Kalpana Ranjani (5 October 1965 – 25 January 2016), better known mononymously as Kalpana, was an Indian actress who appeared in South Indian films, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil. Kalpana has acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.[3] She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012) at the 60th National Film Awards.[4] Kalpana started her career as a child artist in the late 1970s. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular among the audiences for her comic roles.
Kalpana | |
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| Born | Kalpana Ranjani 5 October 1965[1] Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Died | 25 January 2016 (aged 50)[2] |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1977–2016 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
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Career
editKalpana began her career as a child artist in the film Vidarunna Mottukal.[1] After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film Pokkuveyil, directed by G. Aravindan, she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film Chinna Veedu, opposite K. Bhagyaraj. Her other memorable films include Sathi Leelavathi (1995) and Kaliveedu (1996).[5] She performed in a music album with Usha Uthup.[6] She has published her memoirs, Njan Kalpana.[7] Kalpana has sung a song in the movie Kudumbakodathi, along with K.S. Chithra, in which she appeared as a Telugu speaking character. She had an inevitable presence in stage shows. She was the chairperson of "Janaseva Shishu Bhavan" and assistant chairperson of "Street Birds" and a strong promoter of "Kudumbasree". She was the brand ambassador of "Leo Natura".
Personal life
editKalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Actors Kalaranjini and Urvashi are her sisters. She married Malayalam film director Anil Kumar in 1998 and got divorced in 2012. They have one daughter, Sreemayi.[8]
Death
editKalpana went to Hyderabad for the shooting of the movie Oopiri / Thozha which starred Karthi. On 25 January 2016, she was found unconscious in her hotel room and was immediately taken to the hospital by the crew members, but died of a heart attack on the way.[9][10] Postmortem was conducted and her body was flown to her native place on 26 January 2016. The funeral took place on the same day.[11]
Awards
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- 2013 - National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – for the film Thanichalla Njan[12]
- 2016 - Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film Charlie (Posthumously awarded)
- 2016 - Henko Flowers Indian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film Charlie (Posthumously awarded)
- 2016 - South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) - for the film Charlie (Nominated only)
- 2016 - CPC Cine Awards for Best supporting actress - for the film Charlie (Nominated only)
Filmography
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Malayalam
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Child artist[1] | |
| 1979 | Sikharangal | Pankajam | |
| 1980 | Dwik Vijayam | Child Artist | |
| 1981 | Pathirasooryan | Joly's friend | |
| 1982 | Pokkuveyil | Nisha | |
| Ithum Oru Jeevitham | Sheela | ||
| Yaagam | Kannamma | ||
| Anthiveyilile Ponnu | |||
| 1983 | Thaavalam | Latha | |
| Manju | Rashmi | ||
| Aadhipathyam | Gracy | ||
| 1984 | Radhayude Kamukan | ||
| Bullet | |||
| Panchavadi Palam | Anarkali | ||
| 1985 | Ithu Nalla Thamasha | Sundari/Gracy | |
| Choodatha Pookal | Hema's friend | ||
| Paara | |||
| Pathamudayam | |||
| 1986 | Ithramathram | Rajani | |
| Naale Njangalude Vivaham | Mini's friend | ||
| Ninnistham Ennishtam | |||
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Thankamani | |
| Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Mohini | ||
| 1990 | Dr. Pasupathy | U. D. C. Kumari | |
| Kouthuka Varthakal | Kamalu | ||
| Maalayogam | Subhadra | ||
| Orukkam | Alice | ||
| Superstar | Shakuntala | ||
| Saandhram | Anna | ||
| Kashandikku Marumarunnu | |||
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | SI Dakshayani | |
| Ottayal Pattalam | Venu's lover | ||
| Post Box No. 27 | Gayathri | ||
| Innathe Program | Minikutty | ||
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Tuition Teacher | ||
| Souhrudam | Annamma | ||
| Adayalam | Rosemary | ||
