Subi Suresh (1981/1982 – 22 February 2023) was an Indian Malayalam actress, television host, comedian, and stage-show performer. She is known mainly for her role in popular Malayalam movies such as Thaskara Lahala (2010), Grihanathan (2012), and Drama (2018). She is known for her comic voice and managed to make her own space in comedy.[1] Subi also worked as a professional comedian and television anchor, and appeared in TV shows such as Cinemala.[2][3][4]

Subi Suresh
Born23 August 1981
Died (aged 41)
Kochi, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, television presenter, comedian
Years active1993–2023

Early life

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Subi Suresh was born in Tripunithura, Ernakulam district and raised in a well-to-do Hindu family from Kochi, Kerala, India. Her parents are Suresh and Ambika.[5] She completed her schooling from Tripunithura Government School and received her college education from St. Teresa's College in Ernakulam.[6]

Career

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Subi is mostly known among the Malayali audience for her comedy shows. She started her career in August 1993 as an anchor for Cinemala.[7] She entered the Malayalam film industry in 2001 with the film Aparannar Nagarathil, directed by Nisar. Suresh subsequently acted in more than twenty films including Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Panchavarna Tatta, Happy Husbands, and Drama.[8]

Subi later made appearances in the television series Thaksara Lahala (2010) and Kuttipattalam as well as the movie Grihanathan (2012).[9] She also participated in various Malayalam TV shows as an anchor and a comedian.[10] She was a member of the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe, and was the face of popular comedy shows at a time when women participation in mimicry was uncommon.[11]

Death

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On 22 February 2023, Subi died at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi from liver disease. She was 41.[12]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2001 Aparanmaar Nagarathil Seema
2003 Lesa Lesa Balamani's friend Tamil film
2004 Greetings Sarojam
2006 Kanaka Simhasanam Tripurasundari
Pachakuthira Sarasu
2007 Detective Journalist
Nagaram Sugandhavally
2008 Novel Nisha
2010 Elsamma Enna Aankutty Zainaba
Happy Husbands Servant
Thaskara Lahala Shalini
Kaaryasthan Herself
2011 Killadi Raman Treesamma Kuriakose
Lucky Jokers Ratnam and Yakshi
Sandwich Seema
Kathayile Naayika Sulochana
2012 Njanum Ente Familiyum Ammalu
Grihanathan Shantha
Unnam Crying lady at hospital
101 Weddings Sundareshan's wife
I Love Me Event Management
Company Staff
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar TV Reporter
2013 Dolls Sisily Perera
Breaking News Live Rosakutty
Ladies and Gentleman Info Solutions receptionist
2017 Cappuccino Cooking show anchor
2018 Panchavarnathatha Chithra's Friend
Drama Ammini
2019 Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal Meera's mother [13]
Vakathirivu Sheeba teacher

