Adoor Bhavani
Adoor Bhavani | |
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Born | 1927 |
Died | 25 October 2009 (aged 82) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | Janardhanan Pillai |
Children | Rajeev |
Parent(s) | K Raman Pillai, Kunjukunjamma |
Adoor Bhavani (1927 – 25 October 2009) was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema, best known for her appearance in the National Award-winning film Chemmeen (1965), directed by Ramu Kariat. She had acted in about 450 films, including Mudiyanaya Puthran, Thulabharam, Kallichellamma, and Anubhavangal Paalichakal.[1] Her last film was K. Madhu-directed Sethurama Iyer CBI. She was also a stage actress and was associated with popular theatre group KPAC.[2]
Bhavani was born in Adoor in Travancore.[3] Her sister, Adoor Pankajam, was also a Malayalam film actress. Adoor Bhavani died on 25 October 2009.[4][5]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]In 1969, Bhavani won the Kerala state film award for the second best actress for the film Kallichellamma. She received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Drama in 1982.[6] She was awarded the Chalachithra Saparya Lifetime Achievement award by Mathrubhumi-Medimix in 2002.[7][8] In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Bhavani and Pankajam for their overall contributions to theatre and drama.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]1950s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1953 | Sheriyo Thetto | ||
1957 | Padatha Painkili | Paaru |
1960s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Mudiyanaya Puthran | Rajan's mother | |
1962 | Bhagyajathakam | Bhargaviyamma | |
Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi | Ealiyamma | ||
1963 | Ninamaninja Kalpadukal | Rahel | |
1965 | Shyamala Chechi | Parvathiyamma | |
Kalyana Photo | Parvuamma | ||
Chemmeen | Chakki | ||
Odayil Ninnu | Pappu's mother | ||
1968 | Thulabharam | ||
1969 | Kadalpalam | Khadeeja | |
Virunnukari | Kalyani | ||
Kallichellamma | Valliyakka | ||
Adimakal | Karthiyayini | ||
Koottukudumbam | Karthyayanipilla | ||
Nadi | Kunjeli |
1970s
[edit]1980s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Ammayum Makalum | ||
Ambalavilakku | Gopi's mother | ||
Aniyatha Valakal | Lakshmi | ||
Saraswatheeyamam | Lakshmikutty | ||
Thaliritta Kinakkal | Karthyayaniyamma | ||
1981 | Palangal | Ramankutty's mother | |
Veliyattam | Mariya | ||
Kadathu | |||
1982 | Njanonnu Parayatte | Eli | |
Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Maniyan's mother | ||
Vidhichathum Kothichathum | Santhamma | ||
Chiriyo Chiri | Neena's grandmother | ||
Shari Alla Sharada | |||
1983 | Rugma | Rugma's grandmother | |
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | Vishalakshi's mother | ||
1984 | April 18 | Naniyamma | |
Uyarangalil | Johnie's mother | ||
Muthodu Muthu | |||
Ningalil Oru Sthree | Parukuttiyamma | ||
Manithali | Chenachi Umma | ||
Ethirppukal | Bhargaviyamma | ||
1985 | Aviduthepole Ivideyum | Muthassi | |
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | |||
Kandu Kandarinju | Chellamma | ||
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Naniyamma | ||
Oru Nokku Kanan | Kathreena | ||
1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | Balagopalan's grandmother | |
Sree Narayana Guru | |||
Oppam Oppathinoppam | Karthyayani | ||
Snehamulla Simham | Paruvamma | ||
Nyayavidhi | Kochanna | ||
Nimishangal | Karthyayani | ||
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu | Kunjelemma | ||
1987 | Nirabedhangal | Maya's grandmother | |
Achuvettante Veedu | Mary | ||
Athinumappuram | |||
1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Mary | |
Janmantharam | Aliyamma | ||
Aalilakkuruvikal | |||
Sanghunadam | Thulasi's mother | ||
1989 | Jagratha | Mary | |
Oru Sayanathinte Swapnam | Veronica | ||
Rugmini | Chinnuvakkan |
1990s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Purappadu | Eli | |
Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | Naniyamma | ||
Ponnaranjanam | |||
1991 | Koodikazhcha | Mathchan's mother | |
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Bhageerathi | ||
Akashakottayile Sulthan | Pappy's sister | ||
Chanchattam | Yamuna's Grandmother | ||
Kottayam Kunjachan | 'Maramkeri' Mariyamma | ||
Souhridam | Karthyayaniyamma | ||
Arangu | Aparna's Grandmother | ||
Keli | Paruvamma | ||
1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | Mani's mother | |
Sathya Prathinja | Sreedharan's mother | ||
Ardram | Karithalla | ||
Kudumbasametham | Naniyamma | ||
1993 | Injakkadan Mathai and Sons | Shanthamma | |
Oru Kadankatha Pole | |||
Ponnuchami | |||
Padaliputhram | |||
Ithu Manjukalam | Pankiyamma | ||
1994 | Vardhakya Puranam | Thara's grandmother | |
Chanakya Soothrangal | Venu's mother | ||
Bhagyavan | Devaki | ||
Dadha | Teaseller lady | ||
1995 | Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Deenamma/Annamma | |
Punnaram | |||
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Paruvamma | ||
Thumbolikadappuram | Thara's grandma | ||
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka | Pankajavalli | ||
Thirumanassu | Ammini | ||
Thovalapookkal | Seetha paatti | ||
Mangala Soothram | Narayaniyamma | ||
Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava | Premachandran's grandmother | ||
Radholsavam | Seethamma's grandmother | ||
1996 | Hitler | Bhargavi | |
British Market | Bhavani | ||
Kadhapurushan | Midwife | ||
1997 | Gajaraja Manthram | Hostel Warden | |
Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Vayattatti | ||
1998 | Oro Viliyum Kathorthu | Lakshmi | |
Meenathil Thalikettu | Kaimal's grandmother | ||
Gloria Fernandez From USA | Thandamma |
2000s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Ramayanakkili | ||
Mark Antony | Kunjeli | ||
Kannaadikkadavathu | Thumbi's grandmother | ||
2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Mary |
2010s
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Tharangal | Archive footage |
Dramas
[edit]- Veluthampi Dalawa
- Mooladhanam
- Ashwamedham
- Thulabharam
- Mudiyanaya Puthran
- Yudhakandam
- Parithranayam
- Pamsula
- Rangapooja
- Paashupathrasthram
- Penal Code
- Chakravarthini
- Paadam Onnu
- Anyayam
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Manorama Online". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Adoor Bhavani passes away". The Hindu. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- ^ "അടൂര് സഹോദരിമാര് , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Mathrubhumi Frames (in Malayalam). 19 September 2008. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Veteran actress Adoor Bhavani laid to rest". Mathrubhumi. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Malayalam Actress Adoor Bhavani Passes Away". Kerala 9. 25 October 2009. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Award for Actress Adoor Bhavani". The Tribune. 26 March 2002. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Adoor Bhavani selected for Chalachitra Sapariya award". My-Kerala.com. 27 March 2002. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
External links
[edit]- Adoor Bhawani at IMDb
- Adoor Bhavani at MSI
- Adoor Bhavani cremated with State honours, from The Hindu