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Bhagyam | |
| Cheppadividya | Mary | ||
| Ardram | Jaanu | ||
| Mr & Mrs | Kalpana | ||
| Aparatha | Mary | ||
| 1993 | Butterflies | Parukutty | |
| Gandharvam | Kottarakara Komalam | ||
| Narayam | Amina' s kin | ||
| Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | Annakutty | ||
| Kabooliwala | Chandrika | ||
| Kavadiyattam | Dolly | ||
| Ponnu Chami | Valli | ||
| Porutham | Vasantha Kokila | ||
| Kalippattam | Meenakshi | ||
| Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Reshmi | ||
| Uppukandam Brothers | Elamma | ||
| 1994 | Dadha | Anandam | |
| CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. | House Maid | ||
| Kudumba Vishesham | Alykutty | ||
| Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Ponnamma | ||
| Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | Karthika | ||
| Sukham Sukhakaram | Lilly | ||
| The President | |||
| 1995 | Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana | Kanaka | |
| Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | Chempakasseri Sakunthala | ||
| Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu | Swayamprabha | ||
| Parvathy Parinayam | Radha | ||
| Pai Brothers | Komalam | ||
| Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman | Kousalya | ||
| Punnaram | Chandrika | ||
| Rajakeeyam | Snehaprabha | ||
| Peter Scott | Bessy | ||
| No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Metilda | ||
| Mangala Soothram | Sumithra | ||
| Three Men Army | Indira Devi | ||
| Manashasthranjante Diary | |||
| Nirnayam | |||
| 1996 | Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Sundari | |
| Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Manikutty | ||
| Kaliveedu | Mary | ||
| Harbour | Palisha Kathreena | ||
| Kudumbakodathi | Gundur Parvathi | ||
| Malayaalamaasam Chingam Onninu | Rukku | ||
| Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | Swarnam | ||
| 1997 | Itha Oru Snehagatha | Kochuthresia | |
| Junior Mandrake | Vandana | ||
| Kalyana Unnikal | Lucie | ||
| Ancharakalyanam | Kalyani | ||
| Raajathanthram | Damayanthi | ||
| Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | Chandrika | ||
| Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Chamba | ||
| Newspaper Boy | Komalam | ||
| Anuragakottaram | Mother Superior | ||
| Ullasapoongattu | Marykutti | ||
| Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum | Jayaprabha | ||
| Ishtadanam | Stella | ||
| Anubhoothi | Ambujakshan's wife | ||
| Five Star Hospital | Nurse Snehalatha | ||
| Mayaponman | Meenakshi | ||
| 1998 | Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum | Thanki | |
| Graama Panchaayathu | Pankajakshi | ||
| Harthal | Dimple Mariya | ||
| Sooryaputhran | Neeli | ||
| Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran | Chandhrika | ||
| Kudumba Vaarthakal | Meera | ||
| Manthri Kochamma | Jayan's sister | ||
| Inspector Eeswara Iyer Green Roomilundu | |||
| 1999 | American Ammayi | Thresia | |
| Aakasha Ganga | Kochuthresia/ Krishnan's wife / Aaveshananda Swamigal Aaveshananda Swamigal |
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| Chandamama | Kochammini | ||
| Charlie Chaplin | Chandrika | ||
| Swastham Grihabharanam | Sarala | ||
| Pranaya Nilavu | |||
| 2000 | Kannaadikkadavathu | Bhavani | |
| Manassil Oru Manjuthulli | Rajamma | ||
| Sayahnam | Mary Thomas | ||
| Manjukaalappakshi | |||
| Nishasurabhikal | |||
| 2001 | Ishtam | SI Mariyamma Thomas | |
| Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | Tapinokia / Kalyani | ||
| Kathakan | |||
| 2002 | Chirikudukka | Seemanthini | |
| Kakke Kakke Koodevide | Rahel | ||
| Kannaki | Kanakammal | ||
| Www.anukudumbam.com | Thief | ||
| Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam | Annamma | ||
| Krishna Gopalakrishna | Sujatha | ||
| Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Kanyaka | ||
| Aaradyam Parayum | |||
| 2003 | Varum Varunnu Vannu | House maid | |
| Mizhi Randilum | Saradha | ||
| The Fire | Fathima Beevi | ||
| Mr. Brahmachari | Anasooya | ||
| Melvilasam Sariyanu | Sarasamma P. Varghese | ||
| Vellithira | Pushpam | ||
| 2004 | Mambazhakkalam | Neelima | |
| Vismayathumbathu | Maya | ||
| Vellinakshatram | School principal | ||
| Thalamelam | Kanakavalli | ||
| Sethurama Iyer CBI | Vijayamma | ||
| Priyam Priyamkaram | Alamelu | ||
| Nerkku Nere | Devu | ||
| 2005 | Krithyam | Victoria | |
| Athbhutha Dweepu | Mallika | ||
