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'''Aparna Vinod''' is a south Indian film and theatre actress hailing from [[Kochi|Cochin]] in [[Kerala]],  who debuted in 2015 in the Malayalam industry through the movie ''[[Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu]]''.
'''Aparna Vinod''' is an Indian film and theatre actress. She made her film debut in 2015 with the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] ''[[Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu]]''.


== Early Life, Family and Education ==
== Early life and education ==
Aparna was born in Ernakulam in [[Kerala]] to entrepreneur Vinod P (a descendant of [[Padmanabhan Palpu|Padmanaban Palpu]]) and outfitter/designer Vaiga Sukumar. She attended school at [[St. Thomas Residential School]] during her early years and went on to complete her 10th grade from Fr. Mathew Alakalam Public School, [[Chalakudy]] graduating from [[Saraswathy Vidyalaya|Saraswathi Vidyalaya]] in [[Trivandrum]].
Aparna was born in [[Ernakulam]] in [[Kerala]] to entrepreneur Vinod P (a descendant of [[Padmanabhan Palpu|Padmanaban Palpu]]) and outfitter/designer Vaiga Sukumar. She attended school at [[St. Thomas Residential School]] during her early years and went on to complete her 10th grade from Fr. Mathew Alakalam Public School, [[Chalakudy]] graduating from [[Saraswathy Vidyalaya|Saraswathi Vidyalaya]] in [[Trivandrum]].


Aparna graduated in [[B.Sc.]], [[Psychology]] under the [[University of Calicut]] at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies. She has done her M.Sc in Psychology from Presidency College.
Aparna graduated in [[B.Sc.]], [[Psychology]] under the [[University of Calicut]] at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies. She has done her M.Sc. in Psychology from Presidency College.


== Acting Career  ==
== Career  ==


=== Film ===
=== Film ===
Aparna debuted in 2015 in the Malayalam industry through ''[[Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu]],'' a [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam-language]] Indian [[feature film]] [[Film director|directed]] by [[Priyanandanan]], starring opposite [[Siddharth Bharathan]] and [[Vinay Forrt]] in a lead role.
Aparna debuted in 2015 in the Malayalam industry through ''[[Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu]],'' a [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam-language]] Indian [[feature film]] [[Film director|directed]] by [[Priyanandanan]], starring opposite [[Siddharth Bharathan]] and [[Vinay Forrt]] in a lead role.


In her second film [[Kohinoor (2015 film)|Kohinoor]],  she played the lead female role alongside [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://toi.in/wwl39Z/a28fj|title=female lead}}</ref>
In her second film [[Kohinoor (2015 film)|Kohinoor]],  she played the lead female role alongside [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aparna-is-asif-alis-heroine-in-kohinoor/articleshow/47830154.cms|title=Aparna is Asif Ali’s heroine in Kohinoor|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


After the success of Kohinoor, her debut in the Tamil film Industry came in the form of a role in an [[Vijay (actor)|Ilayathalapathy Vijay]] movie,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Aparna-Vinod-learns-Tamil-on-the-sets-of-Vijay-film/articleshow/53897758.cms|title=tamil}}</ref> playing a minor role as a friend of the female lead [[Keerthy Suresh]], who gets killed, in the 2017 Tamil film, [[Bairavaa|Bhairavaa]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/010516/it-s-a-dream-come-true-aparna-vinod.html|title=second lead}}</ref> The film was directed by veteran Tamil Director [[Bharathan (Tamil director)|Bharathan]].
After the success of Kohinoor, her debut in the Tamil film Industry came in the form of a role in a [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] movie,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aparna-vinod-learns-tamil-on-the-sets-of-vijay-film/articleshow/53897758.cms|title=Aparna Vinod learns Tamil on the sets of Vijay film |website=The Times of India}}</ref> playing a minor role as a friend of the female lead [[Keerthy Suresh]], who gets killed, in the 2017 Tamil film, [[Bairavaa|Bhairavaa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/010516/it-s-a-dream-come-true-aparna-vinod.html|title=It’s a dream come true: Aparna Vinod|first=Balajee C.|last=R|date=1 May 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> The film was directed by veteran Tamil Director [[Bharathan (Tamil director)|Bharathan]].


=== Drama ===
=== Drama ===
At the Zonal and University Level arts festival conducted by the University of Calicut in 2017, Aparna Vinod played the role of a central female character who went through various stages of life, from a teenaged girl to a revolutionary character, in a play inspired by the [[Greek tragedy]] [[Oedipus Rex]].
At the Zonal and University Level arts festival conducted by the University of Calicut in 2017, Aparna Vinod played the role of a central female character who went through various stages of life, from a teenaged girl to a revolutionary character, in a play inspired by the [[Greek tragedy]] [[Oedipus Rex]].


