Shammu
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Shammu (born 1992 in India
as Sheerin Ramalingam) is an India
n film
actress and model. She has appeared in Tamil films, a such as Kanchivaram, Mayilu
and Dasavathaaram.
in Orlando, Florida
. Shammu has been living with her family in the USA for the past 12 years. Her family derives from Neyveli
in Tamil Nadu
and she speaks Tamil
at home. Her father has his own computer consultant office in the USA, whilst her mother is a housewife. Her younger sister, who is ten, has apppeared in Mayilu
, as the younger version of Shammu's character.
Soon afterwards, whilst on holiday in India
, Shammu attended an audition for Prakash Raj
's home production Mayilu, and when she succeeded, Prakash Raj also suggested her name for another project that he was working in. She appeared in Kanchivaram, directed by Priyadarshan
as Prakash Raj
's daughter and was critically praised for her performance. This film pitted her sexual desires against Mayilu's attempts to free his tribe from oppression.
In Mayilu she plays a village girl and had to sport dark makeup, oily braid and dirty clothes, to resemble a typical girl from Madurai
. In Malayan
, she plays the role of a bubbly girl from Madurai with a different shade alongside actor, Karan
.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
as Sheerin Ramalingam) is an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
actress and model. She has appeared in Tamil films, a such as Kanchivaram, Mayilu
Mayilu
Mayilu is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by Jeevan. It stars Shri and Shammu in the lead.-Production:Directed by Jeevan, Mayilu stars Shri and Shammu in the lead roles and has music by maestro Illayaraja. The Isaignani has added rustic feel to the film with his music, sources say.Post...
and Dasavathaaram.
Background
Shammu was born in 1992 as Sheerin Sharmilee, but eventually became acknowledged as Shammu. Despite starting a film career, Shammu is continuing her 11th standard courses through online classes. Previously, she had been studying at the Cypress Creek Senior High SchoolCypress Creek High School (Orlando, Florida)
Cypress Creek High School is located in south Orlando, Florida and serves students in grades 9 through 12.Cypress Creek is an IB World School with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program...
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Shammu has been living with her family in the USA for the past 12 years. Her family derives from Neyveli
Neyveli
Neyveli is a mining and power generation township in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located at 11.30° N - 79.29° E. It is 52 km inland from Bay of Bengal, west of Pondicherry and 197 km south of Chennai. The township was developed after mining of lignite...
in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
and she speaks Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
at home. Her father has his own computer consultant office in the USA, whilst her mother is a housewife. Her younger sister, who is ten, has apppeared in Mayilu
Mayilu
Mayilu is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by Jeevan. It stars Shri and Shammu in the lead.-Production:Directed by Jeevan, Mayilu stars Shri and Shammu in the lead roles and has music by maestro Illayaraja. The Isaignani has added rustic feel to the film with his music, sources say.Post...
, as the younger version of Shammu's character.
Career
Shammu appeared in Dasavathaaram after receiving a call from the crew for the film, whilst they were searching for an Indian actress to play a short role. They had come to know of her following her Bharathanatyam performances, which were well acclaimed in the area. Her role was, that of a scientist, who panicked after seeing the bio weapon being exposed for the first time.Soon afterwards, whilst on holiday in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Shammu attended an audition for Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
's home production Mayilu, and when she succeeded, Prakash Raj also suggested her name for another project that he was working in. She appeared in Kanchivaram, directed by Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
as Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
's daughter and was critically praised for her performance. This film pitted her sexual desires against Mayilu's attempts to free his tribe from oppression.
In Mayilu she plays a village girl and had to sport dark makeup, oily braid and dirty clothes, to resemble a typical girl from Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
. In Malayan
Malayan (film)
Malayan is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Karan and Shammu in the lead roles.-Plot:The tale of betrayal, that too, from the one we trust most isn’t new to Tamil cinema. And Malayan too, is one such tale of unbelievable devotion to the boss, played by Sarath Babu, by his employee...
, she plays the role of a bubbly girl from Madurai with a different shade alongside actor, Karan
Karan (actor)
Karan is an Indian actor. He started his career as child actor under the name Master Raghu for more than 20 films in Malayalam. Ina and Kuyiline Thedi were huge hits. After turning 20, he acted in Tamil films where he made his debut in Nammavar starring opposite Kamal Hassan...
.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2009 | Kanchivaram | Thamarai Vengadam | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil) The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films.... Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress The Vijay for Best Debut Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:... |
| Malayan Malayan (film) Malayan is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Karan and Shammu in the lead roles.-Plot:The tale of betrayal, that too, from the one we trust most isn’t new to Tamil cinema. And Malayan too, is one such tale of unbelievable devotion to the boss, played by Sarath Babu, by his employee... |
Tamil | |||
| Kanden Kadhalai | Anitha | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2010 | Maathi Yosi Maathi Yosi Maathi Yosi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Nanda Periyasami. Starring Kanchivaram fame Shammu along with newcomers Harish, Gopal, Alex and Lokesh in the lead roles, the film opened to mixed and negative reviews.... |
Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Mayilu Mayilu Mayilu is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by Jeevan. It stars Shri and Shammu in the lead.-Production:Directed by Jeevan, Mayilu stars Shri and Shammu in the lead roles and has music by maestro Illayaraja. The Isaignani has added rustic feel to the film with his music, sources say.Post... |
Tamil | Post-production | |
| Paalai | Tamil |