Rima Kallingal is an Indian actress and film producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema. She made her film debut with Ritu (2009). She has been married to the Malayalam film director Aashiq Abu since 2013.
Rima Kallingal | |
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 Rima Kallingal in 2018 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Christ University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life and career edit
Born 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 at Stanes Schools, Coonoor up to Fifth grade.[2] She completed her schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalayas, 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 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 as 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 said 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, Kallingal turned television anchor with the Mazhavil Manorama show "Midukki".[11][12] Following which the Kerala Film Chamber imposed a ban on her which was later revoked .[citation needed]
In 2014, she set up her own Dance institute; Mamangam in Kochi, Kerala which was shut down in 2021 like several other businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]
Personal life edit
Kallingal 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]
Filmography edit
As an actress edit
- All projects are in Malayalam language unless noted
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ritu | Varsha John | Malayalam debut[13] |
| Kerala Cafe | Grand daughter | Segment : Mrityunjayam[17] | |
| Neelathaamara | Shaarath Ammini | ||
| 2010 | Happy Husbands | Diana | [18] |
| Best of Luck | Diya | [19] | |
| 2011 | City of God | Surya Prabha | [20] |
| Ko | Herself | Tamil debut Special appearance | |
| Shankaranum Mohananum | Jyotsna Mathew | [21] | |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Nisha | Tamil film | |
| Sevenes | Aravindan's sister | ||
| Doubles | Cameo appearance | ||
| Indian Rupee | Beena | [22] | |
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Crystal Falth Ritz | |
| Unnam | Jennifer | [23] | |
| Nidra | Ashwathy | [13] | |
| 22 Female Kottayam | Tessa Kurissuparambil Abraham | [13] | |
| Husbands in Goa | Tina | [24] | |
| Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Diya | [25] | |
| Bavuttiyude Namathil | Noorjahan | [26] | |
| 2013 | Proprietors: 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 | [27] | |
| 2017 | Kaadu Pookkunna Neram | Maoist | |
| Clint | Chinnamma | ||
| 2018 | Aabhaasam | Passenger | [28] |
| 2019 | Virus | Nurse Akhila | also producer[29] |
| 2021 | Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam | Maria | also dialogue writer[13] |
| Chithirai Sevvaanam | Asha Nair | Tamil film[27] | |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham | Bhargavi | also producer[30][31] |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Zindagi in Short | Dr. Kavya Menon | Hindi | Segment: "Sunny Side Upar" | [32] |
As a producer edit
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gangster | Aashiq Abu | 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 | Bheemante Vazhi | Ashraf Hamza | Co-produced with Chemban Vinod Jose and Aashiq Abu |
| 2022 | Naaradan | Aashiq Abu | Co-produced with Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Aashiq Abu |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham | Aashiq Abu | Co-produced with Aashiq Abu[30] |
Television edit
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dancing stars | Judge | Asianet | Dance reality show |
| 2013 | Midukki | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | reality show |
| 2009 | Vodafone Thakadhimi | contestant | Asianet | Dance reality show |
References edit
- ^ 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!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Playing by their own rules | Society". Times Crest. 20 July 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ "Manorama Online | Rima Kallingal". Manoramanews.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Rima Kallingal strikes a pose". sify.com/. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive: Lal Jose's Tamil debut". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. 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. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. 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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "I feel totally excited about 22 Female Kottayam". Rediff.com. 17 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ "Kochi Times Film Awards '13- The Times of India Photogallery". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ Sajini Sahadevan (8 November 2012). "Quest for the smartest woman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ "And now, Rima is banned". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 March 2013. Archived from the original on 19 March 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Rima Kallingal announces closing down of Mamangam dance studio". The News Minute. 5 February 2021. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates". News18. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Rima Kallingal marries director Aashiq Abu". Deccan Herald. 1 November 2013. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Rima Kallingal and Aashiq Abu tie the knot – The Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "The ten who made Kerala Cafe possible". Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "A look at the Malayalam film Happy Husbands". Rediff. Archived from the original on 5 May 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Palicha, Paresh C. "Best of Luck: A flash of Priyadarshan". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "'City of God' on TV". The Times of India. 31 October 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Palicha, Paresh C. "Review: Shankaranum Mohananum looks jaded". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ George, Meghna. "First Look: Prithviraj's Indian Rupee". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Palicha, Paresh C. "Review: Unnam is off target". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Palicha, Paresh C. "Review: Husbands In Goa is hackneyed". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ G, Vijay. "First Look: Director Lal Jose's Ayalum Njanum Thammil". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas". Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Mollywood Actress Rima Kallingal Aces The Mediaeval Look In Her Latest Post". News18. 8 February 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Rima Kallingal, Suraj Venjaramoodu team up for a social satire". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Rima Kallingal opens up on her role as producer in Virus: 'I want my art to be strong and hard-hitting'". Firstpost. 6 June 2019. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Aashiq Abu's Neelavelicham to release a day before". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Aashiq Abu's 'Neelavelicham' gets a release date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Zindagi inShort review: Short film anthology infuses hope and happiness". Hindustan Times. 26 February 2020. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links edit
Media related to Rima Kallingal at Wikimedia Commons- Rima Kallingal at IMDb
