Manju Pillai

Manju Pillai (born 11 May 1976) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles, but has also played character roles. She has won the Kerala State Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in two consecutive years (2001 and 2002). In 2007, she played one of the female lead roles in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's drama film Naalu Pennungal.[1][2][3] Manju is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai.

Manju Pillai
Born (1976-05-11) 11 May 1976
Kottayam, Kerala, India
Occupation
  • Actress
  • TV host
Years active1991 – present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2000)​
Children1
RelativesS. P. Pillai (grandfather)

Personal life

Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum. She was married to Malayalam cine-serial artist Mukundan Menon & was later divorced. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000. They have a daughter Daya Sujith.[4][5]

Career

Manju first acted in the television serial Sathyavum Mithyayum. In 2000 and 2001, Manju won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial Devaranjini and Venu Nair's Sethuvinte Kathakal. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002–2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum.

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRole
1992Sabarimalayil Thanka SooryodayamChandran Pillai's daughter
1993Golanthara VarthaLekha's neighbor
1994Galileo-
1995Mazhayethum MunpeAnjana
1996Kaathil Oru KinnaramUsha
1996Excuse Me Ethu CollegilaGayathri
1997Irattakuttikalude AchanIndira
1997JanathipathyamMrs.Thirumulpadu
1997Guru SishyanSarasu
1997Nee VaruvolamSantha
1997RaajathanthramShari
1998Ayushman BhavaDance Teacher
1998Kattathoru PenpoovuLeela
1999Njangal SanthushtaranuKamakshi
2000Vinayapoorvam VidhyaadharanRexy
2000SnegithiyePolice Constable (Tamil)
2000Swayamvara PanthalSeema
2000Mister ButlerAnandham
2001RaavanaprabhuKumudam
2007Naalu PennungalChinnu Amma
2007RaakilipattuPolice Constable
2009RaamanamKadashi Paathu
2010Manmadhan AmbuManju Kurup (Tamil)
2011Teja Bhai & FamilyRathi Devi
2013Kadal Kadannu Oru MaathukuttyHerself
2015KaliyachanKunjiraman's mother
2015Love 24x7Jessica Moses
2015Ammakkoru Tharattu-
2016James & AliceAdvocate Rohini
2018AutorshaHerself (Cameo in promo song)
2018Nithyaharitha NayakanOmana
2021HomeKuttiyamma[6]
2021KolaambiLawyer
Jalaamsham(filming)
Higuita(filming)
Headmaster(filming)
Santa MariaPre Production

Other Works
YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Keralam Gathi MattumHerselfMusic video
2021DKAnnieShort film
2021Ohm Sthuthiyayi ErikatteJessy's sisterWeb Series

Television

Serials
YearTitleRoleChannel
2021Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum KalamMadhaviKaumudy TV
2016MarimayamMohanavallyMazhavil Manorama
2012-PresentThatteem MutteemMohanavallyMazhavil Manorama
2011-2012Manassu Parayunna KaryangalAnnapurna/ ThalaiviMazhavil Manorama
2011-2012Pattukallude PattuSindhuSurya TV
KudumbapuranamShariJaihind TV
2009-2010MazhayariyatheSurya TV
SmarakasilakalPathuDD Malayalam
2009DevimahathmyamDevikaAsianet
2008NirmalyamSethulakshmiAsianet
2005Indhumukhi ChandramathiIndhumukhiSurya TV
2007-2008Sanamanassulavarkku SamadhanamAsianet
2007PrayaanamSurya TV
2007Women's Club
2009-2010Katha Parayum KavyanjaliPavizhamSurya TV
2006Sathi LeelavathiLeelavathiAmrita TV
2006Ivide Ellavarkkum SukhamAsianet
2004-2005Koodum ThediAsianet
KavyanjaliPavizhamSurya TV
Life Is BeautifulSulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu)Asianet
2003Instant PadamSulochanaKairali TV
2002-2004Chila Kudumba ChitrangalSulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu)Kairali TV
2002SooryakanthiDD Malayalam
2003Sathyavum Mithyayum
2001DevaranjiniDevaranjini
Sethuvinte Kadhakal
Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum
2000ThaliHemaSurya TV
1998-1999Sthreeauto babyAsianet
1997Marannam DhurbhalamDD Malayalam
Rareeram
Veendum Chila Veetukaryangal
Eka Tharakam
1995Seemanthanam
Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam
1994Scooter
Murappennu
ThamarakuzhaliLakshmi
Soumini
Koodum Thedi
Thathamme Poocha Poocha

