- Died
- Shobha was an actress, known for Shalini Ente Koottukari (1978), Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977) and Ulkatal (1978). She was married to Balu Mahendra. She died on May 1, 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- SpouseBalu Mahendra(1978 - May 1, 1980) (her death)
- Died May 1, 1980 at age 17 a suicide in Chennai, India Was married to actor-director Balu Mahendra from (1978-1980).
- She received the Second Best Actress award from the Kerala government in 1977 for the film Ormakal Marikkumo.
- Her popularity resulted in considerable public scrutiny of the events that led to her death and also various conspiracy theories.
- She started her career in the Tamil film industry, making her debut as a child artist in Thattungal Thirakkappadum (1966).
- The 1983 Malayalam film Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback directed by K. G. George is loosely based on her life and death.
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