Draft:Subatra Robert
{{Short description|Indian film actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Subatra Robert
| image =
| birth_date = 23 July 1981
| birth_place = Pondicherry, India
| citizenship = French
| education = IFSI de La Croix Saint Simon
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2013 - Present
}}
Subatra Robert is a Franco-Indian actress who has been predominantly working on Tamil-language films, known for her performance in several critically acclaimed films such as Vada Chennai (2018), Periyerum Perumal (2018), Karnan (2021) and Jai Bhim (2021). Apart from Tamil, she has also contributed as a theatre artist in French cinema.
Early Life and Education
Subatra Robert is a Franco-Indian actress currently based in Chennai, India. Originally from Pondicherry, Subatra moved to France at the age of 6. She completed her schooling in France from IFSI de La Croix Saint Simon{{cite web | url=https://www.croix-saint-simon.org/contacter-fondation | title=Contacter la Fondation }} and worked as a paramedical professional from nearly nine years.
In 2011, she returned to India and became actively involved in child welfare initiatives. Over the course of three years, she collaborated with various NGOs, focusing on supporting physically challenged children, as well as Irular and other tribal children and orphans.
Career
Subatra's acting career began in 2013 when she was first casted by Paul Mignot for Believe (2014) a short film in French shot in Puducherry, India{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=Debjani |date=2021-07-02 |title=Puducherry keen to woo filmmakers as shootings resume after relaxation of lockdown |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/Jul/02/puducherry-keen-to-woo-filmmakers-as-shootings-resume-after-relaxation-of-lockdown-2324609.html |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}. Eventually she joined Indianostrum Theatre{{Cite news |last=Anantharam |first=Chitradeepa |date=2020-12-03 |title=A theatre school for those interested in exploring a career in arts |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/the-six-month-mentorship-programme-by-the-indianostrum-open-theatre-school-is-open-to-anyone-interested-in-exploring-a-career-in-arts/article33239325.ece |access-date=2025-03-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} and worked with director Koumarane Valavane{{Cite web |title=Koumarane Valavane: Bringing Home The World |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/forbes-lifes/koumarane-valavane-bringing-home-the-world/53567/1 |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Anantharam |first=Chitradeepa |date=2018-01-02 |title=Folk at the forefront |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/indianostrum-founded-by-kumarane-valavane/article22351598.ece |access-date=2025-03-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} and preformed in Dreams of Tipu Sultan{{Cite news |date=2013-11-04 |title=The play outside the play |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/the-play-outside-the-play/article5314250.ece |access-date=2025-03-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |last=says |first=Dubey sir |date=2013-11-15 |title=People Vs. Indianostrum - |url=http://www.aainanagar.com/2013/11/15/people-vs-indianostrum/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |language=en}}, a devised play that explored the themes of capital punishment and mob psychology. She continued her work in theatre for four years, during which she collaborated with renowned French director Ariane Mnouchkine, contributing to the production department in four of her plays. Additionally, she attended three session of L'Ecole Nomade{{Cite web |last=Administrator |first=Site |date=2016-01-02 |title=India/France – Top French theatre director Ariane Mnouckine to hold workshop in Puducherry |url=https://www.theluxurychronicle.com/ariane-mnouckine/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=The Luxury Chronicle |language=en-GB}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbCqvqR7SFE |title=Indianostrum theatre at Romain Rolland Street in Pondicherry |date=2018-02-01 |last=WildFilmsIndia |access-date=2025-03-17 |via=YouTube}}, organized by Theatre du Soleil under Mnouchkine's guidance.
Her first significant breakthrough{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8y7RLqlGIs |title=Kabali is Blessing for Me {{!}} 45 Years of Rajinism {{!}} Actress Subathra {{!}} episode - 46 Part - 2 |date=2021-04-10 |last=V4U Media |access-date=2025-03-11 |via=YouTube}} in cinema came with her role in the Tamil film Kabali (2016) directed by Pa. Ranjith. She went on to feature in a series of critically acclaimed films including Vada Chennai (2018), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Karnan (2021), Jai Bhim (2021), Witness (2022), Natchathiram Nagargirathu (2022) and Bommai Nayagi (2023){{Cite web |title=Dailymotion |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8hw4la |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.dailymotion.com |language=en-US}} and web series Label (2023). Subatra's performance in Jai Bhim garnered widespread praise,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqTlgmdHdW0 |title=Police அடிக்குறப்போ என் Husband கூடதான் இருந்தார் - Raasa Kannu Akka Actress Subathra {{!}} Jai Bhim |date=2021-11-02 |last=Cinema Vikatan |access-date=2025-03-11 |via=YouTube}} cementing her reputation in Tamil Cinema. She continues to focus and work on films that address socially relevant themes.
Her diverse career spans Tamil and French cinema, highlighting her repertoire by venturing into Malayalam Cinema with the upcoming film Dear Students, starring Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly. Additionally, she is working on the Tamil remake of the film Tentigo (2023), produced by Stone Bench Creations.
Subatra remains actively engaged in theatre production. Her artistic journey also encompasses a deep commitment to traditional performing arts, having trained in various disciplines including improvisation, Kathakali, Therukoothu and the ancient martial art form of Kalaripayattu. Apart from Tamil and English she is proficient in French and is active in France theatre spaces.
Beyond acting, Subatra has worked as an executive producer for a number of International and Indian film projects. Some of her notable contributions include: Delsafio (2015) produced by Caracol TV, Colombia, a short film by Alain Deymier, French Director and Photographer.
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
= Feature films =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes !class="unsortable" |{{Reference heading}} |
| rowspan="2" |2015
|Nila | | |
| Dheephan
| |French film | |
| 2016
| | | |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Mari Amma (Senthil's Wife) | | |
| Pariyerum Perumal
|First Angel (Teacher) | | |
| 2019
| | | |
| 2020
| | | |
| rowspan="3" |2021
| | | |
| Karnan
|Pregnant Lady | | |
| Jai Bhim
|Pachaiyammal (Rajakannu's Sister) | |
| rowspan="3" |2022
| | | |
| Natchathiram Nagargiradhu
|Karpagam | |
| Witness
|Kalpana | |
| rowspan="3" |2023
|Kayalvizhi (Bommai Nayagi's Mother) | |
| Thiruvin Kural
|Thiru's Sister | |
| Yaathisai
|Queen | |
| 2025
|Vanitha Mani | | |
= Short films =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Film !Director !Notes |
| rowspan="2" |2014
|Karayan Veedu | | |
| Believe
|Paul Mignot |French film |
| rowspan="2" |2016
|Semi |Santhosh Jay & Sabareesh Subramaniam | |
| Vanished in the Herd
| | |
= Television series =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Series !Role !class="unsortable" |{{Reference heading}} |
| 2023
|Teacher |
Awards
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Awards !Category !Movie !Results !class="unsortable" |{{Reference heading}} |
| 2023
| rowspan="2" |Bommai Nayagi |{{nom}} |
| 2024
|Ananda Vikatan Awards |Best Supporting Actress |{{nom}} | |
| 2023
|She Nakshatram Movie Award |Best Supporting Actress |{{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=6956890}}
- {{Instagram|id=subatra_robertoff}}
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