| Dr. Sharmila | |||||||
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| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman (1974-11-15)15 November 1974 (age 50) | ||||||
| Education | MBBS | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actress, anchor, doctor, social activist, YouTuber | ||||||
| Spouses | |||||||
| Children | 1 | ||||||
| Parents | Kothandaraman (father) | ||||||
| Website | Twitter | ||||||
| YouTube information | |||||||
| Channels | Sharmila Talkies[1] Sudar[2] | ||||||
| Years active | 2022–present | ||||||
| Genre(s) | Politics, society, art, literature, food, lifestyle, health,soap opera, cinema, science, history | ||||||
| Subscribers | 205,000+ (Dec 2024) | ||||||
| Views | 71,243,195 (Dec 2024) | ||||||
| Contents are in | Tamil | ||||||
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Dr. Sharmila (born 15 November 1974) is a doctor, actress, social activist andYouTuber fromTamil Nadu, India. She debuted in aSTAR Vijay show,Puthira Punithama? along withN. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in bothTamil andMalayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Sharmila was born on 15 November 1974[2][3] inBombay (nowMumbai),[4] the capital city ofMaharashtra, into aMudaliyar family[5] who later settled inMadras (nowChennai), Tamil Nadu. Her father Kothandaraman owned a pharmaceutical concern.[6]
Sharmila had a younger brother Hari who died sometime before 2022.[7]
Sharmila attendedC.S.I. Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, and was a topper there.[8][9] She also learntBharatanatyam for ten years under Nandana Gopalakrishnan.[6]
Sharmila went on pursue anMBBS degree inOrthopedics atKilpauk Medical College (Chennai) in 1993.[9][10] Later, she worked as ahouse surgeon atGovernment Royapettah Hospital around 1996.[11]
Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows onJaya TV (formerly JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk showIndha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[6] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr.N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conductsex 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] DirectorK. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such asJannal andIrandaam 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 |
| 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 |
On 24 February 2022, Sharmila announced herYoutube channel named "Sharmila Talkies".[14] The channel's content originally included politics, society, art, literature, food, life, health,soap opera, and cinema. Later, it predominantly discussed politics. On 1 December 2024, another channel named "Sudar" was announced,[15] to cover topics other than politics, including fashion, science and history.
Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed and were granted a divorce.[16] Later, she marriedS. S. Balaji, a member of theViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).[17]
Sharmila has one child, a daughter, born on 28 December 2004.[18][19][20]
