Shelly Kishore is an Indian film and television actress. She is known for her role Shalini in Kumkumapoovu, Vadivu in Thanga Meenkal and Usha in Minnal Murali. She received a Kerala state television award for best actress in 2006.
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| Born | Shelly Nabu Kumar Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–2014; 2017–present |
Early life edit
Her father, J. Nabu Kumar, is a civil engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her mother Sheela is a homemaker. She has an elder brother and a sister. Shelly's brother is married and lives in the US. Her sister, Shibily works as a teacher.[1]
Shelly studied in Muscat and in New Indian Model School, Dubai. She has a diploma in mass media and communication from Singapore and another diploma in sociology. Shelly has completed her Post Graduation in E-Governance.
Career edit
Shelly Kishore received the Government of Kerala's award for the best actress in 2006 for her role in the serial Thaniye, telecasted in Amrita TV. Shelly's first Malayalam movie was Kerala Cafe, directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan. Shelly's first Tamil movie was Thanga Meenkal, directed by Ram. Shelly appeared the Hindi movie The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[2] She learned classic Indian dance forms, including Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam.[citation needed]
Shelly was selected as the second runner up for the Miss Flower Show contest held at Kanakakunnu, Trivandrum.[3] Shelly acted in the Malayalam movie Kanalkannadi directed by Jayan Poduval, although it was never released.[4] Kishore is famous in Malayali households for her portrayal of Shalini Rudran in Kumkumapoovu. After finishing that production, she took a break from television. In 2017 she came back through the portrayal of Balasuda in Sthreepadam.[citation needed]
Filmography edit
- All films are in Malayalam, otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kanal Kannadi | College girl | |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | School girl | segment: Island Express |
| 2010 | The Waiting Room | Girl killed | Hindi film |
| 2012 | Chattakaari | Usha | |
| 2013 | Akam | Tara | |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Vadivu | Tamil film |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Maya | |
| 2018 | Eeda | Leela | |
| 2021 | Minnal Murali | Usha | |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean | Janaki | Tamil film |
| Padachonte Kadhakal | – | [5] | |
| 2024 | Oru Sarkar Ulpannam | Shyama | [6] |
Serials edit
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Koottu Kudumbam | – | Kairali TV | Debut |
| 2006 | Thaniye | Padma | Amrita TV | Telefilm |
| 2006 | Chitrasalabham | Nandana & Sitara | Amrita TV | |
| 2007 | Thingalum Tharangalum | Raziya | Amrita TV | |
| 2007 | Aa Amma | – | Kairali TV | |
| 2011–2014 | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Asianet | [7] |
| 2013 | Parasparam | Shalini | Asianet | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Chirakinte Maravil | Susan | YouTube | short film[8] |
| 2017–2020 | Sthreepadham | Balasudha | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2020–2021 | Ente Maathavu | Jeena | Surya TV | |
| 2023 | Shaitan | Savithri | Disney+ Hotstar | Telugu web series |
Awards edit
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| Year | Ceremony | Category | Serial/Movie | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Actress | Thaniye | Padma | Won |
| 2012 | Asianet Television Awards | Best New Face | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Won |
| 2013 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Actress | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Won |
| 2013 | Asiavision Television Awards | Best Actress | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Won |
| 2014 | 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Thanga Meengal | Vadivu | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Latest News – Shelly is shy on screen but bold in real life". www.ukmalayalee.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Thriller The Waiting Room to release on Friday: IBNLive.com > Videos". 16 January 2010. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010.
- ^ M, Athira (3 April 2013). "Starry dreams". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Thanga Meenkal Tamil Review". TamilPlex.com. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Fisherman, houswife among 5 writers; 'Padachonte Kadhakal' reflects lives of ordinary people". Mathrubhumi. 11 December 2022.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2 March 2024). "Censor Board has 'Bharatha' removed from Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "11 years of 'Kumkumapoovu': From Shelly to Shanavas Shanu, here's what the actors are doing now". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ ""Chirakinte Maravil" Malayalam Christian Short Film" – via www.youtube.com.