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Poornima Indrajith (née Poornima Mohan) is an Indian actress and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. She debuted as child artist with the Malayalam film Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare in 1986.[1] Her last film before marriage was Dany in 2001.[2] She made a comeback in 2019 film Virus which was critically acclaimed and a box office success.[3]
Poornima Indrajith | |
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Born | Poornima Mohan Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Other names | Anu |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 (including Prarthana Indrajith) |
Relatives |
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Early and personal life
editPoornima Indrajith was born to Mohan and Shanthi, in a Tamil family that settled in Kerala. Her mother tongue is Tamil. Her father is a practicing lawyer and her mother runs a dance school.[4] She has a younger sister Priya Mohan, who is also an actress.[5]
Poornima is married to actor Indrajith Sukumaran.[6] She has two daughters[7][8] including singer Prarthana Indrajith.[9] She is the daughter-in-law of the late Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran. Prithviraj Sukumaran is her brother-in-law.
Career
editPoornima started her career as a model and then acted in a Successful Tamil TV serial Kolangal. She then acted in many TV serials in Malayalam Television serial industry. Following this she acted in supporting roles in movies, including Meghamalhar (2001), Valliettan (2000) and Randam Bhavam (2001).[10][11]
After 17 years, she made a comeback with Virus which was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.[12][3]
Filmography
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As actor
edit- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare | Deepamol's classmate | Child artist | [1] |
1995 | Sipayi Lahala | Office Staff | ||
1997 | Innalekalillaathe | Maya | [13] | |
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Latha | Tamil film | ||
1999 | Cotton Mary | Receptionist | English film | |
2000 | Valliettan | Lakshmi | [14] | |
Varnakkazhchakal | Sridevi/Cheeru | [14] | ||
2001 | Dany | Madavi | [2] | |
Meghamalhar | Rekha | [15] | ||
Unnathangalil | Julie | [16] | ||
Randaam Bhavam | Akhila | [17] | ||
Naranathu Thampuran | Sridevi | [18] | ||
2019 | Virus | Dr. Smrithy Bhaskar | [19] | |
2022 | Cobalt Blue | Sister Mary | Hindi film | [20] |
2023 | Thuramukham | Umma (Pathu) | [21] | |
Kaala Paani | Swasti Shaw | Hindi web series | [22] | |
2024 | Oru Kattil Oru Muri † | TBA | [23] |
Television
editTelevision shows as host
editYear | Program | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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1998 | Pepsi Top Ten | Asianet | Malayalam | Reality show | |
1998 | Your Choice | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show | |
1998 | Hi-Power Dubai Telequiz | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show | |
2008 | Mega Swarna Mazha | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
2009 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
2010 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham 2 | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
2011–2012 | Kadha Ithu Vare | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show | [24] |
2014 | Idavelayil | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show | |
2016–2017 | Kuttikalodano Kali? | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show | [25] |
2017 | Fashion Notes | Vanitha Online | Malayalam | Talk show | |
2017 | Get Stylish | Kappa TV | Malayalam | Talk show | |
2017–2018 | Made for each other season 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show | |
2018 | North American Film Awards – NAFA 2018 | Asianet | Malayalam | Award Show |
Television shows as judge
editYear | Program | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2008 | Vanitha Ratnam | Amrita TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
2015 | Ugram Ujwalam | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [26] |
2019 | The Dream Design | Vanitha Fashion | Malayalam | Special show (Jury /Model) | |
2023 | Ente Amma Supera | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [27] |
2023–present | Kidilam | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [28] |
Television serials
editYear | Serial | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2000–2001 | Nizhalukal | Asianet | Malayalam | [29] | |
2002 | Peythozhiyathe | Surya TV | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Yamini |
[29] |
2002–2004 | Oomakkuyil | Surya TV | Malayalam | [30] | |
2003–2004 | Sthree Oru Santhwnam | Asianet | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Kanchana |
[29] |
2007–2009 | Kolangal | Sun TV | Tamil | Tamil debut as Meenu (Menaka) and Chellamma Dual role |
[29] |
References
edit- ^ a b ഗീതു മാത്രമല്ല, ഗീതുവിന്റെ പ്രിയ സുഹൃത്തായ നടിയുമുണ്ട് ഈ ചിത്രത്തിൽ. I.E. Malayalam (in Malayalam). 26 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b Soman, Deepa (10 May 2019). "I am keen to understand whether I have matured as a performer: Poornima Indrajith". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b Nagarajan, Saraswathy (19 December 2019). "The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade: 'Premam', 'Maheshinte Prathikaram', 'Kumbalangi Nights' and more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 10 January 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ എന്നും സ്നേഹത്തോടെ പൂര്ണിമ. Nostalgia mag (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 17 February 2014.
- ^ Ramachandran, Keerthy. "Second innings for Priya Mohan". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ Double celebration[usurped]. The Hindu (13 December 2002)
- ^ "Striking a balance". The Hindu. 1 June 2007. Archived from the original on 3 June 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ^ "Manorama Online |". Archived from the original on 28 November 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ ആദ്യ കണ്മണിക്ക് പിറന്നാൾ: 'നിനക്ക് അറിയോ നീ എനിക്ക് എത്ര പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടതും പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ടതും ആണെന്ന്': പാത്തുവിന് പ്രിയ മോഹന്റെ ആശംസ!. Times of India Malayalam (in Malayalam). 12 March 2021. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Randam Bhavam". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi shares a still from 'Kaaval' and fan calls it a 'copy' of 'Lucifer'; here's what the actor said! – Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "After 17 years, Poornima Indrajith makes a comeback: Here's the poster from 'Virus'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ ഇത് കണ്ടോ വാര്യരേ! മഞ്ജു വാര്യരോട് പൂര്ണ്ണിമയുടെ ചോദ്യം! ഇവരെപ്പോഴാണ് സിനിമയില് ഒരുമിച്ചതെന്ന് ആരാധകര്!. Malayalam.samayam (in Malayalam). 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ a b "'All I do is SMILE,' says Poornima Indrajith as she posts a vibrant picture". The Times of India. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ മേഘമൽഹാർ review. Malayalam Samayam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ C., B. (18 March 2002). "From the ramp to the screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "Randaam Bhavam review". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "#FriendshipDay2020: 'I am so thankful and blessed to have them in my life!' says Poornima Indrajith as she shares a post for her pals". Times if India. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Menon, Anasuya (7 July 2019). "Cinema has changed so much from what it was, says Poornima on her comeback in 'Virus'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "After marriage, no one approached me with films: Poornima Indrajith interview". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Joju George, Poornima play Nivin's parents in Thuramukham". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 May 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (7 October 2023). "'Kaala Paani' trailer: Mona Singh, Ashutosh Gowariker lead a quest for survival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Features, C. E. (4 September 2024). "Oru Kattil Oru Muri gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Missing Jagathy Sreekumar? Poornima's 'Kadha Ithu Vare' with the actor is a must watch". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ M, Athira (11 August 2016). "New innings on home turf". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Prakash, Asha. "Indrajith is not as short tempered as me". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Urvashi, Mallika Sukumaran, and Meena to grace the grand finale of 'Ente Amma Supera'". The Times of India. 21 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Kidilam set for a relaunch, Ramesh Pisharody, Shweta Menon, and Poornima Indrajith join as judges". The Times of India. 31 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d പൂർണിമ ഡിസൈൻ ചെയ്ത പത്മാവതി കി സാരിയുടെ വില അറിയാമോ?. The Indian Express (in Malayalam). 17 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Divya Nair (24 October 2021). "Nedumudi Venu made me feel like his own". Rediff. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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