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1. Anjali Menon


anjali-menon.png Anjali Menon is a Malayalam film director who came to limelight with films like “Kerala Cafe’ and ‘Ustad Hotel’. She was born in Calicut ( Kerala). She is the daughter of T. Madhavan Nair and Sarada Nair. She grew up in Dubai but had completed her post-graduate in Communication from Pune University and later even became a graduate from the London Film School in 2003 where she learned the techniques of editing, producing and directing a film. Being an alumna of the London Film School, the choice of film-making as a career was just a progression.  Her completion of studies in London Film School made her attempt a film named ‘Black Nor White’ that was pre...
Anjali Menon is a Malayalam film director who came to limelight with films like “Kerala Cafe’ and ‘Ustad Hotel’. She was born in Calicut ( Kerala). She is the daughter of T. Madhavan Nair and Sarada Nair. She grew up in Dubai but had completed her post-graduate in Communication from Pune University and later even became a graduate from the London Film School in 2003 where she learned the techniques of editing, producing and directing a film. Being an alumna of the London Film School, the choice of film-making as a career was just a progression.  Her completion of studies in London Film School made her attempt a film named ‘Black Nor White’ that was pre...
Date of Birth: 1979
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 1979
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director

2. Catherine Tresa


28-03-2017/catherine-tresa.jpg Catherine Tresa was born in Dubai. She could neither speak any Indian language (except Hindi) but made her impact in south Indian cinema, especially in Kannada, Telugu and even Malayalam cinema. Though born in a Malayalee Christian family, she cannot speak in Malayalam either. Well, she is one of the Kollywood Divas, who experience issues with the language dialect, but even then makes impression on viewers with stunning look and mind blowing performances.    She did modeling before making her debut in Kannada cinema while she was in Bengaluru. She walked in many ramp shows ...
Catherine Tresa was born in Dubai. She could neither speak any Indian language (except Hindi) but made her impact in south Indian cinema, especially in Kannada, Telugu and even Malayalam cinema. Though born in a Malayalee Christian family, she cannot speak in Malayalam either. Well, she is one of the Kollywood Divas, who experience issues with the language dialect, but even then makes impression on viewers with stunning look and mind blowing performances.    She did modeling before making her debut in Kannada cinema while she was in Bengaluru. She walked in many ramp shows ...
Date of Birth: 10-09-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 10-09-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress

3. Hansika Motwani


h/a/n/s/i/k/hansika-motwani.jpg Hansika Motwani is a young and beautiful actress, which is famous for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika had her debut as a child star in the Bollywood movie “Hawa” in 2003, which was followed by a hit movie named “Koi Mil Gaya”. Besides movies Hansika has also acted as a child star in many TV serials. In 2001 she worked in the famous serial “Des Main Nikla Hoga Chand” and won Indian Telly award for child Artist of the year in 2003. Later she worked in more serials like Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2001), Kyunki saas bhi Kabhi bahu thi (2002), Son Pari (2002), Karishma kaa Karishma (2003) and Hum do hai Na in 2004. In “Hum Do hai Na” she played the double character of Kareena and Kajol. Hansika also participated in the celebrity competit...
Hansika Motwani is a young and beautiful actress, which is famous for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika had her debut as a child star in the Bollywood movie “Hawa” in 2003, which was followed by a hit movie named “Koi Mil Gaya”. Besides movies Hansika has also acted as a child star in many TV serials. In 2001 she worked in the famous serial “Des Main Nikla Hoga Chand” and won Indian Telly award for child Artist of the year in 2003. Later she worked in more serials like Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2001), Kyunki saas bhi Kabhi bahu thi (2002), Son Pari (2002), Karishma kaa Karishma (2003) and Hum do hai Na in 2004. In “Hum Do hai Na” she played the double character of Kareena and Kajol. Hansika also participated in the celebrity competit...
Date of Birth: 09-08-1991
Age: 32
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Dubbing
Date of Birth: 09-08-1991
Age: 32
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Dubbing

