Adoor Bhavani
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
In 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.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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2014 | Tharangal | Archive footage |
2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Mary |
2000 | Kannaadikkadavathu | Thumbi's grandmother |
2000 | Mark Antony | Kunjeli |
2000 | Ramayanakkili | |
1998 | Gloria Fernandez From USA | Thandamma |
1998 | Meenathil Thalikettu | Kaimal's grandmother |
1998 | Oro Viliyum Kathorthu | Lakshmi |
1997 | Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | |
1997 | Gajaraja Manthram | Hostel Warden |
1996 | Kadhapurushan | Midwife |
1996 | British Market | Bhavani |
1996 | Hitler | Bhargavi |
1995 | Radholsavam | Seethamma's grandmother |
1995 | Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava | Premachandran's grandmother |
1995 | Mangala Soothram | Narayaniyamma |
1995 | Thovalapookkal | Seetha paatti |
1995 | Thirumanassu | Ammini |
1995 | Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka | Pankajavalli |
1995 | Thumbolikadappuram | Thara's grandma |
1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Paruvamma |
1995 | Punnaram | |
1995 | Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Deenamma&Annamma |
1994 | Dadha | Teaseller lady |
1994 | Bhagyavan | Devaki |
1994 | Chanakya Soothrangal | Venu's Mother |
1994 | Vardakyapuranam | |
1993 | Ithu Manjukalam | Pankiyamma |
1993 | Padaliputhram | |
1993 | Ponnuchami | |
1993 | Oru Kadamkatha Pole | |
1993 | Injakkadan Mathai and Sons | Shanthamma |
1992 | Kudumbasammetham | Peramma |
1992 | Ardram | Karithalla |
1992 | Sathya Prathinja | Sreedharan's mother |
1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | Mani's mother |
1991 | Keli | Paruvamma |
1991 | Arangu | |
1991 | Souhridam | Karthyayaniyamma |
1991 | Kottayam Kunjachan | 'Maramkeri' Mariyamma |
1991 | Chanchattam | Yamuna's Grand Mother |
1991 | Akashakottayile Sulthan | Pappy's Sister |
1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Bhageerathi |
1991 | Koodikazhcha | Mathchan's mother |
1990 | Ponnaranjaanam | |
1990 | Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | Naniyamma |
1990 | Purappadu | Eli |
1989 | Oru Sayanathinte Swapnam | Veronica |
1989 | Jagratha | Mary |
1988 | Rugmini | Chinnuvakkan |
1988 | Sanghunadam | Thulasi's mother |
1988 | Aalilakkuruvikal | |
1988 | Janmantharam | Aliyamma |
1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Mary |
1987 | Athinumappuram | |
1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Mary |
1987 | Nirabedhangal | Maya's grandmother |
1986 | Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu | Kunjelemma |
1986 | Nimishangal | Karthyayani |
1986 | Nyayavidhi | Kochanna |
1986 | Snehamulla Simham | Paruvamma |
1986 | Oppam Oppathinoppam | Karthyayani |
1986 | Swami Sree Narayanan Guru | |
1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | Balagopalan's grandmother |
1985 | Oru Nokku Kanan | Kathreena |
1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Naniyamma |
1985 | Kandu Kandarinju | Chellamma |
1985 | Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | |
1985 | Aviduthepole Ivideyum | Muthassi |
1984 | Ethirppukal | Bhargaviyamma |
1984 | Manithali | Chenachi umma |
1984 | Ningalil Oru Sthree | Parukuttiyamma |
1984 | Muthodu Muthu | |
1984 | Uyarangalil | Johnie's Mother |
1984 | April 18 | Naniyamma |
