Urvashi (actress)
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| Born | Kavitha Ranjini[1] 25 January 1969[2] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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Kavitha Ranjini, known by the stage name Urvashi is an Indian actress, dubbing artist, television host, script dialogue writer and producer known for her works in the Southern film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films.[3]
Urvashi was a prominent lead actress of the 1980s and 1990s, primarily in Malayalam Films. She has written the films Ulsavamelam and Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu, the latter was also produced by her. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Achuvinte Amma (2005), which was her comeback movie after a period of 6 years.[4] She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress a record five times, which includes three consecutive wins from 1989 to 1991. She has also received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Early and personal life[]
Urvashi was born to popular drama actors Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Her elder sisters are actors Kalaranjini and Kalpana.[5] Her two brothers, Kamal Roy and Prince had also acted in few Malayalam movies. Prince (Nandu of Layanam fame) committed suicide at the age of 26.[6] She had her primary education from Fort Girl's Mission High School, Thiruvananthapuram, until fourth grade and later at Corporation Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam until ninth grade, when the family shifted to Chennai. She couldn't continue her studies since she had become busy with her movie career by then.[7] Firstly, Urvashi was acting in three films, Bhagyaraj saw the rush and booked her in Munthanai Mudichi. Those three directors helped Urvashi to get preference in Munthanai Mudichi call-sheets. They calculated that the film would become a hit, then they could release their films with much profit.
Urvashi married film actor Manoj K. Jayan on 2 May 2000. They have a daughter, born in November 2001. However, they have got divorced in 2008.
Urvashi married then Chennai based builder Sivaprasad in November 2013. The couple had a boy in August 2014.[8]
Career[]
She acted in around 500 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. She started her acting career as a child artist, at the age of 8, in a Malayalam movie Vidarunna Mottukal, released in 1977, her sister Kalpana also debuted in the same movie. She then acted in Kathirmandapam, released in 1979, as Jayabharathi's daughter. She acted as Srividya's dance student in the movie Digvijayam, released in 1980, she plays Krishna in the song sequence Madhumaasa Nikunjathil, where her sister Kalpana plays Radha.[9] She has also acted as a child artist in Ninaivukal Maraivathillai, a Tamil movie, in 1983, but it was never released. Then she acted as a heroine, at the age of 13, to Karthik in the movie Thodarum Uravu, which completed shooting in 1983, but released in 1986.[4]
Her first released film as heroine was Munthanai Mudichchu (Tamil, directed by K. Bhagyaraj) in 1983, making her debut movie. Ethirppukal (Malayalam, 1984) was one of her earlier films in Malayalam. During the peak of her career, she starred in M. P. Sukumaran Nair's award-winning film Kazhakam in 1995, without taking a single penny as remuneration. She was awarded Best Actress for this role. She has acted in some advertisements, and has participated in many stage shows also.
She has acted in successful movies with Kamal Haasan which became super hit blockbuster in Tamil cinema.
Filmography[]
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As actress[]
Malayalam films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Child artist | |
| 1979 | Sikharangal | Child artist | |
| Kathirmandapam | Child artist | ||
| Sayoojyam | Child artist | Song Scene | |
| 1980 | Dwik Vijayam | Dance Student | |
| 1982 | Yaagam | ||
| 1982 | Snehasammanam | - | Unreleased |
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Latha | |
| 1984 | Ethirppukal | Sudha | |
| 1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Thulasi | |
| Nirakkoottu | Sasikala | ||
| Daivatheorthu | Nani | ||
| Pathamudayam | Valsala | ||
