Sumalatha Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
Sumalatha Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
Quick Infoā
Hometown: Chennai
Husband: Ambareesh
Age: 61 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sumalatha Ambareesh check sources National Portal of India |
| Profession | ā¢ Politician ā¢ Actress |
| Known For | Being the first independent woman Member of parliament from Karnataka |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 46 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | ā¢ Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP (April 2024-present)  ā¢ Independent (2019-2024) |
| Political Journey | ā¢ 2019: Contested and won as an independent candidate from the Mandya constituency in Karnataka in the 2019 Indian General Elections  ā¢ 2024: Joined the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections; however, she said that she would not contest the Lok Sabha elections. |
| Acting Career | |
| Debut | Film (Tamil) (Actress): Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (1979) as a dalit girl  Film (Telugu) (Actress): Karunamayudu (1978) Film (Malayalam) (Actress): Naayika (2011) as herself (uncredited role) Film (Kanadda) (Actress): Ravichandra (1980) as Sheela  Film (Hindi) (Actress): New Delhi (1988) as Maria Fernandes  |
| Awards | Film Fans Awards ā¢ 1987: Best Actress award for the Telugu film Shrutilayalu (1987) ā¢ 1987: Best Actress award for the Malayalam Film New Delhi (1987) Kerala Film Critics Awards ā¢ 1987: Best Actress award for the Malayalam Film New Delhi (1987) ā¢ 1988: Best Actress award for the Malayalam Film Isabella (1988) Special Jury Nandi Award ā¢ 1987: Best Actress for the Telugu film Shrutilayalu (1987) Lux Awards ā¢ 1987: Best Actress award for the Malayalam Film New Delhi (1987) Devar Awards ā¢ 1979: Best New Face Award for the Tamil film Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (1979) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 August 1963 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 61 Years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | St. Joseph Convent Brodipet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Religion | Hinduism  |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | 172/A, 21st Main, 2nd Phase, J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, and Listening to music |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ambareesh (1987-1991)  |
| Marriage Date | 8 December 1991  |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ambareesh (Actor & Politician) (Passed away on 24 November 2018 due to cardiac arrest)  |
| Children | Son- Abhishek (Actor)  Daughter- None |
| Parents | Father- V. Madan Mohan (Film Technician) Mother- Roopa Mohan (Homemaker)  |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 ā¢ Rajendra Prasad Sister- 3 ā¢ Renuka ā¢ Rohini ā¢ Krishna Priya  |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Chicken |
| Actor | Kamal Haasan |
| Actress | Kajol |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs. 1,00,000 (including all allowances) per month (as Member of the Lok Sabha) |
| Assets/Properties | Movable Assets Cash: Rs. 12,70,363 Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,31,88,453 LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs.92,44,063 Other Assets: Rs. 8,23,343 Bonds, Debentures and Shares in Companies: Rs. 82,46,275 Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 61,51,658 Jewellery: Rs. 1,79,38,734 Immovable Assets Commercial Buildings: Rs. 41,00,000 Residential Buildings: Rs. 17,31,91,150 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2017-2018. check sources My Neta |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 22 crore (as of 2017-2018) check sources My Neta |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sumalatha
Sumalatha spent her childhood in Mumbai and Andhra Pradesh.
After Sumalatha completed her schooling, she participated in a beauty pageant in Andhra Pradesh in 1979 and won.
After she won the pageant, she was approached by Telugu film producer D. Ramanaidu to cast her in his film and also offered her a signing amount of ā¹1,001; however, Sumalatha made her acting debut with a Tamil film.
After making her acting debut in 1979 with the Tamil film Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (1979), Sumaltha appeared in the Tamil film Murattu Kaalai (1980).
In the film, she played the role of Soundaryam. She appeared alongside Rajinikanth .
Sumalatha in a still from the Tamil film Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Sumalatha has appeared in more than twenty Tamil films including Sollathe Yarum Kettaal (1981), Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981), Theerpu (1982), and Azhagiya Kanne (1982).
Sumalatha can speak six different languages including Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Sumalatha has appeared in more than 40 Malayalam films including Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990), John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982), David David Mr. David (1988), and Chakravalam Chuvannappol (1983).
Sumalatha in a still from the Malayalam film Chakaravalam Chuvannappol (1983)
Sumlatha has acted in many Telugu films including Gang Leader (1991), Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989), Thandri Kodukula Challenge (1987), Raja Kumarudu (1999), and Srirastu Subhamastu (2016).
Sumalatha in a still from the film Gang Leader (1991)
In the Telugu film Rakshasudu (1986), Sumalathaās off-screen friendship with the actress Suhasini Maniratnam is also shown in the film; when she was combing her friendās hair on the train for the journey to the sets, the director asked the cameraman to shoot the scene.
In 2019, after she announced that she would contest the 2019 Indian general elections from the Mandya constituency in Karnataka as an independent candidate, the Bharatiya Janata Party officially backed her by withdrawing any BJP candidates from the Mandya constituency to show support for her against the Janata Dal (Secular) party candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy , son of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy . check sources Deccan Herald
Sumalatha giving a speech during the campaigning for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
On 20 March 2019, while filing the nomination papers for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Sumalatha was accompanied by famous actors from the South film industry including Yash and Darshan Thoogudeepa Shrinivas .
Sumalatha (second from right) after filing the nomination papers in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
In February 2024, Sumalatha was urged by many BJP leaders to contest from any other constituency rather than Mandya for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections due to the ongoing NDA alliance; however, during an interview, she refused pointing out that it was always the sitting Member of the Parliament from the constituency that was offered the candidacy and she also said that she believed BJP would offer her the seat. She said,
It has been a common practice to field the sitting MP from a particular constituency despite any alliance. I am confident that the BJP will give me a ticket to contest from Mandya. My husband won four times from here and my election is the fifth term for our family from Mandya. The people of Mandya have great expectations from our family and I want to take forward Ambareeshās legacy. I entered politics for Mandya. If I have to contest from any other constituency, why should I be in politics?ā check sources The Hindu
Sumalatha has appeared in more than 30 Kannadda films including Thayige Thakka Maga (2018), Sathya Jyothi (1986), Ee Sambhashane (2009), and India vs England (2020).
Sumalatha in a still from the Kanadda film Thayige Thakka Maga (2018)
On 20 January 2024, Sumalatha received an honorary doctorate from the United Technological Research University of America, Hyderabad for Social Service & service in Politics & Films.
Sumalatha receiving her doctorate at the United Technological Research University of America, Hyderabad
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