Ambika (actress)














Ambika
Actress Ambika (cropped).JPG
Born
(1962-08-24) 24 August 1962 (age 56)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Years active1978–1989
1997–present
Spouse(s)Shinu John
(m.1988-1997) (divorced)
Ravikanth (m.2000-2002)
(divorced)
Family
Radha (sister)
AwardsKalaimaamani, Cinema express, film critics

Ambika (born 24 August 1962) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil
and Kannada films. She also did a few Telugu and English films. She was one of the top south Indian heroines for a decade from 1978 to 1989. Her younger sister Radha, was also an actress. They acted together in a number of south Indian films and during the peak of their careers,




Contents





  • 1 Personal life


  • 2 Career


  • 3 Awards


  • 4 Filmography

    • 4.1 Malayalam


    • 4.2 Tamil


    • 4.3 Kannada


    • 4.4 Telugu



  • 5 Television


  • 6 References


  • 7 External links




Personal life


Ambika was born in 1962 to Kunjan Nair and Sarasamma at Kallara village, located in Thiruvananthapuram district.[1] Her mother Kallara Sarasamma was Mahila Congress leader during 2014.[2] She has two younger sisters, Radha and Mallika, and two younger brothers, Arjun and Suresh. Ambika got married to NRI Shinu John in 1988. They have two sons and settled in America. After they divorced in 1997 she then got married again to actor Ravikanth in 2000 which also got divorced in 2002. She is currently settled in Chennai along with her sons.[3]



Career


Ambika started her career as a child artist and later as main heroine and acted in more than 200 South Indian films. Her career as a heroine started with the Malayalam movie Seetha, which only released very late in her career. But with films such as Neelathaamara (which was made again in 2009) and Lejjavathi, she became a busy actress within a few years not only in Malayalam,[4] but also in Tamil and Kannada.[5]


K. Bhagyaraj introduced Ambika in his movie Antha Ezhu Naatkal. She has been cast alongside Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth in many movies and appeared in glamorous roles in movies such as Kaakki Sattai, Vikram, Kadhal Parisu, Padikkadhavan and Maaveeran. Most of her films have been with actors such as Rajinikanth, Shankar, Mohanlal, Ambarish, Vishnuvardhan, Rajkumar, Mammootty and Vijayakanth.[6]


She had a very successful career in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies throughout the 1980s. In Tamil and Malayalam, she took on a few bold roles that showcased her versatility and talent. In Kannada, however, she appeared in many roles and songs that were characteristic by being erotic yet understated. Her hot rain songs with Vishnuvardhan are shown frequently on the TV program Midnight Masala and are considered groundbreaking in terms of being bold, stunning and revealing in an otherwise conservative industry.[7]


In Tamil, Ambika shot to fame with the movie Kakki Chattai. In the zenith of her career she was paired in the same movie with her sister Radha in Kadhal Parisu, where both actresses demonstrated their acting prowess by taking on roles of two young, beautiful sisters, who had strong, yet conflicting personalities.


After she got divorced, she returned to India from U.S later in 1997 and started acting again in films such as Periyamanushan, with Sathyaraj in a glamorous role, Maa Naanaki Pelli in Telugu and with Krishnam Raju and Simmadamari in Kannada. She acted as heroine in Vikaraman’s project Mariyathai, in which Vijayakanth acted in father and son roles along with Meena and Meera Jasmin. She acted in Malayalam films such as Angel John with Mohanlal, Thanthonni and Sadgamaya and is currently[when?] more active doing TV serials.[8]


She has acted in many advertisements. She is a designer too. She has judged many reality shows also. In a film called Medulla Oblangatta (2014) she has done lyrics work too.



Awards


  • 1984 Kalaimaamani Award- Vaazhkai (film)

  • Cinema Express

  • Film critics Award Enkeyo Ketta Kural


Filmography


In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.



