Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974)[1] is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300 commercials, she made her debut as an actress in the 2010 movie Ishqiya and went on to play supporting roles in Tamil language films Tamil films.[2] as well as in Hindi, English, Telugu and Kannada language movies. Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer. She recently turned Movie Producer with her indie black and white flick that is due for release in the summer of 2022[3] She won the Vijay Award 2013 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) for her role in Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal. Her recent release Sarpatta Parambarai, which had reached internationally won Norway Tamil Film Festival award for Supporting Role as well.
Anupama Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1974-12-04) 4 December 1974 (age 47) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Anupama Prakash Kumar |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, model, anchor, television producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Cdr G. ShivaKumar |
| Children | 1 |
She is married to G. Shivakumar, a Navy commander, and has one son, Aditya, with whom she currently resides in Chennai.
Born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Anupama mostly lived in North India. She had been mainly involved in the field of television for over thirteen years, working as an anchor, visualizer, journalist and even producer.[1] Later she started off into a modelling and acting career, featuring in more than 300 commercials along with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Mohanlal.[4] She had appeared in several Hindi language television series such as Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Mission Fateh, Shaka Laka Boom Boom and The Magic Make-Up Box as well. Kumar debuted in Indian films with the critically acclaimed 2010 film Ishqiya in a cameo.[4]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Aa Okkadu | Telugu | ||
| Pokkisham | Mrs.Lenin | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Manju | Hindi | |
| Vamsam | Meenakshi | Tamil | ||
| Ayyanar | Mahalakshmi | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Aadu Puli | Kalaiarasi | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Meenakshi | Tamil | Winner: Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Mugamoodi | Mrs.Gaurav | Tamil | ||
| Thuppakki | Nisha's mother | Tamil | ||
| Neerparavai | Benita | Tamil | ||
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun's mother | Tamil | ||
| Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Telugu | |||
| 2013 | David | Zainab | Hindi | |
| Gouravam | Telugu | |||
| Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| Moodar Koodam | Mandodiri | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Vallinam | Tamil | ||
| Yennamo Yedho | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Samyuktha's Aunt | Tamil | ||
| Meagamann | Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Chandrika | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Maha Maha | Aunty | Tamil | |
| Indru Netru Naalai | Anu's mother | Tamil | ||
| Valiyavan | Selvi | Tamil | ||
| Aarathu Sinam | Sharadha | Tamil | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Minister Abhirami | Tamil | |
| Thiri | Jeeva's mother | Tamil | ||
| Kootathil Oruthan | Janani's mother | Tamil | ||
| Goutham Nanda | Telugu | |||
| Solo | Malayalam | |||
| Tamil | ||||
| My Son Is Gay | Lakshmi | Tamil | Also co-director and co-producer | |
| 2018 | Eghantham | Tamil | ||
| Raja Ranguski | Maria / Mary | Tamil | ||
| Aan Devathai | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| Kanchana 3 | Radhamma | Tamil | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Chinnathaayi | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Dharala Prabhu | Vaanathi | Tamil | |
| Mazaiyil Nanaigiren | Hero's Mother | Tamil | ||
| Asuraguru | Diya's mother | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Tamil | ||
| Sarpatta Parambarai | Bakkiyam | Tamil | Winner: Norway Tamil Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress[5] | |
| Pei Mama | Tamil | |||
| Insiders | Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Kalagathalaivan | Tamil | ||
| TBA | Are You Okay Baby? | Tamil | Lakshmy Ramakrishnan movie |
| Year | Program | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Hindi | |
| 2002-04 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Hindi | |
| 2003 | The Magic Make-Up Box | Hindi | |
| Mission Fateh | Hindi | ||
| Galati Kiski | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Nila Nila Odi Vaa | Tamil | Tamil Web Series on Viu |