Urmila Unni
Urmila Unni is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[2] Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress.[3]
Urmila Unni | |
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Born | Swathi Urmila Raja 14 June 1962 Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Years active | 1988 – present |
Spouse |
Ankarath Ramanunni (m. 1981) |
Children | Utthara Unni |
Parents |
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Relatives | Samyuktha Varma |
Personal life
Unni was born on June 14, 1962, into a royal family as the daughter of K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama at Nedumpuram Palace, Thiruvalla. She had her primary education from Infant Jesus Convent Thrissur and a former student of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur. She learned Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali and Veena. She is also a painter.[4]
She is married to Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple have a daughter Utthara Unni who is also an actress and dancer.[5] Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school Angopanga at Bahrain.[6] Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece.[7] She is the author of Cinema Katha and Panchalika.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Maratam | Kavutti | |
1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Aniyankuttan's mother | |
1992 | Sargam | Subhadra Thampuratti | |
1992 | My Dear Muthachan | Voice for Manu | Tarun |
1995 | Kathapurushan | Kunjunni's mother | |
1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Devi | |
1998 | Panchaloham | Chinnammu | |
2000 | Puraskaram | Gayathri | |
2000 | Susanna | Bhargavi | |
2000 | Mazha | Bhadra's mother | |
2000 | Ariyaathe | ||
2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Vilasini | |
2001 | Mookkuthi | Shalini | |
2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Martha | |
2001 | Dosth | Ajith's mother | |
2001 | Dubai | Swaminathan's wife | |
2001 | Megasandesam | Mariya | |
2002 | Dany | Jayalakshmi | |
2002 | Punarjani | Appu's mother | |
2002 | Punyam | Queen | |
2003 | Gaurisankaram | Sankaran's mother | |
2004 | Sasneham Sumithra | Dr. Nirmala Issac | |
2004 | Aparichithan | Dr.Thripura Sundari Varma | |
2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Velayudhan's wife | |
2004 | Thudakkam | Adv. Lakshmi Nair | |
2004 | Maratha Nadu | Sreelakshmi | |
2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Meenakshi Iyer | |
2004 | Aparichithan | Tripura Sundari Varma | |
2004 | Parayam | Raju's mother | |
2005 | Pauran | Kathreena | |
2005 | Sheelabathi | Sumangala | |
2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S. | Subhadra | |
2006 | Raashtram | Maliyekkal Thommi's kin | |
2006 | Red Salute | Mariya Joseph | |
2006 | Thuruppu Gulan | Bharathi | |
2006 | Ammathottil | ||
2007 | Atheetham | Remadevi Thamburatti | |
2007 | Heartbeats | Edikkula's mother | |
2007 | Inspector Garud | Sethulakshmi's mother | |
2007 | Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | AadiLakshmi Varadhachalam | |
2008 | Anthiponvettam | Jeevan's mother | |
2008 | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Rajalakshmi | |
2008 | Laptop | Dr.Vanaja | |
2008 | Annan Thampi | Ravunni's wife | |
2008 | Roudram | Dr. Ratnakumari | |
2008 | Aayudham | Leena | |
2009 | Meghatheertham | Radhika | |
2009 | Duplicate | Maya | |
2009 | Banaras | Devu's mother | |
2009 | Pramukhan | Gayathriamma | |
2009 | Black Dalia | Sunny Kuruvila's wife | |
2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Sumithra | |
2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Chirakkal Thamburatty | |
2010 | Valiyangadi | Sethulakshmi | |
2010 | Aatmakatha | Teacher | |
2010 | Fiddle | Gayatri's mother | |
2010 | Holidays | Riya's mother | |
2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Aswathy's mother | |
2010 | Koottukar | Devaki | |
2010 | Njaan Sanchaari | Lakshmi | |
2010 | Kanyakumari Express | Saraswathy | |
2011 | Daivathinte Kaiyoppu | Sophy's mother | |
2011 | Dam 999 | Vinay's mother | English Movie |
