Dr. Sharmila
| Dr. Sharmila | |||||||
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| Personal information | |||||||
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman 15 November 1974 | ||||||
| Education | MBBS | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actress, anchor, doctor, social activist, YouTuber | ||||||
| Spouses |
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| Children | 1 | ||||||
| Parents | Kothandaraman (father) | ||||||
| Website | Twitter | ||||||
| YouTube information | |||||||
| Years active | 2022–present | ||||||
| Genre(s) | Politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health, soap opera, cinema | ||||||
| Subscribers | 55,600+ (Dec 2023) | ||||||
| Total views | 8,652,446 (Dec 2023) | ||||||
| Website | Sharmila Talkies [1] | ||||||
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Dr. Sharmila (born 15 November 1974) is a doctor, actress, social activist and YouTuber from Tamil Nadu, India. She debuted in a STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Early life
[edit]Sharmila was born on 15 November 1974[2][3] in Bombay (now Mumbai),[4] the capital city of Maharashtra, into a Brahmin family[5] who later settled in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. Her father Kothandaraman owned a pharmaceutical concern.[6]
Sharmila had a younger brother Hari who died sometime before 2022.[7]
Education
[edit]Sharmila attended C.S.I. Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, and was a topper there.[8][9] She also learnt Bharatanatyam for ten years under Nandana Gopalakrishnan.[6]
Medical career
[edit]Sharmila went on pursue an MBBS degree in Orthopedics at Kilpauk Medical College (Chennai) in 1993.[9][10] Later, she worked as a house surgeon at Government Royapettah Hospital around 1996.[11]
Television career
[edit]Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (formerly JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[6] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[6] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punnagi | Tamil | ||||
| Kurangu Manasu | |||||
| 1999 | Guhan | Sun TV | |||
| 1999–2000 | Jannal-Marabu Kavithaigal | Gomathi | Raj TV | ||
| 1999 | Dhik Dhik Dhik | Viji | Sun TV | ||
| 2000 | Kelviyin Nayagane | Jeevitha | |||
| 2001 | Oorarinda Rahasiyam | Krishnaveni | DD Podhigai | ||
| 2000–2001 | Irandaam Chanakyan | Sun TV | |||
| 2000 | Vishalam | Vishalam | DD Podhigai | ||
| 2001–2002 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Nurse | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2001–2003 | Nambikkai | Nandini | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2002–2004 | Agni Saatchi | Nila | Vijay TV | ||
| Indhira | Manogiri | Sun TV | |||
| 2003–2004 | Sahana | Jaya TV | |||
| 2003–2007 | Avargal | Sun TV | |||
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Gayathri | [12] | ||
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | [13] | ||
| 2005–2007 | Malargal | ||||
| Muhurtham | |||||
| 2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | |||
| Naanayam | |||||
| 2007–2010 | Athipookal | Dr. Jhansi | |||
| 2007 | Aṟiviyal Aruvi | DD Podhigai | |||
| 2008 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2008–2009 | Savale Samali | Rajakumari | Tamil | Raj TV | |
| Naalavathu Mudichu | Jaya TV | ||||
| Thenmozhiyal | Kalaignar TV | ||||
| 2011 | Devimahathmyam | Maharani/Janaki | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| Adhiparasakthi | Tamil | Vijay TV | Bilingual with Devimahathmyam | ||
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | |||
| Merku Mambalathil Oru Kadhal | Zee Tamil | ||||
| 2012–2013 | Karthigai Pengal | Sun TV | |||
| 2013–2014 | Agni Paravai | Puthuyugam TV | |||
| 2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2015–2019 | Valli | Gayatri | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Malayalam | Amrita TV | |
| Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini / Neeli / Dr. Karthika | Surya TV | |||
| 2017–2019 | Pagal Nilavu | Malarvizhi | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2018–2022 | Roja | Shenbagam / Saraswathi | Sun TV | ||
| 2019 | Kadaikutty Singam | Naachiyaar | Vijay TV | ||
| Thazhampoo | Devaki | ||||
| 2019–2020 | Tamil Selvi | Dr. Indira | Sun TV | ||
| 2020 | Chandralekha | Vasundhara Devi | |||
| Poove Unakkaga | Shenbagam | Special Appearance | |||
| Magarasi | Vasundhara Devi | ||||
| 2022–Present | Ninaithale Inikkum | Savithri | Zee Tamil |
- Shows
- Hero Heroine (Sun TV)
- Candit Camera (Sun TV)
- Puthira Punithama?(Vijay TV)
- Quiz program (JJ TV)
- Indha Varam Ivar (Vijay TV)
- Kitchen Super Star - Doubles (Vijay TV)
- Puthandu Saval (Sun TV)
- Roja Rojadan (Sun TV)
- Maathi Yosi (Sun TV)
- Kalviya? Selvama? Veerama? (Sun TV)
Filmography
[edit]- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kaadhali | Interviewer | |
| 1998 | Ponmanam | Priya | |
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Herself | |
| 2001 | Citizen | Bhai's wife | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Ravisankar's sister in law | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Kavitha | |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Pandiya's mother | |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's sister | |
| Narthagi | |||
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's aunt | |
| 2014 | Marumunai | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Dr. Sathish Kumar's wife | ||
| 2016 | Zero | Sharmila | |
| 2017 | Kaadhali | Bandhavi's mother | Telugu film |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala |
YouTube career
[edit]On 24 February 2022, Sharmila announced her Youtube channel named "Sharmila Talkies".[14] The channel's content includes politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health, soap opera, and cinema.
