Philomina | |
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Born | 1926 |
Died | 2 January 2006 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 79–80)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964–2003 |
Spouse |
Antony
(m. 1956; died 1959) |
Children | 1 |
Awards | Kerala State Film Awards 1970, 1987 – Best Supporting Artiste (Thurakkathavaathil , Olavum Theeravum), (Thaniyavarthanam) |
Philomina (1926 – 2 January 2006) was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of mother and grandmother.[1] She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role.[2] The character of Anappara Achamma in the 1991 film Godfather, portrayed by her is acknowledged to be one of the most powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema.[3]