#ShobanaChandrakumar , born on March 21, 1970, in Trivandrum, Kerala, is a renowned Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. 

Over a career spanning more than four decades, she has acted in over 230 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and other languages. 

Her exceptional performances have earned her two National Film Awards for Best Actress: first in 1993 for “Manichitrathazhu” and again in 2001 for “Mitr, My Friend.”  

Beyond her film career, Shobana is celebrated for her contributions to Bharatanatyam. She trained under esteemed gurus Chitra Visweswaran and Padma Subrahmanyam and later established her own dance school, Kalarpana, in Chennai, where she nurtures new talent in classical dance.  

In recognition of her contributions to the arts, Shobana was honored with the Padma Shri in 2006. Now, in 2025, she has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, acknowledging her enduring impact on Indian cinema and classical dance.  

Shobana’s dedication to her craft and her ability to captivate audiences through both acting and dance have solidified her status as a cultural icon in India.

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