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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. Nikki Galrani


n/i/k/k/i/0/nikki-galrani-.png Nikki Galrani is a model and an upcoming actress. She is famous for her acting roles in many South Indian movies. She was born in Bangalore. She finished her studies in Bishop Cotton College. She later went to take a course in the field of Fashion Designing. She said that her parents and her sister wanted her to be a doctor. But as she showed her interest towards designing that made them let her pursue her dream of studying fashion designing. So she got many offers to work in modeling and she also appeared in many famo...
Nikki Galrani is a model and an upcoming actress. She is famous for her acting roles in many South Indian movies. She was born in Bangalore. She finished her studies in Bishop Cotton College. She later went to take a course in the field of Fashion Designing. She said that her parents and her sister wanted her to be a doctor. But as she showed her interest towards designing that made them let her pursue her dream of studying fashion designing. So she got many offers to work in modeling and she also appeared in many famo...
Date of Birth: 03-01-1993
Age: 31
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 03-01-1993
Age: 31
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress

3. Nazriya Nazim


nazriya-nazim.jpg This bubbly girl with expressive eyes was an anchor before taking up the role of an actress in Malayalam cinema. The 2006 flick Palunku was her first film and she was a child then (10 years). She enacted the role of Mammooty’s daughter in the film and her performance was very much lauded. She tried her luck with some other flicks in Malayalam. Before taking up leading roles, this cute girl did some supporting portrayals. In 2013 she debuted as a lead heroine with the movie Maad Dad which didn’t create ripples in the box office. She had also acted in few Tamil films. Neram, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Raja Rani and Bangalore Days are some of her hit f...
This bubbly girl with expressive eyes was an anchor before taking up the role of an actress in Malayalam cinema. The 2006 flick Palunku was her first film and she was a child then (10 years). She enacted the role of Mammooty’s daughter in the film and her performance was very much lauded. She tried her luck with some other flicks in Malayalam. Before taking up leading roles, this cute girl did some supporting portrayals. In 2013 she debuted as a lead heroine with the movie Maad Dad which didn’t create ripples in the box office. She had also acted in few Tamil films. Neram, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Raja Rani and Bangalore Days are some of her hit f...
Date of Birth: 20-12-1994
Age: 29
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 20-12-1994
Age: 29
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam

4. Manju Warrier


21-12-2019/manju-warrier.jpg Manju Warrier is a South-Indian film actress, born on November 1, 1978, in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, to an accountant father and a homemaker mother. She completed her schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya and further from Chovva Higher Secondary School, both situated at Kannur. She graduated from SN College, Kannur. Manju was only seventeen when she made her debut in the film industry with ‘Sakshyam’, a classic Malayalam drama directed by Mohan.At the age of eighteen, she worked in ‘Sallapam’, a love story by Sundar Das. In the first three years of her career, she was awarded for her work in four major films. First is with the film ‘Ee Puzhayum Kadannu’, a drama t...
Manju Warrier is a South-Indian film actress, born on November 1, 1978, in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, to an accountant father and a homemaker mother. She completed her schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya and further from Chovva Higher Secondary School, both situated at Kannur. She graduated from SN College, Kannur. Manju was only seventeen when she made her debut in the film industry with ‘Sakshyam’, a classic Malayalam drama directed by Mohan.At the age of eighteen, she worked in ‘Sallapam’, a love story by Sundar Das. In the first three years of her career, she was awarded for her work in four major films. First is with the film ‘Ee Puzhayum Kadannu’, a drama t...
Date of Birth: 01-11-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 01-11-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actress

5. Shreya Ghoshal


s/h/r/e/y/a/shreya-ghoshal.png Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most famous singers in Bollywood today, was born on March 12th, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal. Her father Biswajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and mother Sharmistha Ghoshal is a postgraduate in literature. She started singing since the age of 4 when her mother taught her. She started her formal training in Hindustani classical Gharana of music when she was only six years old. She was trained for 18 months after which she continued her training in Mumbai with Late Mukta Bhideji. She completed her graduation in Arts with majors in English. Her first on-stage performance was at their club’s annual function. Her first studio album was in Bengali in 19998 and was named Ben...
Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most famous singers in Bollywood today, was born on March 12th, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal. Her father Biswajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and mother Sharmistha Ghoshal is a postgraduate in literature. She started singing since the age of 4 when her mother taught her. She started her formal training in Hindustani classical Gharana of music when she was only six years old. She was trained for 18 months after which she continued her training in Mumbai with Late Mukta Bhideji. She completed her graduation in Arts with majors in English. Her first on-stage performance was at their club’s annual function. Her first studio album was in Bengali in 19998 and was named Ben...
Date of Birth: 12-03-1984
Age: 40
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi
Skills:
Date of Birth: 12-03-1984
Age: 40
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi

6. Srinda Ashab


Srinda-Ashab.jpg Srinda Ashab is a promising Malayalam movies actress who had made a lasting onscreen impression in a very short time. Srinda was born and brought up in Cochin, Kerala. As a child, she was highly focused on studies as well as extracurricular activities. During her college days, she tried her hands at modeling, documentaries and anchoring which opened up more opportunities for her in the big screen. She has also worked as a stylist and photographer before reaching her true career destination. Srinda graduated with flying colors from sacred heart college. Srinda has modeled for several products like hair oils and cosmetics before making her debut in movies with the Malayalam movie 22 female Kottayam. The movie was well ap...
Srinda Ashab is a promising Malayalam movies actress who had made a lasting onscreen impression in a very short time. Srinda was born and brought up in Cochin, Kerala. As a child, she was highly focused on studies as well as extracurricular activities. During her college days, she tried her hands at modeling, documentaries and anchoring which opened up more opportunities for her in the big screen. She has also worked as a stylist and photographer before reaching her true career destination. Srinda graduated with flying colors from sacred heart college. Srinda has modeled for several products like hair oils and cosmetics before making her debut in movies with the Malayalam movie 22 female Kottayam. The movie was well ap...
Date of Birth: 23-05-1986
Age: 37
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 23-05-1986
Age: 37
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress

7. Namitha Pramod


05-12-2019/namitha-pramod.jpg Namitha Pramod, born to Pramod and Indu on 19th September 1996 in Thiruvananthapuram is a Malayalam actress who rose to fame through television. She started her acting career when she was in her 7th grade by appearing in the very popular fictional Christian Devotional teleserial  Velankanni Mathavu. She appeared as Mathavu in the serial and was accepted by the Malayalam television viewers. After that she played the role of goddess Devi in Amme Devi, portraying her character through her expressive eyes. She acted as Anjali in Ente Manasaputhri, a very popular serial in Asianet directed by Baiju Devaraj. She chose to play it safe as she did not overwork and put her education at stake.  She entered t...
Namitha Pramod, born to Pramod and Indu on 19th September 1996 in Thiruvananthapuram is a Malayalam actress who rose to fame through television. She started her acting career when she was in her 7th grade by appearing in the very popular fictional Christian Devotional teleserial  Velankanni Mathavu. She appeared as Mathavu in the serial and was accepted by the Malayalam television viewers. After that she played the role of goddess Devi in Amme Devi, portraying her character through her expressive eyes. She acted as Anjali in Ente Manasaputhri, a very popular serial in Asianet directed by Baiju Devaraj. She chose to play it safe as she did not overwork and put her education at stake.  She entered t...
Date of Birth: 19-09-1996
Age: 27
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 19-09-1996
Age: 27
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress

8. Mammootty


mammootty.jpg Muhammed Kutty Ismail Paniparambil is the original name of Mammootty, the Malayalam superstar. Having working in more than 300 movies he is still a star to reckon with, in Malayalam film industry. Apart from acting, he was also a lawyer. Currently he is busy with philanthropic works too.    Born on 7th September 1951, Mammootty also donned the role of a producer. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, other than Malayalam films. He garnered the National Award for his acting skills, thrice in his career. He shares this feat with veteran actor Kam...
Muhammed Kutty Ismail Paniparambil is the original name of Mammootty, the Malayalam superstar. Having working in more than 300 movies he is still a star to reckon with, in Malayalam film industry. Apart from acting, he was also a lawyer. Currently he is busy with philanthropic works too.    Born on 7th September 1951, Mammootty also donned the role of a producer. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, other than Malayalam films. He garnered the National Award for his acting skills, thrice in his career. He shares this feat with veteran actor Kam...
Date of Birth: 07-09-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 07-09-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

9. Fahadh Faasil


fahadh-faasil.jpg Born in 1982, Fahadh Faasil is known for his works in Malayalam cinema. He is the son of renowned Malayalam director Fazil. He debuted in the Malayalam film industry during the year 2002 in his father’s film Kaiyethum Doorath. Unfortunately, his status as star kid didn’t help him and the film bombed at the box office. He was 18-year old then and the audience didn’t accept the image of a chocolate boy with a mustache.    Fahadh was not seen in films for around 7 years. But behold.. he indeed returned only to be accepted by the audience....
Born in 1982, Fahadh Faasil is known for his works in Malayalam cinema. He is the son of renowned Malayalam director Fazil. He debuted in the Malayalam film industry during the year 2002 in his father’s film Kaiyethum Doorath. Unfortunately, his status as star kid didn’t help him and the film bombed at the box office. He was 18-year old then and the audience didn’t accept the image of a chocolate boy with a mustache.    Fahadh was not seen in films for around 7 years. But behold.. he indeed returned only to be accepted by the audience....
Date of Birth: 08-08-1982
Age: 41
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 08-08-1982
Age: 41
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

