Shobana

Biography

Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai, known mononymously as Shobana, is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer who has appeared primarily in Malayalam cinema, along with notable work in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English and Kannada films. She is a recipient of two National Film Awards, one Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was honored with the Kalaimamani by Government of Tamil Nadu. Over the years, she established herself as one of the leading South Indian actresses.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Padma Bhushan in Art · 2025
• ★Padma Shri in arts · 2006
• ★National Film Award — Best Actress · 2002
• ★National Film Award — Best Actress · 1994
• ★Filmfare Awards South