Sumathi Josephine, better known by her

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Rekha is an Indian actress who predominantly works in

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and

Malayalam films Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam ...

. She also starred in few

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and

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films.She was one of the contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.

Career

She was introduced to the

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with the film, '' Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986) directed by

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with

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in the lead role. Her notable works include '' Punnagai Mannan'' (1986), ''

Enga Ooru Pattukaran ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Rekha and Nishanthi, with Senthamarai, Vinu Chakravarthy, Senthil, Kovai Sarala and S. S. Chandran playing su ...

'' (1987), '' En Bommukutty Ammavukku'' (1988), ''

Puriyaadha Pudhir ''Puriyaadha Puthir'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar in his directorial debut. It is a remake of the 1989 Kannada film '' Tarka'' which was based on Agatha Christie's 1958 play ...

'' (1990) and ''

Gunaa ''Gunaa'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language psychological romantic drama film directed by Santhana Bharathi and co-written by Sab John. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rekha and newcomer Roshini. The film revolves around a newly released psychiatri ...

'' (1991). In Malayalam, ''

Ramji Rao Speaking ''Ramji Rao Speaking'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film written and directed by the duo Siddique–Lal (in their directorial debut) and produced by Fazil, Swargachitra Appachan, and Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy. It stars Sai K ...

'' (1989), '' Aey Auto'' (1990) and '' In Harihar Nagar'' (1990) were also successful. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film ''

Dasharatham ''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. ...

'' (1989). After few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister in law and mother. In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show ''

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''.

Personal life

Sumathi Josephine born and brought up in

Eramalloor Eramalloor is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Demographics India census, Eramalloor had a population of 28223 with 14187 males and 14036 females. Geography Eramalloor is a place in Ezhupunna village located o ...

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. She married Harris Kottadath, a Malayali seafood exporter, in 1996. They have a daughter.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

Telugu

Kannada

Television

Serials

Shows

Awards

* Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - ''

'' * Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government

References

External links

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