| Karimpinpoovinakkare | Chandrika | ||
| 1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Sindhu | |
| Sunil Vayassu 20 | Premalatha | ||
| Mizhineerpoovukal | Aswathy | ||
| Sukhamo Devi | Devi | ||
| Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Rajani | ||
| Manasilloru Manimuthu | Radhika | ||
| Desatanakkili Karayarilla | Devika | ||
| Onnu Randu Moonnu | - | ||
| Moonnu Masagalkku Munpu | Raji | ||
| Nandi Veendum Varika | Devayani | ||
| 1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Indu | |
| New Delhi | Uma | ||
| Agni Muhurtham | Sudha | ||
| Kottum Kuravayum | - | ||
| Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormakku | Sophie | ||
| Naalkkavala | Amina | ||
| Irupatham Noottandu | Jyothi | ||
| Swargam | Latha | ||
| 1988 | Anuragi | Leelamma | |
| Mukthi | Sudharma | ||
| Mattoral | Veni | ||
| Padamudra | Lakshmi | ||
| Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu | Snehalatha | ||
| Simon Peter Ninakku Vendin | Alice Simon | ||
| Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Annie | ||
| Abkari | Sridevi | ||
| 1 August | Valsala | ||
| 1921 | Thulasi | ||
| Thanthram | Susanna | ||
| 1989 | Pandu Pandoru Deshathu | ||
| Varnatheru | Asha | ||
| Swagatham | Philomina Francis | ||
| New Year | Rekha | ||
| Akshrathettu | Sumathi | ||
| Mazhavil Kavadi | Anandavalli | First State Award | |
| Chakkikotha Chankaran | Roshney | ||
| Adikkurippu | Geetha | ||
| Mrigaya | Annamma | ||
| 1990 | Varthamanakalam | Arundhathi Menon | First State Award |
| Noottonnu Raavukal | Sudha | ||
| Nammude Naadu | Bindu | ||
| Vyuham | Lakshmi | ||
| Kuttettan | Rose Mary | ||
| Marupuram | Retna | ||
| Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Geetha | ||
| Thoovalsparsham | Maya | ||
| Thalayanamanthram | Kanchana | Second State Award | |
| Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan | Chandrika | ||
| Kouthuka Varthakal | Aswathy | ||
| Lal Salam | Annamma | ||
| Arhatha | Aswathy | ||
| 1991 | Vishnulokam | Kasthoori | |
| Souhridham | Shiny | ||
| Mukha Chithram | Savithrikutty/Lakshmikutty | Third State Award | |
| Kakkathollayiram | Revathy | Third State Award | |
| Kadinjool Kalyanam | Hrudayakumari | Third State Award | |
| Chanchattam | Yamuna | ||
| Bharatham | Devi | Third State Award | |
| Kanalkkattu | Aasha | ||
| Koodikazhcha | Alice | ||
| Inspector Balram | Preethi Krishna Mathur | ||
| Bhoomika | Radha | ||
| 1992 | Utsava Melam | Kanaka Prabha | Story |
| Thiruthalvaadi | Lathika | ||
| Soorya Gayathri | Rugmini | ||
| Snehasagaram | Treesa | ||
| Simhadhwani | Jayasree | ||
| Sathyapathijna | Sreekutty | ||
| Ponnaramthottathe Rajavu | Radhika | ||
| My Dear Muthachan | Clara | ||
| Malootty | Raji | ||
| Ente Ponnu Thampuran | Kavitha | ||
| Aparatha | Prabha | ||
| Ardram | Mary | ||
| Aham | Renjini | ||
| Yodha | Damayanthi | ||
| Kizhakkan Pathrose | Chala Mary | ||
| 1993 | Venkalam | Thankamani | |
| Sthreedhanam | Vidhya | ||
| Narayam | Gayathri | ||
| Mithunam | Sulochana | ||
| Koushalam | Maya Devi | ||
| Kalippattam | Saroja | ||
| Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | Sherley | ||
| Ithu Manju Kaalam | Aswathy & Revathy (double role) | ||
| Aayirappara | Parvathy | ||
| Palayam | Jancy | ||
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Susie | |
| Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Bhagyarekha/Sujatha | Writer & Producer | |
| Kudumba Visesham | Geetha | ||
| The City | Dr. Jyothy | ||
| Bharya | Shailaja | ||
| 1995 | Thovalapookkal | Chempakam | |
| Spadikam | Thulasi | ||
| Simhavalan Menon | Geethanjali | ||
| 1996 | Kazhakam | Radha | |
| 1997 | Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | Sree Devi | |
| Janadhipathyam | Indira Menon | ||
| 1999 | Garshom | Noorja | Film Council Award |
| Aayiram Meni | Alice | ||
| 2005 | Achuvinte Amma | K. P. Vanaja | National Award, Amritha TV Award,Film Council Award |
| 2006 | Madhuchandralekha | Chandramathi | Fifth State Award |
| 2007 | Ayur Rekha | Alice | Extended cameo |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Herself | Archive footage Uncredited cameo |
| 2009 | Bharya Swantham Suhruthu | Molly | |
| 2010 | Mummy & Me | Clara | |
| Sakudumbam Shyamala | Minister Shyamala Vasudevan | ||
