Vidhubala

Vidhubala is a former Malayalam film actress who started her career in the mid-1960s and retired from the industry in 1981.[1][2] Currently Vidhubala hosts a well accepted family reality show Kadhayallithu Jeevitham in Amrita TV.

Vidhubhala
Born24 May 1952 (1952-05-24) (age 68)
OccupationActress, Television host
Years active1963-1981
2005-Present (Television)
Spouse(s)Murali Kumar M-1977 D-1981
ChildrenArjun Born-1980 July 4
Parent(s)K. Bhagyanath (father)
Sulochana (mother)
RelativesMadhu Ambat (brother)

Acting career

Vidhubala acted in over 100 Malayalam films.[3] Her first movie was School Master, in 1963,which she acted as a Child Artist. She made her debut as a heroine in Taxicar, 1971,with evergreen hero prem nazir, she made her debut as the lead heroine opposite Vincent in K. S Sethumadhavan's Manushya Puthran 1973.[4] Vidhubala acted opposite many of the leading actors of her time, including Prem Nazir, Madhu, Vincent, Mohan, Sukumaran, Soman, and Raghavan. She quit acting in 1981. Her last film was Nithyavasantham, directed by I. V Sasi, With her favorite actor Prem Nazir.[5]

Personal life

Vidhu Bhala is born to Indian independence activists K. Bhagyanath and Sulochana on 24 May 1952. Her father was also a famed magician. She took to acting with the interest with prem nazir films..[1] She is the sister of cinematographer Madhu Ambat. She is married to Murali Kumar, who was the producer of some of her films.But that life did not gone properly and ends in divorce.

Awards

  • Kerala State Television Awards 2017 - Best Anchor : Kadhayallithu Jeevitham

Filmography

Malayalam

  • Ente Gramam (1984)
  • Abhinayam (1981) as Radha
  • Pratishodh (1980)
  • Pappu (1980) as Cameo as herself
  • Sooryadhaham (1980)
  • Aarohanam (1980) as Mini
  • Seetha (1980)
  • Kaivarikal Thiriyumbol (1979)
  • Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979) as Linda
  • Sarppam (1979) as Latha
  • Ajnatha Theerangal (1979) as Kavitha
  • Sandhyaragam (1979)
  • Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)
  • Nithya Vasantham (1979)
  • Hridayathil Nee Matrem (1979)
  • Radha Enna Penkutti (1979)
  • Rakthamillatha Manushyan (1979) as Sophie
  • Ezhu Nirangal (1979) as Sharada
  • Pareeksha (1979)
  • Jimmy (1979) as Marykutty
  • Manushyan (1979)
  • Vadaka Veedu (1979)
  • Valeduthavan Valal (1979)
  • Lajjavathi (1979)
  • Amritha Chumbanam (1979)
  • Agni (1978)
  • Amarsham (1978)
  • Avalkku Maranamilla (1978)
  • Iniyum Puzha Ozhukum (1978) as Radha
  • Anumodhanam (1978)
  • Ninaku Njanum enikku Neeyum (1978) as Saraswathi
  • Ee Manohara Theeram (1978) as Geetha
  • Ashwathama (1978)
  • Lisa (1978) as Kala
  • Yagaswam (1978) as Nandhini
  • Rappadikalude Gaatha (1978)
  • Sthree Oru Dukham (1978)
  • Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978) as Sumathi
  • Manoradham (1978)
  • Society Lady (1978)
  • Pichippoo (1978)
  • Vishwaroopam (1978)
  • Raju Rahim (1978) as Shobha
  • Aashirvadam (1977)
  • Akale Akasham (1977)
  • Santha Oru Devatha (1977)
  • Vishukkani (1977) as Radhika
  • Muttathe Mulla (1977) as Geetha
  • Aaradhana (1977) as Radha
  • Shankupushpam (1977) as Devi
  • Amme Anupame (1977)
  • Ormakal Marikkumo (1977) as Parvathi
  • Ashta Maangalyam (1977)
  • Harshabaspam (1977) as Bindhu
  • Innale Innu (1977)
  • Minimol (1977)
  • Yatheem (1977)... Sainaba
  • Panchamritham (1977)
  • Sakhakkale Munnottu (1977)
  • Saritha (1977)
  • Sneham (1977)
  • Taxi Driver (1977)
  • Thuruppugulan (1977)
  • Itha Ivide Vare (1977) as Susheela
  • Veedu Oru swargam (1977)
  • Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1977)
  • Chirikudukka (1976) as Radha
  • Kanyadhanam (1976)
  • Sindhu (1976) as Geetha
  • Missi (1976)
  • Mohiniyattam (1976) as Nirmala
  • Parijatham (1976)
  • Pickpocket (1976) as Reena
  • Rajayogam (1976)
  • YudhaBhoomi (1976)
  • Njaaval Pazhangal (1976)
  • Theekkanal (1976)
  • Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
  • Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
  • Thomashleeha (1975)
  • Pravaham (1975) as Girija
  • Boy Friend (1975)
  • Sindhu (1975) as Geetha
  • Kuttichathan (1975)
  • Alibabyum 41 Kallamarum (1975) as Laila
  • Love Letter (1975)
  • Chandana Chola (1975)
  • Kalyana Panthal (1975)
  • Chuvanna Sandhyakal (1975) as Rosi
  • Rajhamsam (1974)
  • Bhoomi Devi Puspiniyayai (1974) as Jaya
  • Manushyaputran (1974) as Ammu
  • College Girl (1974) as Radha
  • Manushyaputhran (1973) as Ammu
  • Taxi Car (1972)
  • Ummachu (1971)
  • Virunnukari (1969) as Mohanam
  • Pavappettaval (1967) as Radha
  • Jeevikkan Anuvadikku (1967)
  • School Master (1964) as Vishalam (Child Artist)

Tamil

As a Dubbing Artist

Television

Year Program Role Channel Notes
2010–2020Kadhayallithu JeevithamHostAmrita TV
2018Orumikkam PunarsrishtikkayiHostAmrita TV

This show is adapted into several other regional languages. Vidhubala is well known for her anchoring style.

References

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