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Ambika Rao

Ambika Rao

Indian actress

In this Indian name, the name Rao is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ambika.

Ambika Rao (1964 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actress and assistant director, who worked in the Malayalam film industry.[1] She has worked as assistant director in numerous Malayalam films.[2] Ambika also acted in supporting roles in several movies and is popular for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as Babymol's mother.[3]

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Career

Ambika entered into the Malayalam film industry in early 2000's as assistant director. She has assisted several directors including Shafi, Balachandra Menon, Anwar Rasheed and Vinayan.[4]

Ambika has acted in supporting roles in numerous films including Meesha Madhavan, Anuraga Karikkinvellam, Kumbalangi Nights and Virus. She was noted for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as a widowed mother of two daughters.[5]

Death

Ambika died on 27 June 2022 after suffering cardiac arrest.[6]

Filmography

As actor

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As assistant director

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References

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    "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao dies of cardiac arrest, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas pay tribute". Hindustan Times. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao passes away due to Covid complications at 58, Mohanlal and Mammootty mourn". The Indian Express. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    Correspondent, Special (28 June 2022). "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao dies". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Kumbalangi nights actor Ambika Rao dies of a heart attack". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Malayalam actor Ambika Rao passes away". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Actor Ambika Rao passes away in Kerala due to cardiac arrest". The News Minute. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Actor, asst director Ambika Rao passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Ambika Rao no more: Mohanlal, Mammootty, and other M-Town celebs pay tribute to the 'Kumbalangi Nights' actor". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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    "Malayalam actor and assistant director Ambika Rao passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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