Urmila Unni
Urmila Unni | |
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Born | Swathi Urmila Raja 14 June 1962 Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Years active | 1988 – present |
Spouse |
Ankarath Ramanunni (m. 1981) |
Children | Utthara Unni |
Parents |
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Relatives | Samyuktha Varma |
Urmila Unni (born 14 June 1962) is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[2] Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Unni was born on 14 June 1962, into a royal family as the daughter of K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama at Nedumpuram Palace, Thiruvalla. She had her primary education from Infant Jesus Convent Thrissur and is a former student of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur. She learned Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali and Veena. She is also a painter.[4]
She is married to Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple has a daughter Utthara Unni who is also an actress and dancer.[5] Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school Angopanga at Bahrain.[6] Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece.[7] She is the author of Cinema Katha and Panchalika.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Maratam | Kavutti | [citation needed] |
1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Aniyankuttan's mother | |
1992 | Sargam | Subhadra Thampuratti | |
1992 | My Dear Muthachan | Voice for Manu | Tarun |
1995 | Kathapurushan | Kunjunni's mother | |
1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Devi | |
1998 | Panchaloham | Chinnammu | |
2000 | Puraskaram | Gayathri | |
2000 | Susanna | Bhargavi | |
2000 | Mazha | Bhadra's mother | |
2000 | Ariyaathe | ||
2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Vilasini | |
2001 | Mookkuthi | Shalini | |
2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Martha | |
2001 | Dosth | Ajith's mother | |
2001 | Dubai | Swaminathan's wife | |
2001 | Megasandesam | Mariya | |
2002 | Dany | Jayalakshmi | |
2002 | Punarjani | Appu's mother | |
2002 | Punyam | Queen | |
2003 | Gaurisankaram | Sankaran's mother | |
2004 | Sasneham Sumithra | Dr. Nirmala Issac | |
2004 | Aparichithan |
Dr.Thripura Sundari Varma|| | |
2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Velayudhan's wife | |
2004 | Thudakkam | Adv. Lakshmi Nair | |
2004 | Maratha Nadu | Sreelakshmi | |
2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Meenakshi Iyer | |
2004 | Aparichithan | Tripura Sundari Varma | |
2004 | Parayam | Raju's mother | |
2005 | Pauran | Kathreena | |
2005 | Sheelabathi | Sumangala | |
2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S. | Subhadra | |
2006 | Raashtram | Maliyekkal Thommi's kin | |
2006 | Red Salute | Mariya Joseph | |
2006 | Thuruppu Gulan | Bharathi | |
2006 | Ammathottil | ||
2007 | Atheetham | Remadevi Thamburatti | |
2007 | Heartbeats | Edikkula's mother | |
2007 | Inspector Garud | Sethulakshmi's mother | |
2007 | Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | AadiLakshmi Varadhachalam | |
2008 | Anthiponvettam | Jeevan's mother | |
2008 | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Rajalakshmi | |
2008 | Laptop | Dr.Vanaja | |
2008 | Annan Thampi | Ravunni's wife | |
2008 | Roudram | Dr. Ratnakumari | |
2008 | Aayudham | Leena | |
2009 | Meghatheertham | Radhika | |
2009 | Duplicate | Maya | |
2009 | Banaras | Devu's mother | |
2009 | Pramukhan | Gayathriamma | |
2009 | Black Dalia | Sunny Kuruvila's wife | |
2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Sumithra | |
2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Chirakkal Thamburatty | |
2010 | Valiyangadi | Sethulakshmi | |
2010 | Aatmakatha | Teacher | |
2010 | Fiddle | Gayatri's mother | |
2010 | Holidays | Riya's mother | |
2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Aswathy's mother | |
2010 | Koottukar | Devaki | |
2010 | Njaan Sanchaari | Lakshmi | |
2010 | Kanyakumari Express | Saraswathy | |
2011 | Daivathinte Kaiyoppu | Sophy's mother | |
2011 | Dam 999 | Vinay's mother | English Movie |
2011 | 7aum Arivu | Queen | Tamil Movie |
2011 | Kanakompathu | Geethu's mother | |
2011 | Mohabbath | Aarifa | |
2011 | Snehaveedu | Nalini | |
2011 | Killadi Raman | Savithri | |
2011 | Sarkar Colony | Doctor | |
