Swarnamalya

Swarnamalya is an Indian actress and TV anchor as well as a trained Bharathanatyam dancer. Over the years, she has anchored several shows, acted in films across various languages and performed on many stages worldwide. She is a famous classical dancer. She received the award 'Yuvakala Bharat' at the age of 17. She first gained fame from the Sun TV show Ilamai Pudhumai.

Swarnamalya
Born
Swarnamalya Ganesh

(1981-04-22) 22 April 1981
OccupationDancer, Actress, Television host
Spouse(s)Arjun Rajaraman
(m.2002;div.2004)

Early life

She is from Tamil family. She is a Sociology graduate from MOP Vaishnav College where she was the student President. She went on to do her Diploma in Acting for Camera from San Jose State University, California, United States. She also has a Masters in Bharathanatyam and Ph. D in Dance History from Madras University. She received initial training with Smt. K. J. Sarasa for ten years, and had her further learning with Bhagavatulu Sri. B. Seetharama Sharma of Kalakshetra.

Film career

She started out performing in stage plays. Later, she made her film debut through Maniratnam's Alaipayuthey, where she played the role of Shalini's elder sister Poorni. Later on she moved on playing supporting roles in films like Mozhi and Engal Anna.

Television career

She began as a television anchor in Sun TV's show Illamai Pudumai. She also was the anchor of Vijay TV's Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Part 2. Later on she began acting in serials starting with Anbulla Sneghithi alongside Anu Hassan. After this, she also acted in serials like Bharathiraja's Thekkathu Ponnu, Jaya TV's Vandhaale Maharasi, Revathi's Yaathumaagi Nindraal and also played a small role in Sun TV's Thangam.

Personal life

Swarnamalya was born to advocate parents Ganesh Sharma and Malini and was the eldest among the 2 children. She also has a younger sister. Swarnamalya married Arjun Rajaraman in 2002. After their marriage, the couple moved to United States and reportedly within one year of her marriage, Swarnamalya returned to India to act in movies. Reportedly, this eventually led to their divorce in 2004.[1]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2000AlaipayutheyPoorniTamil
2004Engal AnnaParvathyTamil
2005Sorry Enaku KalyanamayidichuAparnaTamil
Geeya GeeyaSwarnaKannada
2006YugaCharumadhiTamil
EnnittumSujeeMalayalam
2007MozhiAngeline SheelaTamilNominated : Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress
PeriyarThanjavur DancerTamil
2008Azhagu NilayamS. P. RajakumariTamil
Velli ThiraiHerselfTamilCameo appearance
Kerala PoliceNandhini VarmaMalayalam
2011SankarankovilTamil
2014Inga Enna SolluthuSubhaTamil
PulivaalBindhuTamil

Television appearances

TitleRoleLanguageNotes
Illamai PudumaiAnchorTamilSun TV's show
Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Part 2AnchorTamilVijay TV's show
Kudumba Thirai PudhirAnchorTamilKalaignar TV's show
Anbulla SneghithiActressTamilTV Serial
Nimmathi Ungal ChoiceActressTamilTV Serial
as Shanthi
Thekkathu PonnuActressTamilTV Serial
PunnagiActressTamilTV Serial
Vandhaale MaharasiActressTamilJaya TV's TV Serial
Yaathumaagi NindraalActressTamilJaya TV's TV Serial
ThangamActressTamilSun TV's TV Serial
as Nagarani
Chandrikaiyin KathaiActressTamilTelefilm
as Vishalakshi
Weekend with Stars (talk show)Surprise guestTamilZee Tamil's show
Vanakkam TamizhaGuestTamilSun TV's show
Manam ThirumbatheGuestTamilPuthuyugam TV's show
Beach Girls (Indian TV series)' GuestTamilRaj TV's show
VaraverpparaiGuestTamilNews7 Tamil's show

Endorsements

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References

  1. "Controversy". One India. Retrieved Jan 2014. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)



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