Urmila Unni

Urmila Unni is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress.

Early life

Urmila Unni was born into a royal family as the daughter of K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama at Nedumpuram Palace, Thiruvalla. She studied at Infant Jesus Convent School in Thrissur and is a former student of the Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur. She learned Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Veena. She is also a painter.
Urmila is married to Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple has a daughter, Utthara Unni, who is also an actress and dancer. Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school, Angopanga, in Bahrain. Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece. She is the author of Cinema Katha and Panchalika.