Praseetha Menon (born 1976[citation needed]) is an Indian actress and comedian who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage.[1] She made her acting debut through Moonnam Mura in 1988 as a child artist.[2]
Praseetha Menon | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
She started her career as a mimicry artist at a young age and later became an actress. Praseetha has appeared in more than 35 malayalam films in several character and comedy roles.[3] She came into limelight after started playing the role of Ammayi in Badai Bungalow, a sketch comedy and celebrity talk show.[4][5]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Sunitha |
| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Nandini |
| 1989 | Pradeshika Varthakal | |
| 1990 | Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran | Gopalakrishnan's sister |
| 1990 | Shubhayathra | Vishnu's sister |
| 1990 | Kattukuthira | Sainu |
| 1990 | Maalayogam | Mercey |
| 1990 | Saandram | Sofiya Poulose |
| 1991 | Souhrudam | Sreelakshmi |
| 1991 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | Praseetha |
| 1991 | Aakasha Kottayile Sultan | Kasthuri |
| 1992 | Kudumbasametham | |
| 1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Varghese's sister |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Kunjumol |
| 1995 | Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan | Sumathi |
| 1997 | Ishtadanam | Gouri |
| 1998 | Punjabi House | Cook |
| 1999 | Pathram | Monica David Sabhapathy |
| 2000 | Darling Darling | Shalini |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | TV Host |
| 2002 | Kaalachakram | Renuka George |
| 2004 | Vellinakshatram | Sakunthaladevi Thampuratti |
| 2007 | Hallo | Chidambaram's second wife |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan | Herself |
| 2012 | Chettayees | Indumathi |
| 2013 | Crocodile Love Story | Sreeraj's mother |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Manju |
| 2013 | Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | Kochu Mary |
| 2015 | Rockstar | Meenamma |
| 2017 | Aby | Sathi |
| 2018 | Mohanlal | Ammini |
| 2019 | Oru Kadatunadan Katha | Akkama |
| 2019 | Stand Up | Constable Sini |
TV Serials/Shows edit
- Mohapakshikal
- Priyam
- Sthree
- Manchiyam
- Padmasree Padmavathi
- Badai Bungalow
- Cinemala
- Comedy Show
- Super Challenge
- Star Trek
- Playback
- Comedy Super Show
- Cinima Chirima
- Vanitha
- Annies Kitchen
Play edit
The Island of Blood
References edit
- ^ "13 law graduates from Malayalam cinema". Top Movie Rankings. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ M, Athira (19 December 2013). "Quick Five: Praseetha Menon - Flair for comedy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "തൊലിക്കട്ടി കൊണ്ട് മാത്രം ഉണ്ടാക്കിയ വിജയവുമായി പ്രസീത". Manorama Online. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "The Ammayis in families have got a special place now because of my character : Praseetha Menon". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Sinoj Varghese gets married to Ammayi on Badai Bungalow". The Times of India.