Ambika Rao (1964 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actress and assistant director, who worked in the Malayalam film industry.[1] She has worked as assistant director in numerous Malayalam films.[2] Ambika also acted in supporting roles in several movies and is popular for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as Babymol's mother.[3]
Ambika Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ambika Rao India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, assistant director |
| Years active | 2002 – 2021 |
Career edit
Ambika entered into the Malayalam film industry in early 2000's as assistant director. She has assisted several directors including Shafi, Balachandra Menon, Anwar Rasheed and Vinayan.[4]
Ambika has acted in supporting roles in numerous films including Meesha Madhavan, Anuraga Karikkinvellam, Kumbalangi Nights and Virus. She was noted for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as a widowed mother of two daughters.[5]
Death edit
Ambika died on 27 June 2022 after suffering cardiac arrest.[6]
Filmography edit
As actor edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Meesa Madhavan | [6] | |
| Yathrakarude Sradhakku | [7] | ||
| 2003 | Gramophone | [7] | |
| Pattalam | [7] | ||
| Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | [7] | ||
| Chronic Bachelor | [7] | ||
| 2004 | Vettam | [7] | |
| 2006 | Classmates | [7] | |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | [6] | |
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | [6] | |
| 2019 | Thamaasha | [6] | |
| Virus | Head nurse | [6] | |
| Kumbalangi Nights | Baby and Simmy's Mother | [6] | |
| 2020 | Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte | Philomina | [8] |
| 2021 | Vellam | [6] |
As assistant director edit
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Krishna Gopalakrishna | Balachandra Menon | [6] |
| 2004 | Vellinakshatram | Vinayan | [6] |
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam | Anwar Rasheed | [6] |
| Thommanum Makkalum | Shafi | [6] | |
| 2007 | Hallo | Rafi–Mecartin | [9] |
| Big B | Amal Neerad | [9] | |
| Romeo | Rajasenan | [9] | |
| 2008 | Positive | V. K. Prakash | [9] |
| Parunthu | M. Padmakumar | [9] | |
| Mayabazar | Thomas Sebastian | [9] | |
| College Kumaran | Thulasidas | [9] | |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Lal | [9] |
| Love in Singapore | Rafi–Mecartin | [9] | |
| Daddy Cool | Aashiq Abu | [9] | |
| 2010 | Tournament | Lal | [9] |
| Best Actor | Martin Prakkat | [9] |
References edit
- ^ "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao dies of cardiac arrest, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas pay tribute". Hindustan Times. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao passes away due to Covid complications at 58, Mohanlal and Mammootty mourn". The Indian Express. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (28 June 2022). "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao dies". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Kumbalangi nights actor Ambika Rao dies of a heart attack". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao passes away". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Actor Ambika Rao passes away in Kerala due to cardiac arrest". The News Minute. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Actor, asst director Ambika Rao passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Ambika Rao no more: Mohanlal, Mammootty, and other M-Town celebs pay tribute to the 'Kumbalangi Nights' actor". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Malayalam actor and assistant director Ambika Rao passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2023.