Dr. Sharmila is an Indian doctor and actress. She debuted in a late night STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[4] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Dr. Sharmila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman |
| Education | MBBS |
| Occupation | Actress, Anchor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | A. L. Mohan (divorced) S. S. Balaji (Present) [1] |
| Children | Rithvika (daughter)[2][3] |
Sharmila was born to Kothandaraman, who owned a pharmaceutical concern.[5] She attended C.S.I school and went on pursue an MBBS degree. She has learned Bharatanatyam for ten years under guru Nadana Gopalakrishnan.[5]
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.[5] 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.[5] 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.[5]
Sharmila was born in a Brahmin family.[6] She married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[7][8] Later, she married S. S. Balaji, a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
Her daughter Rithvika was born on 28 December 2004.[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 | [10] | ||
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | [11] | ||
| 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–present | 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 |
| 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 | ||