Subbalakshmi is an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer and an actress in

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s. She is one of the prominent supporting actresses currently handling grand mother roles in

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movies. She is noted for her performance in '' Kalyanaraman'' (2002), ''

Pandippada ''Pandippada'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin. The film stars Dileep in the lead role while Navya Nair, Prakash Raj, Rajan P. Dev, Harisree Asokan, Salim Kumar, Cochin Haneefa, Am ...

'' (2005) and ''

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'' (2002). Her daughter

Thara Kalyan Thara Kalyan (born 1 November 1967) is an Indian classical dancer and actress in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in mainstream Malayalam films, telefilms and television serials. She is also a professional dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, ...

is also an actress in Malayalam movies.

Personal life

She was married to late Kalyanakrishnan. The couple has two daughters and one son. Her younger daughter Thara Kalyan is also a famous actress and an acclaimed dancer. Subbalakshmi, prior to entering movies, was a

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and

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instructor at Jawahar Balabhavan and has worked with

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since 1951. She is noted for being the first lady composer of

from

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. She has done many concerts and is a dubbing artist as well. She has acted in some telefilms and albums.

Partial filmography

As actress

Appeared in more than 75 films ; Malayalam films *''

'' (2002) as Veshamani Ammal (

) Debut *'' Kalyanaraman'' (2002) as Karthyayyani *''

Thilakkam ''Thilakkam'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Jayaraj and written by Rafi Mecartin. Dileep, Kavya Madhavan and Thiagarajan play the lead roles. The rest of the cast include Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, ...

'' (2003) as Ammu's grandmother *'' Gramaphone'' (2003) as Gregory's mother *'' Saudhamini'' (2003) as Kunjulakshmiyamma *'' C.I.D. Moosa'' (2003) as Meena's grandmother *''

Maanikyan ''Maanikyan'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. K. Haridas. The film stars Kalabhavan Mani, Nandini, Jagathy Sreekumar and Siddique in lead roles. The film had musical score by Thej Mervin. Cast *Kalabhavan Mani as Maanikya ...

'' (2005) as Ammomma *''

Rappakal ''Rappakal'' is a 2005 released Malayalam film directed by Kamal. Mammootty, Nayanthara and Sharada appears in lead roles. Plot This is a heartfelt story of a male help/valet and his motherly affection to the elderly woman, whom he looks aft ...

'' (2005) as Valiya Varma's Wife *''

'' (2005) as Meena's Grandmother *''

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'' (2006) as Special appearance in the song (old lady) *''Note Book'' (2006) *'' Kalabham'' (2006) as Alamelu Ammal *''

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'' (2006) as Muthassi *''

Romeoo ''Romeo'' is a 2007 Malayalam romantic comedy film written by Rafi Mecartin and directed by Rajasenan, starring Dileep, Vimala Raman, Sruthi Lakshmi and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles Romeo was a commercial success at the box-office. Plot M ...

'' (2007) as Bhama's grandmother *'' Ali Bhai'' (2007) as Old lady in the colony *''

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'' (2007) as Dance Teacher *'' Mulla'' (2008) as Old lady *'' Meghatheertham'' (2009) as Artist *'' Chattambinaadu'' (2009) as Old lady in village *'' Seetha Kalyanam'' (2009) as Abhirami's grandmother *''

Yugapurushan ''Yugapurushan'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film about the life and times of Sree Narayana Guru. The movie is directed by R. Sukumaran. It has an ensemble cast led by Mammootty, Thalaivasal Vijay and Siddique. Production The film ...

'' (2010) as Antharjanam *''

Marykkundoru Kunjaadu ''Marykkundoru Kunjaadu'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Shafi, starring Dileep, Biju Menon and Bhavana with Vijayaraghavan, Vinaya Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar and Innocent in supporting roles. The film was released on 25 ...

'' (2010) as Bus Passenger *'' Neelambari'' (2010) as Paatti *''

Note Out ''Note Out'' is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by debutant Kutty Naduvil starring Nishan and Mithra Kurian in the lead roles. The music of the film has been composed by Vinu Thomas with lyrics penned by Anil Panachooran. The film released ...

'' (2011) as Maya's grandmother * '' Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram'' (2012) as Old woman *''

Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty ''Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty'' (''A Girl On Live'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam satirical comedy drama film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menon, Shweta Menon, and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. Cast *Nithya Menon as Manjula Ay ...

'' (2012) as TV Audient *''Load Shedding'' (2013) as Ravi's mother *''

Oru Yathrayil ''Oru Yathrayil'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam anthology film. The film comprises four shorts namely ''Honeymoon'', ''I Love My Appa'', ''Marichavarude Kadal'' and ''Amma'' which all are half an hour long each. The four featurettes are directed by ...

'' (2013) - as Paatti *''

Sound Thoma ''Sound Thoma'' is a 2013 Malayalam comedy film directed by Vysakh. It features Dileep playing a character with a cleft lip and defective voice while Namitha Pramod, Sai Kumar, Mukesh, and Subbaraju portray supporting roles. The film, produced ...