1983 | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | Vishalakshi's mother |
1983 | Rugma | Rugma's Grandmother |
1982 | Shari Alla Sharada | |
1982 | Chiriyo Chiri | Neena's grandmother |
1982 | Vidhichathum Kothichathum | Santhamma |
1982 | Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Maniyan's mother |
1982 | Njanonnu Parayatte | Eli |
1981 | Kadathu | |
1981 | Veliyattam | Mariya |
1981 | Palangal | Ramankutty's Mother |
1980 | Thaliritta Kinakkal | Karthyayaniyamma |
1980 | Saraswatheeyamam | Lakshmikutty |
1980 | Aniyatha Valakal | Lakshmi |
1980 | Ambalavilakku | Gopi's Mother |
1980 | Ammayum Makalum | - |
1979 | Sarpam | |
1979 | Kannukal | Kalyani |
1979 | Sarapanjaram | |
1979 | Peruvazhiyambalam | Old lady |
1979 | Valeduthavan Valal | |
1979 | Ival Oru Nadodi | |
1979 | Pratheeksha | |
1979 | Jeevitam Oru Gaanam | Mariyamma |
1979 | Kayalum Kayarum | Devaki |
1979 | Mochanam | |
1979 | Choola | |
1979 | Kaliyankattu Neeli | Gouriyamma |
1978 | Kodiyettam | Santhamma's Mother |
1978 | Rowdy Ramu | |
1978 | Ashtamudikkaayal | |
1978 | Arum Anyaralla | Devaki |
1978 | Kaithappu | |
1978 | Vadakakku Oru Hridayam | Karthyayani |
1978 | Iniyum Puzhayozhukum | Celin's Servant |
1977 | Yudhakandam | Gouriyamma |
1977 | Harshabashpam | Naarayani |
1977 | Sreemurugan | |
1977 | Kodiyettam | Santhamma's mother |
1977 | Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal | Narayanan's Mother |
1976 | Srishti | |
1976 | Neelasari | |
1976 | Yakshagaanam | Rajani's Mother |
1974 | Nellu | Pempi |
1973 | Swapnam | |
1973 | Manushyaputhran | Madhavi |
1973 | Udayam | Bhavaniyamma |
1973 | Divyadarshanam | Ammukutty |
1973 | Yamini | Govindan's Mother |
1973 | Panitheeratha Veedu | |
1973 | Mazhakkaru | Malathi's Mother |
1972 | Akkarapacha | |
1972 | Chembarathi | Kalyani |
1972 | Maaya | Kalyani |
1972 | Swayamvaram | Janaki |
1972 | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | Kalyani |
1972 | Mayiladum Kunnu | Kochu Mariya |
1971 | Puthenveedu | |
1971 | Karakanakadal | Maria |
1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | |
1971 | Vithukal | |
1971 | Vilakkyu Vaangiya Veena | Bharathi |
1970 | Kurukshethram | |
1970 | Pearl View | Annie |
1970 | Kakkathampuratti | Kochirikkali |
1970 | Vivaham Swargathil | |
1970 | Thara | Saraswathy |
1970 | Sthri | Kalyaniyamma |
1970 | Nilakkatha Chalanangal | |
1969 | Nadi | Kunjeli |
1969 | Koottukudumbam | Karthyayanipilla |
1969 | Adimakal | Karthiyayini |
1969 | Kallichellamma | Valliyakka |
1969 | Virunnukari | Kalyani |
1969 | Kadalpaalam | Khadeeja |
1968 | Thulabharam | |
1065 | Odayil Ninnu | |
1965 | Chemmeen | Chakki |
1965 | Kalyana Photo | Parvuamma |
1965 | Shyamala Chechi | Parvathiyamma |
1963 | Ninamaninja Kalpadukal | Rahel |
1962 | Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi | Ealiyamma |
1962 | Bhagyajathakam | Bhargaviyamma |
1961 | Mudiyanaya Puthran | Rajan's mother |
1957 | Padatha Painkili | Paaru |
1953 | Sheriyo Thetto | |
Dramas
- Veluthampi Dalawa
- Mooladhanam
- Ashwamedham
- Thulabharam
- Mudiyanaya Puthran
- Yudhakandam
- Parithranayam
- Pamsula
- Rangapooja
- Paashupathrasthram
- Penal Code
- Chakravarthini
- Paadam Onnu
- Anyayam
See also
References
- "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.
- "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
- Adoor Bhawani at IMDb
- Adoor Bhavani at MSI
- Adoor Bhavani cremated with State honours, from The Hindu