Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974)[1] is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300 commercials, she made her debut as an actress in the 2003 Kannada film Partha before being recognised for her roles in Cheran's Pokkisham in Tamil and the 2010 Hindi movie Ishqiya. She went on to play supporting roles in mostly Tamil films.[2]
Anupama Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 December 1974 |
| Other names | Anupama Prakash Kumar |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, model, anchor, television producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | G. Shivakumar |
| Children | 1 |
Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer.[3] She played mother roles in several films including Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) and Sarpatta Parambarai (2023).[4]
Career
editBorn at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Anupama mostly lived in North India. She had been mainly involved in the field of television for over thirteen years, working as an anchor, visualizer, journalist and even producer.[1] Later she started off into a modelling and acting career, featuring in more than 300 commercials along with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Mohanlal.[5] She had appeared in several Hindi language television series such as Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Mission Fateh, Shaka Laka Boom Boom and The Magic Make-Up Box as well. Kumar debuted in Indian films with Partha (2003) before being noticed in the critically acclaimed 2010 film Ishqiya in a cameo.[5]
Filmography
editTamil films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pokkisham | Mrs. Lenin | |
| 2010 | Vamsam | Meenakshi | |
| Ayyanar | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2011 | Aadu Puli | Kalaiarasi | |
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Meenakshi | Won - Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress[6] |
| Mugamoodi | Mrs. Gaurav | ||
| Thuppakki | Nisha's mother | ||
| Neerparavai | Benita | ||
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun's mother | ||
| 2013 | Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Lakshmi | |
| Moodar Koodam | Mandodiri | ||
| 2014 | Vallinam | ||
| Yennamo Yedho | Lakshmi | ||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Samyuktha's Aunt | ||
| Meagamann | Bharathi | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Chandrika | [7] | |
| 2015 | Maha Maha | Aunty | |
| Indru Netru Naalai | Anu's mother | ||
| Valiyavan | Selvi | ||
| Aarathu Sinam | Sharadha | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Minister Abhirami | |
| Thiri | Jeeva's mother | ||
| Kootathil Oruthan | Janani's mother | ||
| Solo | |||
| My Son Is Gay | Lakshmi | Also co-director and co-producer | |
| 2018 | Eghantham | ||
| Raja Ranguski | Maria / Mary | ||
| Aan Devathai | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Lakshmi | |
| Kanchana 3 | Radhamma | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Chinnathaayi | ||
| 2020 | Dharala Prabhu | Vaanathi | |
| Asuraguru | Diya's mother | ||
| 2021 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | ||
| Sarpatta Parambarai | Bakkiyam | Winner: Norway Tamil Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress[8] Winner: Galatta Crown Award - Best Supporting Actor Female[9] Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | |
| Pei Mama | |||
| 2022 | Kalaga Thalaivan | Bharathi | |
| 2023 | N4 | Fathima | |
| Pizza 3: The Mummy | Rani | ||
| Are You Ok Baby? | Gopika Vijayakumar | ||
| Jigiri Dosthu | |||
| 2024 | Hit List | ||
| TBA | Insiders | Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu | |
| Mazaiyil Nanaigiren | Hero's Mother |
Telugu films
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aa Okkadu | Sri Krishna's wife |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Varun's mother |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Arjun's mother |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Goutham's mother |
Hindi films
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Adoptive parent |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Manju |
| 2013 | David | Zainab |
Other language films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Partha | Anu | Kannada |
| 2017 | Solo | Malayalam |
Television
edit| Year | Program | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Talaaq Kyu | Hindi | ||
| 2001-03 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Hindi | ||
| 2002-08 | Bhabhi | Hindi | ||
| 2002-04 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | The Magic Make-Up Box | Hindi | ||
| Mission Fateh | Hindi | |||
| Galati Kiski | Hindi | |||
| 2005 | Kaun Anadi Kaun Khiladi | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Nila Nila Odi Vaa | Devi | Tamil | Web Series on Viu |
References
edit- ^ a b "Flickr: anupama kumar". Flickr. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (3 September 2011). "itsy Bitsy". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ "Multi-Faceted Modelist Anupama Kumar". sivajitv.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ Desk, Roktim Rajpal,DH Web. "There is variety but can't say that I'm getting more work now: Anupama Kumar on life after 'Sarpatta Parambarai'". Deccan Herald.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "A cameo impresses". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 August 2009. Archived from the original on 29 August 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ "Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards". The Times of India. IANS. 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "My Negative Character in 'Oru Oorlaa...' Shocked Me: Anupama Kumar". The New Indian Express. 4 August 2014.
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- ^ "🤩WOW: Stage Shattered Live Performance of Sarpatta Arya's Mother - Anupama Kumar 🔥 | Galatta Awards". 11 July 2022 – via www.youtube.com.