Rima Kallingal
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. Kallingal made her Malayalam film debut with Ritu (2009). She has also received numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award.
Rima Kallingal | |
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 Kallingal in 2010 | |
| Born | 1984 (age 36–37) |
| Alma mater | Christ University |
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| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Aashiq Abu (2013–present) |
BiographyEdit
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with the Mazhavil Manorama show "Midukki".[11][12] Following which the Kerala Film Chamber imposed a ban on her which was revoked later.[13]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 lifeEdit
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]
FilmographyEdit
As actorEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ritu | Varsha John | Malayalam | 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 | Special appearance | |
| Shankaranum Mohananum | Jyotsna Mathew | Malayalam | ||
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Nisha | Tamil | ||
| Sevenes | Aravindan's sister | Malayalam | ||
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Santhoshinte Onnaam Rahasyam | Maria | Malayalam | also dialogue writer |
| Haagar | TBA | Filming | ||
| Neelavelicham | TBA |
Announced |
As producerEdit
| Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gangster | Aashiq Abu | Malayalam | 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 |
AdvertisementsEdit
- Arabian Jewellers
- Parthas
- A Geeripai Jewellery
- UNICEF India
- Geepas Customer Care
TelevisionEdit
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Midukki | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | reality show |
| 2009 | Vodafone Thakadhimi | contestant | Asianet | Dance reality show |
AwardsEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ a b "Rima Kallingal strikes a pose". www.sify.com/.
- ^ "Exclusive: Lal Jose's Tamil debut". rediff.com. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b 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.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. 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 linksEdit
Media related to Rima Kallingal at Wikimedia Commons- Rima Kallingal at IMDb
