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Dr. Sharmila
Personal information
Born
Sharmila Kothandaraman

(1974-11-15) 15 November 1974 (age 49)
EducationMBBS
Occupation(s)Actress, anchor, doctor,
social activist, YouTuber
Spouses
  • A. L. Mohan
    (m. 2002; div. 2004)
  • (m. 2004)
Children1
ParentsKothandaraman (father)
WebsiteTwitter
Facebook
YouTube information
Years active2022–present
Genre(s)Politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health, soap opera, cinema
Subscribers55,600+
(Dec 2023)
Total views8,652,446
(Dec 2023)
WebsiteSharmila Talkies
[1]
100,000 subscribersAugust 2024

Dr. Sharmila (born 15 November 1974) is a doctor, actress, social activist and YouTuber from Tamil Nadu, India. She debuted in a STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.

Early life

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Sharmila was born on 15 November 1974[2][3] in Bombay (now Mumbai),[4] the capital city of Maharashtra, into a Brahmin family[5] who later settled in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. Her father Kothandaraman owned a pharmaceutical concern.[6]

Sharmila had a younger brother Hari who died sometime before 2022.[7]

Education

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Sharmila attended C.S.I. Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, and was a topper there.[8][9] She also learnt Bharatanatyam for ten years under Nandana Gopalakrishnan.[6]

Medical career

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Sharmila went on pursue an MBBS degree in Orthopedics at Kilpauk Medical College (Chennai) in 1993.[9][10] Later, she worked as a house surgeon at Government Royapettah Hospital around 1996.[11]

Television career

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Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (formerly JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[6] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[6] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[6]

Year Title Role Language Channel Notes
Punnagi Tamil
Kurangu Manasu
1999 Guhan Sun TV
1999–2000 Jannal-Marabu Kavithaigal Gomathi Raj TV
1999 Dhik Dhik Dhik Viji Sun TV
2000 Kelviyin Nayagane Jeevitha
2001 Oorarinda Rahasiyam Krishnaveni DD Podhigai
2000–2001 Irandaam Chanakyan Sun TV
2000 Vishalam Vishalam DD Podhigai
2001–2002 Nandini Oppol Nandini Nurse Malayalam Asianet
2001–2003 Nambikkai Nandini Tamil Sun TV
2002–2004 Agni Saatchi Nila Vijay TV
Indhira Manogiri Sun TV
2003–2004 Sahana Jaya TV
2003–2007 Avargal Sun TV
2003–2005 Adugiran Kannan Gayathri [12]
2006 Penn Uma [13]
2005–2007 Malargal
Muhurtham
2007 Chellamadi Nee Enakku Shylaja
Naanayam
2007–2010 Athipookal Dr. Jhansi
2007 Aṟiviyal Aruvi DD Podhigai
2008 Devimahathmyam Mena Malayalam Asianet
2008–2009 Savale Samali Rajakumari Tamil Raj TV
Naalavathu Mudichu Jaya TV
Thenmozhiyal Kalaignar TV
2011 Devimahathmyam Maharani/Janaki Malayalam Asianet
Adhiparasakthi Tamil Vijay TV Bilingual with Devimahathmyam
2012–2014 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo Kalaignar TV
Merku Mambalathil Oru Kadhal Zee Tamil
2012–2013 Karthigai Pengal Sun TV
2013–2014 Agni Paravai Puthuyugam TV
2014–2018 Karuthamuthu Jagadamba Malayalam Asianet
2015–2019 Valli Gayatri Tamil Sun TV
2016 Sathyam Shivam Sundaram Maharani Malayalam Amrita TV
Amme Mahamaye Rugmini Mohini / Neeli / Dr. Karthika Surya TV
2017–2019 Pagal Nilavu Malarvizhi Tamil Vijay TV
2018–2022 Roja Shenbagam / Saraswathi Sun TV
2019 Kadaikutty Singam Naachiyaar Vijay TV
Thazhampoo Devaki
2019–2020 Tamil Selvi Dr. Indira Sun TV
2020 Chandralekha Vasundhara Devi
Poove Unakkaga Shenbagam Special Appearance
Magarasi Vasundhara Devi
2022–Present Ninaithale Inikkum Savithri Zee Tamil
Shows