4. Saranya Ponvannan


17-06-2017/saranya-ponvannan.png Saranya Ponvannan is one of the best actresses in the last three decades of the Tamil film and TV industry has seen. She first made her entry into the industry by playing the lead role alongside Kamal Haasan in the blockbuster movie ‘ Nayakan’ directed by Mani Ratnam. She played a res-cued sex worker and pulled off the role with panache. She is the daughter of Malayalam director A.B Raj and is married to a fellow actor Ponvannan with whom she has two daughters. Post her marriage she took an eight-year hiatus after essaying lead roles until the beginning of the 90’s. After eight years she started accepting meaty roles that had powerful cha...
Saranya Ponvannan is one of the best actresses in the last three decades of the Tamil film and TV industry has seen. She first made her entry into the industry by playing the lead role alongside Kamal Haasan in the blockbuster movie ‘ Nayakan’ directed by Mani Ratnam. She played a res-cued sex worker and pulled off the role with panache. She is the daughter of Malayalam director A.B Raj and is married to a fellow actor Ponvannan with whom she has two daughters. Post her marriage she took an eight-year hiatus after essaying lead roles until the beginning of the 90’s. After eight years she started accepting meaty roles that had powerful cha...
Date of Birth: 25-04-1970
Age: 54
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 25-04-1970
Age: 54
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress

5. Chandran


chandran.jpg Born on 5th September in Chennai, Chandran, is a Tollywood actor. Since a young age, Chandran was always interested in acting. However, he still did a postgraduate in Advertising so that he would have something to fall back on if he didn’t make it in the film industry. Chandran worked in the sales team in the radio station Surya FM 93.5. However, he quit this job later on to pursue his acting career. He auditioned time and again for many roles and later got signed by a theater group called Inferno Productions. He went on to appear in many short films and videos. In 2014, he was signed for the movie Kayal as the lead. This movie was directed by the director Prabhu Sol...
Born on 5th September in Chennai, Chandran, is a Tollywood actor. Since a young age, Chandran was always interested in acting. However, he still did a postgraduate in Advertising so that he would have something to fall back on if he didn’t make it in the film industry. Chandran worked in the sales team in the radio station Surya FM 93.5. However, he quit this job later on to pursue his acting career. He auditioned time and again for many roles and later got signed by a theater group called Inferno Productions. He went on to appear in many short films and videos. In 2014, he was signed for the movie Kayal as the lead. This movie was directed by the director Prabhu Sol...
Date of Birth: 05-09-1988
Age: 35
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 05-09-1988
Age: 35
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor

6. Anirudh Ravichander


a/n/i/r/u/d/anirudh-ravichander.jpg The name Anirudh does not need any introduction down South among the music lovers. With his boy next door looks, he can really amaze you by his skills when it comes to composing and singing. This music Rockstar will rule our playlists whenever his new album is released. He can make you go 'Gaga' right from the first time you hear his songs. His recent movie 'Naanum Rowdydhaan' has took the town by storm. This is not the first time he has done this. He did the same on his debut movie '3' (Three). He evolved as a star overnight after the music release of '3' and became the talk of the town. Indeed Kolaveri made him get famous worldwide and it got him more fans.     Anirudh...
The name Anirudh does not need any introduction down South among the music lovers. With his boy next door looks, he can really amaze you by his skills when it comes to composing and singing. This music Rockstar will rule our playlists whenever his new album is released. He can make you go 'Gaga' right from the first time you hear his songs. His recent movie 'Naanum Rowdydhaan' has took the town by storm. This is not the first time he has done this. He did the same on his debut movie '3' (Three). He evolved as a star overnight after the music release of '3' and became the talk of the town. Indeed Kolaveri made him get famous worldwide and it got him more fans.     Anirudh...
Date of Birth: 16-10-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Music Director
Date of Birth: 16-10-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Music Director

7. Manobala


manobala.jpg Comedy is the forte of Manobala (Manobala Mahadevan), who is also a director. He was born on 4th June 1953 and acts in supporting roles too. His primary region of interest is Tamil. He has over 40 movies and 16 television serials to his credit. Having worked in 3 telefilms too, he has over 200 movies to his credit. He has worked under director Bharathiraja.    Hailing from Sulur, Manobala forayed into the Tamil industry with the 1994 flick Thaaimaaman. Doing trivial roles initially, he switched to comedy later. He was appreciated for his comedy, and his skinny appearance ad...
Comedy is the forte of Manobala (Manobala Mahadevan), who is also a director. He was born on 4th June 1953 and acts in supporting roles too. His primary region of interest is Tamil. He has over 40 movies and 16 television serials to his credit. Having worked in 3 telefilms too, he has over 200 movies to his credit. He has worked under director Bharathiraja.    Hailing from Sulur, Manobala forayed into the Tamil industry with the 1994 flick Thaaimaaman. Doing trivial roles initially, he switched to comedy later. He was appreciated for his comedy, and his skinny appearance ad...
Date of Birth: 08-12-1953
Date of Death: 03-05-2023
Age: 70
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Actor
Date of Birth: 08-12-1953
Date of Death: 03-05-2023
Age: 70
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Actor