| Best of Luck | Thamara | ||
| 2011 | Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam | Molly | |
| Kadhayile Nayika | Nandhini | ||
| Maharaja Talkies | Vimala | ||
| 2012 | Lumiere Brothers | Herself | Archive footage |
| Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram | Renuka | ||
| Manjadikuru | Sujatha | ||
| 2014 | My Dear Mummy | Katrina | |
| 2016 | Vismayam | Lakshmi | Partially reshot version of Manamantha |
| 2018 | Aravindante Athidhikal | Girija | |
| Ente Ummante Peru | Aisha | ||
| 2019 | Swarnamalsyangal | Herself | Archive footage |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Annamma | |
| Varane Avashyamund | Dr. Sherly | Extended Cameo | |
| 2021 | Kesu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Rathnamma | Filming |
| Ranjan Pramod's Untitled film | _ | Pre-production |
Tamil films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Parimalam | |
| Apoorva Sahodarigal | Rosy | ||
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Film actress | |
| Komberi Mookan | Priya | ||
| Nerupukkul Eeram | Ganga | ||
| Oh Maane Maane | Stella | ||
| Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Latha | ||
| Anbe Odi Vaa | Seetha | ||
| Ezhuthatha Sattangal | Meena | ||
| Vai Pandal | Santhi | ||
| Vengaiyin Mainthan | Yamuna | ||
| Oorukku Upadesam | Janaki | ||
| Shanthi Mugurtham | Santhi | ||
| Neram Nalla Neram | Vadivu | ||
| Vellai Pura Ondru | Padma | ||
| Maaman Machaan | Shanthi | ||
| Ninaivukal Maraivathillai | - | ||
| 1985 | Andha Oru Nimidam | Vasanthi | |
| Aduthathu Albert | Radha | ||
| Naam Iruvar | Ratha | ||
| Oru Malarin Payanam | Kalyani | ||
| Raja Yuvaraja | Meena | ||
| Deivapiravi | Lalitha | ||
| Panam Pathum Seyyum | Jayanthi | ||
| 1986 | Thodarum Uravu | Julie | |
| Kaidhiyin Theerpu | Stella & Preethi | ||
| Machakaran | - | ||
| 1987 | Paruva Ragam | Rohini | |
| 1988 | Patti Sollai Thattathe | Seetha | |
| 1989 | Idhu Unga Kudumbam | Janaki | |
| Paasa Mazhai | Gomathi | ||
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tiruppurasundari | |
| Pengal Veettin Kanngal | Raadha | ||
| 1991 | Mookuthi Poo Meley | - | |
| 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | Amudha | |
| Magalir Mattum | Janaki | State Award | |
| Veera Padhakkam | Vishalakshi | ||
| Vanaja Girija | Chellamma | ||
| 1995 | Naan Petha Magane | Uma Maheswari | |
| Mayabazar | Sujatha (Suji) / Mayamma | ||
| Ayudha Poojai | Vasantha | ||
| Thaikulame Thaikulame | Janaki | ||
| Pullakuttikaaran | Azhagu | Critics Award | |
| 1996 | Aruva Velu | Maruthayi | |
| Irattai Roja | Uma | Filmfare Award | |
| Vetri Vinayagar | Ponni | ||
| 1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Palaniyamma | |
| Mannava | Sinthamani | ||
| Aravindhan | Gayathri | ||
| Vasuki | Vasuki / Kodeeswari | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Arivolimangai | |
| Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Padmini | ||
| Viralukketha Veekkam | Gayatri | ||
| Kummi Paattu | Kamakshi | ||
| 2001 | Sigamani Ramamani | Ramamani | |
| 2002 | Panchathantiram | Ammini | |
| Game | Janaki | ||
| Thamizh | Kalaiselvi | ||
| 2003 | Three Roses | Chandralekha | |
| Thennavan | Pushpalatha | ||
| Success | Radha | ||
| Thaaye Bhuvaneswari | Parvathi | Partially reshot vesion of Vijayadasami | |
| 2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Maami | |
| 2006 | Desiya Paravai | Malini | |
| 2007 | Malaikottai | Kamala | |
| Kalakkura Chandru | Host | ||
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Kalyani | Edison Film Award |
| Vaamanan | Divya's mother | ||
| Peranmai | Victoria | ||
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Mallika | |
| 2011 | Doo | Vasanth's mother | |
| Venghai | Thangam | ||
| Vedi | Dr. Radha Jeyachandran | ||
| 2012 | Sollithara Naanirukkiren | - | |
| 2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Chandra | |
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Chechi | |
| Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal | KG's mother | ||
| Pechiyakka Marumagan | Pechiyakka | ||
| 2015 | Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum | Vasanth's mother | |
| Uthama Villain | Varalakshmi | ||
| Savaale Samaali | Urvashi | ||
| Inji Iduppazhagi | Rajeswari | ||
