Shobana Chandrakumar
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| Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | Shobana Chandrakumar |
| Full Name | Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai |
| Profession | Indian actress & dancer |
| Years Active | 1980-Present |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1970 |
| Age (In 2023) | 53 Years |
| Birth Place | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Mother Tongue | Malayalam |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Height | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5ft 6in |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Marriage Details | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Children | |
| Daughter(s) | Anantha Narayani Chandrakumar |
| Parents | |
| Father | Chandrakumar Pillai |
| Mother | Anandam Chandrakumar |
| Sibling(s) | |
| Cousin(s) | Vineeth Radhakrishnan (Actor) Lakshmi Thampi Priya Thampi |
| Other Relative(s) | |
| Uncle(s) | Sivasankaran Nair Ramachandran (US based Physician) Madhavan Thampi Chandran Pillai P. K. Sathyapal (Producer) |
| Aunt(s) | Lalitha Nair (Actress & Dancer) Padmini Ramachandran (Actress & Dancer) Ragini Thampi (Actress & Dancer) Sukumari (Actress) Kumari Thankam (Actress) Latika Suresh (Producer) |
| Education Details | |
| School | Rosary Matric Girls School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Filmography | |
| Debut Movie | Amar Prem (Child debut, 1972) Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya (Telugu debut, 1982) Enakkul Oruvan (Tamil debut, 1984) April 18 (Malayalam debut, 1984) Giri Baale (Kannada debut, 1985) Swami Vivekananda (Hindi debut, 1998) Mitr, My Friend (English debut, 2002) |
| Malayalam Movies | Varane Avashyamund (2020) Thira (2013) Sagar Alias Jackie: Reloaded (2009) Makalkku (2005) Maampazhakkaalam (2004) Valliettan (2000) Sradha (2000) Agni Sakshi (1999) Superman (1997) Kalyana Kacheri (1997) Kaliyoonjal (1997) Kumkumacheppu (1996) Rajaputhran (1996) Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (1996) Hitler (1996) Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995) Sindoora Rekha (1995) Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) Commissioner (1994) Pavithram (1994) Pakshe (1994) Minnaram (1994) Manathe Vellitheru (1994) Vishnu (1994) Thenmavin Kombathu (1994) Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993) Maya Mayuram (1993) Manichitrathazhu (1993) Golanthara Vartha (1993) Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992) Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992) Kankettu (1991) Ulladakkam (1991) Vasthuhara (1991) Adayalam (1991) Sasneham (1990) Iyer the Great (1990) Kalikkalam (1990) Innale (1989) Charithram (1989) Naaga Panchami (1989) Oru Vivaada Vishayam (1988) Janmandharam (1988) Aalilakkuruvikal (1988) Dhwani (1988) Vellanakalude Nadu (1988) Aparan (1988) Mukthi (1988) Vicharana (1988) Aryan (1988) Vrutham (1987) Naalkavala (1987) Anantaram (1987) Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) Nadodikattu (1987) Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) Kunjattakilikal (1986) Iniyum Kurukshethram (1986) Ente Entethu Mathrem (1986) Udayam Padinjaru (1986) Chilampu (1986) Rareeram (1986) Padayani (1986) Ee Kaikalil (1986) Nyayavidhi (1986) Aayiram Kannukal (1986) Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986) Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986) T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) Abhayam Thedi (1986) Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985) Vasantha Sena (1985) Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (1985) Rangam (1985) Meenamasathile Sooryan (1985) Upaharam (1985) Yathra (1985) Ayanam (1985) Ee Shabdam Innathe Shabdam (1985) Anu Bandham (1985) Thammil Thammil (1985) Eeran Sandhya (1985) Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum (1985) Avidathepole Ivideyum (1985) Thozhil Allengil Jail (1985) Alakadalinakkare (1984) April 18 (1984) Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove (1984) Kanamarayathu (1984) Chemparathy (As child artist, 1972) |
| Telugu Movies | Game (2006) Surya Putrulu (1996) Rendilla Poojari (1993) Kannayya Kittayya (1993) Nippu Ravva (1993) Rakshana (1993) Naga Jyoti (1993) Rowdy Gaari Teacher (1993) Asadhyulu (1992) Hello Darling (1992) Ahankari (1992) Gangwar (1992) Sivaratri (1992) Champion (1992) Manchi Roju (1991) Minor Raja (1991) Keechu Raallu (1991) Appula Appa Rao (1991) April 1st Vidudhala (1991) Rowdy Alludu (1991) Rowdy Gaari Pellam (1991) Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991) Alludugaru (1990) Neti Siddhartha (1990) Shourya Chakra (1990) Paapa Kosam (1990) Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1989) Kokila (1989) Abhinandana (1988) Praja Pratinidhi (1988) Rudraveena (1988) Trimurtulu (1987) Ajeyudu (1987) Muvva Gopaludu (1987) Manavadostunnaadu (1987) Muddula Manavudu (1987) Vijrumbhana (1986) Dagudu Moothalu (1986) Vikram (1986) Asthram (1986) Marchandi Mana Chattalu (1986) Srimathi Kanuka (1986) Marana Sasanam (1985) Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya (1982) |