| Bunglavil Outha | Chemparathy | ||
| Udayon | Kunjujamma | ||
| Kalabham | Pachakili | ||
| Bus Conductor | Ambili | ||
| Five Fingers | Marykutti | ||
| 2006 | Balram vs. Tharadas | Circle Inspector Dakshayani | |
| 2007 | The Unakka Chemmeen | Karuthamma | |
| Anchil Oral Arjunan | Shantha | ||
| Bharathan Effect | Chinnakutty | ||
| 2008 | Apoorva | Teacher | |
| Kovalam | Mariya | ||
| De Ingottu Nokkiye | Ammu | ||
| Bullet | Reality Show Judge | ||
| Twenty:20 | Swarnamma | ||
| Pakal Nakshatrangal | Raji | ||
| 2009 | Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu | Dance teacher | |
| Loud Speaker | Rugmini | ||
| Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan | Vasundhara | ||
| Kerala Cafe | Manikantan's wife | ||
| Seetha Kalyanam | Ramani | ||
| Thirunakkara Perumal | Pushpavalli | ||
| Saswatham | |||
| Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha | |||
| 2010 | Senior Mandrake | Vandana | |
| Nizhal | Canteen owner (Maami) | ||
| Nirakazhcha | Aksharavalli | ||
| Yugapurushan | Drunkard Paramu's wife | ||
| Darpapnam | Kousalya | ||
| Njaan Sanchaari | Dr. Arundhathi | ||
| Jayan, the Man behind the Legend (Documentary) |
Herself | ||
| Oru Small Family | |||
| Aakaashayathra | |||
| Pathamadhyam | |||
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Elamma | Archive footage |
| Shankaranum Mohananum | Janaki | ||
| Salt N' Pepper | Mary | ||
| Kanakompathu | Hotel Manager | ||
| Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | Muthulakshmi | ||
| Pachuvum Kovalanum | Annamma | ||
| Snehadharam | |||
| Paarvanam | |||
| Sneham + Ishtam = Amma | |||
| Darsanasya Maunam | |||
| Living Together | |||
| Sivapuram | |||
| Bombay Mittayi | |||
| Kudumbasree Travels | Khadeeja | ||
| Makeup Man | Soorya's fiancée's aunt | ||
| Indian Rupee | Mary | ||
| 2012 | Thanichalla Njan | Razia Beevi | |
| Spirit | Pankajam | ||
| Vaadhyar | Shobha | ||
| Ezham Suryan | Nalini | ||
| Grihanathan | |||
| Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Advocate | ||
| Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | Maria | ||
| 2013 | ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film) | Mariyamma | |
| Teens | Nun/College authority | ||
| Radio | |||
| 2014 | Karnavar | Santha | |
| The Dolphins | Vava | ||
| Nayana | Nurse | ||
| Malayalakkara Residency | Malu | ||
| Bangalore Days | Kuttan's mother (Amma) | ||
| 2015 | Aana Mayil Ottakam | ||
| Ishtamanu Pakshe Achananu Preshnam | |||
| 2015 | Charlie | Queen Mary / Mariya | [13] |
| 3 Wikkattinu 365 Runs | Kanakavalli | ||
| Lavender | Janet | ||
| Ennum Eppozhum | Bindhu | ||
| Manam Thelinjathu | |||
| Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal | |||
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Aaveshananda Swamigal | Photo only |
| 2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Thresia Varghese | Photo only |
| 2022 | 19(1)(a) | Gangettan's wife | Photo only |
Tamil
edit| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Chinna Veedu | Bhagyalakshmi | |
| 1986 | Thalaiyatti Bommaigal | Saradha | |
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Uma | |
| 1991 | Mookuthi Poo Meley | ||
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Shenbaga Valli | |
| Ipadikku Kaadhal | Lilly | ||
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi | |
| 1997 | Poochudava | Arul, Kannan's sister | |
| 2001 | Chithiram | ||
| Looty | Sona | ||
| Dumm Dumm Dumm | Pattamma | ||
| Veettoda Mappillai | Jamuna | ||
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Nurse Mariyakutty | |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Govindamma | |
| 2005 | Idhaya Thirudan | Kamala | |
| 2006 | Kasu | ||
| 2007 | Arputha Theevu | Mallika | |
| 2009 | Sirithal Rasipen | Eshwari | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Meenakshi | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Lakshmi | |
| 2017 | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya | Arjun's mother | |
| Vaigai Express | N/A Voice for Anuradha (Archana Chandhoke) |
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| 2018 | Itly | Lilly |
Kannada
edit| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Chapala Chennigaraya | Rukku |
Telugu
edit| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Oopiri[14] | Lakshmi |
| 2019 | Majili | Poorna's Mother (″Photo appearance″) |
Albums
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Television
