Parvathi T., also known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who appears in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu films.
Parvathi T. | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2007— present |
Personal lifeEdit
Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, to Adv C. V. Thrivikraman and gynaecologist Dr K. Lalitha. She completed her Pre-degree from All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram and was the University Union Councilor. She completed her Bachelor's in Psychology from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. She was Vice Chairperson of College Union during the first year following which she became union chairperson in her college during her second year and also campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. Parvathi has completed her Master's and M.Phil in Psychology from Kerala University's Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. She pursued her LLB from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. Parvathi is married to B. Satheesan, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan, who has completed his graduation.
CareerEdit
She started her career in anchoring through 'Ulkazhcha' in Asianet and made her acting debut in 2007 through the Malayalam film Time directed by Shaji Kailas.[citation needed] Parvathi has 100 plus films to her credit. Some of her notable movies are Neelathamara, Leela, Kanyaka Talkies, Munnariyippu, Take Off, Comrade in America, Godha, Game Over, C U Soon and Maara. She has also associated with 'Abhinaya', a theatre group in Thiruvananthapuram. Parvati has worked with the director MG Jyothish for the plays The Lady from the Sea (Sagara Kanyaka), The Lesson and Bhagavadajjugam. She has authored a book titled Mayoorageethangal and penned lines for Sreeprasadam and Megamalhar musical albums composed by Damodar Narayanan. Parvathi is passionate about women's rights and has supported several survivors of GBV. Parvathi is working as a PR Consultant for MSL group since 2006 (clients include Hay Festival, Emirates Airlines etc.). She is also working for Ten Degree North Communications from 2016.[1][2]
TheatreEdit
Theatrical performances include:[citation needed]
- Lady from the Sea (Sagarakanyaka) – 2009 – Directed by MG Jyothish
- Bhagavathajjugam – 2011 – Directed by MG Jyothish
- Lesson – 2011 – Directed by MG Jyothish
- Irakalodu Mathramalla Samsarikendathu – 2013– Directed by MG Jyothish & D Reghoothaman
- Various festivals, including World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ festival, Bhart Rang Mahothsav, Ibsen Festival
FilmographyEdit
As ActressEdit
Malayalam filmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Surveykkallu | - | Child artist |
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | - | |
| 2007 | Time | Mary Thomas | |
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Interviewer | |
| 2009 | Neelathamara | Older Kunjimalu | |
| Paleri Manikyam | Mary Kurien (Judge) | ||
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Reetha (Nancy's Mother) | |
| Pramani | Annie Teacher | ||
| 2011 | The Train | Heroine's Mother | |
| Bangkok Summer | Doctor | ||
| Orma Mathram | Doctor | ||
| Namukku Parkkan | Nirmala | ||
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | D.M.O | |
| Bavuttiyude Namathil | Ramala thatha | ||
| Kalikaalam | Dr.Shoshamma Kuriyan | ||
| 2013 | Kanyaka Talkies | Maria | |
| Vedivazhipadu | Padma | ||
| Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Preman's mother | ||
| Buddy | Interviewer | ||
| Immanuel | Client | ||
| 2014 | Njan | Veluthedath Meenakshi | |
| Munnariyippu | Mamma | ||
| Om Shanthi Oshaana | Principal, Rosamma PV | ||
| Namboothiri Yuvav @ 43 | Sree Devi | ||
| Konthayum Poonoolum | Lekha | ||
| Pranayakatha | Vanaja | ||
| 100 Degree Celsius | Adv. Rani Varma | ||
| Beware of Dogs | Radhika | ||
| Lal Bahadur Shastri | Sree Lal's Mother | ||
| Tamaar Padaar | Activist Sandhya Sumesh | ||
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Daisy's Mother | |
| Kaattum Mazhayum | Razia | ||
| Salt Mango Tree | School Principal | ||
| Upakadha | |||
| 2016 | Pavada | Mother Superior | |
| Action Hero Biju | Molly | ||
| Leela | Padmini | ||
| Mohavalayam | Elizabeth | ||
| Mazhaneerthullikal | Mother | ||
| Karinkunnam 6'S | Doctor | ||
| Pinneyum | Interviewer | ||
| Dum | Annamma | ||
| Vaakku | Umma | ||
| Girls | Teacher | ||
| Kuppivala | Rosamma | ||
| Paathi | Kalyani | ||
| 8119 Miles | Mamma | ||
| Swapnarajyam | Amma | ||
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Mini chechi | |
| Take Off | Shaheed's mother | ||
| Comrade in America | Mary | ||
| Godha | Anjaneya's mother | ||
| Prakasan | Madam | ||
| 2018 | Kala Viplavam Pranayam | Jayan's mother | |
| Kalyanam | Suma | ||
| Purple | Megha's mother | ||
| Kinar | Liya Rajeev | ||
| Koode | Lily | ||
| Varathan | Priya's mother | ||
| Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Sreekumariyamma | ||
| Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Aswathi's mother | ||
| Pretham 2 | Deepa Mathew | ||
| 2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Rajalakshmi | |
| Janaadhipan | Kshema | ||
| Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Mother superior | ||