Television

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Year Title Role Channel Genre
1995 - 2013 Cinemala Multiple roles Asianet TV Serial
Varsha Telefilm
2004 - 2005 Santhanagopalam Asianet TV Serial
2005 Calling Bell Surya TV
Kudumbapuranam Jaihind TV
Adutha Bellinu Nadakam Aarambikkum
2005-2006 Indumukhi Chandramathi Surya TV
2010 Jyothis Mimimcs Action 2010 Kairali TV
2011 John De Panic Mazhavil Manorama TV Serial
Chakyarum Kapyarum Pinne Moilyarum Surya TV
2012 Nair Pidicha Pulival
2012-2016 Kuttipattalam Host [14]
2013 Talk Talk with Subi Asianet
Cinemala 1000 Event
Comedy Festival Supporting artist Mazhavil Manorama
2014 Laughing Villa with Navas Kairali TV
Ashwamedham Participant
Nammal Thammil Panelist Asianet
Rhythm Kairali TV
Chirikkum Pattanam
Cinema Chirima Mazhavil Manorama
Mylanchi 3 Grandfinale Asianet
2015
2016
Smart Show Participant Flowers
2015 Made for Each Other Co-Host Mazhavil Manorama
Comedy Super Nite Host Flowers
Ivide Ingannanu Bhai Mazhavil Manorama
Vanitha
Ithiri Magikkum Othiri Thamashayum
Hello Namasthe
Ponnona Punchiri ACV
2016 Fastest Family First Participant Asianet
Mollywood Selfie Asianet Plus
2017 Prekshakare Aavashyamundu Diana Mazhavil Manorama
2015
2017
Onnum Onnum Moonu Surya TV
2017 Asianet Comedy Awards Asianet
Asianet Comedy Staars
JB Junction Kairali TV
Comedy Challenge Host Asianet
2018 Aa Yathrayil Safari TV
Show Mall Media One
Urvasi Theatres Asianet
Labour Room
Thakarppan Comedy Mazhavil Manorama
Adaar Onam Flowers
2019 - 2020 Kuttipattalam Season 2 Host Surya TV [15]
2019 Kuttipachakam Host
Onamamangam Host
Red FM Malayalam Music Awards Host
Annies Kitchen Amrita TV
Paisa Paisa Host Kerala Vision
8 Thaara Sundarikalum Pinne Njanum Host Kaumudy TV
2020 Parayam Nedam Participant Amrita TV
Onam Ruchimelam Asianet
Jingle Bells with Minnum Tharangal Host Surya TV
Madhura Pathinettil Prithvi
Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney Zee Keralam
2020 - 2023 Subi Suresh Official Host YouTube
2021 Funs Upon a Time Version 2 Amrita TV
Comedy Maamankam Asianet
Oru Innocent Onam Kaumudy TV
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Surya TV
SIIMA Awards
2021 - 2022 Comedy Thillana Kairali TV
2021 Day with a Star Kaumudy TV
Bzinga Participant Zee Keralam
2022 Panam Tharum Padam Mazhavil Manorama
Pisharodiyum Tharangalum Asianet
Bumper Chiri Aaghosham Mazhavil Manorama
Kusruthi Pattalam Host YouTube
Nattu Midukki Surya TV
Red Carpet Mentor Amrita TV
Comedy Masters
Kaumudy Onam Kaumudy TV
Comedy Express Kairali TV
Fastest Family First Season 2 Participant Asianet
2023 Flowers Oru Kodi Flowers
Onnannara Ruchi Host Zee Keralam

References

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  1. ^ "How Subi Suresh, a dancer, became one of the few women in comedy in Kerala". The News Minute. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Actress And TV Host Subi Suresh Dies At 41". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Comedian and TV host Subi Suresh passes away at the age of 41". Retrieved 22 February 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  4. ^ Report, Gulf News. "Popular Malayalam actress and TV host Subi Suresh dies". Gulf News. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Subi Suresh, Malayalam actress and anchor, dies at 41". TimesNow. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  6. ^ "സുബിയുടെ രോഗവിവരം അധികമാരും അറിഞ്ഞിരുന്നില്ല: ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകൻ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Subi Suresh, Malayalam actor and popular TV show host, dies at 41". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  8. ^ "ബ്രേക്ക് ഡാൻസറായി കലാരംഗത്ത്; കരിയർ മാറ്റിയത് ടിനി ടോം; വിവാഹവും വിധി തട്ടിയകറ്റി". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Subi was unmatchable on stage shows, says Jayaram". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Malayalam actress and TV anchor Subi Suresh passes away". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Subi abandoned dreams of a career in the Army for life as a comedian". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  12. ^ "'ഒരു സീരിയസ് ലിവർ പേഷ്യന്റായാണ് സുബി ആശുപത്രിയിലെത്തിയത്'; ചികിത്സിച്ച ഡോക്ടർ ട്വന്റിഫോറിനോട്". 24 News. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  13. ^ Vijayan, Pradeep (24 June 2019). "'Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal': A new caricature poster released". East Coast Daily English. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Kuttipattalam host Subi Suresh dies at 42, Tiny Tom & others express condolences". OTTPlay. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Manju Warrier visits Kuttipattalam season 2". The Times of India. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2023.