8. Dhanush


d/h/a/n/u/s/dhanush.jpg This lanky superstar Dhanush is an actor from Tamil cinema but has appeared in two Hindi films too. He credits R Balki and Anand L Rai for making him consider acting in Hindi films (‘Shamitaabh’ and ‘Raanjhana’). In the year 2011-12, his song  “Why This Kolaveri Di’’ continued to rise on the charts and gain millions of viewers on YouTube. Dhanush happens to be the youngest actor to receive the national film award for his performance in “Aadukalam”.  This actor had carved a place for himself in the world of cinema by his acting prowess. He has so far featured in 25 movies. Dhanush has ventured into product...
This lanky superstar Dhanush is an actor from Tamil cinema but has appeared in two Hindi films too. He credits R Balki and Anand L Rai for making him consider acting in Hindi films (‘Shamitaabh’ and ‘Raanjhana’). In the year 2011-12, his song  “Why This Kolaveri Di’’ continued to rise on the charts and gain millions of viewers on YouTube. Dhanush happens to be the youngest actor to receive the national film award for his performance in “Aadukalam”.  This actor had carved a place for himself in the world of cinema by his acting prowess. He has so far featured in 25 movies. Dhanush has ventured into product...
Date of Birth: 28-07-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor, Singer
Date of Birth: 28-07-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actor, Singer

9. Bobby Simha


b/o/b/b/y/0/bobby-simha.jpg The transformation of Bobby Jayasimha of remote Kodaikanal to Bobby Simha of the Chennai film industry has not been without the inevitable twists and turns that normally affect those striving to enter films from humbler backgrounds. While still in college he was duped by some people who offered him roles in TV serials only to find that it was a hoax. While this was a setback of sorts, it did help him complete his studies in college and also strengthened his resolve to join films. Even after moving to Chennai, however, he had to wait for his dreams to come true, working in the meantime on various odd jobs to meet both end meet. His search ended when he met a couple of short film ...
The transformation of Bobby Jayasimha of remote Kodaikanal to Bobby Simha of the Chennai film industry has not been without the inevitable twists and turns that normally affect those striving to enter films from humbler backgrounds. While still in college he was duped by some people who offered him roles in TV serials only to find that it was a hoax. While this was a setback of sorts, it did help him complete his studies in college and also strengthened his resolve to join films. Even after moving to Chennai, however, he had to wait for his dreams to come true, working in the meantime on various odd jobs to meet both end meet. His search ended when he met a couple of short film ...
Date of Birth: 06-11-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Date of Birth: 06-11-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil

10. Neil Nitin Mukesh


n/e/i/l/0/n/neil-nitin-mukesh.png This handsome actor was born as the son of Nitin Mukesh and as the grandchild of the legendary singer Mukesh brought up in a singer family, no one knew he could become an actor in Bollywood films. Neil Nitin comes from a musical family where his father, playback singer Nitin Mukesh, his grandfather Mukesh Chand Mathur is all musically inclined.  Legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar had named Mukesh’s grandson Neil after the astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was born on January 15, 1982. He has acquired a degree in Mass Communication from a college in Mumbai. He had a keen interest in acting from ...
This handsome actor was born as the son of Nitin Mukesh and as the grandchild of the legendary singer Mukesh brought up in a singer family, no one knew he could become an actor in Bollywood films. Neil Nitin comes from a musical family where his father, playback singer Nitin Mukesh, his grandfather Mukesh Chand Mathur is all musically inclined.  Legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar had named Mukesh’s grandson Neil after the astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was born on January 15, 1982. He has acquired a degree in Mass Communication from a college in Mumbai. He had a keen interest in acting from ...
Date of Birth: 15-01-1982
Age: 42
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi
Skills: Movie Actor, Villain
Date of Birth: 15-01-1982
Age: 42
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi
Skills: Movie Actor, Villain

