Devadarshini
Indian actress
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::summary Indian actress ::
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| Field | Value |
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| name | Devadarshini |
| image | Devadarshini.jpg |
| caption | Devadarshini in 2019 |
| birth_name | Devadarshini Sukumaran |
| birth_place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| years_active | 1997–present |
| occupation | Actress |
| spouse | Chetan |
| children | Niyathi Kadambi |
| honours | Kalaimamani (in 2020) |
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| name = Devadarshini | image = Devadarshini.jpg | caption = Devadarshini in 2019 | birth_name = Devadarshini Sukumaran | birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | othername = | years_active = 1997–present | occupation = Actress | spouse = Chetan | children = Niyathi Kadambi | honours = Kalaimamani (in 2020)
Devadarshini Sukumaran is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting and comedic roles. She is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She has performed in television serials including Marmadesam and Athipookal.
Career
While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial Kanavugal Ilavasam, which led to her landing a role in the mystery series Marmadesam by Naga. She was introduced in Ramany vs Ramany Part 02, which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, Vidathu Karuppu, which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry.
She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Parthiban Kanavu (2003). She played the lead role in Sakthi Pirakuthu (2010), a film made by an NGO. She is still on the small screen with Athipookal and Idhayam.
Pointing out the difference between films and serials, she says, “Our performance would be lauded in films despite a poor performance by the co-star, whereas the entire scene would be criticised in such a scenario in serials as timing is more important on the small screen.
After Muni 2: Kanchana (2011), she was continuously doing humorous characters. In 2015, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for 36 Vayadhinile and Thiruttu Kalyanam. She received a lot of recognition and positive feedback for her role in '96 (2018).
Devadarshini’s smart casting in The Family Man (Season 2) worked wonders, in which she played a Tamil-speaking cop in Chennai. Beyond the well-written role, the actress made the most of the show’s reach and won applause from several critics and the fraternity alike for her performance.
Personal life
Devadarshini was born in Chennai to a Telugu-speaking family. She studied commerce in college and later gained a master's degree in Applied Psychology.
In 2002, Devadarshini married Chetan, a television actor. They first worked together on Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu, and then went on to act several projects together like Athipookal. Her daughter, Niyati Kadambi, made her debut in 96 portraying the younger version of her mother's character.
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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| 2003 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Parthiban Kanavu | url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml | |
| 2011 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Muni 2: Kanchana | url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece | |
| 2011 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress | Mahaan Kanakku | ||
| 2015 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | 36 Vayadhinile, Thiruttu Kalyanam | ||
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Filmography
Tamil films
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Other language films
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| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Girija | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2004 | Love Today | Dharma's wife | ||
| 2006 | Amma Cheppindi | Saraswati's neighbor | ||
| 2012 | Eega | Bindhu's sister-in-law | Bilingual film | |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Gana's aunt | ||
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Kanchana | Bilingual film | |
| Awe | Parvati | |||
| Krishnarjuna Yudham | Dhinchak Roja | |||
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Sangeetha | ||
| 2021 | Tuck Jagadish | Ganga Bhavani | ||
| 2022 | Shabaash Mithu | Leela Raj | Hindi | |
| 2023 | The Kerala Story | Shalini's mother | ||
| 2025 | Am Ah | Ammini Amma | Malayalam | |
| Thalavara | Asha | |||
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Dubbing artist
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| Year | Title | Actor | Role |
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| 2004 | Kanavu Meippada Vendum | Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | |
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Television
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References
References
- Vandhana. (19 May 2015). "Small Beginnings: The Devadarshini Interview".
- (5 April 2004). "Double impact". [[The Hindu]].
- (5 March 2011). "Devadarshini is a possessive mother".
- "When Devadarshini became Aishwarya Rai’s sister".
- "Everyone is blessed with a sense of humour: Devadarshini Neelakandan".
- "Devadarshini: It's easier to make viewers cry than make them laugh- Cinema express".
- "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2015 announced".
- "Devadarshini: It’s easier to make viewers cry than make them laugh".
- "After The Family Man Season 2, Devadarshini set to wow Hindi audiences again in Shabaash Mithu".
- Chowdhary, Y. Sunita. (14 July 2012). "The big journey". The Hindu.
- (24 July 2005). "நாங்க ரெடி... நீங்க ரெடியா?".
- "96 Actress Niyathi Kadambi Slays Traditional Look In Floral Saree".
- "Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika". cinesouth.com.
- (14 July 2017). "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". [[The Hindu]].
- "Vagai Sooda Vaa bags 7 awards at the Norway Fest - Indian Express".
- "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2015 announced".
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