Malayalam






































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































YearFilmRoleNotes
2015She TaxiAnnamma
2015MiliMercey
2014Aamayum MuyalumKadambari
2014To Noora with LoveKhadeeja
2014PolytechnicPauly's mother
2012Yakshi – Faithfully YoursVishnu's mother
2011Lavakumar 1984-
2011Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam-
2011NaayikaHerselfArchive footage/Uncredited cameo
2010SadgamayaGauri Sudhakaran
2010ThanthonniKathreena
2009Angel JohnMary
2009Kana KanmaniDoctor
2009Vairam: Fight for JusticeJudge
2009The Trigger
2007Hareendran Oru NishkalankanHareendran's mother
2006Arunam
2005AnnorikkalKarthu
2005PandippadaMallika
2005Kalyana KurimanamSubhadra
2005Ben JohnsonPathrose's wife
2004KoottuSavitha Vishwambharan
2001Dubai
2000Sathyam Sivam SundaramNandhini
2000Swayamvara PanthalLatha
2000VarnakkazchchakalBhagyalakshmi
1999Udayapuram SulthanMalavika
1999NiramBaby
1997SnehasindooramUma
1992Sabarimalayil Thankasooryodayam
1989Brahmasthram
1988PattanapraveshamShobha
1988Manasaputhri
1988KudumbapuranamGeetha
1988Kakkothikkavile Appooppan ThaadikalValsala
1988AyithamBhama
1987Irupatham NoottanduAswathy Varma
1987VilambaramSheela
1987NirabhedangalMaya
1987VazhiyorakkazhchakalSridevi
1987EzhuthapurangalVimala Jacob
1987Swathi ThirunalNarayani Pillai Kochamma
1986Rajavinte MakanNancy
1986Malarum KiliyumThulasi
1986Moonnu Masangalkku MunpuNirmala
1986Chekeranoru ChillaLathika Menon (Lallu)
1986Thidambu-
1985Archana AaradhanaArchana
1985Iniyum Kadha ThudarumMary
1985Ore Raktham
1985Agniyasthram
1985Oru Nokku KaananMaya
1985Puzhayozhukum VazhiRema
1984Oru Sumangaliyude KathaYamuna
1984Kalkki
1984Ente Gramam
1983Sandhyakku Virija PoovuPriya
1983Enikku VishakunnuShantha
1983Adyathe AnuragamShyamala
1983AsthiPriyamvada
1983Nizhal Moodiya NirangalMolamma
1983MarakkillorikkalumSuma
1983Theeram Thedunna ThiraJayalakshmi
1983EettappuliPadmavathi
1983Kaathirunna Naal
1983Father Damien
1982AnuraagakkodathiSusheela
1982Dheera-
1982Mukhangal
1982SharamSindhu
1982EthiraalikalThulasi
1982Kelkatha ShabdamJayanthi
1982OlangalRita
1982MylanchiShahitha
1982Pooviriyum PulariRenuka
1981Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram
1981Swarangal SwapnagalLatha
1981ThaaraavuAkka
1981Njan Ninne Marakkilla
1981SambhavamRadha
1981Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan PillaiKamalam
1981GuhaDevu
1981Asthamikkatha PakalukalRaji
1981Prema GeethangalGeetha Kumari
1981Archana TeacherBharathi
1981Veshangal
1981Chamayam
1980Dooram ArikeShirly
1980Puzha-
1980Eden ThottamUsha
1980AagamanamSeetha
1980Vaiki Vanna VasanthamSheeba
1980Swantham Enna PadamPriya
1980AnthappuramUsha
1980MeenRoselin
1980Ammayum MakalumRadha
1980KaavalmaadamMalli
1980Ithile VannavarBindu
1980SathyamSeetha
1980AngaadiAyisha
1980Aniyaatha ValakalSujatha
1980Ishtamaanu PaksheNandinikutty
1980TheekkadalSumam
1980Akalangalil AbhayamYamuna
1980SeethaSeetha
1980Theeram Thedunnavar
1980PappuHerself
1979Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda PoochaShyamala
1979MaamaankamManipennu
1979PrabhaathasandhyaMini
1979Pratheeksha
1979Neeyo NjaanoGeetha
1979Enikku Njaan SwanthamGeetha
1979ThuramukhamRosi
1979AgniparvathamVimala
1979Raajaveedhi
1979Veerabhadran
1979Krishnapparunthu
1979LajjaavathiRadha
1979Ajnaatha TheerangalChithra
1979NeelathamaraKunjimalu
1978AsthamayamGuest Role
1978Samayamaayilla PolumChild artist
1978Aval ViswasthayaayirunnuChild artist
1977Vidarunna MottukalSumamChild artist
1977Dheerasameere YamunaatheereChild artist
1977Taxi DriverChild artist
1976Chottanikkara AmmaChild artist


