Shanthamma
For the character, see Nationality Indian Occupation Actress Years active 1956–2015[2] Children 6[3] Relatives B. Jayamma (sister-in-law)
Mysore, Karnataka, India[1]
Shanthamma (1928–19 July 2020) was an Indian actress in the
Kannada film industry, as well as in Hindi and Tamil, and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India.[1] She was known for playing supporting and character roles.[2]
Biography
Shanthamma was born in Kannuru, a locality in
Madras (now Chennai) for 15 years, before moving to Bangalore.[5]
Anil Kumar encouraged Shanthamma to act in films; he would later work a dance teacher in Vinayaka Krishna Gokak's company. Shanthamma made her film debut in 1956 with the Kannada film, Hari Bhakta.[1] She played the role of the mother of Dr. Rajkumar's character, a role she would subsequently play in many of the latter's films. She went on to appear in over 190 films, including in Tamil such as Mullum Malarum (1978), that saw her play the role of mother-in-law of Rajinikanth's character.[4] During the latter part of her career, Shanthamma worked actively in television soaps.[6] Her final screen appearance came in Endendigu (2015).[2]
Selected filmography
- Hari Bhakta (1956)
- Ranadheera Kanteerava (1960)[1]
- Kaiwara Mahathme (1961)
- Mullum Malarum (1978)
- Kaamana Billu (1983)
- Indina Bharatha (1984)
- Rupayi Raja
- Bombay Dada (1991)
- Sabarimale
- Aakasmika (1993)...Rajeeva
- Chinnari Mutha (1993)
- Karulina Koogu (1994)
- Doni Sagali (1998)
- Kallarali Hoovagi (2006)
- Romeo (2012)
See also
Bollywood portal
References
- ^ a b c d e "Veteran actress Shanthamma passed away at the age of 95". The Times of India. India. 20 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Veteran Kannada actor Shanthamma no more". Deccan Herald. India: Deccan Herald. 19 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ Staff Reporter (20 July 2020). "Actor Shanthamma passes away". The Hindu. India. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ a b ವೃದ್ಧಾಪ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯಿ೦ದ ಹೈರಾಣಾಗಿದ್ದರು ಶಾಂತಮ್ಮ...!! | Shanthamma | Cinema Swarasyagalu | Ep 209. Total Kannada (in Kannada). 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಆಪ್ತೆ, ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ ಶಾಂತಮ್ಮ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲ!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Karnataka, India: Vijaya Karnataka. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- News18. 19 July 2020. Archivedfrom the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
External links
- Shanthamma at IMDb