11. Shobi Thilakan


Shobi-Thilakan.jpg Shobi Thilakan is an Indian actor who has primarily worked in the Malayalam cinema industry. Shobi has appeared in films such as Life, Put Your Hope in God, and Pendulum. In the year 2022, Shobi's film, Life Put Your Hope In God, was released in theaters. He is the son of famed actor Thilakan and one of the industry's most well-known dubbing artists. He provides the on-screen voice for a number of actors in films and television shows. He is currently seen in the show 'ManjilVirinjaPoovu', in which he plays a hefty part. Shobi was recently seen in a cameo in 'Ammayariyathe.' The award for best dubbing artist went to Shobi Thilakan. He received the prize for his performance in the film Bhoomiyile Manohara Sw...
Shobi Thilakan is an Indian actor who has primarily worked in the Malayalam cinema industry. Shobi has appeared in films such as Life, Put Your Hope in God, and Pendulum. In the year 2022, Shobi's film, Life Put Your Hope In God, was released in theaters. He is the son of famed actor Thilakan and one of the industry's most well-known dubbing artists. He provides the on-screen voice for a number of actors in films and television shows. He is currently seen in the show 'ManjilVirinjaPoovu', in which he plays a hefty part. Shobi was recently seen in a cameo in 'Ammayariyathe.' The award for best dubbing artist went to Shobi Thilakan. He received the prize for his performance in the film Bhoomiyile Manohara Sw...
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Actor
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Actor

12. Ranjith Balakrishnan


Ranjith-Krishnan.jpg A great Indian film director Mr.Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair was born on 4th September 1964 in Balussery Kerala. Apart from directing Malayalam Cinema he is also known for variegate aspects of filming like screen writer , producer as well as actor. Two of his most famous film ventures are “Thirakkatha “ and “Indian Rupee “that  won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 resp. When he graduated from THE School  Of Drama And Fine Arts,Thrissur, he tried his luck at skits and t.v serials as an actor for Doordarshan. His debutant films were OruMaymasPulariyil . Later on he made his ingression by writing stories for a fun- adventure film directed by Kam...
A great Indian film director Mr.Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair was born on 4th September 1964 in Balussery Kerala. Apart from directing Malayalam Cinema he is also known for variegate aspects of filming like screen writer , producer as well as actor. Two of his most famous film ventures are “Thirakkatha “ and “Indian Rupee “that  won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 resp. When he graduated from THE School  Of Drama And Fine Arts,Thrissur, he tried his luck at skits and t.v serials as an actor for Doordarshan. His debutant films were OruMaymasPulariyil . Later on he made his ingression by writing stories for a fun- adventure film directed by Kam...
Date of Birth: 04-09-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 04-09-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director

13. Dhanush -Telugu


Dhanush1.jpg Dhanush is a Telugu serials and film actor. He hails from Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. His mother tongue is Telugu. He also speaks Hindi, English, Tamil, and Malayalam. He did his schooling from JVS High School, Visakhapatnam. He trained as an actor inVizag and then went to Hyderabad to enter the film industry. He got a breakthrough in the film industry and his first movie, Pothe Poni, was with Director Barathwaja Gari, where he was cast as a second hero. After that he got a role in “ Mee Sreyobhilashi” and in this movie, he acted alongside Dr. Rajendra Prasad Garu. Later on, he acted in several TV serials including Edureetha, Thoorpu Padamara, and Tharangalu. He has...
Dhanush is a Telugu serials and film actor. He hails from Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. His mother tongue is Telugu. He also speaks Hindi, English, Tamil, and Malayalam. He did his schooling from JVS High School, Visakhapatnam. He trained as an actor inVizag and then went to Hyderabad to enter the film industry. He got a breakthrough in the film industry and his first movie, Pothe Poni, was with Director Barathwaja Gari, where he was cast as a second hero. After that he got a role in “ Mee Sreyobhilashi” and in this movie, he acted alongside Dr. Rajendra Prasad Garu. Later on, he acted in several TV serials including Edureetha, Thoorpu Padamara, and Tharangalu. He has...
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: