Adoor Bhavani (1927 – 25 October 2009) was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema, best known for her appearance in the National Award-winning film Chemmeen (1965), directed by Ramu Kariat. She had acted in about 450 films, including Mudiyanaya Puthran, Thulabharam, Kallichellamma, and Anubhavangal Paalichakal.[1] Her last film was K. Madhu-directed Sethurama Iyer CBI. She was also a stage actress and was associated with popular theatre group KPAC.[2]
Adoor Bhavani | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1927 |
| Died | 25 October 2009 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Janardhanan Pillai |
| Children | Rajeev |
| Parent(s) | K Raman Pillai, Kunjukunjamma |
Bhavani was born in Adoor in Travancore.[3] Her sister, Adoor Pankajam, was also a Malayalam film actress. Adoor Bhavani died on 25 October 2009.[4][5]
Awards and recognitions
editIn 1969, Bhavani won the Kerala state film award for the second best actress for the film Kallichellamma. She received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Drama in 1982.[6] She was awarded the Chalachithra Saparya Lifetime Achievement award by Mathrubhumi-Medimix in 2002.[7][8] In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Bhavani and Pankajam for their overall contributions to theatre and drama.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit1950s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Sheriyo Thetto | ||
| 1957 | Padatha Painkili | Paaru |
1960s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Mudiyanaya Puthran | Rajan's mother | |
| 1962 | Bhagyajathakam | Bhargaviyamma | |
| Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi | Ealiyamma | ||
| 1963 | Ninamaninja Kalpadukal | Rahel | |
| 1965 | Shyamala Chechi | Parvathiyamma | |
| Kalyana Photo | Parvuamma | ||
| Chemmeen | Chakki | ||
| Odayil Ninnu | Pappu's mother | ||
| 1968 | Thulabharam | ||
| 1969 | Kadalpalam | Khadeeja | |
| Virunnukari | Kalyani | ||
| Kallichellamma | Valliyakka | ||
| Adimakal | Karthiyayini | ||
| Koottukudumbam | Karthyayanipilla | ||
| Nadi | Kunjeli |
1970s
edit1980s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ammayum Makalum | ||
| Ambalavilakku | Gopi's mother | ||
| Aniyatha Valakal | Lakshmi | ||
| Saraswatheeyamam | Lakshmikutty | ||
| Thaliritta Kinakkal | Karthyayaniyamma | ||
| 1981 | Palangal | Ramankutty's mother | |
| Veliyattam | Mariya | ||
| Kadathu | |||
| 1982 | Njanonnu Parayatte | Eli | |
| Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Maniyan's mother | ||
| Vidhichathum Kothichathum | Santhamma | ||
| Chiriyo Chiri | Neena's grandmother | ||
| Shari Alla Sharada | |||
| 1983 | Rugma | Rugma's grandmother | |
| Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | Vishalakshi's mother | ||
| 1984 | April 18 | Naniyamma | |
| Uyarangalil | Johnie's mother | ||
| Muthodu Muthu | |||
| Ningalil Oru Sthree | Parukuttiyamma | ||
| Manithali | Chenachi Umma | ||
| Ethirppukal | Bhargaviyamma | ||
| 1985 | Aviduthepole Ivideyum | Muthassi | |
| Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | |||
| Kandu Kandarinju | Chellamma | ||
| Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Naniyamma | ||
| Oru Nokku Kanan | Kathreena | ||
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | Balagopalan's grandmother | |
| Sree Narayana Guru | |||
| Oppam Oppathinoppam | Karthyayani | ||
| Snehamulla Simham | Paruvamma | ||
| Nyayavidhi | Kochanna | ||
| Nimishangal | Karthyayani | ||
| Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu | Kunjelemma | ||
| 1987 | Nirabedhangal | Maya's grandmother | |
| Achuvettante Veedu | Mary | ||
| Athinumappuram | |||
| 1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Mary | |
| Janmantharam | Aliyamma | ||
| Aalilakkuruvikal | |||
| Sanghunadam | Thulasi's mother | ||
| 1989 | Jagratha | Mary | |
| Oru Sayanathinte Swapnam | Veronica | ||
| Rugmini | Chinnuvakkan |
1990s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Purappadu | Eli | |
| Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | Naniyamma | ||
| Ponnaranjanam | |||
| 1991 | Koodikazhcha | Mathchan's mother | |
| Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Bhageerathi | ||
| Akashakottayile Sulthan | Pappy's sister | ||
| Chanchattam | Yamuna's Grandmother | ||
| Kottayam Kunjachan | 'Maramkeri' Mariamma | ||
| Souhridam | Karthyayaniyamma | ||
| Arangu | Aparna's grandmother | ||
| Keli | Paruvamma | ||
| 1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | Mani's mother | |
| Sathya Prathinja | Sreedharan's mother | ||
| Ardram | Karithalla | ||
| Kudumbasametham | Naniyamma | ||
| 1993 | Injakkadan Mathai and Sons | Shanthamma | |
| Oru Kadankatha Pole | |||
| Ponnuchami | |||
| Padaliputhram | |||
| Ithu Manjukalam | Pankiyamma | ||
| 1994 | Chanakya Soothrangal | Venu's mother | |
| Bhagyavan | Devaki | ||
| Dadha | Tea vendor | ||
| 1995 | Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Deenamma/Annamma | |
| Punnaram | |||
| Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Paruvamma | ||
| Thumbolikadappuram | |||
| Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka | Thara's grandmother | ||
| Thirumanassu | Ammini | ||
| Thovalapookkal | Seetha paatti | ||
| Mangala Soothram | Narayaniyamma | ||
| Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava | Premachandran's grandmother | ||
| Radholsavam | Seethamma's grandmother | ||
| 1996 | Hitler | Bhargavi | |
| British Market | Bhavani | ||
| Kadhapurushan | Midwife | ||
| 1997 | Gajaraja Manthram | Hostel warden | |
| Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Midwife | ||
| 1998 | Oro Viliyum Kathorthu | Lakshmi | |
| Meenathil Thalikettu | Kaimal's grandmother | ||
| Gloria Fernandez From USA | Thandamma |
2000s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ramayanakkili | ||
| Mark Antony | Kunjeli | ||
| Kannaadikkadavathu | Thumbi's grandmother | ||
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Mary |
2010s
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tharangal | Archive footage |
Dramas
edit- Veluthampi Dalawa
- Mooladhanam
- Ashwamedham
- Thulabharam
- Mudiyanaya Puthran
- Yudhakandam
- Parithranayam
- Pamsula
- Rangapooja
- Paashupathrasthram
- Penal Code
- Chakravarthini
- Paadam Onnu
- Anyayam
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Manorama Online". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Adoor Bhavani passes away". The Hindu. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- ^ "അടൂര് സഹോദരിമാര് , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Mathrubhumi Frames (in Malayalam). 19 September 2008. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Veteran actress Adoor Bhavani laid to rest". Mathrubhumi. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Malayalam Actress Adoor Bhavani Passes Away". Kerala 9. 25 October 2009. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Award for Actress Adoor Bhavani". The Tribune. 26 March 2002. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Adoor Bhavani selected for Chalachitra Sapariya award". My-Kerala.com. 27 March 2002. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
External links
edit- Adoor Bhawani at IMDb
- Adoor Bhavani at MSI
- Adoor Bhavani cremated with State honours, from The Hindu
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