Shobana
Known for Acting · 138 credits
- Born
- 1970-03-21 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Also known as
- Shobhana · Sobhana · Shobana · ശോഭന · Shobana Chandrakumar · சோபனா
Biography
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
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (137)
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
as Mariam
Coolie
2025
as Photo Appearance
Thudarum
2025
as Lalitha Shanmughan
Manichitrathazhu
1993
as Ganga / Nagavalli
Thalapathi
1991
as 'Subbu' Subbulakshmi
Varane Avashyamund
2020
as Neena
Nadodikkattu
1987
as Radha
Valliettan
2000
as Devi
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
as Indu
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
as Princess Yaaghavi Mahadevaki Devi
Rajaputhran
1996
Pavithram
1994
as Meera
Kokilam
1990
as Kokila
Thammil Thammil
1985
as Kavitha
Minnaram
1994
as Neena
April 1st Vidudala
1991
as Bhuvaneswari
Amar Prem
1972
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008
as Anuradha Teacher
Hitler
1996
as Gouri
Chilambu
1987
Charithram
1989
as Cicily
Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993
as Pavizham
Idhu Namma Aalu
1988
as Banu
Janmandharam
1988
as Sridevi
Game
2006
as Uma
Dhwani
1988
as Devi
Thira
2013
as Dr. Rohini Pranab
Asadhyulu
1992
as Jyothi
Rowdy Alludu
1991
as Sita
Kanamarayathu
1984
Vrutham
1987
Alakadalinakkare
1984
as Daisy
Podaa Podi
2012
as Veena
Neti Siddhartha
1990
as Jyothi
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
as Kalpana
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
1990
as Shobha
Mampazhakkalam
2004
as Indira
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984
as Subhadra
Avidathepole Ivideyum
1985
as Sujatha
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
as Sita
Aryan
1988
as Aswathy
Appula Appa Rao
1992
as Subba Laxmi
Siva
1989
as Parvathy
Ekadashy
2011
Vikram
1986
as Radha
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
as Bhama
Maya Mayooram
1993
as Bhadra
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989
as Radha
Vasthuhara
1991
as Young Bhavani
Rangam
1985
as Chandrika/Chandramathi
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
as Geeta
Mallu Vetti Minor
1990
as Santhana Lakshmi
Yathra
1985
as Thulasi
Anantaram
1987
as Sumangali / Nalini
Rudraveena
1988
as Lalitha Sivajyoti
Sathya Vaakku
1990
as Meena
Aayiram Kannukal
1986
as Anu
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
as Radha
Aparan
1988
as Ambili
Nippu Ravva
1993
Swami Vivekananda
1998
as Dancer
Ulladakkam
1991
as Annie
Kalikkalam
1990
as Annie
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
1996
Abhayam Thedi
1986
as Miranda
Kaliyoonjal
1997
as Gauri
Ponmana Selvan
1989
as Parvathi
Surya Putrulu
1997
as Ragini
Innale
1989
as Maya / Gouri
Thuraimugam
1996
as Rukkumani
Mitr, My Friend
2002
as Lakshmi
Abhinandana
1988
as Rani
Vicharana
1988
as Anitha
Vasantha Sena
1985
as Merlyn
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
as Karthumbi
Iyer the Great
1990
as Amala
Giri Baale
1985
as Neelaveni
Commissioner
1994
as Adv. Indu Kurup
Alludugaru
1990
as Kalyani
Adayalam
1991
as Malini
Sradha
2000
as Suma
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995
as Radhika Unnithan
Pakshe
1994
as Nandini Menon
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava
1985
Mazhayethum Munpe
1995
as Uma Maheswari
Sindoora Rekha
1995
as Arundhathi
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
as Anitha
Rendilla Poojari
1993
as Radha
Padayani
1986
as Radha
Rowdy Gari Pellam
1991
as Anjali
Muvva Gopaludu
1987
as Krishnaveni
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
as Indu
Kankettu
1991
as Sujatha
Ajeyudu
1987
as Rekha
Thrimoorthulu
1987
as Latha
Manathe Vellitheru
1994
as Merlin Fernandes
Nyayavidhi
1986
as Geetha
Vishnu
1994
as Susanna Mathews
Ente Entethu Mathram
1986
as Ambili
Ayanam
1985
as Alice
Kalyana Kacheri
1997
Rakshana
1993
as Padma
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985
as Geetha
Agnisaakshi
1999
as Devaki
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986
as Revathi
Superman
1997
as Nithya
Udayam Padinjaru
1986
as Renu
Anubandham
1985
as Vijayalakshmi
Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam
1992
as Indu
Paattukku Oru Thalaivan
1989
as Shanthi
Rareeram
1986
as Meera
Marudhani
1985
as Marudhani
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
as Mallika
April Pathinettu
1984
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
1985
as Sharada
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Shivashankar
1990
as Girija
Mukthi
1988
as Rashika
My Own Sky
2007
as Padmini Kumar
Keechurallu
1991
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 With 138 credits spanning from 1972 to 2025, Shobana has appeared in 137 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Shobana Movies
- Kalki 2898-AD (2024) — as Mariam
- Coolie (2025) — as Photo Appearance
- Thudarum (2025) — as Lalitha Shanmughan
- Manichitrathazhu (1993) — as Ganga / Nagavalli
- Thalapathi (1991) — as 'Subbu' Subbulakshmi
Where to Watch Shobana Films
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