Filmography

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  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Kaadhali Interviewer
1998 Ponmanam Priya
2000 Chinna Chinna Kannile Herself
2001 Citizen Bhai's wife
2001 Paarthale Paravasam
2002 Onnaman Ravisankar's sister in law Malayalam film
2009 Padikathavan Kavitha
2010 Bale Pandiya Pandiya's mother
2011 Mappillai Saravanan's sister
Narthagi
2013 Kalyana Samayal Saadham Raghu's aunt
2014 Marumunai
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Dr. Sathish Kumar's wife
2016 Zero Sharmila
2017 Kaadhali Bandhavi's mother Telugu film
2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala

YouTube career

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On 24 February 2022, Sharmila announced her Youtube channel named "Sharmila Talkies".[14] The channel's content includes politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health, soap opera, and cinema.

Awards

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Personal life

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Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[15] Later, she married S. S. Balaji, a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).[16]

Sharmila has one child, a daughter, born on 28 December 2004.[17][18][19]

References

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  1. ^ "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. ^ தமிழ்வளவன் [@TamilvalavanM] (15 November 2022). "Happy b day mam 💙 @DrSharmila15 https://t.co/1jIkDk6cEl" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (19 September 2021). "@gmuruganraj1979 @annamalai_k Naan inge thaan 47 varushama irukken bro😀😀" (Tweet) (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Dr SHARMILA. "I was born in Mumbai … I am not averse to learning Hindi or any language … I am only averse to forcing any language on someone …". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  5. ^ "'என் அடையாளம் மனிதமும் சமூக நீதியும்தான்… பிராமணராக பிறந்தது அல்ல!' டாக்டர் ஷர்மிளா காரசாரம்". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e "The Hindu : The doctor who preferred the arc lights". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2003. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  7. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (1 July 2022). "@SJB56856832 ஹரி… என் தம்பியின் பெயர்.. he is no more" [@SJB56856832 Hari... my brother's name.. he is no more] (Tweet) (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (24 January 2022). "I am proud to say that I am a student of #CSI Ewart Matriculation School and throughout my entire school years… they have never once attempted to force Christianity or their religious practices on me. They taught me secularism confidence, self reliance & compassion 🙏❤️ https://t.co/90xamJzaMM" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ a b Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (28 June 2021). "@BVediappan I studied in KMC Chennai after being a topper in my school…unnai maadhiri soplaangi ku adhu theriya vaaipillai…summa piliraadhe" (Tweet) (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Philip, Jaison [@Jasonphilip8] (23 November 2022). "@DrSharmila15 @TamilRatsaschi You were my house-surgeon once, @DrSharmila15 .I distinctly remember. 1993 batch KMC. Not willing to elaborate.... ஈன்ற பொழுதின் பெரிதுவக்கும் தன்மகனைச் சான்றோன் எனக்கேட்ட தாய்!" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (31 May 2021). "@DravidanIt Oh yes…I remember that clearly….1996…I was in Royapettah hospital as a house surgeon…he was brought there for post mortem" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  13. ^ The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm Archived 27 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (24 February 2022). "நண்பர்களே! எனது புதிய முயற்சியாக SHARMILA TALKIES என்னும் YouTube channel தொடங்கியுள்ளேன். உங்களின் மேலான ஆதரவை எதிர்பார்க்கிறேன். Like/ Share செய்யவும் Subscribe செய்யவும் 🙏🙏😍 Welcome to Sharmila Talkies! New youtube channel https://t.co/R1aJb0xqDW via @YouTube" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
  16. ^ Dr SHARMILA [@DrSharmila15] (5 February 2022). "Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️❤️⁦@VckBalaji⁩ https://t.co/BsAlFb67Lk" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Bigg Boss விட மோசமா எங்க வீட்ல சண்ட நடக்கும்! - Dr Sharmila & her Daughter Laughter Ride Interview. BehindwoodsTV. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Actress Sharmila - தப்பு பண்ணா சொல்லிடு | Mom Daughter Duo |Dr Sharmila Actress | Relationship Goals. AvalGlitz. 4 August 2021. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "விகடன் TV: "மக்கள் சினிமாவையும் அரசியலையும் குழப்பிக்கலை!"". ஆனந்த விகடன். 27 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
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