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Rima Kallingal
Rima Kallingal | |
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 Rima Kallingal in 2018 | |
| Born | 19 January 1984 |
| Alma mater | Christ University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Aashiq Abu (2013–present) |
Rima Kallingal is an Indian film actress, who mainly appears in Malayalam films. She has also appeared in Tamil and Hindi films. She was first runner-up in the Miss Kerala beauty pageant in 2008. Rima Kallingal made her Malayalam film debut with Ritu (2009). She has also received numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award.
Biography[edit]
Born in 1984 in Thrissur, Kerala, Rima Kallingal began practising dancing when she was three years old.[1] A dancer by profession, she has been a part of a dance company called Nritarutya and has had performances on national and international stages. She studied in Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonoor up to Fifth grade.[2] She completed her schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thrissur, graduating in 2001. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Christ University, Bengaluru.[3][4] She is also skilled in Taekwondo (Korean martial art), Chao (Manipuri martial art) and Kalari.[1]
She was a semi-finalist of the Asianet reality show Vodafone Thakadhimi. She moved to Bengaluru to pursue a modelling career and later participated in the Miss Kerala beauty pageant, in which be she became the first runner-up, losing to Shree Thulasi in a tie-breaker.[5]
She was spotted by director Lal Jose on a magazine cover, who cast her for a goat herder role in a Tamil film Mazhai Varappoguthu.[6] The project didn't materialise, but she was offered the lead female character of Varsha by director Shyamaprasad for Ritu, which eventually marked her acting debut.[5] She was 25 when she acted in the film.[3]
In 2012, she acted in the film 22 Female Kottayam which became a big success,[3] commercially as well as critically.[7][8] She received praises[9] and won many awards for her portrayal of Tessa.[10] She also won the Kerala State Government award for Best Actress. After 22 Female Kottayam she told that she had made some mistakes in her career and stated "Yes, I have done a few films I never should have, but I am determined not to repeat those mistakes".[7]
In 2013, Rima turned television anchor with the Mazhavil Manorama show "Midukki".[11][12] Following which the Kerala Film Chamber imposed a ban on her which was revoked later.[13]
In 2014 she set up her own Dance institute Mamangam in Kochi, Kerala.
Personal life[edit]
Rima married director Aashiq Abu on 1 November 2013, in a simple ceremony held in Kakkanad Registration office, Kochi. As part of the occasion, they donated Rs 1 million towards the welfare of poor cancer patients at the General Hospital, Ernakulam, and Rs 25,000 to meet a day's expense of the dietary kitchen at the hospital.[14][15][16][17]
Filmography[edit]
As actor[edit]
- All projects are in Malayalam language unless noted
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ritu | Varsha John | Debut film |
| Kerala Cafe | Grand daughter | Segment : Mrityunjayam | |
| Neelathaamara | Shaarath Ammini | ||
| 2010 | Happy Husbands | Diana | |
| Best of Luck | Diya | ||
| 2011 | City of God | Surya Prabha | |
| Ko | Herself | Tamil film Special appearance | |
| Shankaranum Mohananum | Jyotsna Mathew | ||
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Nisha | Tamil film | |
| Sevenes | Aravindan's sister | ||
| Doubles | Cameo appearance | ||
| Indian Rupee | Beena | ||
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Crystal Falth Ritz | |
| Unnam | Jennifer | ||
| Nidra | Ashwathy | ||
| 22 Female Kottayam | Tessa Kurissuparambil Abraham | ||
| Husbands in Goa | Tina | ||
| Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Diya | ||
| Bavuttiyude Namathil | Noorjahan | ||
| 2013 | Kammath & Kammath | Mahalakshmi | |
| Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Annie | ||
| August Club | Savithri | ||
| Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Fathima | ||
| Escape from Uganda | Shikha Samuel | ||
| Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Sini Alex | ||
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Sumathi | |
| Rani Padmini | Rani | ||
| 2017 | Kaadu Pookkunna Neram | Maoist | |
| Clint | Chinnamma | ||
| 2018 | Aabhaasam | Passenger | |
| 2019 | Virus | Nurse Akhila | also producer |
| 2020 | Sunny Side Upar | Dr.Kavya Menon | Hindi film |
| 2021 | Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam | Maria | also dialogue writer |
Untitled Stunt Silva film |
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Tamil film Post Production | |
| Neelavelicham |
Bhargavi |
Announced |
As producer[edit]
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gangster | Aashiq Abu | Associate producer |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Dileesh Pothan | Associate producer |
| 2017 | Mayanadi | Aashiq Abu | Associate producer |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau | Lijo Jose Pellissery | Associate producer |
| 2019 | Virus | Aashiq Abu | Co-produced with Aashiq Abu |
| 2021 | Naradan | Aashiq Abu | Co-produces with Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Aashiq Abu |
| Hagar | Harshad | Co-produces with Aashiq Abu | |
| Party | Vinayakan | Co-produces with Aashiq Abu | |
| Bheemante Vazhi | Ashraf Hamza | Co-produces with Chemban Vinod Jose and Aashiq Abu |
Advertisements[edit]
- Arabian Jewellers
- Parthas
- A Geeripai Jewellery
- UNICEF India
- Geepas Customer Care
Television[edit]
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Midukki | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | reality show |
| 2009 | Vodafone Thakadhimi | contestant | Asianet | Dance reality show |
Awards[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Keerthy Ramachandran DC (20 October 2011). "Rima Kallingal: A bold and new face | Deccan Chronicle". Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "You've got to react girl! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Playing by their own rules | Society". Times Crest. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "Manorama Online | Picture Gallery | Campus | Rima Kallingal". Manoramanews.com. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rima Kallingal strikes a pose". www.sify.com/. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Lal Jose's Tamil debut". rediff.com. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 P.K. Ajith Kumar (7 May 2012). "22 Female Kottayam's success has Rima on cloud nine". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ Shiba Kurian, TNN 17 August 2012, 02.10PM IST (17 August 2012). "A proud moment for '22 Female Kottayam' crew". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "'I feel totally excited about 22 Female Kottayam'". Rediff.com. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kochi Times Film Awards '13- The Times of India Photogallery". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ Sajini Sahadevan (8 November 2012). "Quest for the smartest woman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "And now, Rima is banned – Malayalam Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "KFC lifts ban on Rima". filmibeat.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates". News18. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ "Rima Kallingal marries director Aashiq Abu". www.deccanherald.com. 1 November 2013.
- ↑ "Pictures: Aashiq Abu-Rima Kallingal Enter Wedlock". www.filmibeat.com. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ "Rima Kallingal and Aashiq Abu tie the knot – The Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "റീമ കല്ലിങ്കൽ". M3DB.COM.
- ↑ "List of Malayalam Movies produced by Rima Kallingal". www.malayalachalachithram.com.
External links[edit]
- Indian film actresses
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Living people
- Actresses from Thrissur
- Kerala State Film Award winners
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Malayalam television
- Female models from Kerala
- 1984 births
- Christ University alumni
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards winners