Awards
[edit]- Won, Asianet Television award 2015 for Best Character Actress (special Jury) for Karuthamuthu
- Nomination, Vijay Television Awards for Best Negative role 2017 for Pagal Nilavu
Personal life
[edit]Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[15] Later, she married S. S. Balaji, a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).[16]
Sharmila has one child, a daughter, born on 28 December 2004.[17][18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ தமிழ்வளவன் [@TamilvalavanM] (15 November 2022). "Happy b day mam 💙 @DrSharmila15 https://t.co/1jIkDk6cEl" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (19 September 2021). "@gmuruganraj1979 @annamalai_k Naan inge thaan 47 varushama irukken bro😀😀" (Tweet) (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA. "I was born in Mumbai … I am not averse to learning Hindi or any language … I am only averse to forcing any language on someone …". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "'என் அடையாளம் மனிதமும் சமூக நீதியும்தான்… பிராமணராக பிறந்தது அல்ல!' டாக்டர் ஷர்மிளா காரசாரம்". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "The Hindu : The doctor who preferred the arc lights". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2003. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (1 July 2022). "@SJB56856832 ஹரி… என் தம்பியின் பெயர்.. he is no more" [@SJB56856832 Hari... my brother's name.. he is no more] (Tweet) (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (24 January 2022). "I am proud to say that I am a student of #CSI Ewart Matriculation School and throughout my entire school years… they have never once attempted to force Christianity or their religious practices on me. They taught me secularism confidence, self reliance & compassion 🙏❤️ https://t.co/90xamJzaMM" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (28 June 2021). "@BVediappan I studied in KMC Chennai after being a topper in my school…unnai maadhiri soplaangi ku adhu theriya vaaipillai…summa piliraadhe" (Tweet) (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Philip, Jaison [@Jasonphilip8] (23 November 2022). "@DrSharmila15 @TamilRatsaschi You were my house-surgeon once, @DrSharmila15 .I distinctly remember. 1993 batch KMC. Not willing to elaborate.... ஈன்ற பொழுதின் பெரிதுவக்கும் தன்மகனைச் சான்றோன் எனக்கேட்ட தாய்!" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (31 May 2021). "@DravidanIt Oh yes…I remember that clearly….1996…I was in Royapettah hospital as a house surgeon…he was brought there for post mortem" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm Archived 27 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (24 February 2022). "நண்பர்களே! எனது புதிய முயற்சியாக SHARMILA TALKIES என்னும் YouTube channel தொடங்கியுள்ளேன். உங்களின் மேலான ஆதரவை எதிர்பார்க்கிறேன். Like/ Share செய்யவும் Subscribe செய்யவும் 🙏🙏😍 Welcome to Sharmila Talkies! New youtube channel https://t.co/R1aJb0xqDW via @YouTube" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
- ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (5 February 2022). "Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️❤️@VckBalaji https://t.co/BsAlFb67Lk" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Bigg Boss விட மோசமா எங்க வீட்ல சண்ட நடக்கும்! - Dr Sharmila & her Daughter Laughter Ride Interview. BehindwoodsTV. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Actress Sharmila - தப்பு பண்ணா சொல்லிடு | Mom Daughter Duo |Dr Sharmila Actress | Relationship Goals. AvalGlitz. 4 August 2021. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "விகடன் TV: "மக்கள் சினிமாவையும் அரசியலையும் குழப்பிக்கலை!"". ஆனந்த விகடன். 27 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.