| India Pakistan | Kathik's mother | ||
| 2016 | Adida Melam | Annapoorniyamma | |
| Unnodu Ka | Rajalatchumi | ||
| Pencil | Rajeshwari | ||
| Vaaimai | Narayani | ||
| Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Pavithra's mother | ||
| Bayam Oru Payanam | Abhinaya's mother | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Gomathi Gopalakrishnan | ||
| Mannavan Vanthanadi | |||
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Arasuvai Annalakshmi | |
| Magalir Mattum | Gomatha | ||
| Palli Paruvathile | Sarangan's wife | ||
| 2018 | Koothan | Kalairasi | |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Chakra Mahadevi | |
| Pottu | Mohana | ||
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Lakshmi Krishnan | Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho |
| Soorarai Pottru | Pechi | ||
| Mookuthi Amman | Paalthangam [10] | ||
| Thiruvalar Panjangam | Interviewer | ||
| TBA | Oh Andha Naatkal | Thripurasundari | |
| Mappilai Vinayagar | - | ||
| Daavu | - | ||
| Kopperundevi | - | ||
| Nenjamellam Kadhal | |||
| 2021 | Ghosty
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Kannada films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Nyaya Neethi Dharma | ||
| Akhanda Brahmacharigalu | |||
| 1982 | Shankar Sundar | ||
| 1984 | Shravana Banthu | Urvashi/Mary/Saraswathi | |
| 1985 | Naanu Nanna Hendthi | Urvashi | |
| Shabash Vikram | Gayatri | ||
| 1986 | Sathya Jyothi | Sujatha | |
| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | Rohini | ||
| 1987 | Anthima Ghatta | Sunitha | |
| Premaloka | Rohini | ||
| 1988 | New Delhi | Uma | |
| 31 December | Radha | ||
| 1996 | Jeevanadhi | Dr.Priyadarshini | |
| 1999 | Habba | Ambi's wife | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Suguna | |
| 2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Alamelu | |
| 2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | Urmila | |
| Vijaya Dashami | Parvathy | ||
| 2005 | Rama Shama Bhama | Bhamamani | |
| 2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | Cook | |
| Arjun | Vishalakshi Jayasimha | ||
| 2009 | Iniya | Kamala | |
| Raaj the Showman | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Preeti Hungama | Police Inspector | |
| 2012 | Golmal Gayathri | Gayathri | |
| 2014 | Brahma | - | |
| Oggarane | Beautician | ||
| 2015 | Ram-Leela | Baby | |
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Anusooya | |
| Jaggu Dada | Jaggu Dada's mother | ||
| 2018 | Sur Sur Batti | Baddi Gowramma |
Telugu films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Rustum | Padma | |
| Ammayiloo! Preminchandi! | Film actress | Partially reshot version of Dhavani Kanavugal | |
| Udhdhandudu | - | ||
| 1985 | Kala Rudrudu | - | |
| Bhale Thammudu | Latha | ||
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | Mallika | |
| 1988 | Anthima Theerpu | Uma | |
| 1989 | Chettu Kinda Pleader | Sujatha | |
| 1999 | Kaama | x | |
| 2000 | Vijayaramaraju | Rani | |
| 2002 | Sandade Sandadi | Lakshmi | |
| Allari Ramudu | Collector | ||
| 2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Anjali Murthy | |
| Swarabhishekam | Rukminiamma | ||
| 2005 | Chakram | Lakshmi | |
| 2010 | Maro Charitra | Durga | |
| 2014 | Brahma | - | |
| Ulavacharu Biryani | Beautician | ||
| 2015 | Jil | Jai's aunt | |
| Size Zero | Rajeswari | ||
| 2016 | Express Raja | Vasanthakokila (Uthaman's mother) | |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Madhumati | ||
| Manamantha | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Oh Baby | Sulochana | |
| Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Rajamatha | ||
| TBA | Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu | - |
Hindi films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | New Delhi | Uma | |
| 1992 | Azma Ghar Dhekho | - |
Voice credit[]
| Year | Title | Role | Voice to | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nandanam | Janaki | Kalarenjini | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Drohi | Shruthi | Poonam Bajwa | Tamil |
| 2018 | Itly | Lilly | Kalpana | Tamil |
In other roles[]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Utsavamelam | Story Writer | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Story Writer | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Producer | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Paatta Bhasthi | Story Writer | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Panchatantram | Dubbing | Telugu Dubbed project | |
