M. Bhanumathi
M. Bhanumathi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1946 |
| Died | 4 February 2013 (aged 66–67) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Classical dancer |
| Years active | 1965 - 2013 |
| Children | Venkadalakshmi (daughter) |
| Relatives | Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai[2] |
| Awards | Kalaimamani Awards [2] |
M. Bhanumathi (1946 – 4 February 2013) was an Indian actress, who was active in Tamil cinema during the latter 20th Century. She was well known playing negative and supporting roles. She acted in more than 100 films in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada and some Television series.[1][3]
Personal life
[edit]Bhanumathi living with her only daughter Venkatalakshmi[4] Teynampet, Poyas Road in Chennai.[citation needed] She was suffering from Jaundice and was under treatment for many months before she died at the age of 67, on 4 February 2013.[2]
Other works
[edit]Bhanumathi worked along with Sivaji Ganesan in Sivaji Nataka Mandram, where she was part of Jahangir, Kaalam Kanda Kavingnan, Neethiyin Nizhal, Vietnam Veedu and Vengaiyin Maindhan.[1] and Major Sundarrajan's NSN Theatre, actor Sivakumar says, She was the heroine of almost all over hit plays such as Achchaani, Appavi, Delhi Mappillai, and Sondham,[2] and also she done shows with the actors likes of Cho, Jaishankar, V. Gopalakrishnan, V. S. Raghavan and Shesatri.[2]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Nee | Cameo Appearance | Tamil | [5] |
| 1966 | Kumari Penn | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Poovum Pottum | Kamala | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | Nurse Mary | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Goddess Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Neelagiri Express | Dancer | Tamil | |
| 1969 | Akka Thangai | Bhanumathi | Tamil | [6] |
| 1969 | Annaiyum Pithavum | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Deiva Magan | Nirmala's friend | Tamil | |
| 1969 | Nirai Kudam | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Thulabharam | Dancer | Tamil | |
| 1970 | CID Shankar | Sujatha Rani | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | Mohana | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Kadhal Jothi | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Nizhalattam | Madhavi | Malayalam | [7] |
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | Sumathi | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Sorgam | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Vietnam Veedu | Sumathi | Tamil | |
| 1971 | Thirumagal | Bhanu | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Kakkai Padiniyaar | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Idho Enthan Deivam | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Thiruneelakandar | Kalavathi | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Ashirvadham | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Komatha En Kulamatha | Mohana | Tamil | |
| 1973 | Valli Deivanai | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Penn Ondru Kanden | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Athaiya Mamiya | Chandra | Tamil | |
| 1974 | Ore Satchi | Tamil | [8] | |
| 1974 | Samayalkaran | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Tiger Thathachari | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Manidhanum Dheivamagalam | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Priya | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Avan Oru Sarithiram | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Murugan Adimai | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Kadavulin Theerpu | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Koottu Puzhukkal | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Geethanjali | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Sagakkal | Devasena's grandmother | Tamil |
Stage plays
[edit]- Achchaani [2]
- Appavi [2]
- Delhi Maappillai [2]
- Jahangir [1]
- Neethiyin Nizhal [1]
- Kaalam Kanda Kavingnan [1]
- Sondham [2]
- Vengaiyin Maindhan [1]
- Vietnam Veedu [1]
Television serials
[edit]She acted in two dozens of TV series
| year | Name | Role | Note | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | Ramany VS Ramany Part II | Mrs. Ramany's mother | Produced by Minbimbangal of veteran director K Balachandar, telecasted inRaj TV | [9] |
| 2001-2003 | Anni | Valliammai | Sun TV | [10] |
| 2004-2005 | Roja | Janaki | Jaya TV | |
| 2003-2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Sun TV | ||
| 2006-2008 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Sun TV | ||
| 2007-2010 | Megala | Thilakavathi's mother | Sun TV | |
| 2008 | Thiruppavai | |||
| 2010 | Anupallavi | Sun TV | [citation needed] | |
| 2012 | Vellai Thamarai | Sun TV | [citation needed] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Ashok Kumar, S. R. (29 January 2013). "Grill Mill - M. Bhanumathi". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Rangarajan, Malathy (25 April 2013). "Noted in Life Unnoticed in Death". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "அன்று கண்ட முகம் - எம். பானுமதி". antrukandamugam.worpress. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Nee!". The Indian Express. 21 August 1965. p. 10.
- ^ Film News, Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagamai Publications. p. 738.
- ^ "Nizhalattam (1970)". The Hindu. 6 October 2013.
- ^ "Ore Satchi". Archived from the original on 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Ramani vs Ramani Part II". Retrieved 20 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Small-screen "Anni" thinks big". The Hindu. 12 May 2003. Archived from the original on 30 June 2003.