Shanthi Williams
| Shanthi Williams | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Spouse(s) | J. Williams (Deceased 2005) |
| Children | 4 |
Shanthi Williams is an Indian actress who has played supporting roles in Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials.
Early life
Shanti Williams was born in Coimbatore to Malayali parents.[1]
Career
Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Then she went on to do second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial Metti Oli (metti and oli).[2][3]
She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she plays the role of Tamizharasu's mother. Currently, she appears in the popular SUN TV serial Vani Rani, where she plays the role of Vani and Rani's conspiring mother-in-law.
Personal life
Williams married Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979.
Filmography
Tamil
- Papanasam (2015) - Rani's mother
- Amma Ammamma (2014)
- Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother
- Aachariyangal (2012) - Vaani
- Odum Meghangale (2008)
- Cheena Thaana 001 (2007) - Governor's wife
- Anniyan(2005) - Susheela
- Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
- Thirumalai (2003)
- Roja Kootam (2002) - Akash's Mother
- Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother
- Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001)
- Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
- Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
- Friends - Padmini's father's friend's wife
- Lovely (2001 film) (2001) - Nivetha's Mother
- Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother
- Dum Dum Dum (2001) - Shanthi
- Vaanavil (2000)
- Snegithiye (2000)
- Unakkaga Mattum (2000) - Mangalam
- Suyamvaram (1999) - Pallavan's Mother
- Sollamale (1998)
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
- Aahaa Enna Porutham (1997) - Mangalam
- Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
- Poove Unakkaga (1996)
- Karuppu Nila (1995)
- Moodu Pani (1980) - Pallavi
- Gentleman (film) (1993)
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
- Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Malayalam
- Climax (2013 film) (2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother
- Raakilipattu (2007) - Sophia's mother
- Amirtham (2006)
- Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)
- Yes Your Honour (2006)- Ravishankar's mother
- Kaazhcha (2004) - Mother Superior
- Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998)
- Gentle Man Security (1994)
- Mr. Michael (1980)
- Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975)
- Nirthashala (1972)
Serials
- Chitthi as Padmavathi
- Metti Oli
- Annamala
- Arasi
- Vani Rani as Angayarkanni
- Thendral
- Thangam
- Vaira Nenjam
- Abhirami
- Pillai Nila
- Shanthi Nilayam
- Sivasankari
- Vasantham
- Kalyanam
- Thangamana Purushan
- Marumagal
- Simran Thirai
- Raja Rajeshwari
- Kalasam
- Bandham
- Manaivi
- Mythilli
- Nombarappoovu as Vimala
- Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha
- Abirami
- Uravugal
- Uravugal Sangamam
- Keladi Kanmani as Yugendran's mother
- Vishwaroopam
- Eeran Nilavu
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd_wAHNdSCM
- ↑ The Hindu No "Mettioli" after June Monday, Apr 25, 2005 "Rajamma (Shanthi Williams), the traditional mother in the family, was glorified by director Thirumurugan."
- ↑ Mythili’s century "Mythili, a mega-serial being telecast on Kalaignar TV ( Mondays to Fridays at 1.30 pm) has completed its 100th episode. On the occasion, 24 sarees were given to women who had written best comments about the serial. Mythili stars Ajay, Suja, Shanthi Williams and Viji Kitty. Written and directed by S G Ali Khan, Mythili is produced by Dr Shridhar Naarayanan and Vijaya Sridhar."