Manju Pathrose | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Spouse | Sunil Bernard |
Manju Pathrose is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam television and films. She was a contestant along with her husband in the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya (2012) on Mazhavil Manorama. She got her first break with the character role of Syamala in Marimayam (2013-2019), a popular sitcom on Mazhavil Manorama. She won the Kerala State Television Award (Special Jury Award) for her performance as Thankam in the sitcom Aliyan vs Aliyan (2017-2019). She has acted in more than 30 Malayalam films, including Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017). She was a participant in the second season of Malayalam reality TV show Bigg Boss (2020).
Early life
Manju was born to Pathrose and Reetha at Kalluvathikkal, Kollam. She attended Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor, Kizhakkambalam, and Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara.
Career
She received her first acting offer in A. K. Lohithadas-directed 2003 film Chakram after the film's casting team saw her photographs of one of her dance show. Manju made her debut appearance on television in the second season of the couples reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya on Mazhavil Manorama. The show paved her way to her first acting role in television through a character role in Marimayam, a popular comedy sitcom on Mazhavil Manorama. It was her breakthrough character as an actress.[1][2] She was also featured in other sitcoms, such as Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. She won the Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award) for her performance as Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan.[3] In January 2020, she entered as a contestant in the 15 week-long Malayalam reality television show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2), which is broadcast in Asianet and hosted by actor Mohanlal.[4][5]
Personal life
She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.[6][7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chakram | Deepa | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Wife | |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Kanakam | |
| Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Rajani | ||
| Odum Raja Adum Rani | Ambal | ||
| 2015 | Jilebi | Sreeja (Servant) | [8] |
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Saritha (Maid Servant) | ||
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | Janamma | ||
| Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Nayanakumari | ||
| Compartment | Mallika teacher | ||
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Babyachan's sister | |
| Kammatipaadam | Anitha's aunt | ||
| Marubhoomiyile Aana | Panchayat President | ||
| School Bus | Annie | ||
| Marupadi | Prisoner | ||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Lillykutty | [8] |
| Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Villager | [8] | |
| Chippy | |||
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Kunji Pokker's Wife | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Prostitute | ||
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | Minimol | ||
| 2018 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | Molly | |
| Panchavarnathatha | Servant | ||
| Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Servant | [9] | |
| Kalyanam | Rama | ||
| Kadha Paranja Kadha | Ayishumma | ||
| Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Malathi | ||
| Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar | Panchayat President | ||
| Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal | Gracy Stephen | ||
| Premasoothram | Sarasu | ||
| 2019 | Kuttymama | Savithri | |
| Thottappan | Patreesia | [9] | |
| Ulta | Subaida | ||
| My Santa | Smitha Paul/Kunjechi | [8] | |
| 2020 | Sameer | Prasanna | |
| 2021 | Laughing Buddha | Rani | |
| 2022 | Bhoothakalam | Asha's neighbour | [10] |
| Heaven | Stephen's wife | ||
| EMI | Shine's mother | ||
| Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu | |||
| 2023 | Christy | Lissie | [11] |
| Uru | Ayisha | ||
| Queen Elizabeth | [12] | ||
| 2024 | Palayam PC | [13] | |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veruthe alla Bharya | Herself as contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013–2019 | Marimayam | Shyamala | |
| 2013 | Manassiloru Mazhavillu | Herself | Kairali TV |
| 2014 | Nammal Thammil | Participant | Asianet |
| 2016–2017 | Kunnamkulathangaadi | Alice | Media One TV |
| 2016 | Mayamohini | Karuthamma | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Marithatteem Mayammutteem | Shyamala | ||
| 2017–2019 | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Thankam | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Herself | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Katturumbu | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| Celebrity League | Herself as contestant | ||
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Herself as contestant | Asianet |
| 2019 | Kudumbakodathy | Mollykutty | Kairali TV |
| Suharayum Suhasiniyum | Suhara | Asianet | |
| Day with a Star | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Kusuruthi Kudumbam | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Annies Kitchen | Herself | Amrita TV | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 | Herself as a contestant (Evicted on day 48) |
Asianet |
| 2020–Present | Aliyans | Thankam | Kaumudy TV |
| 2020 | Salt n' Pepper | Cookery presenter | |
| Meet My Guest | Herself | Rosebowl | |
| Tharapakittu | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Onapooram | Herself | ||
| Parayam Nedam | Participant | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Let's Rock N Roll | Participant | Zee Keralam |
| 2021–2022 | Pranayavarnangal | Swayamprabha | |
| 2021 | Asianet BB Dhamaka | Contestant | Asianet |
| 2021–Present | Manju's Kitchen | Cookery presenter | Kaumudy TV |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2022–Present | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum | Kochammini | Flowers TV |
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
Web series
| Year | Website | Category | Program | Audience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | YouTube | Vlog - Travel & Food | Blackies[14] | 143,000 | |
| 2021 | YouTube | Web series | Boeing Boeing | ||
| 2022 | YouTube | web series | Velivillakunnu police station |
Short films
| Year | Film | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Avalodoppam | Malayalam | Kukku Babu |
| 2018 | Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Kanavile Kanmani | Malayalam | Album also Singer |
| 2021 | Mudi | Malayalam | Yassir Muhammed |
| 2023 | When Divorce Becomes Revenge | Malayalam | Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander |
Awards
| Year | Award Name | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kerala State Television Awards | Special Jury Award | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Won |
| 2022 | Kerala State Television Awards | Special Jury Award | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Won |
References
- ↑ മഹി, ദേവു (22 July 2019). ""എന്റെ വണ്ണം സമ്മാനിച്ചത് നിരവധി ഇരട്ടപ്പേരുകൾ": മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് മഞ്ജു സുനിച്ചൻ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ Marimayam - Common man’s voice
- ↑ Times of India - Kerala State Television Awards
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Contestants list released". Mazhavil Manorama. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ Web team (5 January 2020). "തകര്ക്കും ഞങ്ങ, ചിരിപ്പിക്കും ഞങ്ങ, മഞ്ജു പത്രോസ് ബിഗ് ബോസ്സില്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ Manorama Online (7 January 2019), SeeReal Star ft. Manju Pathrose, retrieved 14 February 2019
- ↑ "മറിമായം ശ്യാമളയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ!". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 19 June 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 "Speak to me directly, good or bad, says Manju Pathrose; shares phone number". English.Mathrubhumi. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- 1 2 "'Thottappan' poster: Manju Pathrose to play character named Patricia in the film". The Times of India. 7 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ↑ "Shane Nigam, Revathy-starrer 'Bhoothakaalam' to premiere on SonyLIV on Jan 21; trailer released". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ↑ "'Christy': Watch the success teaser for the Malavika Mohanan starrer". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ↑ "Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "First Look Poster Of Palayam PC Out; Film To Release On January 5". News18. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ Blackies - YouTube Channel