Poornima Indrajith

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Poornima Indrajith
Poornima at 60th Filmfare Awards South (cropped).jpg
Poornima at 60th Filmfare Awards South
Born
Poornima Mohan
Other namesAnu
Occupation
Years active1997–present
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 2002)​
Children
Parent(s)
  • Mohan
  • Shanthi
Relatives

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.

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[]

Year Film Role Director Notes Ref.
1986 Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare Deepamol's classmate Reghunath Paleri Child artist [8]
1995 Sipayi Lahala Office Staff Vinayan
1997 Innalekalillaathe Maya George Kithu [9]
1997 Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Latha Fazil Tamil movie
1999 Cotton Mary Receptionist Ismail Merchant, Madhur Jaffrey English movie
2000 Valliettan Lakshmi Shaji Kailas [10]
2000 Varnakkazchchakal Sridevi/Cheeru Sundar Das [10]
2001 Dany Madavi T. V. Chandran [11]
2001 Meghamalhar Rekha Kamal [12]
2001 Unnathangalil Julie Jomon [13]
2001 Randaam Bhavam Akhila Lal Jose [14]
2001 Naranathu Thampuran Sridevi Viji Thampi [15]
2008 Gulabi Talkies Girish Kasaravalli [16]
2015 Double Barrel Voice for Laila (Swathi Reddy) Lijo Jose Pellissery Dubbed only [11]
2019 Virus Dr. Smrithy Bhaskar Aashiq Abu [17]
2020 Vendatto Herself Awareness video
2021 sister merry Hindi/English movie [18]
2022 Thuramukham Umma Rajeev Ravi [19]

Television and online career[]

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?[20] 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[21] 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
2020 Behindwoods YouTube Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Jimikki Kammal Asianet News Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Innathe Cinema Mazhavil Manorama Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Asiavision Awards Asianet Guest Malayalam Award show
2019 Asianet News asianetnews.com Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Morning Show Twenty Four Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Mumbai Film Festival Online Guest Malayalam Award show
2019 Let's Talk Deshabhimani Online Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Chat with Poornima Indrahith Sillymonks Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Show Time The Cue Guest Malayalam Talk show
2019 Peythoriyathe Koode Koodiyaval Suno FM Guest Malayalam Talk show
2018 News Live India Today Speaker/Rescue &
Relief operator		 Malayalam News show
2018 News Live Times Now Speaker/Rescue &
Relief operator		 Malayalam News show
2018 Varthakkappuram Asianet News Speaker/Rescue &
Relief operator		 Malayalam News 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
2017 The Hurun Entrepren-her Summit 2017 YouTube Speaker Malayalam Talk show
2017 fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2017 YouTube Jury Malayalam Fashion show
2016 Udayaadayile Penthilakkam Mazhavil Manorama Guest Malayalam Talk show
2016 Pularvela Manorama News Speaker Malayalam News show
2016 D3 D 4 Dance Mazhavil Manorama Guest Malayalam Reality show
2015 Njan Poornima Malayali FM Guest Malayalam Talk show
2015 News Time Asianet News Speaker Malayalam News 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

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

Advertisements[]

  • HINA Haircare Oil
  • Bhima Boutique TVC
  • Dorcare Dortech
  • Swad Food Products
  • Horlicks Oats
  • SWA Diamonds
  • Berger Paints

Promotions[]

  • Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2012
  • DC Books
  • FWD Women Circle
  • Athe Karanathal
  • Mohanlal
  • Virus

References[]

  1. ^ "എന്നും സ്നേഹത്തോടെ പൂര്‍ണിമ". Nostalgia mag (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 17 February 2014.
  2. ^ Ramachandran, Keerthy. "Second innings for Priya Mohan". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Poornima to tie knot with Indrajith". India Info. 19 August 2007. Archived from the original on 19 August 2007.
  4. ^ Double celebration[usurped!]. The Hindu (2002-12-13)
  5. ^ "Striking a balance". The Hindu. 1 June 2007. Archived from the original on 3 June 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 November 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "ആദ്യ കണ്മണിക്ക് പിറന്നാൾ: 'നിനക്ക് അറിയോ നീ എനിക്ക് എത്ര പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടതും പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ടതും ആണെന്ന്': പാത്തുവിന് പ്രിയ മോഹന്റെ ആശംസ!". Times of India Malayalam (in Malayalam). 12 March 2021.
  8. ^ "ഗീതു മാത്രമല്ല, ഗീതുവിന്റെ പ്രിയ സുഹൃത്തായ നടിയുമുണ്ട് ഈ ചിത്രത്തിൽ". I.E. Malayalam (in Malayalam). The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ a b "'All I do is SMILE,' says Poornima Indrajith as she posts a vibrant picture". Times of India. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  11. ^ a b 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.
  12. ^ "മേഘമൽഹാർ review". Malayalam Samayam (in Malayalam). Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Randaam Bhavam review". Sify. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  15. ^ "#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.
  16. ^ "Poornima Indrajith makes a comeback with Aashiq Abu's Virus". The News Minute. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Poornima Indrajith set to act in an English-Hindi film Cobalt Blue". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Joju George, Poornima play Nivin's parents in Thuramukham". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  20. ^ M, Athira (11 August 2016). "New innings on home turf". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  21. ^ "Indrajith is not as short tempered as me". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

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