editMalayalam television
edit- Serials
- Vamsham (DD Malayalam)
- Sathi Leelavathi (Amrita TV)
- Kudumbasametham Manikutty (Jaihind TV)
- Kochu Thresya Kochu (Kairali TV)
- Hukka Huvva Mikkado (Kairali TV)
- Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
- Aathma (Kairali TV)
- In Panchali House (Surya TV)
- Hello Machambi
- Women's Club
- Irattavalan Kurup
- As Host
- Ponkireedam (Jaihind TV)
- Manaporutham (Asianet)
- Star Singer (Asianet)
- Run Baby Run (Asianet Plus)
- Amrita Onam (Amrita TV)
- Onakinnaram (Surya TV)
- Payasaperumma (Jeevan TV)
- Vellithirayile Ambilikala (Kairali TV)
- Kalpana Show 2006 (DD Malayalam)
- The Kalpana Show 2002 (Asianet)
- Apratheekshitha Athithi : Ee Onam Ivarodoppam (Asianet)
- Only Ministers (Jaihind TV)
- Golden Moments
- K P Ummer Interview
- Mukesh.com Mega Show
- Other shows
- Smart Show (Flowers)
- Comedy Super Nite (Flowers)
- Tharapakittu (Kaumudy TV)
- Cinema Company (Kaumudy TV)
- Deal or No Deal (Surya TV)
- Hairomax Mrs. Kerala (Surya TV)
- Suryathejassod Amma (Surya TV)
- Suryaprabhayil Priyatharangal (Surya TV)
- Kitchen Tharangal (Surya TV)
- Super Dancer Junior (Amrita TV)
- Annie's Kitchen (Amrita TV)
- Malayali Durbar (Amrita TV)
- Vanitharatnam (Amrita TV)
- Star Family (Amrita TV)
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran(Asianet)
- Sarigama (Asianet)
- Saregamapadhanisa (Asianet)
- Idea Star Singer (Asianet)
- Sell Me The Answer (Asianet)
- Badai Bungalow (Asianet)
- Comedy Stars (Asianet)
- Smile Plz (Asianet Plus)
- Thiranottam (ACV)
- Ruchibhedam (ACV)
- Kerala's Favourite Film Actor (ACV)
- On Record (Asianet News)
- Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Cinema Chirima (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Idavelayil (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Katha Ithuvare (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Aniyarayil (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Nere Chovve (Manorama News)
- Veedu (Manorama News)
- Pachakuthira (Kairali TV)
- Star Wars (Kairali TV)
- Veettamma (Kairali TV)
- Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
- JB Junction (Kairali TV)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
- Love Bites (Kairali We)
- Ammayiyamma Marumakal Contest (Jaihind TV)
- Jeevitham Ithuvare (Jaihind TV)
- Ammaykku Oru Umma (Jaihind TV)
- Ini Njangal Parayam (DD Malayalam)
- 2 Crore Apple Mega Star (Jeevan TV)
- Karunaniravil Kalpana
- Mukhamukham Kalpana
- Onam in Singapore
- Crossroads
- Tharaprabha
- Asiavision
- Lux Asianet
- Asianet Television Awards
- Jaycey Awards
- Kerala Kaumudi Onam Celebrations 2009
- Malayalam Super Star Nite 1987
- Arabian Dreams
- Mazhavilazhakil Amma
- Special Athithi
- Kairali Cultural Association's Onam
- Asianet Film Awards
- Kerala Kalotsavam
- Kerala Tourism Onam Celebrations
- Siddique Lal's Cine Galaxy 94
- Rhythm 92
Tamil television
edit- Serials
- Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 2 (Sun TV) as China Papa
- Abirami (Kalaignar TV) as Kusalam
- Thangam (Sun TV) (guest role) as Kuchalambal
- Mama Maaple (Sun TV) as Parimalam
- Kathiravan (Sun TV) as Janu
References
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- ^ "Top Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad". 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies". Daily News and Analysis. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 March 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News". Manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "LAUGHTER QUEEN". Archived from the original on 26 September 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
- ^ "Memoirs by movie actress Kalpana". Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
- ^ "My Mom is a Celeb". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad". 26 January 2016.
- ^ Krishnamoorthy, Suresh (26 January 2016). "Malayalam actor Kalpana passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Actor Kalpana to reach her final resting place in Kerala today". 26 January 2016.
- ^ "'Paan Singh Tomar' shines, 'Bharath Stores' best in Kannada". Deccan Herald. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "When Dulquer Salmaan shared an endearing memory about Kalpana". The Times of India. 25 January 2021.
- ^ Ramachandran, Mythily (23 March 2016). "A French blockbuster gets a Tamil/Telugu remake". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.