Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai (born 11 May 1977) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles, but has also played character roles. She has won the Kerala State Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in two consecutive years (2001 and 2002). In 2007, she played one of the female lead roles in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's drama film Naalu Pennungal.[1] Manju is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai.[2]
Manju Pillai | |
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| Born | 11 May 1977 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Sujith Vasudev ( m. 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | S. P. Pillai (grandfather) . |
Personal life
Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000. They have a daughter Daya Sujith.[3]
Career
Manju first acted in the television serial Sathyavum Mithyayum. In 2000 and 2001, Manju won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial Devaranjini and Venu Nair's Sethuvinte Kathakal. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002-2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Thathamme Poochapoocha | (Telefilm) |
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's daughter |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Lekha’s neighbor |
| 1994 | Galileo | - |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Anjana |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Usha |
| 1996 | Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Gayathri |
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Indira |
| 1997 | Janathipathyam | Mrs.Thirumulpadu |
| 1997 | Guru Sishyan | Sarasu |
| 1997 | Nee Varuvolam | Santha |
| 1997 | Raajathanthram | Shari |
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava | Dance Teacher |
| 1998 | Kattathoru Penpoovu | Leela |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Kamakshi |
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Rexy |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Police Constable (Tamil) |
| 2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Seema |
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Anandham |
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Kumudam |
| 2001 | Instant Onam | Sulochana (Telefilm) |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Chinnu Amma |
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Police Constable |
| 2009 | Raamanam | Kadashi Paathu |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Manju Kurup (Tamil) |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Rathi Devi |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Herself |
| 2015 | Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman's mother |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Jessica Moses |
| 2015 | Ammakkoru Tharattu | - |
| 2016 | James & Alice | Advocate Rohini |
| 2018 | Autorsha | Herself (Cameo in promo song) |
| 2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Omana |
| 2020 | Keralam Gathi Mattum Music video | Herself |
| Kolaambi | Lawyer | |
| Jalaamsham | (filming) | |
Television
Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kudumbapuranam | Shari | Jaihind TV |
| 2012-Present | Thatteem Mutteem | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2011-2012 | Manassu Parayunna Karyangal | Annapurna/ Thalaivi | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2010 | Pattukallude Pattu | Surya TV | |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Devika | Asianet |
| 2008 | Nirmalyam | Sethulakshmi | Asianet |
| 2008-2013 | Indhumukhi Chandramathi as Indhumukhi | Indhu | Surya TV |
| 2007 | Pranayam | Surya TV | |
| 2006-2007 | Katha Parayum Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2006 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi | Amrita TV |
| 2004-2005 | Sanamanassulavarkku Samadhanam | Asianet | |
| Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV | |
| Life Is Beautiful | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Asianet | |
| 2002-2004 | Chila Kudumba Chitrangal | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Kairali TV |
| 2002 | Sooryakanthi | DD Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Sathyavum Mithyayum | ||
| 2001 | Devaranjini | Devaranjini | |
| Sethuvinte Kadhakal | |||
| Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum | |||
| 2000 | Thali | Hema | Surya TV |
| 1998-1999 | Sthree | Asianet | |
| 1997 | Marannam Dhurbhalam | DD Malayalam | |
| Rareeram | |||
| 1995 | Seemanthanam | ||
| Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam | |||
| 1994 | Scooter | ||
| Murappennu | |||
| Soumini | |||
| Koodum Thedi |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vodafone Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2012 | Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Veruthe Alla Bharya | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2013 | Kinginikoottam | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2013-2015 | Pokkiri Peekkiri | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | Herself (House owners wife) | Surya TV |
| 2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars Plus | Judge | Asianet Plus |
| Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| Super Dupe 2 | Judge | Flowers TV |
Advertisements
- Mazhavil Manorama
- Mazhavil FM
- Samson & Samson Lifestlye
Guest
- Chithrageetham
- D3 - D 4 Dance
- Amma Mazhavillu
- Day with a star
- Annie's Kitchen
- Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney
- Katha Ethuvare
- Manasilloru Mazhavillu
- Light & Sound Drama - Sthreeparvam
- Instant Padam
- Manorama Newsmaker
- Vanitha Magazine
- Shubharathri
- Maa Washing Powder
- Idavelayil
- Amma Shows
- Take It Easy
- Morning Guest
- Ividinganannu Bhai
- Hello Namasthe
- Malayali Durbar
- JB Junction
- Cinema Chirima
- My Favourites
- Comedy Super Nite
- Orikkal Koodi
- 1.1.3
- Radio Mango
- Fast Track
- Badayi Bunglawu
- Malayala Manorama
- Lalitham 50
- Ruchimelam
- Nakshathrathilakkam
- Manjubhashitham
- Utsavam Superstar
- Chat Show
- Star Chat
- Morning Guest
- Tamar Padar
- Tamasha Bazar
- Mimicry Mahamela
- Morning Reporter
- Talk Time
- Mahilaratnam Magazine
- Mazhavil Azhakil Amma
- Mazhavil FM
- ABC -Artists Big Chat
- Satvika
- Snehathalam
- Cinema One
- Manju Pillakkoppam Chila Kudumbachithrangal
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Radio)
- Spotlight
Awards
- Kerala State Television Awards
- 2001: Best Supporting Actress
- 2002: Best Supporting Actress
- Flowers TV Awards
- 2017: Best Comedian
- Good Knight Film and Business Awards 2017
- Janmabhoomi Television Awards - Best female comedian
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References
- Archived 18 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- "Manju Pillai Malayalam Serial Actress". Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/67601
External links
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