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Thesni Khan

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DOB : 05-04-1970
Age : 55
Language : Malayalam
Star Sign : Aries
Gender : Female

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Known in the Malayalam movie industry for her comic timing and impeccable work ethic, Thesni Khan is one of the more prominent comedian and character actors’ within the movie scene. Born on the 5th April, 1970 to parents Alikhan and Rukhiya, Thesni studied at the famous Cochin Kalabhavan. She also studied and performed magic under her father’s tutelage on several stages.

Thesni made her debut in the movie Daisy in 1988, as a supporting actress, following which she acted in famous movies including Vaishali, Moonnam Pakkam, then in Dasharatham, and In Harihar Nagar, Pappi Appacha, Tournament, Avatharam, Punyalan Agarbattis, Bhaiyya Bhaiyya.

Her first movie Daisy, was a Malayalam musical-romance showing separation, and the longing between two lovers, set within a boarding school. The story was written and directed by the popular director Prathap K Pothan, and had the cast of Harish and Sonia, with Kamal Haasan as an extended guest appearance. She is also famous for her roles in Beautiful, an Anoop Menon written and V.K Prakash directed Malayalam drama musical where she played the role of Kanyaka. She is also famous for her role in the 2012 hit movie Trivandrum Lodge where she played the role of Kanyaka Menon. She was also nominated for the SIIMA Award for Best Actress in Supporting Role for the same role.

She has also acted in the following TV serials: from the popular Cinemala and Manasaputhri, Sundari Sundari to Akkare Ikkare, Abhinetri, Ente Alphonsamma, Velankanni Mathavu and Snehaseema. Her popularity has also seen her in the role of judge in popular reality shows including Comedy Stars, Five Minutes Fun Star & Jagapoga. She has also been invited to popular talk shows including Nammal Thammil, Sreekandan Nair Show etc.

Her talent won her the FRAME Award for Best Actor in Comic Role (Female) for her role in Cinemala.

Thesni Khan is also known for her love of food, where she has featured in several cookery videos and shows. Her most famous recipe is that of Ghee Rice and Chicken Roast which has several views and hits.