Shanthi Williams
Born: 1958-09-23
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Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress primarily active in the Tamil and Malayalam entertainment industries. Sh...
Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress primarily active in the Tamil and Malayalam entertainment industries. She began her career as a child artist around the age of 12 and subsequently established herself in supporting and character roles across both films and serials. Born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Malayali parents from Kannur, Kerala, Shanthi married cinematographer J. Williams in 1979 and has appeared in many notable serials such as Metti Oli and many films including Anniyan 2005.
Shanthi Williams was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, into a Malayali family whose roots are in Kannur, Kerala. She entered the film industry as a child artist at age 12, making her debut around 1970 with the film Vietnam Veedu. Over the years she transitioned into supporting and character roles in Tamil and Malayalam films. From the late 1990s she became very active in television serials, with her breakthrough TV role coming in the serial Metti Oli. In 1979 she married the Malayali cameraman J. Williams, and the couple had four children. After her husband death in 2005 she continued to work steadily in the industry, appearing in serials and films, maintaining a respected status in the television space.
Shanthi Williams was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, into a Malayali
family whose roots are in Kannur, Kerala. She entered the film industry as a child artist at age 12, making her debut around 1970 with the film Vietnam Veedu. Over the years she transitioned into supporting and character roles in Tamil and Malayalam films. From the late 1990s she became very active in television serials, with her breakthrough TV role coming in the serial Metti Oli. In 1979 she married the Malayali cameraman J. Williams, and the couple had four children. After her husband death in 2005 she continued to work steadily in the industry, appearing in serials and films, maintaining a respected status in the television space.
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- Alternative names Coimbatore, India
- Height 5'5"/65kg
- Born September 23, 1958 · Coimbatore, India
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Shanthi Williams is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam films and television serials. She began her career as a child artist and later became popular for playing strong mother and mother-in-law roles in Tamil serials.
She is best known for her role in the Tamil television serial Metti Oli where sheportrayed a traditional family matriarch. Her performance in Thendral also earned her wide appreciation.
She was born on September 23 1958 in Coimbatore Tamil Nadu India to Malayali parents from Kannur Kerala.
Shanthi Williams was married to cinematographer J Williams in 1979. He passed away in 2005. The couple has four children.
Her most popular serials include Metti Oli and Thendral. She has also acted in Tamil and Malayalam films such as Vietnam Veedu and Anniyan.
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She began her career as a child artist at age 12.
She is best known for her role as a traditional mother/mother in law figure in the serial Metti Oli.
Director K. Balachander awarded her for Best Actress in a negative role for her performance in Thendral.
Quotes
"Life has taught me that strength comes only when we have no other choice"
"Acting is not just my profession it is my identity and my way to live with dignity"
"Every role I play teaches me something about people and about myself"
Trademarks
Excellent portrayal of strong matriarch or mother in law characters in Tamil serials
Versatility across both film and television in supporting roles
Salaries
Approximate salary is Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh per movie
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