Sonia is an Indian actress, who works in Tamil and Malayalam films and serials. She debuted, at the age of three, as a child artist in the Malayalam film Ival Oru Naadodi. She continued to appear in many films as a child actor, credited as Baby Sonia. During her childhood she lent her voice for many child artists mainly for Baby Shalini. She got Kerala State Film Award for Best Child artist for the movie Nombarathi Poovu in 1987. She also got National Award for best child artist for the movie "My Dear Kuttichathan'.She acts in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu movies as well. Her brother Tinku is an actor in Tamil movies and shows.[1][2][3]
Sonia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse | ? |
| Children | ? |
| Relatives | Tinku (brother) Robo Shankar |
Personal life
editShe hails from Tamil Nadu. She married Tamil actor Bose Venkat in 2003. The couple have a son, Tejasvin and a daughter, Bavatharani [4]
Awards
editFilmography
editMalayalam
edit- Swarna Medal (1977)
- Manoratham (1978)
- Ival Oru Naadody (1979)
- Moorkhan (1980) as Young Rajani
- Theekkadal (1980)
- Esthappan (1980)
- Raktham (1981) as Minimol
- Anthiveyilile Ponnu (1982) as Hari's daughter
- Innalenkil Nale (1982)
- Ee Nadu (1982)
- Enthino Pookunna Pookal (1982)
- Iniyenkilum (1983)
- Veedu (1983)
- Yudham (1983)
- Aroodam (1983) as Paru
- Asuran (1983)
- Karimbu (1984) as Painkili
- Radhayude Kamukan (1984)
- Ivide Ingane (1984)
- My Dear Kuttichathan (1984) as Laxmi
- Swanthamevide Bandhamevide (1984)
- Ariyaatha Bandham (1986)
- Vartha (1986) as Young Radha
- Nombarathi Poovu (1987) as Gigi
- Thaniyavarthanam (1987) as Anitha M. Balagopalan (Manikutty)
- Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) as Young Savithri
- Daisy- 1988
- Manu Uncle (1988) as Renu
- Midhya (1990) as Ammini
- Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993) as Annie
- Venkalam (1993) as Sulochana
- Uppukandam Brothers (1993) as Annie
- Ghazal (1993) as Aasiya
- Sainyam (1994) as Pathuma
- Thenmavin Kombath (1994) as Kuyilu
- Avan Ananthapadmanaabhan (1994) as Manju
- Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995) as Sathi
- King Solomon (1995) as Seethamma
- Kusruthikaatu (1995) as Monica
- The King (1995) as Alex's sister
- Aksharam (1995) as Bindu Balakrishnan
- My Dear Kuttichathan 2 (1997) as Lakshmi
- Guru (1997) as King Vijayanta' wife
- Mattupetti Machan (1998) as Chenthamara
- Mister Butler (2000) as Gopalakrishnan's first wife
- Aparanmaar Nagarathil (2001) as Anju & Manju(Double role)
- Bamboo boys (2002)
- Kattuchembakam (2002) as Paaru
- Achante Kochumolku (2003)
- Roudram (2008) as Nirmala
- Swarnam (2008) as Sugandhi
- Sound of Boot (2008) as Bhadra
- Therukoothu (2009)
- Nizhal (2010)
- Njaan Sanchaari (2010)
- Puthumukhangal (2010) as Thankamani
- Raama Raavanan (2010) as Bhama
- Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011) as Preman's wife
- Sandwich (2011) as Andipetti Nayiker's wife
- Sarkar Colony (2011) as Thresiamma
- Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. (2012) as Anupama
- Housefull (2013)
- Teens (2013)
- Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole (2015) as Ganga Devi
- Crayons (2016) as Soni
- Zebra Varakal (2017)
- Nazeerinte Rosy (2018)
Tamil
edit- Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
- Viswanathan Velai Venum (1985) as Julie
- En Selvame (1985)
- Annai Bhoomi 3D (1985)
- Mouna Ragam (1986) as Divya's sister
- Maragatha Veenai (1986)
- Nalla Pambu (1987)
- Poo Poova Poothirukku (1987) as Latha
- Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
- Mappillai (1989)
- Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal (1989) as Kokila
- Pulan Visaranai (1990) as Nimmy /Died Dolly
- Azhagan (1991) Kanmani's Sister
- Thangamana Thangachi (1991) as Geetha
- Mouna Mozhi (1992) as Rukku
- Ilaignar Ani (1994) as Janani
- Sishya (1997) as Anu
- Veerapandi Kottayile (1997) as Jaya
- Karuvelam Pookkal (2000) as Dhanalakshmi
- Vaanchinathan (2001) as Revathi Varadharajan
- Veettoda Mappillai (2001) as Mohana
- Kanna Unnai Thedukiren (2001) as Bhuvana
- University (2002) as Gouri
- Style (2002) as Anjamma
- Shree (2002) as Velayudham's wife
- Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002) as Kannamma
- Parthiban Kanavu (2003) as Kuyili
- Thalai Nagaram (2006) as Balu's wife
