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Shobha(IV)

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Shobha was an actress, known for Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977), Shalini Ente Koottukari (1978) and Ayalathe Sundari (1974). She was married to Balu Mahendra. She died on 1 May 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
DiedMay 1, 1980
DiedMay 1, 1980
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Kamal Haasan, M.G. Soman, and Jayan in Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977)
Ormakal Marikkumo?
6.6
  • Ammini
  • Parvathi
  • 1977
Shalini Ente Koottukari (1978)
Shalini Ente Koottukari
6.5
  • Shalini
  • 1978
Adoor Bhasi, Jayabharathi, Prem Nazir, Srividya, and K.P. Ummer in Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
Ayalathe Sundari
7.7
  • Shobha(as Baby Shobha)
  • 1974
Ulkatal (1978)
Ulkatal
7.7
  • Reena
  • 1978

Credits

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Actress

  • Daaliya Pookkal (1980)
    Daaliya Pookkal
    • 1980
  • Samanthi Poo
    • 1980
  • Aniyatha Valakal (1980)
    Aniyatha Valakal
    6.5
    • 1980
  • Ishta Praaneshwari
    • 1979
  • Lilly Pookkal (1979)
    Lilly Pookkal
    • 1979
  • Nakshathrangale Sakshi (1979)
    Nakshathrangale Sakshi
    • 1979
  • Surya Daham (1979)
    Surya Daham
    • 1979
  • Venalil Oru Mazha (1979)
    Venalil Oru Mazha
    6.4
    • Janu
    • 1979
  • Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai
    • 1979
  • Ekaakini (1978)
    Ekaakini
    • 1978
  • Ente Neela Akasham (1978)
    Ente Neela Akasham
    • Malathy
    • 1978
  • Paadasaram (1978)
    Paadasaram
    • Shoba
    • 1978
  • Randu Pen Kuttikal (1978)
    Randu Pen Kuttikal
    • 1978
  • Shalini Ente Koottukari (1978)
    Shalini Ente Koottukari
    6.5
    • Shalini
    • 1978
  • Ulkatal (1978)
    Ulkatal
    7.7
    • Reena
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Baby Mahalakshmi
  • Died
    • May 1, 1980
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India(suicide by hanging)
  • Spouse
    • Balu Mahendra1978 - May 1, 1980 (her death)

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    Died May 1, 1980 at age 17 a suicide in Chennai, India Was married to actor-director Balu Mahendra from (1978-1980).

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