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'''Ambika Sukumaran Nair''' is an Indian actress best known for her work in [[Malayalam cinema]] during the 1950s and 1960s. |
'''Ambika Sukumaran Nair''' is an Indian actress best known for her work in [[Malayalam cinema]] during the 1950s and 1960s. She is a close relative of the [[Travancore]] Sisters; [[Lalitha (actress)|Lalitha]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]], and also [[Shobana]], [[Vineeth]], [[Krishna (Malayalam actor)|Krishna]] and [[Sukumari]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/flash_back/159135/ |title=മലയാളത്തിന്റെ മുന് നായിക പൊന്നാനിയില്, Flash Back - Mathrubhumi Movies |access-date=17 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202225657/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/flash_back/159135/ |archive-date=2 December 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Ambika also was initiated to go along that path and she debuted in Udaya Studio's film ''Visappinte Vili'' in 1952 she is also the first herion of [[Premnazir]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=10418515&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3|title=Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India|website=Manoramaonline.com|accessdate=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005121/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=10418515&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1968, she acted as the lead actress in the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]'', directed by [[P. Venu]]. She acted in more than 80 movies.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Vintage-memories/article15937353.ece |title=Vintage memories |date=27 February 2009 |accessdate=18 July 2018 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 12:23, 10 February 2024
Ambika Sukumaran | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Classical dancer Actress |
Years active | 1952 – 1979 |
Spouse | K. V. Sukumaran |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Travancore family, Raja Ravi Varma (Great Grandfather) |
Ambika Sukumaran Nair is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She is a close relative of the Travancore Sisters; Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini, and also Shobana, Vineeth, Krishna and Sukumari.[1] Ambika also was initiated to go along that path and she debuted in Udaya Studio's film Visappinte Vili in 1952 she is also the first herion of Premnazir.[2] In 1968, she acted as the lead actress in the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema Viruthan Shanku, directed by P. Venu. She acted in more than 80 movies.[3]
Personal life
She married Sukumaran and left cinema, settling in the US. She has two daughters.[4] She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She ran a dance school in New Jersey before retiring.[3]
Partial filmography
Malayalam
- Thanka Bhasma Kuriyitta Thamburatty (2019) as Herself in photo
- Tharangal (2014) as Herself in photo
- Naayika (2011) as Herself in video footage
- Allahu Akbar (1977)
- Check Post (1974)
- Kalippaava (1972)
- Moonu Pookkal (1971) as Valsala
- Sthree (1970) as Vasanthi
- Ara Nazhika Neram (1970) as Kuttiyamma
- Sabarimala Sree Dharmashastha (1970)
- Nadhi (1969) as Leela
- Virunnukari (1969) as Malathi
- Mooladhanam (1969) as Malathi
- Velliyazhcha (1969) as Chitra
- Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
- Kuruthikkalam (1969)
- Aparaadhini (1968)
- Adhyaapika (1968) as Thankamma
- Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi (1968)
- Midumidukki (1968) as Sarasu
- Viruthan Shanku (1968) as Kunjikkavu
- Collector Malathy (1967) as Indu
- N.G.O (1967)
- Chekuthante Kotta (1967)
- Kudumbam (1967) as Radha
- Anarkali (1966) as Jodhabhai
- Pinchuhridayam (1966) as Malathy
- Penmakkal (1966) as Kamala
- Poochakkanni (1966)
- Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966)
- Kusrithikkuttan (1966) as Lakshmi
- Koottukar (1966) as Khadeeja
- Thankakudam (1965) as Suhara
- Kuppivala (1965) as Khadeeja
- Sarpakadu (1965) as Nagaprabha
- Thommante Makkal (1965) as Soshamma
- Kadathukaran (1965) as Thankamma
- Shyamala Chechi (1965) as Shyamala
- Subaidha (1965) as Subaida
- Devatha (1965) as Ammini
- Jeevitha Yaathra (1965) as Lakshmi
- Chettathi (1965) as Nirmala
- Kathirunna Nikah (1965) as Wahida
- Ammu (1965) as Ammu
- Shree Guruvayoorappan (1964) as Manjula
- Devaalayam (1964) as Sumathi
- Aadya Kiranangal (1964) as Gracy
- Omanakuttan (1964) as Bhavani
- Pazhassi Raja (1964)
- Kutti Kuppayam (1964) as Subaida
- Thacholi Othenan (1964) as Kunji Kunki
- Kalanju Kittiya Thankam (1964) as Girija
- School Master (1964) as Vishalam
- Oraal Koodi Kallanaayi (1964) as Devaki
- Nithya Kanyaka (1963) as Nalini
- Sathyabhaama (1963) as Sathyabhama
- Chilamboli (1963) as Sumangala
- Ammaye Kaanaan (1963) as Madhavi
- Susheela (1963) as Nalini
- Moodupadam (1963) as Amina
- Ninamaninja Kalpadukal (1963) as Thankamma
- Swargarajyam (1962) as Baby
- Snehadeepam (1962) as Vilasini
- Veluthambi Dalawa (1962) as Seethalakshmi
- Sreekovil (1962) as Radha
- Kannum Karalum (1962) as Sarala
- Krishna Kuchela (1961) as Sathyabhama
- Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) as Kunju Bivi
- Ummini Thanka (1961) as Dancer
- Sabarimala Ayyappan (1961) as Panthalam Rani
- Christmas Rathri (1961) as Gracy
- Arappavan (1961) as Kalyani
- Bhakta Kuchela (1961 film) as Rukmini
- Mudiyanaya Puthran (1961) as Radha
- Sthreehridayam (1960)
- Aana Valarthiya Vanampaadi (1959)
- Naadodikal (1959) as Sharadha
- Koodappirappu (1956) as Parvathi
- Vishappinte Vili (1952) as Dancer
Tamil
- Ponni (1953) as Dancer
- Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956) as Menaka
- Raja Rani (1956) as Dancer
- Mathar Kula Manikkam (1956) as Dancer
- Pudhu Vazhvu (1957)
- Yaanai Valartha Vanampadi (1959)
- Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (1960)
- Ivan Avanethan (1960)
- Sri Valli (1961)
- Naan Vanangum Dheivam (1963)
- Kandhan Karunai (1967) as Padumakomalai
- Thillana Mohanambal (1968) as Maragatham
Telugu
- Charana Daasi (1956) as Dancer
- Dakshayagnam (1962) as Urvashi
- Rani Ratnaprabha (1962) as Dancer
Kannada
- Abba Aa Hudugi (1959) as Dancer
Hindi
- Royal Mail (1963) as Rajkumari
TV Shows - Guest
- Sthree (ACV)
- Morning Guest (Media One)
- Interview (Manorama News)
- Rangoli (Doordarshan Malayalam)
- Innalathe Tharam (Amrita TV)
- Film Views
Dramas
- Kuttavum Shikshayum
References
- ^ "മലയാളത്തിന്റെ മുന് നായിക പൊന്നാനിയില്, Flash Back - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India". Manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Vintage memories". The Hindu. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Innalathe Tharam-Amritatv". Retrieved 1 November 2013 – via YouTube.
External links
- Ambika Sukumaran at IMDb
- "Profile of Malayalam Actor Ambika (Old)". En.msidb.org. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- "Travancore Sisters Forever - Betsy Woodman". Betsywoodman.com. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2018.