Khadeeja (1939/40 - 26 July 2017) was an Indian actress in

Malayalam movie Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

s. She was one of the prominent

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during the late 1960s and 1970s in

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. In 1968, she acted in ''

Viruthan Shanku ''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the hea ...

'', the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema directed by

P. Venu P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist with over 20 films to his name.His directorial venture Udhyogastha in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of the south Indi ...

. She was born in Odakaali in Perumbavoor, Kerala, a Muslim girl who had suffered a lot for learning dance in

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. She acted in more than 50 movies.

Personal life

She was born as the second among six children to Moideen and Pathayi at Chittethupadi,

Perumbavoor Perumbavoor (, Malayalam: പെരുമ്പാവൂർ) is a historic place located at Bank of Periyar (Poorna River) in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area It lies in the n ...

. Her siblings were Sainaba, Nabeesa, Khasim, Ibrahim and Salimraj. She had her primary education from Vaduthala Government high school, Ernakulam. She was married to K.V. Mathew. They had six children, Vinni, Leena, Sony, Teddy, Stency and Sophie. Khadeeja died on 26 July 2017 due to lung cancer at her residence Vaduthala, Ernakulam.

Filmography

Saat Rang Ke Sapne ''Saat Rang Ke Sapne'' () is a 1998 Indian Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Amitabh Bachchan. It is a remake of Priyadarshan's own 1994 Malayalam film ''Thenmavin Kombath''. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Juhi Chawla. This ...

(1998) as Tribal lady - hindi movie # Shibiram (1997) as Hostel warden # Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996) as Kunjimaalu #

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kompath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, ...

(1994) as Aadivasi # Bhaarya (1994) # Kudumbavishesham (1993) # Shankaran Kuttikku Pennu Venam (1990) # Aalasyam (1990) #

Kiratham ''Kiraatham'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Santhosh and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *Ratheesh as C. I. Hassan * Santhosh a ...

(1985) as Mariyamma #

Nishedi ''Nishedhi'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sukumaran, Bheeman Raghu and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Sukumaran as Raju *Bheeman Raghu as ...

(1984) as Mariyamma #

Vilkkanundu Swapnangal ''Vilkkanundu Swapnangal'' () is a 1980 Malayalam-language drama film, directed by Azad, written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K Menon. The film stars Sukumaran, Srividya, Sudheer, Bahadoor and Sreenivasan. The film also features ...

(1980) # Lovely (1979) # Pancharatnam (1979) # Kaithappoo (1978) # Puthariyankam (1978) # Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (1978) as Puli Narayani # Beena (1978) as Betty's Mother # Pocketadikkari (1978) # Prarthana (1978) # Varadakshina (1977) #

Yatheem ''Yatheem'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, scripted by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Sudheer, Vidhubala, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair a ...

(1977) # Amma (1976) #

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(1976) as Sankari # Chirikkudukka (1976) #

Udyaanalakshmi ''Udyaanalakshmi'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sudheer, Rani Chandra, KPAC Lalitha, Hari, Jose Prakash and Manju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Su ...

(1976) # Sexilla Stundilla (1976) #

Swarnna Malsyam ''Swarnna Malsyam'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad and produced by P. M. Sreenivasan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by M. S. Ba ...

(1975) # Chandanachoa (1975) #

Chattambikkalyaani ''Chattambikkalyaani'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Lakshmi, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. A ...

(1975) as Paaru # Kalyaanappanthal (1975) #

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(1975) #

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(1975) as Kamalabhai # Pattaabhishekam (1974) # Swarnnavigraham (1974) #

Ayalathe Sundari ''Ayalathe Sundari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by G. P. Balan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi(Aishwarya Rai) ,Srividya and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar– ...

(1974) as Pushkosa # College Girl (1974) # Nathoon (1974) #

Poonthenaruvi ''Poonthenaruvi'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by C. C. Baby and V. M. Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Vincent, Sudheer and Jayan. The music score is by M. K. Arjunan. Cas ...

