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Mithra Kurian
Mithra Kurian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dalma Kurian 15 May 1989 Perumbavoor, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Bodyguard |
| Spouse(s) | William Francis (Music director)
( m. 2015) |
| Parent(s) | Kurian, Baby |
| Relatives | Danny Kurian (brother) |
Mithra Kurian (born Dalma Kurian), is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1] Her notable works include Bodyguard (2010) and Kaavalan (2011).[2][3]
Biography[edit]
She first appeared in a supporting role in the 2004 Malayalam movie, Vismayathumbathu, in a single scene as Nayanthara's friend, directed by Fazil. She then appeared in 2005 film Mayookham directed by T. Hariharan, following which she took a break from acting and concentrated on her studies.[4] She was then cast by director Siddique in a supporting role for his Tamil film Sadhu Miranda (2008), after he saw Mithra on a cover of an issue of the magazine Grihalakshmi.[4] Afterwards, she starred in another Tamil film, the low-budget venture Suriyan Satta Kalloori (2009), which was panned by critics.[5]
Mithra subsequently appeared in notable Malayalam films, and gained considerable attention, by her choice of characters in films like Gulumal: The Escape (2009) and Bodyguard (2010). She was the lead actress in the comedy flick Gulumal, which turned out to be a superhit movie. She appeared as a supporting character in the Dileep-starrer Bodyguard, again under Siddique's direction, which became another hit. Gaining critical acclaim for her performance as Sethulakshmi, she was selected by Siddique to reprise the role in its Tamil remake, Kaavalan, as well.[4] She went to act in a few more Tamil and Malayalam films which didn't earn much recognition.
Other works[edit]
She has judged popular reality shows Dance Party and Mummy and Me both on Kairali TV.
Post marriage she made her debut into TV serial in Tamil with Priyasaki.
Personal life[edit]
Mithra was born as Dalma to Malayali Syrian Christian parents Kurian and Baby, on 15 May 1989, at Perumbavoor, Kerala. She has a younger brother, Dani Kurian.[6] She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). She is a distant relative of Nayantara.[7][8] In January 2015, she married her long-time beau William Francis at a ceremony in Kochi.[9]
KSRTC officials filed a complaint against Mithra accusing her of assaulting and verbally abusing one of its staff. The complaint states that Mithra, along with her friends entered KSRTC bus stand premises, where entry of non-KSRTC vehicles are barred.[10][11] The complaint says she assaulted driver Ramdas for scratching her car.
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam | Sarala Menon | |
| 2005 | Mayookham | Malayalam | Unni's sister | |
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Tamil | Lakshmi | |
| 2009 | Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Tamil | Mahalakshmi | |
| 2009 | Gulumal: The Escape | Malayalam | Saira | |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Malayalam | Sethulakshmi | Winner Vanitha Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2010 | Raama Raavanan | Malayalam | Manomi | |
| 2011 | Note Out | Malayalam | Maya | |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Tamil | Maadhu | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2011 | Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Malayalam | Kalyani | |
| 2012 | Masters | Malayalam | Sheetal | |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Malayalam | Bindhya | |
| 2013 | Kantha | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Sandithathum Sindithathum | Tamil | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | Malayalam | Chinnu | |
| 2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Malayalam | Eva | |
| 2015 | Buddhanin Sirippu | Tamil | Nethra | |
| 2019 | Nandhanam | Tamil | Divya |
Television[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sa Re Ga Ma | Malayalam | Asianet | Participant | Game show |
| 2013 | Ruchibhedam | Malayalam | ACV | Celebrity Presenter | Cookery show |
| 2014 | Mummy and Me | Malayalam | Kairali TV | Judge | Reality show |
| 2014 | Dance Party | Malayalam | Kairali TV | Judge | Reality show |
| 2015-2016 | Priyasakhi[12][13][14] | Tamil | Zee Tamil | Divya | TV serial |
| 2017-2018 | Azhagu | Tamil | Sun TV | Aishwarya | TV serial |
| 2021–Present | Amma Makal | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | Sangeetha | TV serial |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Kaavalkaaran - Tamil Movie News - Vijay picks M G R's once again - Vijay | Kaavalkaaran | Vettaikaran - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Mithra Kurian". popcorn.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sathyendran, Nita (2 February 2011). "Director's actor". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 August 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Mithra is Nayanthara's relative!". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Mithra Kurian makes her small screen debut - Times of India
- ↑ "Mithra Kurian in TV serial". cinema.dinamalar.
- ↑ "Mithra Kurian Zee Tamil Serial Priyasakhi". tamil.filmibeat.
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