Television shows
YearTitleRoleChannel
2010Vodafone Comedy StarsJudgeAsianet
2010Super DupeJudgeAmrita TV
2012Comedy FestivalJudgeMazhavil Manorama
Veruthe Alla BharyaJudgeMazhavil Manorama
2013KinginikoottamHostAsianet Plus
2013-2015Pokkiri PeekkiriHostAsianet Plus
2015Thani NadanPresenterMazhavil Manorama
2016Laughing VillaHouse owners wifeSurya TV
2017Malayali VeetammaJudgeFlowers TV
2017Grand Magical CircusJudgeKaumudy TV
2018Comedy Stars PlusJudgeAsianet Plus
Comedy UtsavamJudgeFlowers TV
Super Dupe 2JudgeFlowers TV
2020RuchimelamPresenterACV
2020-2021Comedy StarsJudgeAsianet
2021Udan Panam 3. 0ContestantMazhavil Manorama
2021MidumudukkiJudgeFlowers TV
2021–PresentOru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper ChiriJudgeMazhavil Manorama
2021Atham Pathu Ruchi 2021PresenterMazhavil Manorama
2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV
2021–PresentBumper Chiri AgoshamJudgeMazhavil Manorama

Advertisements
  • Mazhavil Manorama
  • Mazhavil FM
  • Samson & Samson Lifestyle
  • Maa Washing Powder
  • Mahilaratnam Magazine
  • Asian Paints Ultima Protek

Other Works
  • Chithrageetham
  • D3 - D 4 Dance
  • Amma Mazhavillu
  • Day with a star
  • Annie's Kitchen
  • Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney
  • Katha Ethuvare
  • Manasilloru Mazhavillu
  • Light & Sound Drama - Sthreeparvam
  • Manorama Newsmaker
  • Vanitha Magazine
  • Shubharathri
  • Idavelayil
  • Little World
  • Amma Shows
  • Take It Easy
  • Morning Guest
  • Ividinganannu Bhai
  • Hello Namasthe
  • Namasthe Keralam
  • Malayali Durbar
  • JB Junction
  • Cinema Chirima
  • Bellari Manjuvum Bumper Onavum
  • My Favourites
  • Comedy Super Nite
  • Orikkal Koodi
  • 1.1.3
  • Radio Mango
  • Fast Track
  • Badayi Bunglawu
  • Malayala Manorama
  • Lalitham 50
  • Nakshathrathilakkam
  • Manjubhashitham
  • Utsavam Superstar
  • Chat Show
  • Star Chat
  • Morning Guest
  • Tamar Padar
  • Tamasha Bazar
  • Mimicry Mahamela
  • Morning Reporter
  • Talk Time
  • Mazhavil Azhakil Amma
  • ABC -Artists Big Chat
  • Satvika
  • Snehathalam
  • Cinema One
  • Manju Pillakkoppam Chila Kudumbachithrangal
  • Breakfast News
  • Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Radio)
  • Spotlight
  • Tharapakittu

Awards
Kerala State Television Awards
  • 2001: Best Supporting Actress
  • 2002: Best Supporting Actress
Flowers TV Awards
  • 2017: Best Comedian
Good Knight Film and Business Awards 2017
Janmabhoomi Television Awards - Best female comedian
FRAME Journalism Awards
  • 2009 - Best Comedian
Reporter TV Awards
  • 2021 Best Supporting actress - Home

References
  1. "Naalu Pennungal at Viennale". Yahoo India Movies. Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
  2. "Naalu Pennungal".
  3. "Naalu Pennungal review".
  4. http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/67601
  5. https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/a-quick-look-at-the-real-life-partners-of-few-malayalam-tv-celebs/manju-pillai/photostory/67525868.cms
  6. "Kuttiyamma is a reflection of the society we live in: Manju Pillai intv on Home". September 2021.
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