2011 | 7aum Arivu | Queen | Tamil Movie |
2011 | Kanakompathu | Geethu's mother | |
2011 | Mohabbath | Aarifa | |
2011 | Snehaveedu | Nalini | |
2011 | Killadi Raman | Savithri | |
2011 | Sarkar Colony | Doctor | |
2011 | Swapnamalika | Appu's mother | |
2012 | Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | Saradha's mother | |
2012 | Rasaleela | Savithriyamma | |
2012 | 101 Weddings | Vijayamma | |
2012 | Theruvu Nakshathrangal | Mahila Sangam President | |
2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Interview Board Member | |
2012 | Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | K.K. Jose's wife | |
2012 | Arike | Alaga Devi | |
2012 | Nada Brahmam | Oormila | |
2012 | Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam | Girija | Tamil Movie |
2012 | Breaking News Live | Nayana's mother | |
2013 | Njan Anaswaran | - | |
2013 | 3 Dots | Lakshmi's mother | |
2013 | Cleopatra | Mathaji | |
2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @ 43 | Madhavi | |
2014 | Avarude Veedu | - | |
2014 | Bad Boys | - | |
2014 | Pranayakatha | Lelamma | |
2014 | Dial 1091 | - | |
2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Saramma | |
2014 | Yaan | Lakshmi | Tamil Movie |
2014 | Ettekaal Second | Neethu's mother | |
2014 | Koothara | Tharun's mother | |
2014 | Snehamullaoral Koodayullappol | Sumithra | |
2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Antharjanam | |
2014 | Randaam Varavu | Thampuratti/Ghost | Short film |
2014 | Mummyude Swantham Achoos | Sandra's mother | |
2015 | Village Guys | Mythili | |
2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Lakshmiyamma | |
2015 | Mathru Vandhanam | Raju's sister | |
2015 | Compartment | Nun | |
2015 | Sukhamayirikkatte | - | |
2016 | Plus Or Minus | Gayatri | |
2016 | Maaya Malika | Maya's mother | |
2016 | Poy Maranju Parayahte | Swayamprabha's mother | |
2016 | Ameyam | Fathima | Short film |
2016 | 9th Month | Mithra | Short film |
2017 | Hadiyya | - | |
2018 | Nonsense | Principal | |
2018 | 1948 Kaalam Paranjathu | - | |
2019 | Madhaveeyam | - | |
2019 | Safe | Nirmala Amma | |
2019 | Kalikoottukar | Amina | |
2019 | Venalmazha | - | Music video |
2021 | Black coffee | Susy | |
2022 | Aquarium | Provincial Amma | |
2022 | PK Rosy | - | |
2023 | Mukalparappu | ||
TBA | Thoolika | TBA | |
Television serials
- Rakkuyil (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Ottachilambu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Amruthavarshini (Janam TV)
- Sreekrishnavijayam (Janam TV)
- Njangal Santhushtaranu (Asianet Plus)
- Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
- Kunjalimarakkar (Asianet)
- Pazhassiraja (Surya TV)
- Velankani Mathavu (Surya TV)
- Nizhalattom (DD)
- Mughmariyathey (Surya TV)
- Kathayariyathey (Surya TV)
- Manasariyathe (Surya TV)
- Priyam (Kairali)
- Orma (Asianet)
- Mangalyam (Asianet)
- Nizhalukal (Asianet)
- Sankeerthanam Pole (Asianet)
- Neeti Vacha Madhuvidhu (DD)
- Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal (Doordarshan)
- Darussalam(DD)
- Theekkali Internet Pollumbol (Surya TV)
- Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
- Ponnunjal (Asianet)
- Sree Mahabhagavatham (Asianet)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (Asianet)
- Sthree (Asianet)
- Poothali (Amrita TV)
- Parvanendu
- Manalnagaram
- Parinamam
- Mounanombaram (Kairali TV)
- Sakunam ( DD Malayalam) - telefilm
- Ente Mash - telefilm
- Kalippata Kadayile Sthree - telefilm
TV shows
- Ruchibhedham as Presenter
- Thani Nadan as Presenter
- Smart Show as Participant
- Red Carpet as Mentor
References
- "Swathi thirunal Urmila Raja". Official website of Urmila Unni. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/11920
- Parvathy S Nayar (17 September 2011). "Urmila Unni gets busy in Kollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
- http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/107963
- http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/chit-chat/295732?page=0,0
- http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/108997