 | Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman | Kousalya |
| 1995 | Punnaram | Chandrika |
| 1995 | Rajakeeyam | Snehaprabha |
| 1995 | Peter Scott | Bessy |
| 1995 | No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Metilda |
| 1995 | Mangala Soothram | Sumithra |
| 1995 | Manashasthranjante Diary | |
| 1995 | Nirnnayam | |
| 1995 | Three Men Army | Indira Devi |
| 1994 | Dadha | Anandam |
| 1994 | CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. | House Maid |
| 1994 | Kudumba Vishesham | Alykutty |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Ponnamma |
| 1994 | Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | Karthika |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Lilly |
| 1994 | The President | |
| 1993 | Butterflies | Parukutty |
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Kottarakara Komalam |
| 1993 | Narayam | Amina' s kin |
| 1993 | Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | Annakutty |
| 1993 | Kabooliwala | Chandrika |
| 1993 | Kavadiyattam | Dolly |
| 1993 | Ponnu Chami | Valli |
| 1993 | Porutham | Vasantha Kokila |
| 1993 | Kalippattam | Meenakshi |
| 1993 | Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Reshmi |
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | |
| 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | Elamma |
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Bhagyam |
| 1992 | Cheppadividya | Mary |
| 1992 | Ardram | Jaanu |
| 1992 | Mr & Mrs | Kalpana |
| 1992 | Aparatha | Mary |
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | Dakshayani |
| 1991 | Ottayal Pattalam | Venu's lover |
| 1991 | Post Box No. 27 | Gayathri |
| 1991 | Innathe Program | Minikutty |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Tuition Teacher |
| 1991 | Souhrudam | Annamma |
| 1991 | Adayalam | Rosemary |
| 1990 | Dr. Pasupathy | U. D. C. Kumari |
| 1990 | Kouthuka Varthakal | Kamalu |
| 1990 | Maalayogam | Subhadra |
| 1990 | Orukkam | Alice |
| 1990 | Superstar | Shakuntala |
| 1990 | Saandhram | Anna |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Thankamani |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Mohini |
| 1986 | Ithramathram | Rajani |
| 1986 | Naale Njangalude Vivaham | Mini's friend |
| 1986 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam | |
| 1985 | Ithu Nalla Thamasha | Sundari/Gracy |
| 1985 | Choodatha Pookal | Hema's friend |
| 1985 | Paara | - |
| 1985 | Pathamudayam | |
| 1984 | Radhayude Kamukan | |
| 1984 | Bullet | |
| 1984 | Panchavadi Palam | Anarkali |
| 1983 | Thavalam | Latha |
| 1983 | Manju | Rashmi |
| 1983 | Aadhipathyam | Gracy |
| 1982 | Pokkuveyil | Nisha |
| 1982 | Ithum Oru Jeevitham | Sheela |
| 1982 | Yaagam | Kannamma |
| 1982 | Anthiveyilile Ponnu | - |
| 1981 | Pathirasooryan | Joly's friend |
| 1980 | Dwik Vijayam | child artist |
| 1979 | Sikharangal | child artist |
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal[1] | child artist |
Tamil
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Itly | Lilly |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | N/A Voice for Anuradha (Archana Chandhoke) |
| 2017 | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya | Arjun's mother |
| 2016 | Thozha | Lakshmi |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Meenakshi |
| 2009 | Sirithal Rasipen | Eshwari |
| 2007 | Arputha Theevu | Mallika |
| 2006 | Kasu | |
| 2005 | Idhaya Thirudan | Kamala |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Govindamma |
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Nurse Mariyakutty |
| 2001 | Veettoda Mappillai | Jamuna |
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Pattamma |
| 2001 | Looty | Sona |
| 2001 | Chithiram | |
| 1997 | Poochudava | Arul,Kannan's sister |
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Lilly |
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Shenbaga Valli |
| 1991 | Mookuthi Poo Meley | |
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Uma |
| 1986 | Thalayattu Bommaigal | Saradha |
| 1985 | Chinna Veedu | Bhagyalakshmi |
Kannada
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Chapala Chennigaraya | Rukku |
Albums
- Palavattam
Television
Kalpana hosted several talk shows and interviews on Malayalam TV Channels. She frequently appeared as Judge in Asianet's Comedy Reality show Vodafone Comedy Stars. Kalpana's last talk show was also on Asianet. It was telecasted a few days before her demise. She has appeared in many advertisements also including "Mega Water Tank", "Nana", "Vellinakshathram","Raidco Family Products", "Karunya Lottery Ticket", "Kerala Samsthana Saksharatha Mission" etc.
