Sreedevi Unni is an Indian Mohiniyattam dancer and actress best known for her work in the Malayalam cinema and TV serials. She is the mother of Monisha Unni.[1][2][3] She came into the industry after the death of her only daughter Monisha. She has acted in several malyalam films in crucial roles. Some of them are Oru Cherupunchiri, Saphalam, Neelathamara, Nirnayakam etc.[4]
Sreedevi Unni | |
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Born | 1945 (age 78–79) |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1986 – present |
Spouse | Narayanan Unni |
Children | Monisha Unni |
Dance
editHaving participated at Dasara, Hampi and Kadamba festivals, Sreedevi was bestowed with the Karnataka Kalasri Award in 2001 for enriching the repertoire of Mohiniyattam.[5]
Filmography
editYear | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2022 | Puzhu | Mohan's wife | Malayalam | |
2021 | Resonance | — | Malayalam | Director/Producer Short film Stream on Neestream in 2022 |
2020 | Veeram Na Bhayam | Ammachi | Malayalam | Short film |
2020 | Antaraal | Mother | Malayalam | Short film |
2019 | Virus | Abid's mother | Malayalam | |
2019 | Kuttymama | Janaki teacher | Malayalam | |
2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Thresikutty Koshy | Malayalam | |
2018 | Premanjaly | Bhagi Thampuratti | Malayalam | |
2018 | Drama | Mukundan's mother | Malayalam | |
2018 | Aami | Kochukuttiamma | Malayalam | |
2017 | Katha Katha Karanam | - | Malayalam | Short film |
2016 | Sharkkara Kondu Thulabharam | - | Malayalam | Short film |
2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Kochavva's mother | Malayalam | |
2015 | One Second Please | - | Malayalam | |
2015 | Nirnnayakam | Arya's grandmother | Malayalam | |
2014 | 7th Day | Sr.Veronica | Malayalam | |
2014 | Cousins | Nagarajan's wife | Malayalam | |
2014 | To Noora with Love | Kunjacha | Malayalam | |
2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @43 | Devaki Antharjanam | Malayalam | |
2013 | Sringaravelan | Kovilakam Thampuratti | Malayalam | |
2013 | Buddy | Radha Rabhia | Malayalam | |
2013 | Mumbai Police | Witness | Malayalam | |
2013 | Silence | Sangeetha's mother | Malayalam | |
2012 | Mazhavillinattam Vare | Malayalam | ||
2012 | Ordinary | Iravi's mother | Malayalam | |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Arun's mother | Malayalam | |
2010 | Katha Thudarunnu | Shanavas's mother | Malayalam | |
2010 | Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Sharadamma | Malayalam | |
2010 | Paattinte Palazhy | Shabana Beegum | Malayalam | |
2010 | Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Malayalam | ||
2010 | Amma Nilavu | Malayalam | ||
2009 | Neelathamara | Maluvamma | Malayalam | |
2009 | Ninagaagi Kaadiruve | Shweta's mother | Kannada | |
2007 | Nivedyam | Mohanakrishnan's mother | Malayalam | |
2005 | Mayookham | Devayani aka Devu | Malayalam | |
2005 | Bus Conductor | Bhavani Ramaswamy | Malayalam | |
2003 | Saphalam | Lakshmikutty | Malayalam | |
2000 | Oru Cheru Punchiri | Radha | Malayalam | |
1991 | Kadavu | Amina | Malayalam | |
1990 | Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Malayalam | ||
1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | House owner/Head nurse | Malayalam | |
1987 | Rithubhedam | Malayalam | ||
1986 | Rajathanthram | - | Malayalam | |
1986 | Nakhakshathangal | Malayalam |
TV serials
editYear | Serial | Channel | Notes |
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2011-2012 | Agniputhri | Asianet | |
2013-2015 | Sarayu | Surya TV | |
2018-2019 | Arundathi | Flowers TV | |
2022-2023 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Zee Keralam | |
2023 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam | Surya TV |
TV shows
edit- Arangettam
- Charutha
- Tharapakittu
- Pularvela
- Vanitha
- Varthaprabhatham
- Comedy Stars
- Malayali Darbar
- Ammamarude Samsthana Sammelanam
- Straight Line
- Red Carpet
- Super ammayu makalum
References
edit- ^ "Sreedevi Unni | Women Economic Forum". WEF. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Sreedevi Unni recalls accident which killed actress Monisha". English.manoramaonline.com. 27 September 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Monisha's mother remembers her daughter on death anniversary". The Times of India. 5 December 2017. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies". www.malayalamcinema.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Sreedevi Unni | WEF". 13 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2023.