Vinodini Sasimohan is the Chief Administrative Officer of Viswa Kala Kendra,

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. She was a child artist in Malayalam cinema. Her role as Goddess

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in the film ''Devi Kanyakumari'' was noteworthy. She is the last child of

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, the famous Indian classical dancer. She is married to T. SasiMohan, a senior journalist and presently the Editor, Communications Department,

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. Vinodini, then popular as Baby Vinodini, acted in 17

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in the 1960s with leading actors like Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy,

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, Ragini,

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, K. R. Vijaya and others.

Selected filmography

*'' Kannum Kalarum'' (double role) *''

Ammaye Kaanaan ''Ammaye Kaanaan'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika and Baby Vinodini. Cast * Sathyan as Chandran * Madhu as Balagopal *Ambika as Madhavi *Adoor ...

'' (1963) as Suhasini *''

Chilampoli ''Chilamboli'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by Kalyanakrishna Iyer. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorth ...

'' *'' Bhaktha Kuchela''(1961) as Young Krishna *''

Guruvayoorappan Guruvayurappan ( ml, ഗുരുവായൂരപ്പന്‍, (transliterated guruvāyūrappan)) also often rendered Guruvayoorappan, is a form of Vishnu worshipped mainly in Kerala. He is the presiding deity of the Guruvayur temple, w ...

'' as Guruvayoorappan/Unnikrishnan *''

Bharthav ''Bharthavu'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Ramesh and T. S. Muthaiah in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorth ...

'' *''

Snehadeepam ''Snehadeepam'' is a 1962 Malayalam language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. Written by novelist Muttathu Varkey, it stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, S. P. Pillai, Miss Kumari, Ambika, Santhi, Baby V ...

'' as Usha *''

Puthiya Akaasam Puthiya Bhoomi ''Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi'' () is a 1962 Malayalam-language film, directed by M. S. Mani, starring Sathyan and Vinodini. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name that was first staged in 1959. The film received a certificate ...

'' *''

Kadalamma ''Kadalamma'' () is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Kunchacko and written by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Sathyan, Rajasri, B. S. Saroja and Maya in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

'' as little princess *''

Omanakkuttan ''Omanakkuttan'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by P.K. Kaimal. The film stars Sathyan, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

'' *''

Karuthakai ''Karutha Kai'' (; metaphor for "guilty") is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was released on 1 ...

'' *''

Kaliyodam ''Kaliyodam'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Rajalakshmi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Babu Joseph. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * ...

'' *''

Kadaththukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast ...

'' (1965) as Leela *''

Manavatti ''Manavatty'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. Raju Mathan. The film stars Sathyan (actor), Sathyan, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Adoor Pankajam and Aranmula Ponnamma in the lead roles. The fi ...

'' as Joy mon- Boy's role *'' Devi Kanyakumari'' (lead role as Devi) *'' Swami Ayyappan'' In Kannum Kalarum she acted in dual role with Kamal Haasan, who went on to become a leading actor in Indian cinema.

References

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* * http://www.thirtysixmm.com/36mm/celebrity/vinodini-sasimohan/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Sasimohan, Vinodini Living people Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Actresses from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian actresses Child actresses in Malayalam cinema Year of birth missing (living people)