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Shobana
Acting
141 known credits
2.2 popularity score 56 years
Biography
About Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar mononymously known as Shobana , is an Indian film actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She was a popular lead actress in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films during the 1980s and 1990s. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in the films Manichitrathazhu (1993) and Mitr, My Friend (2002).
In 2006, the Government of India honored Shobana with the Padma Shri for her contributions towards the arts
In 2006, the Government of India honored Shobana with the Padma Shri for her contributions towards the arts
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Shobana across film and television
141credited titles
139movie credits
2TV credits
1972–2026screen career span
Recognition
Awards received
National Film Award for Best ActressFor Manichitrathazhu
This list may not represent every nomination or win.
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Misty Green (2026) — Download guide
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Against The Sky Supreme (2021) — Episodes and downloads
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