'' (2013) as Seller *''Swaasam'' (2013) as Meera's grandmother *''

Koothara ''Koothara'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language coming of age film directed by Srinath Rajendran and written by Vini Vishwa Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Bharath, Sunny Wayne, and Tovino Thomas The story, set in an untold period, focuses on three e ...

'' (2014) as Koobrin's Valyammachi *''Cherukkanum Pennum'' (2014) as *'' Pranayakatha'' (2014) as Reetha's grandmother *''Avarude Veedu'' (2014) as Old lady *''Nakshathrangal'' (2014) as Madhaviyamma *''69'' (2014) as Grandmother *''Murukku'' (2014) as Lady *''

Chirakodinja Kinavukal ''Chirakodinja Kinavukal'' (English: ''Dreams with Broken Wings'') is a 2015 Malayalam spoof film. Directed by debutant Santhosh Viswanath, the film has been produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. It has the notable achieve ...

'' (2015) as Old lady *'' Rudrasimhasanam'' (2015) as Grandmother *'' Oru New Generation Pani'' (2015) as Rachana's paatti *''

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'' (2015) as Rani's grandmother *''

Ivan Maryadaraman ''Ivan Maryadaraman'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Suresh Divakar starring Dileep, Nikki Galrani, Nagineedu and Kailash with a supporting cast including Anand, Sudheer Sukumaran, Abu Salim, Santhosh Keez ...

'' (2015) as Old guest *''Aakashavani'' (2016) as Vani's grandmother *''1948 Kaalam Paranjathu'' (2019) as Antharjanam *''

Jack & Daniel ''Jack & Daniel'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language action-thriller heist film written and directed by S.L. Puram Jayasurya. The film was produced by Shibu Thameens through Thameens Films. The film stars Dileep, Arjun Sarja alongside Anju Ku ...

'' (2019) as Muthassi *''

Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam ''Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam'' is a 2019 Malayalam film directed by Raju Chandra and produced by Shino John. The movies makes the debut of Mithun Ramesh in the lead role. Synopsis Jimmy is a businessman settled in Dubai with his family. He ma ...

'' (2019) as Special appearance in a song /Singer *'' One'' (2021) as Ramya's grandmother * ''

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'' (2021) as Devi Muthassi *''Pachathappu'' as Meenakshiyamma *''Chakkarappazham'' *''Therottam'' *''Oru Vaathil Kotta'' *''Kaakan'' *''Mallanum Mathevanum'' ; Telugu films *''

Kalyana Ramudu ''Kalyana Ramudu'' ( te, కళ్యాణ రాముడు) is a 2003 Telugu family film and remake of 2002 Malayalam film '' Kalyanaraman'', directed by G. Ram Prasad and produced by Venkata Shyam Prasad under SP Entertainments. The film ...

'' (2003) as Karthyayyani *''

Ye Maaya Chesave ''Ye Maaya Chesave'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha in her debut. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indir ...

'' (2010) as Jessie's Grandmother ; Hindi films *''Jagat Jogini Maa Khodiyar'' (2006) as Mamaniya's wife *''

Ekk Deewana Tha ''Ekk Deewana Tha'' () is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, featuring Prateik Babbar, Amy Jackson (her Hindi debut), and Manu Rishi in lead roles. The film is a remake of Menon's own ...

'' (2012) as Jessie's Grandmother *''

Dil Bechara ''Dil Bechara'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romance film directed by Mukesh Chhabra in his directorial debut, and produced by Fox Star Studios, with a script written by Shashank Khaitan and Suprotim Sengputa. Based on Joh ...

'' (2020) as Manny's grandmother ; Tamil films *''

Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan ''Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan'' (lit. A boy and a girl) is a 2007 Tamil romance film directed by Naren Deivanayagam. It dwells on the untold love of a pair due to family circumstances. The film stars Sandeep, Roopasree, Shubha Poonja and Madhu. The ...

'' (2007) as Viswanathan's sister *'' Raman Thediya Seethai'' (2008) as Gayathri's paatti *''

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Silambarasan and Trisha. Jointly produced Elred Kumar, Jayaraman, VTV Ganesh and P. Madan under the bann ...

'' (2010) as Jessie's grandmother *''Ore Oru Raja Mokkaraja'' (2015) as Paatti *''

Ammani ''Ammani'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. It features herself, Subbalakshmi and Nithin Sathya in the leading roles. The film, produced by Ven Govinda, released on 14 October 2016. Cast ...

'' (2016) as Ammani (Title role) *''

House Owner ''House Owner'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil language action drama film written and directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan and produced by her husband Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan under the banner of Monkey Creative Labs and in association with Seven Wonde ...

'' (2019) as Radha's grandmother *'' Beast'' (2022) as hostage ; Kannada films *''

Honganasu ''Honganasu'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by Ratnaja of '' Nenapirali'' fame. The film stars Prem Kumar in lead role whereas debutant Anjali and Anuradha Mehta play the female leads. Ananth Nag plays a ...