2011 | Swapnamalika | Appu's mother | |
2012 | Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | Saradha's mother | |
2012 | Rasaleela | Savithriyamma | |
2012 | 101 Weddings | Vijayamma | |
2012 | Theruvu Nakshathrangal | Mahila Sangam President | |
2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Interview Board Member | |
2012 | Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | K.K. Jose's wife | |
2012 | Arike | Alaga Devi | |
2012 | Nada Brahmam | Oormila | |
2012 | Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam | Girija | Tamil Movie |
2012 | Breaking News Live | Nayana's mother | |
2013 | Njan Anaswaran | - | |
2013 | 3 Dots | Lakshmi's mother | |
2013 | Cleopatra | Mathaji | |
2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @ 43 | Madhavi | |
2014 | Avarude Veedu | - | |
2014 | Bad Boys | - | |
2014 | Pranayakatha | Lelamma | |
2014 | Dial 1091 | - | |
2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Saramma | |
2014 | Yaan | Lakshmi | Tamil Movie |
2014 | Ettekaal Second | Neethu's mother | |
2014 | Koothara | Tharun's mother | |
2014 | Snehamullaoral Koodayullappol | Sumithra | |
2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Antharjanam | |
2014 | Randaam Varavu | Thampuratti/Ghost | Short film |
2014 | Mummyude Swantham Achoos | Sandra's mother | |
2015 | Village Guys | Mythili | |
2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Lakshmiyamma | |
2015 | Mathru Vandhanam | Raju's sister | |
2015 | Compartment | Nun | |
2015 | Sukhamayirikkatte | - | |
2016 | Plus Or Minus | Gayatri | |
2016 | Maaya Malika | Maya's mother | |
2016 | Poy Maranju Parayahte | Swayamprabha's mother | |
2016 | Ameyam | Fathima | Short film |
2016 | 9th Month | Mithra | Short film |
2017 | Hadiyya | - | |
2018 | Nonsense | Principal | |
2018 | 1948 Kaalam Paranjathu | - | |
2019 | Madhaveeyam | - | |
2019 | Safe | Nirmala Amma | |
2019 | Kalikoottukar | Amina | |
2019 | Venalmazha | - | Music video |
2021 | Black coffee | Susy | |
2022 | Aquarium | Provincial Amma | |
2022 | PK Rosy | - | |
2023 | Mukalparappu | ||
TBA | Thoolika | TBA |
Television serials
[edit]- Rakkuyil (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Ottachilambu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Amruthavarshini (Janam TV)
- Sreekrishnavijayam (Janam TV)
- Njangal Santhushtaranu (Asianet Plus)
- Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
- Kunjalimarakkar (Asianet)
- Pazhassiraja (Surya TV)
- Velankani Mathavu (Surya TV)
- Nizhalattom (DD)
- Mughmariyathey (Surya TV)
- Kathayariyathey (Surya TV)
- Manasariyathe (Surya TV)
- Priyam (Kairali)
- Orma (Asianet)
- Mangalyam (Asianet)
- Nizhalukal (Asianet)
- Sankeerthanam Pole (Asianet)
- Neeti Vacha Madhuvidhu (DD)
- Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal (Doordarshan)
- Darussalam (DD)
- Theekkali Internet Pollumbol (Surya TV)
- Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
- Ponnunjal (Asianet)
- Sree Mahabhagavatham (Asianet)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (Asianet)
- Sthree (Asianet)
- Poothali (Amrita TV)
- Parvanendu
- Manalnagaram
- Parinamam
- Mounanombaram (Kairali TV)
- Sakunam (DD Malayalam) - telefilm
- Ente Mash - telefilm
- Kalippata Kadayile Sthree - telefilm
TV shows
[edit]This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (September 2022) |
- Ruchibhedham as Presenter
- Thani Nadan as Presenter
- Smart Show as Participant
- Red Carpet as Mentor
References
[edit]- ^ "Swathi thirunal Urmila Raja". Official website of Urmila Unni. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Parvathy S Nayar (17 September 2011). "Urmila Unni gets busy in Kollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
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External links
[edit]- Urmila Unni at IMDb
- Urmila Unni at MSI
- Official website Archived 11 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- Living people
- Actresses from Kerala
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Indian film actresses
- Performers of Indian classical dance
- Sree Kerala Varma College alumni
- People from Thiruvalla
- Dancers from Kerala
- Indian female classical dancers
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Malayalam television
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- 1962 births