Shobana Chandrakumar, a renowned Indian actress, was born on March 21, 1970, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, to Chandrakumar Pillai and Anandam Chandrakumar. She is the only child of her parents and does not have any siblings.
Shobana is the niece of the legendary Travancore sisters, Lalitha, Padmini, and Ragini, and received her Bharatanatyam training from Chitra Visweswaran, a renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, at the Chidambaram Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Her first appearance in films was as a child artist in the film Amar Prem (1972), starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, and she was introduced to the industry by Jaya Chakravarthy (Hema Malini's mother), who spotted her with her aunt and one of the Travancore sisters, Padmini Ramachandran.
Shobana received the best child actor award for her performance in the Tamil-language drama film Mangala Nayagi (1980), directed by Krishnan–Panju, and starring Srikanth and K. R. Vijaya. She made her acting debut in a leading role in the Malayalam-language film April 18 (1984) opposite Balachandra Menon.
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In 1993, Shobana won her first Best Actress National Film Award for her role in A.M. Fazil's Malayalam-language psychological thriller film Manichitrathazhu (1993), co-starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi. She won her second-Best Actress National Film Award for her performance in the English-language film Mitr, My Friend (2002), directed by Revathi.
| Shobana Chandrakumar Wiki, Biography | |
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| Name | Shobana Chandrakumar |
| Full Name | Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai |
| Profession | Indian actress & dancer |
| Years Active | 1980-Present |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1970 |
| Age (In 2023) | 53 Years |
| Birth Place | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Mother Tongue | Malayalam |
| Zodiac | Aries |
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| Height |
in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5ft 6in |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Marriage Details | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Children | |
| Daughter(s) | Anantha Narayani Chandrakumar |
| Parents | |
| Father | Chandrakumar Pillai |
| Mother | Anandam Chandrakumar |
| Sibling(s) | |
| Cousin(s) |
Vineeth Radhakrishnan (Actor) Lakshmi Thampi Priya Thampi |
| Other Relative(s) | |
| Uncle(s) |
Sivasankaran Nair Ramachandran (US based Physician) Madhavan Thampi Chandran Pillai P. K. Sathyapal (Producer) |
| Aunt(s) |
Lalitha Nair (Actress & Dancer) Padmini Ramachandran (Actress & Dancer) Ragini Thampi (Actress & Dancer) Sukumari (Actress) Kumari Thankam (Actress) Latika Suresh (Producer) |
| Education Details | |
| School | Rosary Matric Girls School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Filmography | |
| Debut Movie |
Amar Prem (Child debut, 1972) Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya (Telugu debut, 1982) Enakkul Oruvan (Tamil debut, 1984) April 18 (Malayalam debut, 1984) Giri Baale (Kannada debut, 1985) Swami Vivekananda (Hindi debut, 1998) Mitr, My Friend (English debut, 2002) |
| Malayalam Movies |
Varane Avashyamund (2020) Thira (2013) Sagar Alias Jackie: Reloaded (2009) Makalkku (2005) Maampazhakkaalam (2004) Valliettan (2000) Sradha (2000) Agni Sakshi (1999) Superman (1997) Kalyana Kacheri (1997) Kaliyoonjal (1997) Kumkumacheppu (1996) Rajaputhran (1996) Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (1996) Hitler (1996) Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995) Sindoora Rekha (1995) Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) Commissioner (1994) Pavithram (1994) Pakshe (1994) Minnaram (1994) Manathe Vellitheru (1994) Vishnu (1994) Thenmavin Kombathu (1994) Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993) Maya Mayuram (1993) Manichitrathazhu (1993) Golanthara Vartha (1993) Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992) Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992) Kankettu (1991) Ulladakkam (1991) Vasthuhara (1991) Adayalam (1991) Sasneham (1990) Iyer the Great (1990) Kalikkalam (1990) Innale (1989) Charithram (1989) Naaga Panchami (1989) Oru Vivaada Vishayam (1988) Janmandharam (1988) Aalilakkuruvikal (1988) Dhwani (1988) Vellanakalude Nadu (1988) Aparan (1988) Mukthi (1988) Vicharana (1988) Aryan (1988) Vrutham (1987) Naalkavala (1987) Anantaram (1987) Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) Nadodikattu (1987) Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) Kunjattakilikal (1986) Iniyum Kurukshethram (1986) Ente Entethu Mathrem (1986) Udayam Padinjaru (1986) Chilampu (1986) Rareeram (1986) Padayani (1986) Ee Kaikalil (1986) Nyayavidhi (1986) Aayiram Kannukal (1986) Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986) Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986) T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) Abhayam Thedi (1986) Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985) Vasantha Sena (1985) Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (1985) Rangam (1985) Meenamasathile Sooryan (1985) Upaharam (1985) Yathra (1985) Ayanam (1985) Ee Shabdam Innathe Shabdam (1985) Anu Bandham (1985) Thammil Thammil (1985) Eeran Sandhya (1985) Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum (1985) Avidathepole Ivideyum (1985) Thozhil Allengil Jail (1985) Alakadalinakkare (1984) April 18 (1984) Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove (1984) Kanamarayathu (1984) Chemparathy (As child artist, 1972) |
| Telugu Movies |
Game (2006) Surya Putrulu (1996) Rendilla Poojari (1993) Kannayya Kittayya (1993) Nippu Ravva (1993) Rakshana (1993) Naga Jyoti (1993) Rowdy Gaari Teacher (1993) Asadhyulu (1992) Hello Darling (1992) Ahankari (1992) Gangwar (1992) Sivaratri (1992) Champion (1992) Manchi Roju (1991) Minor Raja (1991) Keechu Raallu (1991) Appula Appa Rao (1991) April 1st Vidudhala (1991) Rowdy Alludu (1991) Rowdy Gaari Pellam (1991) Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991) Alludugaru (1990) Neti Siddhartha (1990) Shourya Chakra (1990) Paapa Kosam (1990) Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1989) Kokila (1989) Abhinandana (1988) Praja Pratinidhi (1988) Rudraveena (1988) Trimurtulu (1987) Ajeyudu (1987) Muvva Gopaludu (1987) Manavadostunnaadu (1987) Muddula Manavudu (1987) Vijrumbhana (1986) Dagudu Moothalu (1986) Vikram (1986) Asthram (1986) Marchandi Mana Chattalu (1986) Srimathi Kanuka (1986) Marana Sasanam (1985) Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya (1982) |
| Tamil Movies |
Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Podaa Podi (2012) Thuraimugam (1996) Sivarathiri (1993) Thalapathi (1991) Mahamayi (1991) Sathya Vaakku (1990) Mallu Vetti Minor (1990) Enkitta Mothathe (1990) Oray Thaai Oray Kulam (1990) Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989) Vaadyaar Veettu Pillai (1989) Siva (1989) Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa (1989) Ponmana Selvan (1989) Idhu Namma Aalu (1988) Katha Nayagan (1988) Kaadhal Geetham (1988) Marudhani (1985) Enakkul Oruvan (1984) Mangala Nayagi (1980) Manmatha Ragangal (1980) |
| Kannada Movies |
Shiva Shankar (1990) Giri Baale (1985) |
| Hindi Movies |
Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) Apna Asmaan (2007) Swami Vivekananda (1998) Amar Prem (As child artist, 1972) |
| English Movies |
A Little Dream (2008) Dance Like a Man (2004) Mitr, My Friend (2002) |
| Movies (As Choreographer) |
Kochadaiyyan (2012) Ravan (2009) Dance Like A Man (2004) Manichitrathazhu (1993) |
| TV Show(s) | Penn (Tamil, 1991) |
| Music Video(s) | Kabhi Kabhi Mera Dil Me - Remix (1997) |
The Government of India honored Shobana with the Padma Shri award in 2006 for her contribution to classical dance. She adopted a girl child as a single parent in 2011 and named her Anantha Narayani Chandrakumar.
Shobana Chandrakumar's Civilian Awards and Film Awards
Shobana was last seen in the film Varane Avashyamund (2020), starring Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. She received an honorary doctorate (PHD) from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, and The Vinaya Mission University, Salem, in 2018. In 2021, she received a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala.
Shobana founded the Kalarpana dance school academy in Chennai in 1994, where she teaches classical dance to aspiring dancers. Her contribution to the Indian film industry and classical dance has earned her numerous accolades and made her a household name.
Shobana Chandrakumar's Contact details
| twitter.com/shobana_actor | |
| facebook.com/ShobanaTheDanseuse | |
| instagram.com/shobana_danseuse/ | |
| Youtube | youtube.com/@shobana6203/ |
| kalarpana@gmail.com | |
| Website | actressshobana.com |
| Address | 77/5, Gulmohar Avenue Velacheri Road, Chennai 600032 Tel: 0-44-23513488 |
