Seema (actress)

Seema (born 22 May 1957) is an Indian film and television actress.[1] She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, 20 in Tamil, seven in Telugu, four in Kannada and one in Hindi.

Seema
Seema at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
Born
Shanthakumari Nambiar

(1957-05-22) 22 May 1957
Madras, Madras State, India
Other namesShanthi
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1973–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1980⁠–⁠2017)​
Children2

Career

She began her career in Tamil film at the age of 14 as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's Nizhale Nee Sakshi, but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.

At the age of 19, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi.[2][3][4][5][6] Seema became active again in 1998 in Olympiyan Anthony Adam. Seema won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1984 and in 1985. Vishudha Shanthi, a biography on her life, was published by Didi Damodaran, in 2011.[7] She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai.[8]

Personal life

She had her primary education from P.N. Dhawan Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai.[9]

Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the name Seema.[10]

Partial filmography

Malayalam
  1. Stand Up (2019) as Dr.Asha
  2. Oru Vaathil Kotta
  3. Kinar (2018) as Judge
  4. Sir C.P (2015) as Mary
  5. Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015) as Herself (Archive footage)
  6. Geethaanjali (2013) as Annamma
  7. Manushyamrugam (2011) as Jaanu
  8. Naadakame Ulakam (2011) as Herself
  9. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011) as Kunjannamma
  10. Naayika (2011) as Herself (Archive footage)
  11. Four Friends (2010) as Surya's mother
  12. Vella Thooval (2009) as Jiya's mother
  13. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) as Lakshmikutty/Achamma
  14. Aayudham (2008) as Anwar's mother
  15. Indraneelam (2007)
  16. Nagaram (2007) as Chintamani Ammalu
  17. Pranayakalam (2007) as Anna
  18. Prajapathi (2006) as Indrani
  19. Udayam (2004) as Subhadra
  20. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) as Subaidha
  21. Sradha (2000) as Nandhini Balachandran
  22. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) as Principal Susanna Roy
  23. Arthana (1992)
  24. Mahayanam (1989) as Radhamma
  25. Ashokettante Aswathikuttikku (1989)
  26. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989) as Sreedevi
  27. Ayarthi Thollayirathi Irupathonnu (also known as Nineteen Twenty-One) (1988) as Radha
  28. Ayitham (1988) as Jagamma
  29. Mukthi (1988) as Radhamma
  30. Vicharana (1988) as Alice
  31. Sangham as Mollykutty
  32. Abkari (1988)
  33. Paadha Mudra (1988)
  34. Ormayil Ennum (1988) as Annie
  35. Mattoral (1988) as Susheela
  36. Evidence (1988) as Alphonsa
  37. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988) as Gauri
  38. Sarvakalasala (1987) as Sharadamani
  39. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Radha
  40. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) as Anna
  41. Naalkavala (1987) as Dr.Radha
  42. Nadodikattu (1987) as Herself
  43. Iniyethra Dooram (1987)
  44. Ee Kaikalil (1986) as Saritha
  45. Aavanazhi (1986) as Radha
  46. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) as Nirmala
  47. Vartha (1986) as Radha
  48. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) as Parvathy
  49. Akalangalil (1986) as Vasanthi
  50. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986) as Nandhini
  51. Koodanayum Kaattu (1986) as Radhamani
  52. Ente Sabdham (1986) as Sumathi
  53. Ashtabandham (1986) as Ayisha
  54. Nilavinte Nattil (1986) as Lakshmi
  55. Orayiram Ormakal (1986)
  56. Surabhi Yaamangal (1986) as Sumithra
  57. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
  58. Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
  59. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) as Elsi
  60. Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) as Gauri
  61. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985) as Ammini
  62. Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) as Gayatri Devi
  63. Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) as Betty
  64. Anubandham (1985) as Sunanda
  65. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) as Anitha
  66. Idanilangal (1985) as Chinnammu
  67. Oru Thettinte Katha (1985)
  68. Manassile Manpeda (1985)
  69. Vasantha Sena (1985) as Shylaja Varma
  70. Shantam Beekaram (1985)
  71. Snehichakuttathinu (1985) as Yamuna
  72. Manyamahajanagale (1985) as Sainu
  73. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985) as Sophy
  74. Sandharbham (1984) as Adv.Rajani
  75. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) as Ammukutty
  76. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
  77. Adiyozhukkukal (1984) as Devyani
  78. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984) as Gracy
  79. Athirathram (1984) as Thulasi
