KalpanaWhen it comes to humour, Kalpana has no peers in Malayalam cinema.
Be it comedy or drama, Kalpana’s success sprang not just out of her remarkable talent, but also her amazing ability to adapt.
Kalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V.P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi.
It came as a moment of happiness when Kalpana won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, seven years after her younger sister Urvashi had won the prestigious award. Kalpana had bagged the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012).
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She made her presence felt as an actor of perfect comic timing when few women actors could accomplish that in an industry known for its splendid array of comedic actors.
She had immense capability to create laughter among the audience, and was considered unparalleled in the act. Even though she could effortlessly handle drama, comedy was considered her forte.
Here we bring to you 6 amazing roles that proved her mettle as an actor performing a comedic character.
House maid Clara in CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.
The funny spy story that involved three CIDs, namely Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar and Premkumar in had Kalpana essaying the unforgettable role as housemaid Clara, pairing up with Jagathy Sreekumar and incredulously spinning the web of humour.
Kuttan's Amma in Bangalore Days
How can we forget the 'James Bond' mom of Nivin Pauly in Bangalore Days? Kalpana won accolades for her role as the traditional-turned-modern mom in the movie.
Ponnama in Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
The spunky girl in an all-women hostel headed by a man-hating warden, KPAC Lalitha. Kalpana set standards in hilarity in the company of her sister, Urvasi in this movie.
Pattamma in Dum Dum Dum
She was picture perfect in the farcical and highly entertaining song Athan Varuvaga from the Madhavan starrer Dum Dum Dum. The song climbed up the charts in 2001 and she was much appreciated for her role in the film.
Sakuntala in Gandharvam
One spectacular scene in Gandharvam became the reason for laughter for years to come, only because 'Sakuntala forgot her lines'. Alongside Mohanlal, Kalpana made for an uproarious presence as 'Sakuntala', which would forever be lauded by movie buffs.
Police officer in Ishtam
Inspector Mariyamma, who hurls abuses in an addictive Kottayam slang and cruises in her jeep was a character liked by everyone.
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