Malayalam television
- Serials
- Sathi Leelavathi (Amrita TV)
- Kudumbasametham Manikutty (Jaihind TV)
- Kochu Thresya Kochu (Kairali TV)
- Hukka Huvva Mikkado (Kairali TV)
- In Panchali House (Surya TV)
- Women's Club
- Aathma
- As Host
- Ponkireedam (Jaihind TV)
- Manaporutham (Asianet)
- Run Baby Run (Asianet Plus)
- Amrita Onam (Amrita TV)
- K P Ummer Interview
- Vellithirayile Ambilikala (Kairali TV)
- Other shows
- Smart Show (Flowers)
- Comedy Super Nite (Flowers)
- Tharapakittu (Kaumudy TV)
- Cinema Company (Kaumudy TV)
- Deal or No Deal (Surya TV)
- Hairomax Mrs. Kerala (Surya TV)
- Suryathejassod Amma (Surya TV)
- Kitchen Tharangal (Surya TV)
- Super Dancer Junior (Amrita TV)
- Annie's Kitchen (Amrita TV)
- Malayali Durbar (Amrita TV)
- Vanitharatnam (Amrita TV)
- Star Family (Amrita TV)
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran(Asianet)
- Sarigama (Asianet)
- Idea Star Singer (Asianet)
- Sell Me The Answer (Asianet)
- Badai Bungalow (Asianet)
- Comedy Stars (Asianet)
- Smile Plz (Asianet Plus)
- Thiranottam (ACV)
- Ruchibhedam (ACV)
- Kerala's Favourite Film Actor (ACV)
- On Record (Asianet News)
- Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Cinema Chirima (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Idavelayil (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Katha Ithuvare (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Nere Chovve (Manorama News)
- Veedu (Manorama News)
- Pachakuthira (Kairali TV)
- Veettamma (Kairali TV)
- Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
- JB Junction (Kairali TV)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
- Love Bites (Kairali We)
- Ammayiyamma Marumakal Contest (Jaihind TV)
- Jeevitham Ithuvare (Jaihind TV)
- Ammaykku Oru Umma (Jaihind TV)
- Ini Njangal Parayam (DD Malayalam)
- 2 Crore Apple Mega Star (Jeevan TV)
- Karunaniravil Kalpana
- Mukhamukham Kalpana
- Onam in Singapore
- Crossroads
- Tharaprabha
- Lux Asianet
- Asianet Television Awards
- Jaycey Awards
- Kalpana Show
- Special Athithi
- Kairali Cultural Association's Onam
- Asianet Film Awards
- Kerala Tourism Onam Celebrations
- Siddique Lal's Cine Galaxy 94
- Rhythm 92
Tamil television
- Serials
- Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 2 (Sun TV) as China Papa
- Abirami (Kalaignar TV) as Kusalam
- Thangam (Sun TV) (guest role) as Kuchalambal
- Mama Maaple (Sun TV) as Parimalam
- Kathiravan as Janu
References
- "An actor with impressive range". The Hindu. 1 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "Top Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad". 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 March 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News". Manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "LAUGHTER QUEEN". Archived from the original on 26 September 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
- "Memoirs by movie actress Kalpana". Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
- "My Mom is a Celeb". Newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "'Paan Singh Tomar' shines, 'Bharath Stores' best in Kannada". Deccan Herald. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
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