  80. Aksharangal (1984) as Geetha
  81. Ivide Ingane (1984) as Ammini
  82. Inakili (1984)
  83. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Sulu
  84. Rakshassu (1984) as Dr. Seema
  85. Manithali (1984) as Ramlath
  86. Thirakal (1984) as Saritha
  87. Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1984)
  88. Karimbu (1984) as Mereena
  89. Vanitha Police (1984) as Sasikala
  90. Kaanamarayathu (1984) as Dr.Elsie George
  91. Lakshmana Rekha (1984) as Radha
  92. Onnanu Nammal (1984) as Nirmala
  93. Kodathi (1984) as Kavitha
  94. Nishedi (1984) as Sheeja
  95. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984)
  96. Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
  97. America America (1983) as Neena
  98. Iniyenkilum (1983) as Geetha
  99. Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1983) as Ranjini
  100. Naanayam (1983) as Sindhu
  101. Rugma (1983) as Rugma
  102. Angam (1983) as Marykutty
  103. Deepaaradhana (1983)
  104. Asuran (1983)
  105. Aroodam (1983) as Neeli
  106. Kathi (1983)
  107. Maniyara (1983) as Noorjahan
  108. Ashrayam (1983) as Ponnamma
  109. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983)
  110. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) as Sridevi
  111. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983) as Dr.Baladevi
  112. Mounam Vachalam (1983)
  113. Innalenkil Nale (1982) as G. Vimala
  114. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982) as Seema
  115. Shaari Alla Shaarada (1982) as Sharada
  116. Thadakom (1982) as Sreedevi
  117. Beedikunjamma (1982) as Devu
  118. Rakthasakshi (1982) as Shanthi
  119. Komaram (1982)
  120. Chiriyo Chiri (1982) as Herself
  121. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982) as Chandrika
  122. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  123. Thadavara (1981) as Rema
  124. Ahimsa (1981) as Ani
  125. Archana Teacher (1981) as Archana
  126. Aarathi (1981) as Arathi Prathap
  127. Sphodanam (1981) as Lalitha
  128. Thushaaram (1981)
  129. Greeshmajwala (1981) as Seetha
  130. Sankarsham (1981) as Shakunthala
  131. Danthagopuram (1981)
  132. Kattukallan (1981) as Vanaja & Jalaja
  133. Kahalam (1981)
  134. Sambhavam (1981)
  135. Chatta (1981)
  136. Avatharam (1981) as Sreedevi
  137. Enne Snehikku Enne Matram (1981)
  138. Hamsageetham (1981)
  139. Karimpoocha (1981) as Leena
  140. Arangum Aniyarayum (1981) as Asha & Sumathi
  141. Adhikaaram (1980) as Geetha
  142. Ivar (1980) as Liza
  143. Angaadi (1980) as Sindhu
  144. Benz Vasu (1980) as Malathy
  145. Digvijayam (1980) as Uma
  146. Pappu (1980)
  147. Meen (1980) as Sherly
  148. Karimpana (1980) as Kamalam
  149. Manushya Mrugam (1980) as Anitha
  150. Moorkhan (1980) as Vilasini
  151. Kanthavalayam (1980)
  152. Theenalangal (1980) as Raji
  153. Deepam (1980) as Thulasi
  154. Chaakara (1980) as Rani
  155. Sakthi (1980) as Revathi
  156. Prakadanam (1980) as Preethi
  157. Mr. Michael (1980)
  158. Pavizhamuthu (1980) as Malathi
  159. Chandrahaasam (1980) as Rajani
  160. Swargadevatha (1980)
  161. Theeram Thedunavar (1980)
  162. Ammayum Makalum (1980) as Ramani
  163. Anthappuram (1980) as Meenu
  164. Angakuri (1979) as Sarala
  165. Manavadharmam (1979)
  166. Jimmy (1979) as Rosie
  167. Pathivritha (1979)
  168. Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) as Priya
  169. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
  170. Lajjavathi (1979)
  171. Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979) as Seetha
  172. Sarppam (1979) as Daisy
  173. Prabhu (1979) as Bala
  174. Anupallavi (1979) as Stella
  175. Sudhikalasham (1979) as Sangeetha
  176. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  177. Amrithachumbanam (1979)
  178. Prabhathasandhya (1979) as Ammini
  179. Aarattu (1979)
  180. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  181. CID Nazeer Kochiyil (1979)
  182. Eeta (1978) as Sreedevi
  183. Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
  184. Lisa (1978) as Lisa
  185. Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
  186. Padakuthira (1978)
  187. Avalude Ravukal (1978) as Raji
  188. Adavukal 18 (1978)
  189. Mannu (1978)
  190. Avakasham (1978)
  191. Seemanthini (1978)
  192. Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
  193. Soothrakaari (1978)
  194. Manoradham (1978)
  195. Anumodhanam (1978)
  196. Puthariyankam (1978)
  197. Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal (1978) as Kavitha
  198. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Radhika
  199. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978) as Caberet Dancer
  200. Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
  201. Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
  202. Nizhale Nee Sakshi (1977)
  203. Ladies Hostel (1973) as Hostelstudent
  204. Football Champion (1973) as Dancer at swimming pool
  205. Nirthasala (1972) as Dancer
  206. Punarjanmam (1972) as college student
  207. Achante Bharya (1971) as Dancer