| Tamil Movies | Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Podaa Podi (2012) Thuraimugam (1996) Sivarathiri (1993) Thalapathi (1991) Mahamayi (1991) Sathya Vaakku (1990) Mallu Vetti Minor (1990) Enkitta Mothathe (1990) Oray Thaai Oray Kulam (1990) Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989) Vaadyaar Veettu Pillai (1989) Siva (1989) Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa (1989) Ponmana Selvan (1989) Idhu Namma Aalu (1988) Katha Nayagan (1988) Kaadhal Geetham (1988) Marudhani (1985) Enakkul Oruvan (1984) Mangala Nayagi (1980) Manmatha Ragangal (1980) |
| Kannada Movies | Shiva Shankar (1990) Giri Baale (1985) |
| Hindi Movies | Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) Apna Asmaan (2007) Swami Vivekananda (1998) Amar Prem (As child artist, 1972) |
| English Movies | A Little Dream (2008) Dance Like a Man (2004) Mitr, My Friend (2002) |
| Movies (As Choreographer) | Kochadaiyyan (2012) Ravan (2009) Dance Like A Man (2004) Manichitrathazhu (1993) |
| TV Show(s) | Penn (Tamil, 1991) |
| Music Video(s) | Kabhi Kabhi Mera Dil Me - Remix (1997) |
| Civilian Awards | |
| Global Achievement for performing arts by AMMA in 2015 Kalaratna by Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2013 Kalaimamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2011 Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2006 Natya Jothi by Indian Fine Arts, Australia in 1994 Natya Ratna by Deccan Fine Arts, Secunderabad in 1992 1 | |
| Film Awards | |
| Best Actress - Malayalam for 'Varane Avashyamund' at 10th South Indian International Movie Awards, 2021 Best Actress for 'Thira' at Vanitha Film Awards, 2013 Best Actress for 'Mitr, My Friend' at National Film Awards, 2002 Best Actress - Malayalam for 'Thenmavin Kombath' at Filmfare Awards South, 1994 Best Actress for 'Manichitrathazhu' at Kerala State Film Awards, 1993 Best Actress for 'Manichitrathazhu' at National Film Awards, 1993 Best Actress - Malayalam for 'Innale' at Filmfare Awards South, 1990 1 | |
| twitter.com/shobana_actor (1.5k followers) | |
| facebook.com/ShobanaTheDanseuse (2.3m followers) | |
| instagram.com/shobana_danseuse/ (1m followers) | |
| Youtube | youtube.com/@shobana6203/ |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | actressshobana.com |
| Address | 77/5, Gulmohar Avenue Velacheri Road, Chennai 600032 Tel: 0-44-23513488 |
| Facts | |
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai popularly known as Shobana is a two times National Award-winning Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She has acted in more than 200 movies in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English languages. 2 | |
| She was born on 21 March 1970 to Chandrakumar Pillai and his wife Anandam Chandrakumar in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Shobana is the only child of her parents and has no siblings. 3 | |
| Shobana is the niece of legendary dancers, the Travancore sisters, Lalitha, Padmini, and Ragini and she received her Bharatanatyam training at the Chidambaram Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu under legendary Bharatanatyam exponent Chitra Visweswaran. 1 | |
| She made her debut as a child artist in Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore starrer Amar Prem (1972). 4 | |
| She was introduced to films by Jaya Chakravarthy (Hema Malini's mother), who spotted her with her aunt and one of the Travancore sisters, Padmini Ramachandran. | |
| Shobana had a major role in the Tamil-language drama film Mangala Nayagi (1980) directed by Krishnan–Panju, starring Srikanth and K. R. Vijaya. She won the best child actor award for her acting in the movie. | |
| She made her acting debut in a lead role with the Malayalam-language film April 18 (1984) opposite Balachandra Menon. 2 | |
| In 1993, Shobana won her first Best Actress National Film Award for her acting in A.M. Fazil's Malayalam-language psychological thriller film Manichitrathazhu (1993) co-starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi. | |
| In 2002, Shobana won her second Best Actress National Film Award performance in the English language film Mitr, My Friend (2002) directed by Revathi. | |
| She was honoured with Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution towards classical dance in 2006. 2 | |
| In 2011, Shobana adopted a girl child as a single parent and named her Anantha Narayani Chandrakumar. 2 | |
| She was last seen in Varane Avashyamund (2020) starring Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan. | |
| In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate (PHD) from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai and The Vinaya Mission University, Salem. 1 | |
| In 2021, she received a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala. | |
| She runs a dance school academy named Kalarpana in Chennai. Shobana founded it in 1994. 2 | |
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