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Pala Thankam (1941 – 10 January 2021) 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 supporting actresses, singers and dubbing artists in the late 1960s and 1970s in
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and
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s. She acted in more than 100 movies and dubbed for almost 500 films.


Biography

She was born as Thankam at
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. She was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. She worked at many drama troupes like KPAC, Vishwakerala kala Samithi, Jyothi Theaters etc. She debuted with the movie ''Rebecca'' in 1963 as Sathyan's mother. She made her dubbing debut in 1971 movie, ''Bobanum Moliyum'' for the character Boban. She was a sought out dubbing artist during the 1970s who has dubbed for more than 1000 characters and acted in more than 300 movies. She has dubbed for 5 characters in a single movie.


Personal life

Her husband Sreedharan Thampi, was a police officer, who died in an accident. The couple have three children: Somasekharan Thampi, Bahuleyan Thampi, Ambili. Her daughter
Ambili Ambili is an Indian film singer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. She has sung more than 3000 songs in 800 films. She has sung in Tamil, Hindi and Bengali. Her popular songs are "Thedi varum kannukalil", "Oonjala, oonjala", "Swar ...
was also a dubbing artist in Malayalam movies. She was deserted by her children and stayed at an aged care facility, Gandhibhavan, Kollam.


Partial filmography

*''Kinar '' (2018) *''Muthukudayum Choodi'' (1989) *''Abkari'' (1988) *''Jaithra Yathra'' (1981) *''Jambulingam'' (1982) *''
Innalenkil Nale ''Innalenkil Nale'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Unnimary and Rajkumar. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Mammootty as Rahim * ...
'' (1982) *''Abhinayam'' (1981) *''Chandrahaasam'' (1980) *''Pavizha Muththu'' (1980) as Kalyani *''
Prakadanam ''Prakadanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prathapachandran, Balan K. Nair, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar (actor), Ravikumar. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prathapachand ...
'' (1980) as Hostel warden *''Lovely'' (1979) *''Kaalam Kathu Ninnilla'' (1979) *''Balapareekshanam'' (1978) *''Aanakkalari'' (1978) *''Ninakku Njaanum Enikku Neeyum'' (1978) *''Beena'' (1978) *''Aniyara'' (1978) *''Anubhoothikalude Nimisham'' (1978) *''Padakuthira'' (1978) *''Ashtamudikkayal'' (1978) *''Chakrayudham'' (1978) *''Randu Penkuttikal'' (1978) *''
Anugraham ''Kondura'' / ''Anugraham'' is a 1978 Indian bilingual film directed by Shyam Benegal simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Marathi writer, Chintamani T. Khanolkar, the screen adaptation was ma ...
'' (1977) as School teacher *''Jagadguru Aadisankaran'' (1977) *''Aparaajitha'' (1977) *''Yatheem'' (1977) *''Nirakudam'' (1977) *''Anjali'' (1977) *''
Ormakal Marikkumo ''Ormakal Marikkumo'' () is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Shoba and Vidhubala. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Shobha won the Kerala State F ...
'' (1977) as Chellamma *''Minimol'' (1977) *''
Sreedevi Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female ...
'' (1977) *'' Aadhya Paadam'' (1977) *''Niraparayum Nilavilakkum'' (1977) *'' Ponni'' (1976) *''Abhimaanam'' (1975) *''Mattoru Seetha'' (1975) *''Nathoon'' (1975) *''Rahasyaraathri'' (1974) *''
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'' (1974) *''
Thumbolarcha ''Thumbolarcha'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Srividya and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. Plot The ...
'' (1974) as Paanathi *''Chanchala'' (1974) *''Driksakshi'' (1973) as Paruamma *''
Kaliyugam ''Kaliyugam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Sudheer, Bahadoor, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The fil ...
'' (1973) as Keshu's mother *''Thekkankattu'' (1973) as Saramma *''
Azhakulla Saleena ''Azhakulla Saleena'' ( ml, അഴകുള്ള സെലീന) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film st ...
'' (1973) *''
Eanippadikal ''Eanippadikal'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Sharada (actress), Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. It is based on the novel of the sa ...
'' (1973) *''Udayam'' (1973) *''
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'' (1973) as Susheela's mother *''Poymukhangal'' (1973) *''
Panimudakku ''Panimudakku'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. N. Menon. The film stars Madhu, Ammini, Maya and Mohan Sharma. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Madhu * P. R. Varalakshmi *Mohan Sharma ...
'' (1972) *'' Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka'' (1972) as Jayadevan's mother *'' Akkarapacha'' (1972) *''
Theertha Yathra ''Theerthayaathra'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie ...
'' (1972) *'' Aaradi Manninte Janmi'' (1972) as Murali's mother *'' Gandharvakshetram'' (1972) as Nurse *''Nrithasaala'' (1972) *''Taxi Car'' (1972) *''
Ganga Sangamam ''Gangasangamam'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. D. Thottan and written by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Jesey. It is based on Varkey's play of the same name. ...
'' (1971) as Theyyaamma *''
Aabhijathyam ''Aabhijathyam'' () is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. A remake of the Marathi film ''Manini'' (1961), it stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The was release ...
'' (1971) *'' Achante Bharya'' (1971) *''Marunaattil Oru Malayaali'' (1971) *'' Thurakkatha Vathil'' (1971) *''
Anubhavangal Paalichakal ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Na ...
'' (1971) *''
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) *''
Rebecca Rebecca, ; Syriac: , ) from the Hebrew (lit., 'connection'), from Semitic root , 'to tie, couple or join', 'to secure', or 'to snare') () appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical ...
'' (1963) as Mariya *''
Kadalamma ''Kadalamma'' () is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Kunchacko and written by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Sathyan, Rajasri, B. S. Saroja and Maya in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...
'' (1963) *''Kedavilakku''


Dubbing

*Seetha (1960) for Kushalakumari *Siksha (1971) for Sadhana * Bobanum Moliyum (film) for Master Sekhar *Lisa (1978) for Bhavani *Aarohanam (1980) *Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983) *Krishna Guruvaayoorappa (1984) for Shalini (Baby Shalini) *Itha Innu Muthal (1984) *Eeran Sandhya (1985) *Mounanombaram (1985) *Archana Aradhana (1985) *Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) *Katturumbinu Kathukuthu (1986) *Kaveri (1986) *Akalangalil (1986) *Janmandharam (1988) *Thoranam (1988) *Bheekaran (1988) *Rugmini (1989) *Naale Ennonnundenkil (1990) *Kadalorakkattu (1991) *Chenkol (1993) *Bhoomigeetham (1993)


TV Serial

* Innaleyude Aalkkar


Dramas

* Moulikavakasham * Ningalenne Communistakki * Surveykkallu * Mooladhanam


As a Singer

* Kedavilakku


References


External links

* *
Pala Thankam at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thankam, Pala Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Actresses from Kerala 2021 deaths People from Pala, Kerala 20th-century Indian actresses Actresses in Malayalam television Indian voice actresses 1941 births