Saleema
Kaleeshwari Devi (born 4 November 1970) better known by her stage name Saleema is an Indian actress who predominantly acts in Malayalam films.[1] She is best known for her portrayal of Ammini in Aranyakam and Lakshmi in Nakhakshathangal.[2] She is the daughter of Telugu actress Girija.[3]
Saleema | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kaleeshwari Devi 4 November 1970 Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1982–1989 2019–Present |
| Parent(s) | Girija |
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][9]
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 |
| 2019 | Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha | Mary | Malayalam | |
| TBA | Abhayarthikal | |||
| TBA | Njavalppazham | |||
| TBA | Nalinakanthi | Salima | ||
| TBA | Chillu | |||
| TBA | Ottayaan | |||
| TBA | Uthiripookkal | Tamil | ||
| TBA | Araichi |
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Janaki | Sun TV | Tamil Telugu | TV series |
| TBA | Kayyum Kalavum | Malayalam | Web Series |
References
- "Saleema". filmibeat. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- Rajesh, B.K (16 March 2017). "സിനിമയിലേയ്ക്കുള്ള മടങ്ങിവരവ്, അജ്ഞാതവാസം... സലീമ പ്രതികരിക്കുന്നു" [Return to film industry, Saleema revealing]. mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- Nath, Ravi (9 November 2011). നഖക്ഷതങ്ങളിലെ സലീമ എവിടെയാണ്? [Where is Saleema of Nakhakshathangal?]. malayalam.filmibeat (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- "I don't want to sideline my passion for movies anymore- Actress Saleema". timesofindia.
- Shrijith, Sajin (1 March 2019). "Veteran actors Devan and Saleema reunite for 'Munthiri Monchan'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- "സലീമക്കൊപ്പം വര്ഷങ്ങള്ക്കു ശേഷം അഭിനയിക്കുന്നതിനെപ്പറ്റി ദേവൻ". Metro Matinee. 21 February 2019. 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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