Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Born: 1948-06-27
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Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965 which led to her adopting the screen name Vennira Aadai Nirmala. She has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham 1979 Guru 1980 and Thacholy Ambu 1978. She has also appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal Raja Rajeswari and Manikoondu.Apart from acting she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in various dance dramas and cultural programs. She was born to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani and remains unmarried. She is known for her dedication to her craft and cultural pursuits.
Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965 which led to her adopting the screen name Vennira Aadai Nirmala. She has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham 1979 Guru 1980 and Thacholy Ambu 1978. She has also appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal Raja Rajeswari and Manikoondu.Apart from acting she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in various dance dramas and cultural programs. She was born to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani and remains unmarried. She is known for her dedication to her craft and cultural pursuits.
Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu is a renowned Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965 which led to her adopting the screen name Vennira Aadai Nirmala. Nirmala has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham 1979 Guru 1980 and Thacholy Ambu 1978. In addition to films she has appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal 2013 to 2018 Raja Rajeswari 2006 to 2007 and Manikoondu 2008. Apart from acting she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has contributed to various dance dramas and cultural programs. Born to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani she remains unmarried and is known for her dedication to her craft and cultural pursuits. In 1986 she was nominated by then Chief Minister MG Ramachandran to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council but due to legal constraints related to insolvency her nomination was annulled. Nirmala has been recognized for her contributions to Indian cinema and culture including receiving the Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award in 2009.
Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil
Nadu is a renowned Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965 which led to her adopting the screen name Vennira Aadai Nirmala.
Nirmala has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham 1979 Guru 1980 and Thacholy Ambu 1978. In addition to films she has appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal 2013 to 2018 Raja Rajeswari 2006 to 2007 and Manikoondu 2008.
Apart from acting she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has contributed to various dance dramas and cultural programs. Born to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani she remains unmarried and is known for her dedication to her craft and cultural pursuits.
In 1986 she was nominated by then Chief Minister MG Ramachandran to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council but due to legal constraints related to insolvency her nomination was annulled.
Nirmala has been recognized for her contributions to Indian cinema and culture including receiving the Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award in 2009.
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Personal details
- Alternative names AB Shanthi
- Height 5' 4"
- Born June 27, 1948 · Kumbakonam, Thanjor District, Madras presidency
- Other works
- Actress
Parents
Aranmanai L Balakrishnan
Rukmani
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Vennira Aadai Nirmala is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her debut with the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965.
Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham (1979), Guru (1980), and Thacholy Ambu (1978). She has appeared in over 400 films across multiple languages.
Yes, she has acted in television serials such as Deivamagal, Raja Rajeswari, and Manikoondu, contributing significantly to Tamil television.
Yes, she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in various dance dramas and cultural programs alongside her acting career.
Yes, she has been recognized for her contributions to cinema and culture, including receiving the Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award in 2009.
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Vennira Aadai Nirmala made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965
She has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages
She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has contributed to dance dramas and cultural programs
She appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal Raja Rajeswari and Manikoondu
In 1986 she was nominated to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council but her nomination was annulled
Quotes
Cinema is a way to express culture and emotion
Trademarks
Versatile performances across multiple languages
Classical dance integration in performances
Strong screen presence in both lead and supporting roles
Enduring career in films and television
Nicknames
AB Shanthi
Salaries
Earned approximately 5000 to 25000 rupees per film
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