'' (2008) (

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) ; Sanskrit films *''Madhurasmitham'' ; English film

As Dubbing artist

(2019) - Old lady passenger in the road *

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(2007) - Chandramouli's mother (

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) - Song bit

As playback singer

* "Entadukke Vannadukkum" as ''

'' (2010) * "Kanne Kannarakkanave" as ''Rudrasimhasanam'' (2015) * "Mazhai Ingillaye" as ''Ammani'' (2016) * "Super Sundaran" as ''Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam'' (2019) * ''Peythoriyathe''

Television serials

Appeared in more than 65 TV Serials ; Malayalam serials * ''Valayam'' (

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) * ''Gandharvayamam'' (

) * ''Ramettan'' (

) * ''Kudumbasametham Manikutty'' (

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) * ''Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar'' (

) * ''Kudumbapuranam'' (

) * ''Bhagyalakshmi'' ( Surya TV) * ''Velankani Mathavu '' ( Surya TV) * ''Sreeguruvaayoorappan'' ( Surya TV) *''Kuttichathan'' ( Surya TV) * ''Dream City'' ( Surya TV) * ''Snehakkoodu'' ( Surya TV) * ''Ishtam'' ( Surya TV) * ''Amme Mahamaye'' ( Surya TV) * ''Sahayathrika'' ( Surya TV) * ''Thenum Vayambum'' ( Surya TV) * ''

Ente Maathavu ''Ente Maathavu'' was an Indian Malayalam television series directed by Venu Chelakkottu. The show premiered on Surya TV and started streaming on Sun NXT on 27 January 2020. The show aired its last episode on 25 June 2022. Plot Angel, whose mo ...

'' ( Surya TV) * ''Kunjikkoonan'' (

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) * '' Swami Ayyapan'' (

) *''Sreemahabhagavatham'' (

) *''Devi Mahathmyam'' (

) * ''Amma'' (

) * ''

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'' (

) * '' Seetha Kalyanam'' (

) * ''Njangal Santhushtarannu'' (

Plus) * ''Manasu Parayunna Karyangal'' (

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) * ''Aayirathil Oruval'' (

) * ''Oru Penninte Katha'' (

) * '' Aniyathi'' (

) * ''Sooryakaladi'' (

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) * ''Mahaguru'' (

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) * ' (

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) ; Tamil serials * '' Perazhagi'' (

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) * '' Bharatidasan Colony'' (

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)

TV/Radio/Online Shows

* Comedy Thillana * Ammamrude Samsthana Sammelanam * Panam Tharum Padam * Annies Kitchen * Bhavad Navarathri * Humorous Talk Show * Katha Ithuvare * Sreekandan Nair Show * Varthaprabhatham * Ladies Hour * Comedy Sthreekal * Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum *

Laughing Villa ''Laughing Villa'' is an Indian Malayalam celebrity comedy chat show which premiered on Surya TV from 30 July 2016 to 17 November 2019. The first season of the show was hosted by south-Indian film actors ''Navya Nair'' and ''Maniyanpilla Raju' ...

Season 2 as Muthassi * Comedy Nights * Dr.Lakshmi Nairum Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku * Celebrity's Kitchen * D2 *

Onnum Onnum Moonu ''Onnum Onnum Moonu'' is an Indian celebrity talk show hosted by singer ''Rimy Tomy'' on Mazhavil Manorama. The first season of the show began airing on 7 the April 2013 and has completed four seasons. ''Onnum Onnum Moonu'' is all based on a ...

* Sangeethika * Malayali Darbar * Annorikkal * Tharattu * JB Junction * Prabhatha Kairali * Asianet TV Awards * Comedy Stars * Comedy Super Nite 2 * Lakshmi Ramakrishnan Channel * Chembai Festival * Red FM Malayalam Music Awards 2018 * Ladies Band * Golden Years of Doordarshan * Samdooram * Ormmayile Vishu * Behindwoods Ice * Salt and Pepper * Red Carpet * Amma Bharatham * Sowbhagya Venkitesh Youtube Channel * Thara Kalyan Youtube Channel * Star Comedy Magic * Zee Malayalam News

Appeared in more than 65 advertisements * Lays * Horlicks * Grandmas * Popy * Tanishq Kolam * Atham Pathu Ruchi * Kalyan Jewellers * Nerolac Paints * Moon Beauty Parlour * Swagath Kalyana Mandapam * Ammaveedu * Surf Excel Quick Wash * Vanitha * Mandharakkavu

Albums

*Thulasimanam

Awards

* Sangita Nataka Academy Award * M. S. Subbulakshmi Award * Alive Golden Years Award 2019

Features

* Indian Express * On Manorama * Mathrubhumi * Indiagltiz * The News Minute * Filmibeat

References

External links

*
Subbalakshmi at MSI
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