Saleema | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kaleeshwari Devi Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1982–1989 2019–Present |
| Parent | Girija |
Kaleeshwari Devi better known by her stage name Saleema is an Indian actress who predominantly acts in Malayalam films. She is best known for her portrayal of Ammini in Aranyakam and Lakshmi in Nakhakshathangal.[1] She is the daughter of Telugu actress Girija.[2] According to her daughter Saleema, Girija died on 5 September 1995.[3]
Background
She made her Malayalam debut with Nakhakshathangal in 1986. She had acted in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu movies as well. She remained largely invisible in the film industry for many years.[4] She made her comeback to Malayalam film industry through Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha in 2019.[5][6][7][8]
Filmography
- Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Meghasandesam | Ravindra Babu's Daughter | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
| 1982 | Pratikaram | Jyothi | ||
| 1985 | Njan Piranna Nattil | Shailaja/Revathy | Malayalam | Malayalam debut |
| 1985 | Saandham Bheekaram | |||
| 1980's | Sonnathu Nee Thana | Latchmi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Andha Oru Nimidam | Dancer Archana | ||
| 1986 | Niramulla Ravulkal | Peethambaran's daughter | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Bhagavan | |||
| 1986 | Nakhakshathangal | Lakshmi | ||
| 1987 | Kurukkan Raajaavaayi | Raji | ||
| 1987 | Onde Goodina Hakkigalu | Sarojini | Kannada | Kannada debut |
| 1988 | Aranyakam | Ammini | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Mahayanam | Mollykutty | ||
| 1989 | Vandanam | Mercy | ||
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vathiyare | |||
| 2019 | Lisaa | Saradha/Nancy | Tamil | Comeback Partially reshot in Telugu in the same name |
| 2019 | Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha | Mary | Malayalam | |
| TBA | Abhayarthikal | |||
| TBA | Njavalppazham | |||
| TBA | Chillu | |||
| TBA | Ottayaan | |||
| TBA | Uthiripookkal | Tamil | ||
| TBA | Nalinakanthi | Salima | ||
| TBA | Araichi |
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Janaki | Sun TV | Tamil Telugu | TV series |
| 2022 | Kaiyum Kalavum | Tamil | Web Series for SonyLIV |
- Television shows as guest
- Onnum Onnum Moonu - Mazhavil Manorama
- Annies Kitchen - Amrita TV
- Varthaprabhatham - Asianet News
- Yours Truly - Mathrubhumi News
References
- ↑ Rajesh, B.K (16 March 2017). "സിനിമയിലേയ്ക്കുള്ള മടങ്ങിവരവ്, അജ്ഞാതവാസം... സലീമ പ്രതികരിക്കുന്നു" [Return to film industry, Saleema revealing]. mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ↑ "Returning after a long hiatus: Saleema". 14 March 2017.
- ↑ "మా అమ్మపై ఇన్ని పుకార్లా". 12 July 2019.
- ↑ "I don't want to sideline my passion for movies anymore- Actress Saleema". The Times of India.
- ↑ Shrijith, Sajin (1 March 2019). "Veteran actors Devan and Saleema reunite for 'Munthiri Monchan'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "ആരണ്യകത്തിലെ പ്രിയ താരങ്ങൾ; 31 വർഷങ്ങൾക്കുശേഷം വീണ്ടും ഒന്നിച്ച്". Malayala Manorama. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ↑ Soman, Deepa (8 February 2019). "Actress Saleema in the upcoming film 'Munthiri Monjan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "Returning after a long hiatus- Saleema". deccanchronicles.
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