Tamil
Year Film Role Note
1973 Vijaya Uncredited
1974 Petha Manam Pithu
1975 Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
1977 Penn Jenmam
1978 Andaman Kadhali Shanthi
1979 Pagalil Oru Iravu Rajee
1979 Padhai Marinaal
1979 Kamasasthiram Geetha
1979 Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi Rani
1980 Kaali Anitha
1980 Ellam Un Kairasi Rani
1981 Kannitheevu Malli
1981 Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981 Sankarlal Seetha/Baabi
1982 Agni Sakshi
1983 Kai Varisai Roopa
1985 Kalyana Agthigal Valliammal
2001 Parthale Paravasam Madhava's mother
2002 Baba Chamundeeswari's mother
2002 Bagavathi Anjali's mother
2003 Anbe Sivam Bala's mother
2008 Kaalai Karuppayi Aatha
2011 Siddhu +2 Pavithra's Grandmother
2020 Oh My Kadavule Judge
2021 Maara Paaru's Grandmother

Telugu
Year Film Role Note
1979 Kaali Geetha
1980 Tholi Kodi Koosindi Devudumma
1980 Ketugudu Shanti
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu
1981 Samsaram Santhanam Menaka
1981 Aadavallu Meeku Joharalu
1981 Andagaadu

Kannada

Television career
TV series
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2021SembaruthiSundaravalliZee TamilTamilAkilandeshwari's mother-in-law, Special appearance
2019ThamarathumbiDr.MerlinSurya TVMalayalam
2019–2020Kandukonden KandukondenAnjana DeviZee TamilTamil
2016AmruthavarshiniSaraswathy a.k.a. SarasuJanam TVMalayalam
2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa (Special Appearance) SUN TV Tamil Season 3
2013–2014Ival YamunaLakshmiMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2013NirakoottuHerselfKairali TVMalayalam
2013–2017 Vamsam Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi SUN TV Tamil
2012 Aaha Star Vijay Tamil
2011–2013AmmakiliDr.InduAsianetMalayalam[11]
2010–2011Alaudinnte AlbuthavilakkuFathimaAsianetMalayalam
2009–2013 Thangam Naachiyar SUN TV Tamil
2007–2008Manjal MagimaiKalaignar TVTamil
2007MuhoorthamRadhaAsianetMalayalam
2007Thingalum TharakangalumAmrita TVMalayalam
2007SnehaAsianetMalayalam
2004–2005 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa SUN TV Tamil Season 2
2000Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu)AvayambalRaj TVTamil
Shows
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2020Comedy Super ShowGuestFlowers TVMalayalam
2019Ennum Seemayude DhinangalGuestKaumudy TVMalayalam
2019Comedy Stars Season 2JudgeAsianetMalayalam
2018Utsavam Super StarJudgeFlowers TVMalayalam
2018Flowers Top SingerJudgeFlowers TVMalayalam
2018Urvasi TheatresMentorAsianetMalayalam
2018Straight LineGuestKaumudy TVMalayalam
2018Comedy Stars season 2JudgeAsianetMalayalam
2017Lal SalamGuestAmrita TVMalayalam
2016–2017Malayali VeetammaJudgeFlowers tvMalayalam
2016Comedy UtsavamJudgeFlowers tvMalayalam
2016Comedy Super NiteGuestFlowers TVMalayalam
2016Badai BunglowGuestAsianetMalayalam
2016Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2015JB junctionGuestKairali TVMalayalam
2014Comedy FestivalJudgeMazhavil ManoramaMalayalam
2014Nere ChovveGuestManorama NewsMalayalam
2014Celebrity KitchenGuestPuthuyugam TVTamil
2014HarmonyGuestAsianet NewsMalayalam
2011Vivel Big BreakJudgeSurya T.V.Malayalam
2010 Rani MaharaniParticipantSurya TVMalayalam
2009SangamamGuestAmrita TVMalayalam

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  7. "Vishudha Shanthi - Actress Seema in conversation with Didi". www.oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com. 27 January 2011.
  8. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times Of India. 8 July 2012.
  9. Seema (18 September 2012). സീമയെന്ന ഞാന്‍ [I am Seema]. Mathrubhumi (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by Didi Damodaran. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015.
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