Sheela Rajkumar is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer who has worked predominantly in Tamil films.[1]
Sheela Rajkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Sheela |
| Education | MA Bharatanatyam |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Career
editSheela is a Bharatanatyam dancer and a trainer. She joined the Chennai-based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai where she was performing theatrical arts. Sheela also worked in short films for Kalaignar TV's reality show Naalaya Iyakunar.[2]
In 2016, she played a small role in Arivazhagan's Aarathu Sinam. Her next film To Let was screened at numerous film festivals in 2017 and 2018, and was theatrically released on 21 February 2019. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[3][4] She was then roped in her first Tamil serial as a leading role in Azhagiya Tamil Magal telecasted in Zee Tamil.[5] In 2018, she appeared in the thriller film Asuravadham. The next year, she acted in Namma Veettu Pillai and in the Malayalam-language film Kumbalangi Nights.[2] In 2020, she played the title role in Draupathi which was censured for its regressive take on caste politics. A year later, she was featured in the progressive political satire, Mandela, which mocks casteism. Later she said she was not aware of Draupathi's politics.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Malar | |
| 2017 | To Let | Amudha | Lead debut |
| Manusangada | Revathy | ||
| 2018 | Asuravadham | Kasthuri | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Sathi | Malayalam film |
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Thulasi's mother | ||
| 2020 | Draupathi | Draupathi | |
| 2021 | Mandela | Thenmozhi | |
| 2022 | Jothi | Jothi | |
| Mayathirai | Ghost | [7] | |
| 2023 | Pichaikkaran 2 | Raani | |
| Noodles | Sakthi | ||
| Jigarthanda DoubleX | Lourde | Cameo appearance |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Azhagiya Tamil Magal | Poong Kodi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2017 | Livin' | Thaen | Put Chutney | YouTube Web Series |
| 2020 | Shakshi | Shakshi | JFW- Just For Women | YouTube Short Films |
| Edhu Thevaiyo Adhuve Dharmam | Viji | Movie Buff Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Seethai | Seethai | Jolly Wood | |
| 2022 | Vanakam Tamizha | Herself | Sun Tv | Guest |
| 2022 | Something Something | Herself | Adithya Tv | Guest |
| 2022 | Pettaikaali | Thenmozhi | Aha Tamil |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Artist/ Work | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | To Let | Vikatan Awards | Best Debut Female | Nominated |
| Zee Cine Awards | Nominated |
Personal life
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2023) |
Sheela married to Thambi chozhan. On December 2, 2023 she announced that end of her marriage life on social media.
References
edit- ^ "கலையும் காதலும் ஜெயிக்கும்!" (in Tamil). www.vikatan.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b Rao, Subha (26 February 2019). "Seeing Me, If Someone Is Encouraged To Enter Cinema After Marriage, I'll Be Happy: Sheela Rajkumar". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ Srivatsan S (21 February 2019). "'To Let' film review: A beautiful portrait of memories". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ B. Kolappan (20 November 2017). "Film that portrays the ordeal of house-hunting bags award". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "Azhagiya Tamil Magal new serial on Zee Tamil". Dinamalar. 24 August 2017. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "I was not aware of Draupathi's politics: Sheela Rajkumar - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. April 2021. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Mayathirai Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.