- Chutti Chathan (2010) as Lakshmi
- Uthamaputhiran (2010) as Lalitha (Lallu)
- Soan Papdi (2015)
- Sakalakala Vallavan (2015) as Thangam
- Eetti (2015) as Pughazh's mother
- Massu Engira Masilamani (2015) as Dr. Gnanaprakasham's wife
- Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) as Sengamalam
- Kodi (2016)
- Manal Kayiru 2 (2016) as TV Host
- Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum (2017) as Gemini's mother
- Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) as Sathya's wife
- Veera (2018) as Rajendran's wife
- Kuttram Seiyel (2019) Malaysian Film
- Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 (2019) as Malar's mother
Hindi
edit- Ravan Raaj: A True Story (1995) as Dolly (Twins Appearance) / Roli
Telugu
edit- Padmavathi Kalyanam (1990)
- Indra Bhavanam (1991)
Kannada
edit- Namma Bhoomi (1989)
Television serials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaigal | Tamil | |||
| Meesai Aanalum Manaivi | Mythili | |||
| 2002–2004 | Amma | Sun TV | ||
| 2003–2004 | Sahana Sindhu Bairavi Part-II | Mallikakumari | Jaya TV | |
| 2005–2007 | Malargal | Karpagam | Sun TV | |
| Muhurtham | Sun TV | |||
| 2007 | Shri Ayappanum Vavarum | Panthalam Rani | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| Paasam | Aishwarya | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Pavitha Jaililanu | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2009–2011 | Madhavi | Kokila | ||
| 2010–2012 | Chellamay | Kalaivani | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Uravugal | Vasanthi | |||
| 2011–2012 | Avakaashikal | Urmila | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| Veera Marthanda Varma | ||||
| 2012–2013 | My Name Is Mangamma | Paravathy | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Vimala | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mamiyar Thevai | Leela | Zee Tamil | |
| Mannan Magal | Jaya TV | |||
| Penmanassu | Sarada | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Enga Veettu Penn | Alangaram | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2015–2016 | Kannamma | Kannamma | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2018–2019 | Vandhal Sridevi | Shambhavi | Colors Tamil | |
| 2019 | Arundhathi | Revathy | Sun TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham | Pushpa | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021–2022 | Pandavar Illam | Mullaikodi | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Bhagyalakshmi | Bhagyalakshmi (Replaced by Reshmi Soman) | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
| Jamelaa | Dr. Mumtaz | Colors Tamil | Tamil | |
| 2023-present | Meena | Kasthuri | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2024-present | Uppu Puli Kaaram | Sharmila | Disney+ Hotstar | Tamil |
TV shows
edit- Rani Maharani as Participant
- Genes (season 3) as Participant
- Ruchibhedham as Presenter
- My G Flowers Oru Kodi as Participant
As a playback singer
edit- Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983) ... Muththe va va
As a dubbing artist
edit- Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (1983) for Baby Shalini
- Sandarbham (1984) for Baby Shalini
- Chakkarayumma (1984) for Baby Shalini
- Chutti Chathan [Tamil Dubbed Version] (1984) for Herself
- Akkacheyude Kunjuvava (1985) for Baby Shalini
- Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) for Baby Shalini
- Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985) for Baby Shalini
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare(1986) for Geethu Mohandas
- for Baby Chaithanya
- for Tinku
- Kannamma (2005) for Vindhya
References
edit- ^ Rao, Subha J (22 November 2007). "A 'Master' returns". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 8 January 2008. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "I won't quit acting: Tinku". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013.
- ^ "TV actor Arunkanth files anticipatory bail plea". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Namma Veetu Kalyanam : Jan 19, 2013". youtube.com. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
External links
edit- Sonia at IMDb
- Sonia at MSI
- "Malayalam movie photos, Malayalam cinema gallery, Malayalam cinema actress, Malayalam cinema photos, New Malayalam cinema". malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.