| 2012 | Chellathambi | Dubbing | Tamil Dubbed project | |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Dubbing | Telugu Dubbed project | |
| 2016 | Namadhu | Dubbing | Tamil Dubbed project | |
| 2016 | Pencil | Dubbing | Telugu Dubbed project | |
| 2017 | Shivalanga | Dubbing | Telugu Dubbed project | |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum | Singer | Tamil | Song-"Carratu Pottazhaga" |
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Dubbing | Tamil Dubbed project |
Awards[]
National Film Awards
- 2006: Best Supporting Actress - Achuvinte Amma
- 1989: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Mazhavil Kavadi, Varthamanakalam
- 1990: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Thalayanamanthram
- 1991: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Bharatham, Mukha Chithram, Kakkathollayiram, Kadinjool Kalyanam
- 1995: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Kazhakam
- 2006: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Madhuchandralekha
- Filmfare Awards South
- 1990: Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil - Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Thiripurasundari
- 1994: Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil - Magalir Mattum as Janaki
- 2010: Won - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Malayalam - Mummy & Me
- 2018: Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil - Magalir Mattum[11]
- 1994: Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize - Magalir Mattum
- 1995: Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Kalaivanar Award by Tamil Nadu Government
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- 1990: Best Actress - Thalayanamanthram
- 1989: Best Actress - Varthamanakalam
- Vanitha Film Awards
- 2019: Best Actress-Special Performance- Aravindante Athidhikal, Ente Ummante Peru
- 2019: Best Actress-Special Jury Award- Aravindante Athidhikal, Ente Ummante Peru
- 2018: Nominated - Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress - Magalir Mattum
- 2019: Nominated - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Aravindante Athidhikal (Malayalam)
- Amrita Film Awards
- 2005: Best Supporting Actress- Achuvinte Amma
- Nana Film Weekly Awards
- 1990: Best Actress (Malayalam) - Thalayanamanthram
- 1991: Best Actress (Malayalam) - Bharatham
- 1992: Best Actress (Malayalam) - Venkalam
- 2005: Best Actress (Malayalam) - Achuvinte Amma
- 2009: Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) - Bharya Swantham Suhruthu
- Other Film Awards
- 1983: Best New face Madras Telugu Film Academy Award - Mundhanai Mudichu (Tamil)
- 1984: Savithry Award for Best Actress - Mundhanai Mudichu
- 1992: Ujala Award for Best Actress - Kizhakkan Pathrose & Venkalam (Malayalam)
- 1992: Kerala Film Chamber Award for Best Actress - Different Films (Malayalam)
- 1993: Ujala Award for Best Actress - Kalippattam & Sthreedhanam
- 1993: Woman of the Year Award By Film Fans Association for various films
- 1994: Chennai Film City Academy Award for Best Actress - Naan Petha Magane & Vanaja Girija
- 1996: Screen Videocon Award for Best Actress - Irattai Roja
- 1997: Madras Film Academy Award for Best Actress by Tamil Nadu Government
- 1999: Film Council Audience Award for Best Actress - Garshom & Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam
- 2005: Best Actress Award by Film Fans Association - Achuvinte Amma
- 2005: Suvarna TV Special Award for Best Actress - Rama Shama Bhama (Kannada)
- 2007: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Comedian — Female - Malaikottai (Tamil)
- 2009: Edison Awards (India) for Best Character (Female) - Siva Manasula Sakthi
- 2010: Jaihind TV Special Award for Best Actress - Mummy & Me
- 2010: Jayan Smaraka Award for Best Actress - Mummy & Me & Sakudumbam Shyamala
- 2017: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Comedian — Female - Magalir Mattum (Tamil)
- 2019: Creative Film Awards - Best supporting actress -Ente Ummante Peru
- 2020: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Comedian — Female - Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (Tamil)
