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Shoba

Born: September 23, 1962
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FAN SCORE
50
POPULARITY
50

Shoba was a talented Indian actress in the Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada film industries. She began her career as a child artist and quickly became known for her natural performances and expressi... Read more

Shoba was a talented Indian actress in the Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada film industries. She began her career as a child artist and quickly became known for her natural performances and expressive acting. Shoba transitioned into leading roles in her teenage years and delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like Pasi Mullum Malarum Azhiyatha Kolangal Nidra and Olangal. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Pasi and was also recognized by the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Shoba married filmmaker Balu Mahendra but tragically passed away at the age of 17 leaving behind a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema. She is remembered for her emotional depth realistic acting and significant contribution to films despite her short career. Show less

ROLES
Actress
HEIGHT
5' 2"
BIRTH PLACE
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

Born September 23, 1962
Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height 5' 2"
Fan Score 50
Popularity 50
Roles Actress

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Shoba Mahendra, Urvashi Shoba, Baby Mahalakshmi, Baby Shoba
Spouses
Parents Prema, K. P. Menon

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Shoba began acting at the age of six
    She acted in over 80 films across four languages
    She won the National Film Award at the age of 17
    She was known for her realistic performances and emotional depth
    Her death at a young age shocked the South Indian film industry
Quotes
  • Acting is not just performing it is feeling every emotion deeply
Trademarks
  • Natural acting style with expressive eyes
    Realistic portrayal of rural and emotional characters
    Strong dedication to method acting
    Worked in multiple South Indian film industries
Nicknames
  • Baby Shoba

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Shoba?

Shoba was a talented Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.

02

What was Shoba famous for?

She was known for her natural acting style, expressive eyes, and emotional performances.

03

Which film earned Shoba the National Film Award?

Shoba won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Pasi.

04

How old was Shoba when she passed away?

Shoba tragically passed away at the age of 17.

05

Who was Shoba married to?

She was married to filmmaker Balu Mahendra.

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