S. N. Parvathy
S. N. Parvathy is an Indian film actress and television actress, who appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films and serials. She often plays roles of a mother in films. She has worked in popular movies like Anubavi Raja Anubavi, Pasi, Palaivana Solai, Agaya Gangai, Enga Ooru Pattukaran, Anna Nagar Muthal Theru and Chinna Mapillai. Her debut movie was Panam Tharum Parisu, released in 1965. She has acted in more than 200 films and 5000 dramas. She got the Kalaimamani award in 1985.[1]
S. N. Parvathy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Parvathy |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, Television Actress, Stage Actress |
| Years active | 1965 – present |
Notable work | Pasi Palaivana Solai Agaya Gangai Enga Ooru Pattukaran Chinna Mapillai |
| Spouse(s) | Sarangan |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Kalaimamani and Kalaiselvam |
Early life
Parvathy's native home is Paramakudi, but she was born in Burma. Parvathy's father is Nagasundaram and mother is Valliammal. She came to act in the dramas in 1958. The first play she ever played in was Theerpu. B. A. Krishnan is her drama guru. He was the one who made her an actress. After that, she has acted in more than 5000 plays with the drama world father D. K. Shanmuga Annachi.
Film career
Parvathy has acted seven plays in the same day. She started playing dramas at the age of 13. A. V. M. Rajan has acted in several plays from Troupe to Kathadi Ramamurthy's Troupe. She first acted as a mother in the film Panam Tharum Parisu. At the time, she was only 17 years old. Her life was spent in hardship until he starred in the movie Pasi. Since then, she has become a best supporting actress.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Parvathy got married in 1961 while still in drama. Her husband is Sarangan. She has a son and a daughter. Her son is an engineer and her daughter is a physiotherapy doctor.
Awards
Parvathy is a recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani and Kalaiselvam awards.[5]
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Sontham | DD Podhigai | |
| 2004–2006 | Ahalya | Sun TV | |
| Kanavarukaga | Sun TV | ||
| 2008 | Manikoondu | Rasama | |
| 2010–2013 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Meenakshi | |
| 2018 – present | Eeramana Rojave | Pappamaal | Vijay TV |
| 2019 – present | Pandavar Illam | Pattammal | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Chithi – 2 | Saradha and Padma’s mother |
Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Panam Tharum Parisu | Debut | |
| 1967 | Bama Vijayam | Parvathi's Mother | |
| 1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | Savior of thangamuthu | |
| 1967 | Paal Manam | ||
| 1968 | Neelagiri Express | Sabapathy's wife | |
| 1968 | Galatta Kalyanam | Ranjitham, stage actress | |
| 1968 | Kanavan | ||
| 1968 | Uyarndha Manithan | ||
| 1969 | Kanne Pappa | ||
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Thirumalai Thenkumari | ||
| 1970 | Enga Mama | ||
| 1970 | Snegithi | ||
| 1971 | Sumathi En Sundari | Parvathi | |
| 1971 | Deivam Pesuma | ||
| 1971 | Punnagai | ||
| 1971 | Justice Viswanathan | ||
| 1972 | Nawab Naarkali | ||
| 1972 | Naan Yen Pirandhen | ||
| 1972 | Vazhaiyadi Vazhai | ||
| 1972 | Pon Magal Vanthal | ||
| 1973 | Suryagandhi | Parvathi, Radha's Mother | |
| 1973 | Prarthanai | ||
| 1973 | Raja Raja Cholan | ||
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | ||
| 1973 | Sontham | ||
| 1974 | Anbai Thedi | ||
| 1974 | Prayaschitham | ||
| 1974 | Pandhattam | ||
| 1974 | Kulagowravam | ||
| 1975 | Cinema Paithiyam | Teacher | |
| 1975 | Andharangam | ||
| 1977 | Chakravarthy | ||
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | ||
| 1978 | Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | ||
| 1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | ||
| 1979 | Naan Vazhavaippen | ||
| 1979 | Imayam | ||
| 1979 | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
| 1979 | Pasi | Rakkamma | |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Yamanukku Yaman | ||
| 1980 | Kumaripennin Ullathile | ||
| 1980 | Ponnagaram | ||
| 1981 | Nandu | Uma's mother | |
| 1981 | Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile | ||
| 1981 | Kathoduthan Naan Pesuven | ||
| 1981 | Kilinjalgal | ||
| 1981 | Palaivana Solai | ||
| 1981 | Sumai | ||
| 1981 | Meendum Kokila | ||
| 1982 | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | ||
| 1982 | Agaya Gangai | ||
| 1982 | Rani Theni | ||
| 1982 | Sakalakala Vallavan | ||
| 1982 | Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||
| 1982 | Kalyana Kalam | ||
| 1982 | Ruby My Darling | Malayalam film | |
| 1983 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | ||
| 1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | ||
| 1986 | Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal | ||
| 1986 | Kodai Mazhai | ||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Maid | |
| 1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | ||
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Shenbagam | |
| 1987 | Oorkavalan | ||
| 1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | ||
| 1988 | Anna Nagar Muthal Theru | ||
| 1988 | Sathya | Radha's mother-in-law | |
| 1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | ||
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | ||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Palaivana Paravaigal | ||
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Kalaiyan's mother | |
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | ||
| 1990 | Neengalum Herothan | ||
| 1990 | Pathimoonam Number Veedu | Parvathi | |
| 1991 | Kumbakarai Thangaiah | ||
| 1992 | Nadodi Pattukkaran | ||
| 1992 | Annamalai | ||
| 1993 | Chinna Mapillai | ||
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | ||
| 1993 | Vedan | ||
| 1994 | Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | ||
| 1997 | Themmangu Paattukaaran | ||
| 1997 | Vivasaayi Magan | ||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | ||
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Rajeswari's Grand Mother | |
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | ||
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | ||
| 2007 | Veerasamy | Veerasamy's mother |
References
- "All you want to know about #SNParvathi". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ""குப்பைக் கீரை கடைஞ்சா ஆசையா சாப்பிடும்!" - மனோரமா பற்றி பார்வதி". vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- Dinamalar (17 February 2017). "பிளாஷ்பேக்: அகதியாக வந்து நடிகை ஆனவர் | Flashback : How Actress SN Parvathi turn as actress". Dinamalar Cinema (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- "உயர்ந்த மனிதன் - 50: வெட்கப்பட்ட கதாநாயகிகள்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- "எனக்கு இரண்டாவது முறை 'கலைமாமணி' விருதா? - குழப்பத்தில் நடிகை எஸ்.என்.பார்வதி". vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 February 2020.