Sukumari
Born: 1940-10-06
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Sukumari was a highly respected Indian actress who appeared in more than two thousand films across Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada...
Sukumari was a highly respected Indian actress who appeared in more than two thousand films across Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada and Hindi cinema. Known for her exceptional versatility and natural acting skills she began her career as a child artist and went on to become one of the most beloved figures in South Indian cinema. Sukumari portrayed a wide range of characters from comedy to emotional and motherly roles earning immense admiration from audiences. She was honored with the Padma Shri and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Sukumari was a veteran Indian film actress who worked primarily in Malayalam and Tamil films along with appearances in Telugu Kannada and Hindi movies. She was born in Nagercoil in the Travancore region and began her acting career at a very young age as part of a dance troupe. She later became one of the most sought after actresses in South Indian cinema with a career spanning over six decades. Sukumari was known for her natural expressions comedic timing and graceful portrayals of motherly characters. She acted in landmark films alongside leading stars and under acclaimed directors. Apart from films she also appeared in numerous television serials and stage performances. Her immense contribution to cinema was recognized with several honors including the Padma Shri from the Government of India and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She remained active in the industry until her passing in 2013 leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Sukumari was a veteran Indian film actress who worked primarily in Malayalam
and Tamil films along with appearances in Telugu Kannada and Hindi movies. She was born in Nagercoil in the Travancore region and began her acting career at a very young age as part of a dance troupe. She later became one of the most sought after actresses in South Indian cinema with a career spanning over six decades. Sukumari was known for her natural expressions comedic timing and graceful portrayals of motherly characters. She acted in landmark films alongside leading stars and under acclaimed directors. Apart from films she also appeared in numerous television serials and stage performances. Her immense contribution to cinema was recognized with several honors including the Padma Shri from the Government of India and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She remained active in the industry until her passing in 2013 leaving behind a lasting legacy.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Sukumari
- Height 5'4"/65kg
- Born October 06, 1940 · Nagercoil, Travancore, British India
- Spouses
- Children Suresh Bhimsingh
- Other works
- Classical dancer, Voice Artist
Parents
Sathyabhama Amma
Madhavan Nair
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Sukumari was an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema and for appearing in more than two thousand films.
Sukumari was born on October 6 1940 in Nagercoil Tamil Nadu India.
She received the Padma Shri in 2003 and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She was known for her motherly roles natural acting style and contribution to South Indian cinema.
Sukumari passed away in 2013 leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema.
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Sukumari began her career as a child artist and performed classical dance before entering films.
She acted in more than two thousand movies across different Indian languages.
She was the cousin of famous actresses Lalitha Padmini and Ragini known as the Travancore Sisters.
She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Namma Gramam.
She received the Padma Shri in 2003 for her contribution to Indian cinema.
Quotes
"Acting is not just performance it is a reflection of life itself."
"Every role has a story and every story teaches something new."
Trademarks
Graceful portrayal of motherly and comedic roles
Strong emotional expressions with subtle dialogue delivery
Natural acting style connecting deeply with audiences
Nicknames
Sukumari Amma
Salaries
Earned around Rs 2 to Rs 4 lakh per film
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