(1974) as Anna # Maasappadi Maathupilla (1973) # Bhadradeepam (1973) # Manassu (1973) # Enipadikal (1973) # Thiruvabharanam (1973) #

Manushyaputhran ''Manushyaputhran'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby and produced by Kadakkavoor Thankappan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vidhubala and Vincent in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Mad ...

(1973) as Kaalikutty # Pacha Nottukal (1973) as Mariamma #

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(1973) #

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(1973) #

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(1973) # Padmavyooham (1973) as Ealiyamma #

Ladies Hostel ''Ladies Hostel'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Dr. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M ...

(1973) as Karthyayani # Ajnaathavasam (1973) as Rajeswari Simon # Driksaakshi (1973) as Janakikutty #

Punarjanmam ''Punarjanmam'' ( en, Reincarnation) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language erotic thriller film starring Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi. The film is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, based on a case study published by famous atheist and psychiatrist ...

(1972) # Baalya Prathijna (1972) # Aadyathe Kadha (1972) as Kunjalakshmi #

Kandavarundo ''Kandavarundo'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mallikarjuna Rao and produced by C. J. Ranganathan. The film stars Sadhana, Vincent, Renuka and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by R. K. Shekhar. Cast * S ...

(1972) as Ambujam #

Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was ...

(1972) as Radhamma #

Myladum Kunnu ''Mayiladumkunnu'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Babu and produced by Chithrakala Kendram. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The film had musical ...

(1972) # Lakshyam (1972) # Omana (1972) as Rajamma #

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(1972) # Aaromalunni (1972) # Lanka Dahanam (1971) # Sumangali (1971) as Rathnamma #

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(1971) as Vilasini # Yogamullaval (1971) #

Makane Ninakku Vendi ''Makane Ninakku Vendi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. N. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Sam, T ...

(1971) as Kalyani # Line Bus (1971) as Kathreena # Moonnu Pookkal (1971) # Jalakanyaka (1971) # Kaakkathampuraatti (1970) #

Ambalapraavu ''Ambalapravu'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by T. C. Barjathya. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast *Prem Na ...

(1970) # Nishaagandhi (1970) #

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(1970) # Bheekara Nimishangal (1970) as Janaki #

Vazhve Mayam ''Vazhve Mayam'' () is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, ...

(1970) as Kamalkshi # Thurakkaatha Vaathil (1970) as Janakiyamma # Aa Chithrashalabam Paranaotte (1970) # Sthree (1970) # Sarasathy (1970) # Vila Kuranja Manushyan(1969) #

Kallichellamma ''Kallichellamma'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran. It is based on the novel of the same name by G. Vivekanandan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi. It was released on 22 August 1969. S ...

(1969) # Sandhya (1969) #

Aryankavu Kollasangham ''Aaryankavu Kollasangam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by R. Velappan Nair. The film stars Keralasree Sunny, Khadeeja, Polachira Ramachandran and Santo Krishnan. The film had musical score by B. A. Chidambara ...

(1969) #

Velliyazhcha ''Velliyazhcha'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam film, Vellikizhamai (Friday) story written in Tamil by Swathi and translated in Malayalam by S. L. Puram Sadandan, directed by M. M. Nesan and Swathi Ranga Chary and produced by Solar Pictures owned by ...

(1969) #

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(1969) #

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(1969) # Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969) # Pooja Pushpam (1969) # Manaswini (1968) #

Punnapra Vayalar ''Punnapra Vayalar'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan. Cast *Prem Naz ...

(1968) as Mariya # Lakshaprabhu (1968) #

Velutha Kathreena ''Velutha Kathreena'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by P. Balthasar, based on the famous novel of the same name, written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi ...

(1968) # Laskhaprabu (1968) #

Thulabharam ''Thulabharam'' () is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent. It is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi. Thoppil Bhasi also adapted the play for the screen. The film had ...

(1968) as Karthyayani # Asuravithu (1968) #

(1968) as Ichikkavu #

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(1967) # Pareeksha(1967) as Pankajam # Chithramela (1967) # Cochin Express (1967) # Kaavalam Chundan (1967) # Pavappettaval (1967)

Dramas

* Inqulabinte Makkal * Vishakkunna Karinkali

References

External links

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Khadeeja at MSI

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