Lissy is an Indian actress, who has appeared primarily in Malayalam films, in addition to few Telugu, Tamil movies and a Kannada movie too. She made her cinematic debut in 1982 with Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Her notable roles include Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985), Boeing Boeing (1985), Thalavattom (1986), Vikram (1986) and Chithram (1988).

Lissy
Lissy in 2014
Born
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationActress
Years active
  • 1982‍–‍1991
  • 2018‍–‍present
Spouse
(m. 1990; div. 2016)
Children2, including Kalyani Priyadarshan

Early life

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Lissy was born as the only child to Nellikaattil Pappachan (Varkey)[1] and Aleyamma at Pazhanganad, Pukkattupadi, Kochi in Kerala. Her parents divorced when she was very young and she was brought up by her mother Aleyamma.[2] Lissy did her studies at St. Teresa's School and College.[3]

She was a bright student and scored good marks during her schooling. She started her career at the age of 15 when she was studying for pre-university degree. She had to discontinue her studies to concentrate on her career.[4]

Career

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Her debut into films happened in the early '80s and in a short period of time, she became one of the top heroines of the time.[citation needed] Though Lissy had been paired with almost all the top heroes of the eighties, it was along with Mohanlal and Mukesh that she was able to create magic on screen.[citation needed] Even at the peak of her career, she played sister roles, the girl next door, and the heroine's friend. Known for her stunning and mesmerizing looks, she was able to grab the hearts of viewers. Along with Malayalam films, Lissy also had appeared in several Tamil, and Telugu films. Lissy is most remembered for her roles in Chithram, Thalavattom, Odaruthammava Alariyam, Mutharamkunnu P.O. and Boeing Boeing. As she stated in an interview with manam magazine[5] she was introduced to Tamil films by Kamal Haasan as his heroine in his home production, Vikram.

Personal life

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She fell in love with the noted film director Priyadarshan, and married him on 13 December 1990.[6] After marriage, Lissy gave up acting and adopted the name Lakshmi for religious reasons.[7] After the birth of their son, Lissy converted to Hindu religion from Catholicism.[8]

Lissy filed for divorce on 1 December 2014 in a Chennai family court and was divorced on 1 September 2016, after 26 years of marriage.[9]

Filmography

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Malayalam

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List of Lissy Malayalam film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1982 Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam Latha
1983 Aana Annie
Prashnam Gurutharam Girl Next Door
Asthram Lilly
Shesham Kazhchayil Sudha
1984 Aduthaduthu Rema
Parannu Parannu Parannu Sudha
Odaruthammava Aalariyam Minu
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Kalpana
Athirathram Cicily
1985 Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya Sridevi
Puli Varunne Puli Subhashini
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla Bindu
Onnanam Kunnil Oradikkunnil Meenakshi
Mutharamkunnu P.O. K.P.Amminikutty
Boeing Boeing Elena
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Sujatha
Punnaram Cholli Cholli Rema
Ayanam Lizy
Angadikkappurathu Rathi
Nirakkoottu Dr. Suma
Onningu Vannengil Priya
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram Valsala
Kathodu Kathoram Theresa
Thammil Thammil Kavitha's friend
Thediya Valli Kaalilchutti
1986 Thalavattam Anitha
Rakkuyilin Raagassadasil Revathi Menon
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu Shobha
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan Sarina
Iniyum Kurukshethram Ammini
Hello My Dear Wrong Number Sunitha Menon
Chekkeranoru Chilla Chinnu
Geetham Herself
Dheem Tharikida Thom Rohini
Katturumbinum Kathukuthu Prabha
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi Indira
Ice Cream Rekha
Illenjippokkal Malini
Ashtabandham Subaida
Revathikkoru Pavakutty Revathi Menon
Mizhineerpoovukal Sofia
Ennu Nadhante Nimmi Reena
Adukkan Enteluppam
Vishwosichalum Illenkilum -
Aval Kathirunnu Avanum -
1987 Cheppu Mini
Sarvakalasala Jyothi
Neeyetra Dhanya Laila
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku Bindu
Adimakal Udamakal Raji
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Rani
Naalkavala Nurse Mercy
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham Anitha Mathew
Kottum Kuravayum Geetha
Itha Samayamayi
1988 Vellanakalude Nadu Deepa
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu Omana
Mrithyunjayam Annie
Manu Uncle Uma
Aalilakuruvikal Rajamma
August 1 Petty Thief
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas Sridevi
David David Mr. David Liza
Oru Muthassi Kadha Thresia
Chithram Revathy
Aattinakkare Soumya
Oru Vivada Vishayam Gigi
Arjun Dennis
1989 Vadakkunokkiyantram Sarala
Ammavanu Pattiya Amali Sulochana
Douthyam Sarala
Adikkurippu Veena
Nair Saab Parvathi
The News Jolly
Aksharathettu Elsy
Njangalude Kochu Doctor Alice
Rugmini Meera
Charithram Renu
Illikkaadum Chellakkaattum
Chodhyam
1990 Minda Poochakku Kalyanam Mini
Kuttettan Revathi
1991 May Dinam Elizabeth

Telugu

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List of Lissy Telugu film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1989 Sakshi Swapna
1990 Magaadu Swetha
Doshi Nirdoshi Anuradha
20va Sathabdam Rani
Mamashri Dheeraja
1991 Aatma Bandham Shailaja
Siva Sakthi Kalyani
Stuvartupuram Dongalu Vandana
2018 Chal Mohan Ranga Mrs. Subhramanyam, (Megha's mother)

Tamil

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List of Lissy Tamil film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1986 Vikram Preethi
1987 Ananda Aradhanai Kavita
1988 Manasukkul Mathappu Anita
1990 Pagalil Pournami Jaya

Kannada

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List of Lissy Kannada film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1990 Ashwamedha[10] credited as Geethanjali

References

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  1. ^ "നടി ലിസി പിതാവിന്‌ 5500 രൂപ വീതം നല്‍കണം". mangalam.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  2. ^ "ലിസി എന്റെ മകള്‍". Mangalam Publications. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. ^ Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record Archived 10 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 2 Archived 16 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 3 Archived 15 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 4 Archived 11 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, Kannadi, Asianet News Archived 14 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Lissy talks about her schooling, her introduction into film industry in aged 15, how she met Priyadarshan, her faith and religion, her current life etc.
  4. ^ "തല ഉയര്‍ത്തിപ്പിടിക്കാന്‍ വീടുവിട്ടിറങ്ങി". mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  5. ^ http://manam.online/Special-Interviews/2016-JUN-30/Lissy-Open-talk [dead link]
  6. ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (26 March 2012). "Lissy Priyadarshan, on her husband". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013.
  7. ^ Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record (Ep 2, Part 2). Interviewed by Gopakumar, T. N. Asianet News. 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2016 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Lissy. വിജയങ്ങളുടെ വീട്ടില്‍ [In the house of victories]. Mathrubhumi Eves (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by Menon, Madhu K. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Lissy gets divorce, says it was fierce battle – ChennaiVision". 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  10. ^ "'Nothing lasts forever'". Deccan Herald. 26 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
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