Her work in the play earned her critical acclaim and two university level awards including Best Actress in a Leading Role for English Drama. Critics praised her [[method acting]] skills and dedication to the role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/from-tinsel-town-to-college-campus/article18428015.ece|title=best actress}}</ref>
Her work in the play earned her critical acclaim and two university level awards including Best Actress in a Leading Role for English Drama. Critics praised her [[method acting]] skills and dedication to the role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/from-tinsel-town-to-college-campus/article18428015.ece|title=From tinsel town to college campus|first=P. k Ajith|last=Kumar|date=11 May 2017|via=The Hindu}}</ref>


In January 2018, Aparna was awarded the title of Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Zonal Level by the University of Calicut for her performance in the critically acclaimed English language play, ''Road To Redemption,'' Which drew strong influences from plays like [[Charles Dickens|Dickens']] [[A Christmas Carol|Christmas Carol]] and [[Oscar Wilde]]'s [[The Happy Prince and Other Tales|The Happy Prince]]. The key theme of the play deals with the protagonist's struggle with [[Oedipus complex|Oedipus Complex]].
In January 2018, Aparna was awarded the title of Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Zonal Level by the University of Calicut for her performance in the critically acclaimed English language play, ''Road To Redemption,'' Which drew strong influences from plays like [[Charles Dickens|Dickens]]' ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'' and [[Oscar Wilde]]'s "[[The Happy Prince and Other Tales|The Happy Prince]]". The key theme of the play deals with the protagonist's struggle with [[Oedipus complex|Oedipus Complex]].
 
==Filmography==
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| 2015||  ''[[Kohinoor (2015 film)|Kohinoor]]'' || Daisy
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| Malayalam  
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| 2017|| ''[[Bairavaa]]'' || Vaishali ||Tamil  
| 2017|| ''[[Bairavaa]]'' || Vaishali ||Tamil  
|Debut Film (Tamil)
|Debut Film (Tamil)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bairavaa-actress-aparna-vinod-turns-heroine-in-bharaths-next/articleshow/65023775.cms|title='Bairavaa' actress Aparna Vinod is Bharath's heroine!|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref>
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|2020
|2021
|[[Naduvan]]
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== Awards & Recognitions ==
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|2017
|Calicut University: D- Zone
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|English Drama
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|2017
|University Arts Fest: Calicut University
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|English Drama
|''The Final Judgement''
|{{Won}}
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|2018
|Calicut University: D- Zone
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|English Drama
|''Road To Redemption''
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|2018
|University Arts Fest: Calicut University
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|English Drama
|''Road To Redemption''
|{{Won}}
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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Aparna Vinod
File:Aparna vinod malayalam actress.jpg
Born (1996-02-19) 19 February 1996 (age 30)
NationalityIndian
EducationM.Sc. Psychology
OccupationActress, Dancer and Model
Years active2012–present
Parent(s)Vinod Ponnan, Vaiga Sukumar
RelativesGayatri Vinod

Aparna Vinod is an Indian film and theatre actress. She made her film debut in 2015 with the Malayalam film Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Aparna was born in Ernakulam in Kerala to entrepreneur Vinod P (a descendant of Padmanaban Palpu) and outfitter/designer Vaiga Sukumar. She attended school at St. Thomas Residential School during her early years and went on to complete her 10th grade from Fr. Mathew Alakalam Public School, Chalakudy graduating from Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Trivandrum.

Aparna graduated in B.Sc., Psychology under the University of Calicut at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies. She has done her M.Sc. in Psychology from Presidency College.

Career[edit | edit source]

Film[edit | edit source]

Aparna debuted in 2015 in the Malayalam industry through Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu, a Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Priyanandanan, starring opposite Siddharth Bharathan and Vinay Forrt in a lead role.

In her second film Kohinoor, she played the lead female role alongside Asif Ali.[1]

After the success of Kohinoor, her debut in the Tamil film Industry came in the form of a role in a Vijay movie,[2] playing a minor role as a friend of the female lead Keerthy Suresh, who gets killed, in the 2017 Tamil film, Bhairavaa.[3] The film was directed by veteran Tamil Director Bharathan.

Drama[edit | edit source]

At the Zonal and University Level arts festival conducted by the University of Calicut in 2017, Aparna Vinod played the role of a central female character who went through various stages of life, from a teenaged girl to a revolutionary character, in a play inspired by the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex.

Her work in the play earned her critical acclaim and two university level awards including Best Actress in a Leading Role for English Drama. Critics praised her method acting skills and dedication to the role.[4]

In January 2018, Aparna was awarded the title of Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Zonal Level by the University of Calicut for her performance in the critically acclaimed English language play, Road To Redemption, Which drew strong influences from plays like Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince". The key theme of the play deals with the protagonist's struggle with Oedipus Complex.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Language Notes
2015 Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu Thaara Malayalam Debut Film
2015 Kohinoor Daisy Malayalam heroine
2017 Bairavaa Vaishali Tamil Debut Film (Tamil)[5]
2021 Naduvan Madhu Tamil

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Aparna is Asif Ali's heroine in Kohinoor". The Times of India.
  2. "Aparna Vinod learns Tamil on the sets of Vijay film". The Times of India.
  3. R, Balajee C. (1 May 2016). "It's a dream come true: Aparna Vinod". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. Kumar, P. k Ajith (11 May 2017). "From tinsel town to college campus" – via The Hindu.
  5. "'Bairavaa' actress Aparna Vinod is Bharath's heroine!". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 November 2018.