Seema (actress)

Shanthakumari Nambiar, known by her stage name Seema, is an Indian actress.[1] She has acted in 260 films in Malayalam, 25 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 6 in Kannada and one in Hindi. Vijayan gave her the screen name Seema.[2]

Seema
Seema at the 62st Filmfare Awards South, 2015
Born
Shanthakumari Nambiar

Madras, Madras State, India
Other namesShanthi
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1973–present
Spouse
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(m. 1980; died 2017)​
Children2

Career

Seema began her career in Tamil film at the age of 18 as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's Nizhale Nee Sakshi, but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her name as Seema during the filming of Nizhale Nee Sakshi.

At the age of 26, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled Avalude Ravukal (Her Nights), directed by I. V. Sasi.[3][4][5] After a few years of inactivity during 1990s, Seema became active again in 1998 in Olympiyan Anthony Adam. Seema won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1984 and in 1985. Vishudha Shanthi, a biography on her life, was published by Didi Damodaran, in 2011. She achieved the Lifetime achievement award at the 59th Idea Filmfare festival at Chennai.[6]

Personal life

She married director I. V. Sasi on 28 August 1980. The couple have two children, one daughter Anu and one son Ani.

Partial filmography

Malayalam
  1. Kattukurangu (1970)
  2. Nadan Pennu (1970)
  3. Velutha Kathreena (1970)
  4. Padunna Puzha (1971)
  5. Virunnukari (1970)
  6. Karakanakadal (1970)
  7. Thara (1970)
  8. Vilaykku Vangiya Veena (1970)
  9. Aadhyathe Kadha (1970)
  10. Kakkathamburatti (1970)
  11. Line Bus (1970)
  12. Kadalpalam (1971)
  13. Dathuputhran (1971)
  14. Sthree (1971)
  15. Azhakulla Celina (1971)
  16. Mayiladum Kunnu (1971)
  17. CheenaVala (1971)
  18. Love Marriage (1972)
  19. Helo Darling (1972)
  20. Urangatha Sundari (1972)
  21. Kaattumallika (1972)
  22. Nilakatha Chalanangal (1972)
  23. Thurakkatha Vathil (1972)
  24. Achanum Bappayum (1972)
  25. Kuttyedathi (1972)
  26. Sindhooracheppu (1972)
  27. Nrithashala (1972)
  28. Samudram (1972)
  29. Aparadhi (1972)
  30. Kanyaka (1972)
  31. Akkarapacha (1972)
  32. Oru Sundariyude Kadha (1972)
  33. Lakshyam (1973)
  34. Aaradhika (1973)
  35. Gayathry (1973)
  36. Divya Darshanam (1973)
  37. Thottavadi (1973)
  38. Nakhangal (1973)
  39. Guruvayoor Keshavan (1973)
  40. Iniyethra Sandhyakal (1973)
  41. Kalachakram (1973)
  42. Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1973)
  43. Padmatheertham (1973)
  44. Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi (1973)
  45. Rajahamsam (1973)
  46. Nellu (1973)
  47. Alibhabhayum 41 Kallanmarum (1973)
  48. Babumon (1973)
  49. Chennaya Valarthiya Kutty (1974)
  50. Nee Ente Lahari (1974)
  51. Sethubandhanam (1974)
  52. Aakramanam (1975)
  53. "Chandhrahasam (1975)
  54. Thirayum Theeravum (1975)
  55. Agnisharam (1975)
  56. Anubhavam (1975)
  57. Dharmakshethre Kurukshetre (1975)
  58. "Sujatha" (1975)
  59. Poymughangal (1975)
  60. Ayalkkari (1976)
  61. Sindhooram (1976)
  62. Rajaparambara (1976)
  63. Appoppan (1976)
  64. AgniPushpam (1977)
  65. Light House (1977)
  66. Kamadhenu (1977)
  67. Anujathi (1977)
  68. Panchami (1977)
  69. Ankakkuri (1977)
  70. Hemantharathri (1977)
  71. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1977)
  72. Sreedevi (1977)
  73. Asthamayam (1978)
  74. Rajayogam (1978)
  75. Dhanya (1978)
  76. Mochanam (1978)
  77. Irumbazhikal (1978)
  78. Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978)
  79. Sayoojyam (1978)
  80. Itha Oru Manushyan (1978)
  81. Puthiya Velicham (1978)
  82. Kamini (1978)
  83. Karipuranda Jeevithangal (1978)
  84. Midukki Ponnamna (1978)
  85. Aval Oru Devalayam (1978)
  86. Kadathanattu Makkam (1978)
  87. Swarangal Swapnangal (1978)
  88. Kalpavruksham (1978)
  89. Aparajitha (1978)
  90. Sammanam (1978)
  91. Ee manohara theeram (1978)
  92. Soothrakkari (1978)
  93. Aadhya Padam (1978)
  94. Adavukal 18 (1978)
  95. Tholkkan Enikku Manasilla (1978)
  96. Sukradasha (1978)
  97. Hridayame Sakshi (1978)
  98. Randulokam (1978)
  99. Anugraham (1978)
  100. Rowdy Ramu (1978)
  101. Beena (1978)
  102. Orkkuka Vallapozhum (1978)
  103. Balapareekshanam (1978)
  104. Aval Vishwasthayayirunnu (1978)
  105. Madhura Swapnam (1978)
  106. Itha Oru Theeram (1979)
  107. Ammayum Makalum (1979)
  108. Ivan Ente Priyaputhran (1979)
  109. Pattalam Janaki (1979)
  110. Vaiki Vanna Vasantham (1979)
  111. Parivarthanam (1979)
  112. Alavudheenum Albutha Vilakkum (1979)
  113. Aashirvadam (1979)
  114. Mattoly (1979)
  115. Eetta (1979)
  116. Njan Njan Mathram (1979)
  117. Anupallavi (1980)
  118. Visham (1980)
  119. Garjanam (1980)
  120. Trishoolam (1980)
  121. Vayanadan Thamban (1980)
  122. Rachana (1980)
  123. Ithikkara Pakki (1980)
  124. Mamankam (1980)
  125. Aa Nimisham' (1980)
  126. Aa Divasam (1980)
  127. Ariyapedatha Rahasyam (1980)
  128. Kannapanunni (1980)
  129. Makam Piranna Manka (1980)
  130. Kinnaram (1980)
  131. Pushyaraagam (1980)
  132. Prathijna (1981)
  133. N.G.O Couters (1981)
  134. Pappu (1981)
  135. Valarthimrigangal (1981)
  136. Aadarsham (1981)
  137. Trishna (1981)
  138. Moorkhan (1981)
  139. Angaadi (1981)
  140. Thushaaram (1981)
  141. Ente Shathrukkal (1981)
  142. Panchapandavar':
  143. Raktham (1981)
  144. Karimpoocha (1981)
  145. Manassoru Maha Samudram (1981)
  146. Hamsageetham (1981)
  147. Kurukkante Kalyanam (1981)
  148. Avatharam (1981)
  149. Saahasam (1981)
  150. Alakadalinakkare (1981)
  151. Attimari (1981)
  152. Uyarangalil (1981)
  153. Sathyam (1981)
  154. Arayannam (1981)
  155. Uma Nilayam (1981)
  156. Akkareyanente Manassm (1981)
  157. Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1982)
  158. Sankarsham (1982)
  159. Itha Oru Dhikkari (1982)
  160. Koritharichanaal (1982)
  161. Orikkal Koodi (1982)
  162. Komaram (1982)
  163. Visham (1982)
  164. Veliyettam (1982)
  165. Oru Mugham Pala Mugham (1982)
  166. Enthino Pookkunna Pookkal (1982)
  167. Sindhoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982)
  168. Veshangal (1982)
  169. Football (1982)
  170. Helo Madras Girl (1982)
  171. Idiyum Minnalum (1982)
  172. Asuran (1982)
  173. Drohi (1982)
  174. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  175. Enikkum Oru Divasam (1982)
  176. Chiriyo Chiri (1982) as herself
  177. Parasparam (1982)
  178. Pavizhamuthu (1982)
  179. Love in Tokyo (1982)
  180. Keni (1982)
  181. Thadakam (1982)
  182. Arabikadal (1982)
  183. Surabhi Yaamangal (1982)
  184. Ormayilennum (1982) as Ramani
  185. Ithiri Neram Ithiri Karyam (1982)
  186. Ahimsa (1982)
  187. Aadhipathyam (1982)
  188. Innallenkil Naale (1982)
  189. Padayani (1983)
  190. Asthram (1983)
  191. Rathilayam (1983)
  192. SandhyaMayangum Neram (1983)
  193. Prashnam Gurudaram (1983)
  194. Oru Madapravinte Kadha (1983) Guest Appearance
  195. Lovely (1983)
  196. Aroodam (1983)
  197. Asuran (1983)
  198. Kathi (1983)
  199. Nanayam (1983)
  200. Iniyenkilum (1983)
  201. Maniyara (1983)
  202. Mounam Vaachalam (1983)
  203. America America (1983)
  204. Ente Kadha (1983)
  205. Ee Nadu (1983)
  206. Thaavalam (1983)
  207. Deepaaradhana (1983)
  208. Radhayude Kamukan (1984) as Radha
  209. Sandhyakethinu Sindooram (1984) as Ambili
  210. Nishedi (1984)
  211. Kodathy (1984)
  212. Vellam (1984) as Radha
  213. Avarude Sangetham (1984) as Radha
  214. Vanitha Police (1984) as Sasikala
  215. Thirakal (1984) as Sarith
  216. Manithali (1984) as Ramlath
  217. Rakshassu (1984) as Salomy
  218. Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)
  219. Inakili (1984) as Mary
  220. Lakshmanarekha (1984)
  221. Thirakkil Alpam Samayam (1984)
  222. Aksharangal (1984) as Geetha
  223. Aalkkootathil Thaniye (1984) as Ammukutty
  224. Onnanu Nammal (1984) as Nirmala
  225. Kanamarayathu (1984) as Dr. Elsy George
  226. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984) as Gracy
  227. Kolakomban (1984) as Devyani
  228. Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
  229. Oru Thettinte Katha (1984) as Ramani
  230. Sandarbham (1984) as Mary
  231. Adiyozhukkukal (1984)
  232. Karimbu (1984)
  233. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
  234. Manyamahajanagale (1985) as Sainu
  235. Snehichakuttathinu (1985) as Yamuna
  236. Shantam Beekaram (1985) as Bhadra
  237. Manassile Manpeda (1985) as Rugmini
  238. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) as Annamma
  239. Oru Vaakku Oru Nokku (1985) as Bettyamma
  240. Mukhya Manthri (1985) as Sumathi
  241. Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985) as Uppatty Amma
  242. Gayathri Devi Ente Amma (1985) as
  243. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) as Elsi
  244. Vasanthasena (1985) as Shylaja Varma
  245. Karimpinoovinakkare (1985) as Gouri
  246. Idanilangal (1985) as
  247. Anubandham (1985) as Sunandha
  248. CID Nazeer in Bombay (1986)
  249. Aval Kaattirunnu Avanum (1986) as Suhara
  250. Nilavinte Nattil (1986) as Lakshmi
  251. Chekkeraanoru Chilla (1986) as Nandhini
  252. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) as Nirmala Teacher
  253. Vartha (1986) as Radha
  254. Surabhiyamangal (1986)
  255. Koodanayum Kattu (1986)
  256. Avanazhi (1986) as Radha
  257. Ee Kaikalil (1986) as Saritha
  258. Orayiram Ormakal (1986)
  259. Akalangalil (1986) as Vasanthi
  260. Ente Shabdham (1986)
  261. Iniyum Kurukshethram (1986)
  262. Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
  263. Ashtabandham (1986) as
  264. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) as Parvathi
  265. Nadodikattu (1987) as herself
  266. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) as Shoshamma
  267. Sarvakalasala (1987) as Subadra
  268. Naalkkavala (1987) as Dr. Radha
  269. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Radha
  270. Ayitham (1988) as Pappamma
  271. Mattoral (1988) as Susheela
  272. Padhamudra (1988) as Alice
  273. Mukthi (1988) as Radhamma
  274. Vicharana (1988) as Alice
  275. Sangham (1988) as Molykutty
  276. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988) as Uthara
  277. Thennal (1988) as Annamma
  278. 1921 (1988) as Radha
  279. Ormayilennum (1988) as
  280. Evidence (1988) as Alphonsi
  281. Devadasi (1989) as Vilasini
  282. Mizhiyorangalil (1989) as
  283. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989) as
  284. Mahayanam (1989) as Rajamma
  285. Ashokante Asathikuttikku (1989) as
  286. Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) as Principal Susamma
  287. Sradha (2000) as Nandhini Balachandran
  288. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) as Subaidha
  289. Udayam (2004) as Subhadra
  290. Prajapathi (2006) as Indrani
  291. Pranayakalam (2007)
  292. Nagaram (2007)
  293. Aayudham (2008) as Anwar's mother
  294. Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) as Lakshmikutty/Achamma
  295. Vella Thooval (2009) as Jiya's mother
  296. Four Friends (2010) as Surya's mother
  297. Abhinethri (2011) as herself (Archive footage)
  298. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011) as Kunjannamma
  299. Naadakame Ulakam (2011) as herself
  300. Manushyanum mrugavum (2011) as Jaanu
  301. Geethaanjali (2013) as Annamma
  302. Tharangal (2014) as herself (Archive footage)
  303. Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015) as herself (Archive footage)
  304. Sir C.P (2015) as Mary
  305. Kinar (2018) as Judge
  306. Stand Up (2019) as Dr.Asha
  307. Kaduva (2022) as Theruthi

Tamil
YearFilmRoleNotes
1973VijayaUncredited
1974Petha Manam Pithu
1975Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
Avanthan ManithanDancer
1977Penn Jenmam
1978Andaman KadhaliShanthi
1979Pagalil Oru IravuRajee
Padhai Marinaal
KamasasthiramGeetha
Ore Vaanam Ore BhoomiRani
1980KaaliAnitha
Ellam Un KairasiRani
1981KannitheevuMalli
Enga Ooru Kannagi
SankarlalSeetha/Baabi
1982Agni SakshiHerself/Dancer
1983Kai VarisaiRoopa
1985Kalyana AgthigalValliammal
2001Paarthale ParavasamMadhava's mother
2002BabaChamundeeswari's mother
BagavathiAnjali's mother
2003Anbe SivamBala's Aunt
2008KaalaiKaruppayi Aatha
2011Siddhu +2Pavithra's Grandmother
2020Oh My KadavuleJudge
2021MaaraPaaru's Grandmother
2022Kaathuvaakula Rendu KaadhalMinah Kaif
Veetla VisheshamUnni's sister-in-law

Telugu
YearFilmRoleNotes
1979KaaliGeetha
1980Tholi Kodi KoosindiDevudumma
KetuguduShanti
Thathayya Premaleelalu
1981Samsaram SanthanamMenaka
Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu
Andagaadu

Kannada
YearFilmRoleNotes
1986Sowbhagya Lakshmi
December 31
KathanayakaInspector Girija
1987Digvijaya
1990Nigooda Rahasya
1991Jagadeka Veera

Television career
TV series
Year Name Role Channel Language Notes
2000Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu)AvayambalRaj TVTamil
2002SnehaAsianetMalayalam
2004–2005 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa Sun TV Tamil Season 2
2004JalamSurya TVMalayalam
2005 - 2006ManthrakodiAsianet
2007Thingalum TharakangalumBalasaraswathiAmrita TV
2007MuhoorthamRadhaAsianet
2007–2008Manjal MagimaiKalaignar TVTamil
2009–2013 Thangam Naachiyar Sun TV
2010–2011Alaudinnte AlbuthavilakkuFathimaAsianetMalayalam
2011–2013AmmakiliDr.Indu[7]
2012 Aaha Star Vijay Tamil
2013–2017 Vamsam Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi Sun TV
2013NirakoottuHerselfKairali TVMalayalam
2013–2014Ival YamunaLakshmiMazhavil Manorama
2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chinna Papa (Special Appearance) Sun TV Tamil Season 3
2016AmruthavarshiniSaraswathy a.k.a. SarasuJanam TVMalayalam
2019–2020Kandukonden KandukondenAnjana DeviZee TamilTamil
2019ThamarathumbiDr.MerlinSurya TVMalayalam
2021SembaruthiSundaravalliZee TamilTamilSpecial appearance
2021JothiPadmavathiSun TV
Shows
Year Name Role Channel Language
SangamamGuestAmrita TVMalayalam
Ennile NjanGuestACV
2010 Rani MaharaniParticipantSurya TV
2011Vivel Big BreakJudge
2013HarmonyGuestAsianet News
2014Celebrity KitchenGuestPuthuyugam TVTamil
2014Nere ChovveGuestManorama NewsMalayalam
2014Comedy FestivalJudgeMazhavil Manorama
2015JB junctionGuestKairali TV
2016Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil Manorama
2016Badai BungalowGuestAsianet
2016Comedy Super NiteGuestFlowers TV
2016Comedy UtsavamJudge
2016–2017Malayali VeetammaJudge
2017Lal SalamGuestAmrita TV
2018Comedy Stars season 2JudgeAsianet
2018Straight LineGuestKaumudy TV
2018Urvasi TheatresMentorAsianet
2018Flowers Top SingerJudgeFlowers TV
2018Utsavam Super StarJudge
2018 Vanitha Film AwardsAwardee
2019Comedy Stars Season 2JudgeAsianet
2019Ennum Seemayude DhinangalGuestKaumudy TV
2020Comedy Super ShowGuestFlowers TV
2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV
2021Flowers Top Singer Season 2JudgeFlowers TV
2021–2022Comedy Stars Season 3JudgeAsianet
2022Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper ChiriSpecial Judge
2022Flowers Oru KodiParticipantFlowers TV

References
  1. Nair, Shobha (29 April 2005). "On a comeback trail". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2006.
  2. Sebastian, Shevlin (20 May 2013). "Cinema is Sasi's wife: Seema". The New Indian Express.
  3. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India". Manorama Online.
  4. Ajithkumar, P. K. (25 April 2013). "Architect of blockbusters". The Hindu. Thiruvananthapuram, India. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  5. Warrier, Sreejith (6 April 2015). "How a toddy shop rendezvous resulted in Avalude Ravukal". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017.
  6. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times of India. 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013.
  7. "Malayalam channels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 27 May 2011.
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