| An International Local Story | Nirmala | ||
| Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Vincent's mother | ||
| Soothrakkaran | Sreekuttan's mother | ||
| Lucifer | Doctor | ||
| Ishq | Radhamma | ||
| And The Oscar Goes To... | Khadeeja | ||
| Pathinettam Padi | Susan Abraham Palakkal | ||
| Sachin | Devika | ||
| Ormayil Oru Sisiram | Ramani | ||
| Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Umma/Alima | ||
| Porinju Mariam Jose | Susanna | ||
| Brother's Day | Basheer's wife | ||
| Thelivu | Omana | ||
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Sawdamini | ||
| Lessons | Kannan Nair's wife | ||
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | Dr.Rosamma | ||
| Happy Sardar | Reeta | ||
| Puzhikkadakan | Thresyamma | ||
| Mamangam | Chirudevi & Chanthu Panikkar's mother |
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| 2020 | Varky | Dr. Ponnamma | |
| Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte | Grace Amma | ||
| Kilometers and Kilometers | Beena | Released on Asianet | |
| C U Soon | Kevin's Amma | Released on Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Thankamani | |
| Cheraathukal | Mother Superior | Released on various OTT platforms | |
| Cold Case | Padmaja | Released on Amazon Prime Video | |
| Malik | Philomena | Released on Amazon Prime Video | |
| Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Samoothiri's Sister | ||
| Kshanam | |||
| 2022 | Randu | Sainabha | |
| Bheeshma Parvam | Molly | ||
| Salute | Womens Commission staff | Released on SonyLIV | |
| Kallan D'Souza | Asha's mother | Photo & voice only | |
| Padma | Dr. Merlin | ||
| Paappan | Dr. Radhika Menon | ||
| Ini Utharam | Gayathri Vasudev | ||
| The Teacher | Dr. Varsha | [citation needed] | |
| Shubhadinam | |||
| Gold | Other bride mother | ||
| Kakkipada | Revathi | ||
| Adrishyam | Purushothaman's wife | Photo only |
Other language filmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Maya's mother | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Nilam Neer Kaatru | Panniyar Amma | Tamil | |
| Thiraikku Varadha Kathai | Teacher | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Nimir | Shenbaghavalli's mother | Tamil | |
| Keni | Liya Rajeev | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Game Over | Dr. Reena | Tamil | |
| Telugu | ||||
| 2021 | Maara | Paaru's mother | Tamil | Released on Amazon Prime Video |
| Tuck Jagadish | Arjunamma | Telugu | Released on Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2022 | F. I. R. | Praveena Begum | Tamil | |
| Ammu | Kalpana | Telugu | ||
| Connect | Healthcare worker | Tamil | ||
| Salaam Venky | Clara | Hindi | Debut in Hindi[3] | |
| TBA | Untitled movie directed by Sam Khan | Tamil |
As a voice actorEdit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pakal | Dubbed for Swetha Menon |
| 2006 | Notebook | Dubbed for Jaya Murali |
| 2009 | I. G. – Inspector General | Dubbed for Reshmi Boban |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Malavika Avinash |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Rohini |
Short filmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Grace Villa | Sally Grace |
| Cologne | Sheela | |
| 2018 | Rekha | Rekha |
| Kuttichan | Sr. Annie | |
| Amma | Amma | |
| Yamunayude Nimishangal | Yamuna | |
| Onnurungi Enittathu Pole | Umma | |
| 2019 | Njan? | Raji |
| Menaka (Webseries) |
Rosie | |
| 2020 | Fresh Juice | Umma |
| Make Over | Voice only | |
| 2023 | Qabar | Umma |
| TBA | Kaakkakeni |
TelevisionEdit
As hostEdit
- Ulkazhcha – Asianet – 50 episodes – 1994
- Suprabhatham ( First ever Morning Show) – Asianet – 1997 – 2000 – With Rajashree Warrier, B R Prasad & Sanal Pottie
- Shubhadhinam (Morning Show) – Kairali TV– 2000–2003 – with Anoop menon and Ananthapadmanabhan
- Ponpulari (Morning Show) – Surya TV– 2004 – 2005
- Startalk (Celebrity chat)– Surya TV – 2005 – 2007
- Nishagandhi DD Malayalam
- Koottukkari DD Malayalam
- Special shows and interviews with celebrities and stars for Doordarshan, Indiavision, Asianet plus, Jaihind, ACV.
As panelist/judgeEdit
- Veruthe Alla Bharya – Season I & III – Mazhavil Manorama
- Midukki – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama
- Made for each other – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama
- Comedy Stars - Asianet
SeriesEdit
- Anpirannol (Amrita TV)
- Ishtam (Surya TV)
- Sooryakaladi Mana (Amrita TV)
- Aniyathi (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Daivathinu Swantham Devootty (Mazhavil Manorama)[4]
Commercial endorsementsEdit
- Kalyan Jewellers
- Asian Paints Ltd
- Jos Alukkas
- Tanishq
- Make My Trip
- Linen Club
- Chemmannur Credits and Investments
- Jiomart
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Parvathi. T". veethi.com.
- ^ ""This city should turn out as the safest one for women": Parvathi T". entecity.com.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/maala-parvathi-says-she-felt-like-she-was-amidst-a-dream-while-watching-her-play-clara-in-salaam-venky/articleshow/96193773.cms
- ^ "Latest Malayalam News from MediaOneTV". mediaonetv.in.
External linksEdit
- Parvathi T at IMDb
- kanthariTV (16 January 2014). Actress and social activist KVB Parvathi T speaks about kanthari - Leadership training center – via YouTube.