K.P.A.C. Leela
Born
Leela

Pampakuda, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active1962–present
SpouseDavid

K. P. A. C. Leela is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam theater and films. She has received the Guru Pooja Award of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. The Kerala State Film Awards 2018 jury gave a special mention for her performance in the film Roudram 2018.[1][2]

Early life and career

Leela was born in Pampakuda, a village between Muvattupuzha and Piravom.[3] Both her parents, Kuriakos and Mariamma, were committed communists. She joined Kerala Kalamandalam to study dance for a while. She first played the role of the heroine Tresa in the drama Munthiricharil Kure Kannuneer. Later, she worked at KPAC for fifteen years, playing lead roles in many of Bhasi's plays. She made her acting debut in the movie 'Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi.' Other films she appeared in include 'Mudinaya Putra,' 'Ammaye Vanthana,' and 'Adhyapika.' She concluded her acting career in the 1970s.[4] She married to David, an instrumentalist at KPAC.[5][6]

Leela made her comeback with the film Oru Pennum Randaanum, portraying the character of Maria.[1] Following that, she portrayed the role of Marykutty in Roudram 2018.[7] The film, released in 2019, depicted the real story of the floods that Kerala faced in 2018. In 2023, she portrayed the character Leela in Pookkaalam.[8]

Personal life

She was married to David, an instrumentalist at KPAC.[5]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1962Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi[4]
1963Ammaye Kaanaan[4]
2009Oru Pennum RandaanumMaria[1]
2019Roudram 2018Marykutty[8]
2023PookkaalamKochu Thressiamma[8]
Cheena Trophy[7]

Television

  • Mudianaya Putrani[1]
  • Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi[1]
  • Ashwamedham[1]
  • Sharashaiya[1]

Awards

She has received the Guru Pooja Award of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. She also wins best actress award for her role in Roudram 2018.[2]

Year Awards Result
2018 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Won[9]
2019 Best Actress Award - Roudram 2018 Won[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ചന്ദ്രൻ, ബൈജു (11 September 2023). "നടന ലീല --3 | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "KPAC Leela wins best actress award for her role in Roudram". OnManorama. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Pookalam again, with the details of being active in the cinema again". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Desk, Web (3 March 2023). "100 വയസ്സുകാരനായി ഞെട്ടിക്കാൻ വിജയരാഘവൻ; കൂടെ കെ.പി.എ.സി ലീലയും! 'ഹ്യൂമൻസ് ഓഫ് പൂക്കാലം' പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". www.mediaoneonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  5. 1 2 Entertainment, The Cue (9 April 2023). ". "'Even if you play a hundred dramas, you are afraid to take a shot'; KPAC Leela said that Ganesh was told to control if drama comes"". The Cue (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "ഒക്ടോബർ 30 ചിത്രങ്ങളിലൂടെ". Mathrubhumi. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Roudram 2018 Movie: साउथ की इस फिल्‍म ने काहिरा फेस्टिवल में इंट्री की, केरल की बाढ़ पर केंद्रित है फिल्‍म की कहानी - Malayalam Filmmaker Jayaraj Movie Roudram 2018 Screened In Cairo film festival". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 "ചിരിപ്പിച്ചും ഈറനണിയിച്ചും മനസ്സ് നിറയ്ക്കും ഈ 'പൂക്കാലം' | POOKKALAM REVIEW". Mathrubhumi. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  9. ↑ vipinvk. "'വിജയരാഘവൻ എന്നേക്കാള്‍ ചെറുപ്പമാണ്'! 'പൂക്കാല'ത്തിലെ കൊച്ചുത്രേസ്യാമ്മയായി അമ്പരപ്പിച്ച കെപിഎസി ലീല". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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