10. Jayasurya


Jayasurya1.jpg Jayasurya is a versatile actor who hailed from Kerala. Born in Thrippunithura in 1978, this actor has done varieties of characters in Malayalam films. He has also acted in a few Tamil movies. His parents are Mani and Thankam. His wife is Sarita and this couple has a daughter and a son. Oomapenninu Uriyadapayyan is the debut movie of Jayasuriya. Swapna Koodu with Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine and Bhavana gave him a reputation. His movie Pulival Kalyanam also earned more fans for him. Kilukkam Kilukilukkam was the next version of Mohan Lal movie Kilukkam, and Jayasuriya’s performance was applauded well. Shakespeare M.A Malayalam and De Inkottu Nokkiyae, Bus Conductor, Arabikatha are some of his blockbuster movies. Sankar...
Jayasurya is a versatile actor who hailed from Kerala. Born in Thrippunithura in 1978, this actor has done varieties of characters in Malayalam films. He has also acted in a few Tamil movies. His parents are Mani and Thankam. His wife is Sarita and this couple has a daughter and a son. Oomapenninu Uriyadapayyan is the debut movie of Jayasuriya. Swapna Koodu with Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine and Bhavana gave him a reputation. His movie Pulival Kalyanam also earned more fans for him. Kilukkam Kilukilukkam was the next version of Mohan Lal movie Kilukkam, and Jayasuriya’s performance was applauded well. Shakespeare M.A Malayalam and De Inkottu Nokkiyae, Bus Conductor, Arabikatha are some of his blockbuster movies. Sankar...
Date of Birth: 30-08-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 30-08-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam

11. Dulquer Salmaan


24-01-2018/dulquer-salmaan.jpg Dulquer Salmaan is a popular Malayalam actor, who appears in Tamil films too. He is the son of the Malayalam Super Star Mammooty. Dulquer Salmaan is married to Amal Sufiya in the year 2011, before his film entry. Dulquer Salmaan has plans to act in Telugu films too, and discussions are going on. Dulquer wanted to make his debut through his friend’s film and hence rejected many opportunities. His debut was through the film Second Show by Srinath Rajendran in the year 2012. His second movie was Ustad hotel by Anwar Rasheed and the film was a hit. In the year 2013, he starred in ABCD American Born Confused Desi. This film revealed his singing talent too. Dulquer Salmaan sang a song Johnny Mone in this film ABCD. He en...
Dulquer Salmaan is a popular Malayalam actor, who appears in Tamil films too. He is the son of the Malayalam Super Star Mammooty. Dulquer Salmaan is married to Amal Sufiya in the year 2011, before his film entry. Dulquer Salmaan has plans to act in Telugu films too, and discussions are going on. Dulquer wanted to make his debut through his friend’s film and hence rejected many opportunities. His debut was through the film Second Show by Srinath Rajendran in the year 2012. His second movie was Ustad hotel by Anwar Rasheed and the film was a hit. In the year 2013, he starred in ABCD American Born Confused Desi. This film revealed his singing talent too. Dulquer Salmaan sang a song Johnny Mone in this film ABCD. He en...
Date of Birth: 28-07-1986
Age: 37
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 28-07-1986
Age: 37
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actor

12. Vineeth Sreenivasan


Vineeth-Sreenivasan.jpg Vineeth Srinivasan is known to the music industry for his popular and hit song, Karale, karalinte. Being the son of film star Sreenivasan, he never had even thought of singing as a career. But of course, he likes popular Hindi songs and admires voice of K.J. Jesudas, Brad Paisley, and Udit Narayan. This young lad used to sing a folklore Muslim song often known as ”Mappilapattu” even in youth festivals at school. It was then director Priyadarshan insisted him to render a’’ Mappilapattu’’ for his upcoming flick ‘Kilichundan Mampazham.' After hearing Vineeth’s voice that matches so well with the folk songs s...
Vineeth Srinivasan is known to the music industry for his popular and hit song, Karale, karalinte. Being the son of film star Sreenivasan, he never had even thought of singing as a career. But of course, he likes popular Hindi songs and admires voice of K.J. Jesudas, Brad Paisley, and Udit Narayan. This young lad used to sing a folklore Muslim song often known as ”Mappilapattu” even in youth festivals at school. It was then director Priyadarshan insisted him to render a’’ Mappilapattu’’ for his upcoming flick ‘Kilichundan Mampazham.' After hearing Vineeth’s voice that matches so well with the folk songs s...

