Poornima Indrajith
Poornima Indrajith (née Mohan) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, television anchor and talk show host who has worked in Malayalam television serials and films.
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| Born | Poornima Mohan |
| Other names | Anu |
| Occupation | Actress, fashion designer, television anchor, talk show host |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2, including Prarthana Indrajith |
| Relatives | Sukumaran (father-in-law), Mallika Sukumaran (mother-in-law), Prithviraj Sukumaran (brother-in-law) |
Early and personal life
Poornima Indrajith was born to Mohan and Shanthi, in a Tamil family in that settled in Kerala. Her mother tongue is Tamil. Her father is a practising lawyer and her mother runs a dance school.[1] She has a younger sister Priya Mohan, who is also an actress.[2]
Poornima with husband Indrajith Sukumaran at 60th Filmfare Awards South
Poornima is married to Malayalam actor Indrajith Sukumaran.[3][4] She has two daughters[5][6] including singer Prarthana Indrajith.[7] She is the daughter-in-law of the famous Malayalee actor late Sukumaran and actress Mallika Sukumaran. Malayalee actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is her brother-in-law.
Career
Poornima with brother-in-law Prithviraj Sukumaran, mother-in-law Mallika Sukumaran and daughter Nakshatra Indrajith attending the wedding of actress Kavya Madhavan
Poornima started her career as a model and then acted in Successful Tamil TV serial Kolangal. After that she went on to host the music countdown show Pepsi Top Ten on Asianet. She then acted in many TV serials such as Oomakkuyil, Sthree oru Santhwanam, Peythozhiyathe, Venalmazha, Nizhalukal. Following this she acted in supporting roles in movies, including Meghamalhar, Valliettan and Randam Bhavam. She received the best supporting actress award for her role in Meghamalhar.
In late 2000s she returned toto hosting with the show Mega Swarnamazha in Surya TV. Later she hosted television shows like Kadha Ithu Vare, Idavelayil, Kuttikalodano Kali and Made for each other season 2 on Mazhavil Manorama. She has appeared in many advertisements too.
She is also a trained dancer and fashion designer. She runs a boutique by the name "Pranaah" in Kochi. She also writes a regular column named "In Style" for "Chithrabhumi", a supplement of Mathrubhumi.
Filmography
As Actor
| Year | Titel | Roles | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare | Deepamol's classmate | Child artist | [8] |
| 1995 | Sipayi Lahala | Office Staff | ||
| 1997 | Innalekalillaathe | Maya | [9] | |
| 1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Latha | Tamil movie | |
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | Receptionist | English movie | |
| 2000 | Valliettan | Lakshmi | [10] | |
| 2000 | Varnakkazchchakal | Sridevi/Cheeru | [10] | |
| 2001 | Dany | Madavi | [11] | |
| 2001 | Meghamalhar | Rekha | [12] | |
| 2001 | Unnathangalil | Julie | [13] | |
| 2001 | Randaam Bhavam | Akhila | [14] | |
| 2001 | Naranathu Thampuran | Sridevi | [15] | |
| 2019 | Virus | Dr. Smrithy Bhaskar | [16] | |
| 2022 | Cobalt Blue | Sister | Hindi/English movie | [17] |
| 2022 | Thuramukham | Umma | Completed | [18] |
As Dubbing Artist
| Year | Titel | Role | Dubbing for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Laila | Swathi Reddy |
Television
Television shows as host
| Year | Program | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | North American Film Awards - NAFA 2018 | Asianet | Malayalam | Award Show |
| 2017-2018 | Made for each other season 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show |
| 2017 | Get Stylish | Kappa TV | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2017 | Fashion Notes | Vanitha Online | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2016-2017 | Kuttikalodano Kali?[19] | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show |
| 2014 | Idavelayil | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2011-2012 | Kadha Ithu Vare | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2010 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham 2 | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show |
| 2009 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show |
| 2008 | Mega Swarna Mazha | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show |
| 1998 | Hi-Power Dubai Telequiz | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show |
| 1998 | Your Choice | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show |
| 1998 | Pepsi Top Ten | Asianet | Malayalam | Reality show |
Television shows as judge
| Year | Program | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Dream Design | Vanitha Fashion | Malayalam | Special show (Jury /Model) |
| 2015 | Ugram Ujwalam[20] | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show |
| 2008 | Vanitha Ratnam | Amrita TV | Malayalam | Reality show |
Other shows
| Year | Program | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Manju Bhavangal | Zee Keralam | Guest | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2019 | Asiavision Awards | Asianet | Guest | Malayalam | Award show |
| 2018 | The Happiness Project | Kappa TV | Guest | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2017 | Still standing | Mazhavil Manorama | Contestant | Malayalam | Game show |
| 2017 | Get Set Chat | Kaumudy TV | Poser guest | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2016 | Udayaadayile Penthilakkam | Mazhavil Manorama | Guest | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2016 | D3 D 4 Dance | Mazhavil Manorama | Guest | Malayalam | Reality show |
| 2013 | Star Jam | Kappa TV/94.3 Club FM | Guest | Malayalam | Talk show |
| 2013 | Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran | Asianet | Phone a friend | Malayalam | Game show |
| 2012 | Asiavision TV Awards | Participant | Malayalam | Award show | |
| 2011 | Deal Or No Deal | Surya TV | Participant | Malayalam | Game show |
| 2011 | Sarigama | Asianet | Participant | Malayalam | Game show |
| 2010 | Lux Onathilakkam | Amrita TV | Dancer | Malayalam | Stage show |
Television serials
| Year | Serial | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-2000 | Manasi | DD Malayalam | Malayalam | |
| 2000–2001 | Nizhalukal | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Venalmazha | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2001-2002 | Vava | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Peythozhiyathe | Surya TV | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Yamini |
| 2002 | Vivahita | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Sadasivante Kumbasaaram | Malayalam | ||
| 2002 | Aazham | Malayalam | Telefilm | |
| 2003–2004 | Sthree Oru Santhwnam | Asianet | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Kanchana |
| 2003 | Oomakkuyil | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Akkare Akkare | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Mounam | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Ponnoonjaal | Asianet | Malayalam | as Paru |
| 2007 | Prayanam | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2007-2009 | Kolangal | Sun TV | Tamil | Tamil debut as Meenu (Menaka) and Chellamma Dual role |
| Olangal | DD Malayalam | Malayalam | ||
| Hamsageetham | DD Malayalam | Malayalam | ||
| Naalam Bhavam | DD Malayalam | Malayalam | ||
| Inni Onnu Vishramikatte | Malayalam | |||
| Kaneeru Paadangal | Malayalam | |||
Advertisements
- Berger Paints
- Vendatto - 2020
- Bhima
- SWA Diamonds
- HINA Haircare Oil
- Grihalakshmi
- Dorcare Dortech
Awards
- Best Supporting Actress Award - Meghamalhar (2001)
- Sun Kudumbam Best Supporting Actress Award - Kolangal (2010)
- Favorite Boutique - Praanah at WtzupKochi City Awards (2015)
- Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award - 2020
References
- "എന്നും സ്നേഹത്തോടെ പൂര്ണിമ". Nostalgia mag (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 17 February 2014.
- Ramachandran, Keerthy. "Second innings for Priya Mohan". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- "Poornima to tie knot with Indrajith". India Info. 19 August 2007. Archived from the original on 19 August 2007.
- Double celebration[Usurped!]. The Hindu (2002-12-13)
- "Striking a balance". The Hindu. 1 June 2007. Archived from the original on 3 June 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 November 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "ആദ്യ കണ്മണിക്ക് പിറന്നാൾ: 'നിനക്ക് അറിയോ നീ എനിക്ക് എത്ര പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടതും പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ടതും ആണെന്ന്': പാത്തുവിന് പ്രിയ മോഹന്റെ ആശംസ!". Times of India Malayalam (in Malayalam). 12 March 2021.
- "ഗീതു മാത്രമല്ല, ഗീതുവിന്റെ പ്രിയ സുഹൃത്തായ നടിയുമുണ്ട് ഈ ചിത്രത്തിൽ". I.E. Malayalam (in Malayalam). The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "ഇത് കണ്ടോ വാര്യരേ! മഞ്ജു വാര്യരോട് പൂര്ണ്ണിമയുടെ ചോദ്യം! ഇവരെപ്പോഴാണ് സിനിമയില് ഒരുമിച്ചതെന്ന് ആരാധകര്!". Malayalam.samayam (in Malayalam). Times of India. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "'All I do is SMILE,' says Poornima Indrajith as she posts a vibrant picture". Times of India. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- Soman, Deepa (10 May 2019). "I am keen to understand whether I have matured as a performer: Poornima Indrajith". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "മേഘമൽഹാർ review". Malayalam Samayam (in Malayalam). Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- C., B. (18 March 2002). "From the ramp to the screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- "Randaam Bhavam review". Sify. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "#FriendshipDay2020: 'I am so thankful and blessed to have them in my life!' says Poornima Indrajith as she shares a post for her pals". Times if India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- Menon, Anasuya (7 July 2019). "Cinema has changed so much from what it was, says Poornima on her comeback in 'Virus'". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "Poornima Indrajith set to act in an English-Hindi film Cobalt Blue". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "Joju George, Poornima play Nivin's parents in Thuramukham". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- M, Athira (11 August 2016). "New innings on home turf". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Indrajith is not as short tempered as me". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
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