Tamil






































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































YearFilmRoleNotes
2018Traffic RamasamyJudge
2016Ennama Katha Vudranunga
2015Idhu Enna MaayamArun's mother
2014Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
2014JigarthandaKayalvizhi's mother
2012Ullam
2011Avan IvanMaryamma
2010Uthama PuthiranSivakaami
2009MariyadhaiAlamelu Annamalai
2007VelVel's adoptive mother
2005MazhaiShailaja's mother
2005Kaatrulla Varai
2004Super Da
2003OttranSudha's mother
2002Alli ArjunaSavithri's mother
2002Jaya
2001Piriyadha Varam VendumNithi's mother
2000VallarasuAnjali's mother
2000Magalirkaga'Head Constable' Panchavarnam
2000SimmasanamSathyamurthy's wife
1999Suyamvaramwedding guest
1999AmarkalamMohana's mother
1999TimeSrinivasa Murthy's mother
1999Pooparika Varugirom
1999JodiSneha Varadharajan
1999Anantha Poongathe
1999Poovellam KettupparKrishna Bharathi's mother
1999Iraniyan
1999Kodiesvaran
1999Uyirodu UyiragaAnjali's mother
1998Kaadhal KavidhaiVishwa's mother
1998En Uyir Nee Thaane
1998Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
1998Poonthottam
1998Sandhippoma
1997ArunachalamMeenakshi
1997Periya ManushanSivagami
1989Dravidan
1988Oruvar Vaazhum AalayamSivakami
1988Kan Simittum NeramLakshmi
1988Ganam Courtar Avargaley
1988Rendum Rendum Aindhu
1987Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
1987Aalappirandhavan
1987Nalla Pambu
1987Thambathyam
1987Veeran Veluthambi
1987Mupperum Deviyar
1987Kadhal ParisuMalini
1987Makkal En PakkamRadha
1987Chinna Kuyil PaaduthuGeetha
1987Anjatha Singam
1987Muthukkal Moondru
1987Annanagar Mudhal Theru
1987Velundu Vinaiyillai
1986MaaveeranRekha
1986Rasigan Oru Rasigai
1986Raja Nee Vaazhga
1986Thazhuvatha KaigalRajeshwari
1986Manakanakku
1986Isai Paadum Thendral
1986Karpoora Deepam
1986Kanmaniye Pesu
1986Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986Oruvar Vazhum Alayam
1986VikramVikram's wife
1986Nermai
1986Mr. BharathUma
1985PadikathavanMary
1985Thoongatha Kannondru Ondru
1985Raja Rishi
1985Unakkaga Oru Roja
1985Puthiya Theerppu
1985Thandanai
1985Karuppu Chattaikaran
1985Arthamulla Aasaigal
1985Idaya KovilGauri
1985Sri RaghavendrarAparajita
1985Aval Potta Kolam
1985Engal KuralGuest appearance
1985Uyarndha UllamGeetha
1985Puthiya SagapthamUma
1985Naan Sigappu ManithanUma
1985Kaakki SattaiUma
1985Naagam
1984Thaarasu
1984Nerupukkul Eeram
1984Vaazhkai
1984Irumbu Kaigal
1984Pournami Alaigal
1984Pei Veedu
1984Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984Thaalithanam
1984Kanmaniye Pesu
1984Anbulla RajinikanthMother of Rosy
1984Neethikku Oru Penn
1984Naan Paadum Paadal
1984Thangamadi Thangam
1984Vengaiyin Maindhan
1984Thiruppam
1983Vellai RojaLakshmi
1983Raagangal Maaruvathillai
1983Soorapuli
1983Thambathyam
1983Thalaimagan
1983Jothi
1983Garuda Saukiyama
1982Chinnan Chirusugal
1982Idhayam Pesugirathu
1982Deviyin Thiruvilayadal Dakshayini
1982Vazhvey MaayamSandhiya
1982Enkeyo Ketta KuralPonni (1st wife)
1982Sagalakala VallavanGeetha
1982Theerpugal ThiruththapadalamRadha
1982Kadal Meengal
1981Antha Ezhu NaatkalVasanthi
1981Tharayil Vaazhum Meenkal
1980Enga Ooru Rasathi
1980Tharayil Pootha Malar
1979Sakkalathi


Kannada














































































































































YearFilmRoleNotes
1981Sri Yediyuru Siddalingeshwara
1982Garuda Rekhe
1982Chalisuva ModagaluSheela
1983Avala Neralu
1983ChakravyuhaAsha
1983Gayathri Maduve
1983Eradu Nakshatragalu
1983Bhakta Prahlada
1983Hasida Hebbuli
1984Naane Raja
1984Mooru JanmaChitti

1984PralayanthakaSpecial appearance
1984Apoorva Sangama
1984Indina Bharatha
1985Chaduranga
1986Asambhava
1986DigvijayaDual role
1986Shubha Milana
1986Bete
1986Sathkara
1987Bazar Bheema
1987Jeevana Jyothi
1987Athiratha Maharatha
1988Dharmaathma
1988Kirathaka
1989Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1997Simhada Mari
1999JanumadathaAhalya
2000Kanasugara
2002Nagarahavu
2002NandhiNandhi's mother
2002Manasella Neene
2003Vijaysimha
2017

Kaffi Thota
Judge


Telugu






























































YearFilmRoleNotes
1981Addala Meda-
1981ViswaroopamMallika
1981Prema Mandiram-
1981Nayudu Gari AbbaiMadhavi
1983Rajkumar-
1984Dongalu Baboi Dongalu Swarajyam
1984Kurukshetramlo Sita
1988August 15 Rathri
1997Maa Nannaki PelliShravani
1998Kodukulu-
1999Neti Gandhi
2002Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2005Slokam-
2006Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam-


Television


















































































YearTitleChannellanguageNotes
2003Summer in americaKairali TVMalayalamSerial
2011KanalpoovuJeevan TVMalayalamSerial
Vivel Big BreakSurya T.V.Malayalamreality show as Judge
2012Veruthe Alla Bharya season 2Mazhavil ManoramMalayalamreality show as Judge
PreethiyindaStar SuvarnaKannadaSerial
SreepadmanabhamAmrita TVMalayalamSerial
2013-2014AvakashikalSurya TVMalayalamSerial
2013Jodi Number one season 6Vijay TVTamilreality show as Judge
2013-2014Sare Gama gama gamaPuthuyugam TVTamilSerial
2014Veruthe Alla Bharya season 3Mazhavil ManoramaMalayalamreality show as Judge
2016Uggram Ujjwalam Season 2 Mazhavil ManoramaMalayalamreality show as Judge
2016-2017Malayali Veetamma Flowers (TV channel)Malayalamreality show as Judge
2017AparichithaAmrita TVMalayalamSerial
Dancing KhilladiesZee TamilTamilreality show as Judge
Zee Dance LeagueZee TamilTamilreality show as Judge
2018-PresentNayakiSun TVTamilSerial


References




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  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 2014-09-20.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)


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External links





  • Ambika on IMDb

  • Ambika at MSN







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