13. Nivin Pauly


12-01-2018/nivin-pauly.jpg Nivin Pauly is predominantly a Malayalam actor. Born on 11 October 1984, his debut film was Malarvaadi Art Club. The direction of this film was by Vineeth Sreenivasan and production by Dileep. Some of the other films of Nivin Pauly include Bangalore Days, Thattathin Marayathu, Premam, Oru Vadakkari Selfie etc..The films 1983 and Bangalore Days fetched him the Best Actor Award from Kerala State Film Award. Nivin holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is happily wedded to Rinna Joy since 2010, and they are blessed with a boy. Before taking up acting as his profession Nivin was working in Infosys for two years. 
Nivin Pauly is predominantly a Malayalam actor. Born on 11 October 1984, his debut film was Malarvaadi Art Club. The direction of this film was by Vineeth Sreenivasan and production by Dileep. Some of the other films of Nivin Pauly include Bangalore Days, Thattathin Marayathu, Premam, Oru Vadakkari Selfie etc..The films 1983 and Bangalore Days fetched him the Best Actor Award from Kerala State Film Award. Nivin holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is happily wedded to Rinna Joy since 2010, and they are blessed with a boy. Before taking up acting as his profession Nivin was working in Infosys for two years. 
Date of Birth: 11-10-1984
Age: 39
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 11-10-1984
Age: 39
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

14. Aju Varghese


Aju-Varghese.jpg Aju Varghese is an Indian film actor, born to Varghese PK and Celiene Susan in the year 1985. He has a younger sister named Anju. He was born in Thiruvalla city located in Kerala. Aju completed his schooling in Rajagiri High School and further continued his studies in Bhavan’s Vidyalaya located in Ernakulum. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in ECE from Chennai and started his career as a Human Resource Manager in HSBC located in Chennai. Aju Varghese got married to Augustina in the month of February 2014. The couple got blessed with a baby boy and a baby girl in the month of October year 2014. He started his career by making a debut in the Malayalam industry, in the year 2010 titled ‘Malarvadi Arts Club...
Aju Varghese is an Indian film actor, born to Varghese PK and Celiene Susan in the year 1985. He has a younger sister named Anju. He was born in Thiruvalla city located in Kerala. Aju completed his schooling in Rajagiri High School and further continued his studies in Bhavan’s Vidyalaya located in Ernakulum. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in ECE from Chennai and started his career as a Human Resource Manager in HSBC located in Chennai. Aju Varghese got married to Augustina in the month of February 2014. The couple got blessed with a baby boy and a baby girl in the month of October year 2014. He started his career by making a debut in the Malayalam industry, in the year 2010 titled ‘Malarvadi Arts Club...
Date of Birth: 11-01-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 11-01-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam

15. Anoop Menon


Anoop-Menon.jpg Anoop Menon is an Indian film actor, script writer and lyricist born on Aug 3, 1977 in Kozhikode and bought up in Thiruvananthapuram. Anoop is a law graduate and completed his degree in Government law college, Thiruvananthapuram. During his academic years he was anchoring shows in Kairali TV and Surya TV.  He started his career by playing a leading role in a popular Malayalam TV serial called “Swapnam” broadcasted by Asianet. Anoop made his debut as a script writer in the movie “Pakal Nakshatrangal” in which Mohanlal got Mathrubhumi award and Kerala film critic award for best actor.  Anoop Menon made his debut as an actor through the Malayalam movie “Kattu...
Anoop Menon is an Indian film actor, script writer and lyricist born on Aug 3, 1977 in Kozhikode and bought up in Thiruvananthapuram. Anoop is a law graduate and completed his degree in Government law college, Thiruvananthapuram. During his academic years he was anchoring shows in Kairali TV and Surya TV.  He started his career by playing a leading role in a popular Malayalam TV serial called “Swapnam” broadcasted by Asianet. Anoop made his debut as a script writer in the movie “Pakal Nakshatrangal” in which Mohanlal got Mathrubhumi award and Kerala film critic award for best actor.  Anoop Menon made his debut as an actor through the Malayalam movie “Kattu...
Date of Birth: 23-03-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 23-03-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam