Dr. Sharmila

Indian doctor, television personality and film actress

A. L. Mohan
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(m. 2002; div. 2004)​
  • S. S. Balaji
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    (m. 2004)​
    • [3]Children1[4][5]ParentsKothandaraman (father)WebsiteTwitter
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    (Dec 2023)WebsiteSharmila Talkies
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    Dr. Sharmila 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,[6] 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

    Sharmila was born on 15 November 1974[1][2] in Bombay (now Mumbai),[7] the capital city of Maharashtra, into a Brahmin family[8] who later settled in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. Her father Kothandaraman owned a pharmaceutical concern.[9]

    Sharmila had a younger brother Hari who died sometime before 2022.[10]

    Education

    Sharmila attended C.S.I. Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, and was a topper there.[11][12] She also learnt Bharatanatyam for ten years under Nandana Gopalakrishnan.[9]

    Medical career

    Sharmila went on pursue an MBBS degree in Orthopedics at Kilpauk Medical College (Chennai) in 1993.[12][13] Later, she worked as a house surgeon at Government Royapettah Hospital around 1996.[14]

    Television career

    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.[9] 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.[9] 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.[9]

    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 [15]
    2006 Penn Uma [16]
    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

    • 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
    2011 Narthaki
    2013 Kalyana Samayal Saadham Raghu's aunt
    2014 Marumunai
    2014 Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
    2016 Zero Sharmila
    2017 Kaadhali Bandhavi's mother Telugu film
    2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala

    YouTube career

    On 24 February 2022, Sharmila announced her Youtube channel named "Sharmila Talkies".[17] The channel's content includes politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health, soap opera, and cinema.

    Awards

    • 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

    Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[18] Later, she married S. S. Balaji, a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).

    Sharmila has one child, a daughter, born on 28 December 2004.[5][19]

    References

    1. ^ a b 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.
    2. ^ a b 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.
    3. ^ 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.
    4. ^ "விகடன் TV: "மக்கள் சினிமாவையும் அரசியலையும் குழப்பிக்கலை!"". ஆனந்த விகடன். 27 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
    5. ^ a b 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.
    6. ^ "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
    7. ^ 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.
    8. ^ "'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.
    9. ^ 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.
    10. ^ 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.
    11. ^ 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.
    12. ^ 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.
    13. ^ 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.
    14. ^ 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.
    15. ^ Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
    16. ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm Archived 27 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
    17. ^ 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.
    18. ^ "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
    19. ^ 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.

    External links

    • Sharmila Talkies
    • Dr. Sharmila at IMDb