- 2020: Aval Awards for Evergreen Heroine
- Television Awards
- 2008: Best Anchor award (Surya TV) for game show "Swarnamazha" (Malayalam)
- 2010: Popular Game Show (Surya TV) for "Rani Maharani" (Malayalam)
- 2002: Best Anchor Award (Raj TV Award) for "Take It Easy Urvashi" (Tamil)
Television career[]
| Year | Program | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Panchami | Sun TV | Tamil | Horror Serial | |
| Asianet Channel | Asianet | Promo anchor | Malayalam | Ad | |
| 2000 | Dr. Vidya | DD Podhigai | Actress | Tamil | Serial |
| 2002 | Take It Easy Urvashi | Raj TV | Anchor | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Bhagyalakshmi | Kairali TV | Anchor | Malayalam | |
| 2005-2006 | Atthai | Sun TV | Annapoorna | Tamil | Serial |
| 2006-2007 | Swarnamazha | Surya TV | Anchor | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Super Star Global | Amrita TV | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Thanga Vettai | Sun TV | Anchor | Tamil | Replaced Ramya Krishnan |
| 2008-2011 | Rani Maharani | Surya TV | Anchor | Malayalam | season 1-4 |
| 2010 | Mammootty The Best Actor Award | Asianet | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Munch Star singer Junior | Asianet | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Thiru Thirumathi | Jaya TV | Anchor | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Mummy & Me | Surya TV | Anchor | Malayalam | |
| 2012-2013 | Comedy Festival 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2013,2019 | Comedy Stars | Asianet | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Champions | Surya TV | Celebrity Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2013-2014 | Crazy Couple | Zee Kannada | Anchor | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Star Challenge | Surya TV | Participant | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Back to School | Star Vijay | Participant | Tamil | |
| 2015-2017 | Jeevitham Sakshi | Kairali TV | Anchor | Malayalam | Replaced Sheela |
| 2015- 2016 | Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | Sun TV | Komalla | Tamil | Serial |
| 2016,2018 | Comedy Utsavam | Flowers TV | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Komady Circus | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Laughing Villa Season 2 | Surya TV | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Vamsam | Sun TV | Sundari | Tamil | Serial |
| 2018 | Flowers Top Singer | Flowers TV | Celebrity Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Urvasi Theatres | Asianet | Herself/Mentor | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Thakarppan Comedy | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Colors Tamil | Marriage counselor | Tamil | Serial (Special appearance) |
| 2019 | Colors Comedy Nights | Colors Tamil | Herself | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Nalla Best Family | Flowers TV | Herself | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4) | Star Vijay | Guest | Tamil | Special wish video for Rekha in the opening episode |
| 2020-2021 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Asianet | Judge | Malayalam |
Endorsements[]
- Vijay Raja VRX
- Nac Jewellers
- Radhas
- Atlas Jewellery
- Nana Magazine
- Emke Silks
- Kenme
References[]
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- ^ "നായികമാര് എന്തിന് ഭയക്കണം?, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Mathrubhumi.com. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
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- ^ "Friday Review uh kkk ch jo khelz must c free urdu \ spam p shav KFC : The Urvashi formula". The Hindu. 20 March 2009. Archived from the original on 24 March 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
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- ^ "Cinemaa Chirimaa with Kalpana and Manju Pilla: 22-9-2014". mazhavilmanorama. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Watch: 'Mookuthi Amman' trailer shows Nayanthara taking on a villainous godman". The News Minute. 25 October 2020. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 4 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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