Mallika (actress)
Mallika | |
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Born |
Reeja Johnson Thrissur, Kerala |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Reeja Johnson,[1][2] better known by her stage name Mallika, is an Indian actress, who has mainly appeared in Tamil feature films.
Career
After debuting in the Malayalam film Nizhalkuthu (2002),[3] she played a significant role in Cheran's Autograph, following which she played supporting roles in several Tamil films. She later went on to play in a tele-serial called Anjali. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Autograph.[4] In 2012, she won a Special Mention from the Jury at the 59th National Film Awards for her performance in the film, Byari, the first ever feature film made in Beary language.
Personal life
Mallika is born to Johnson and Reetha at Thrissur, Kerala.[5] She has two sisters. Elder sister Roshni is married and settled in Italy. Younger sister Rinku known by screen name Gauri is also acting in movies.
Awards
- 2004 : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress -Autograph
- 2012 : Special Mention from the Jury - Byari
- 2013 : Kerala Film Critics Association Awards[6] - Second Best Actress
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2002 | Nizhalkuthu | Mallika | Malayalam | |
2004 | Autograph | Kamala | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
2004 | Mahanadigan | Devaki | Tamil | |
2004 | Naa Autograph | Vimala | Telugu | |
2004 | Nerkku Nere | Malayalam | ||
2005 | Thirupaachi | Karpagam | Tamil | |
2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Kavitha | Tamil | |
2006 | Thirupathi | Tamil | ||
2006 | Unakkum Enakkum | Valli | Tamil | |
2006 | Odahuttidavalu | Puttalakshmi | Kannada | |
2008 | Thotta | Gauri | Tamil | |
2010 | Ammanilavu | Neeraja | Malayalam | |
2011 | Priyappetta Nattukare | Ambily | Malayalam | |
2010 | Snehaveedu | Shanthi | Malayalam | |
2010 | Indian Rupee | Saji | Malayalam | |
2010 | Byari | Nadira | Beary | National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) |
2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Bhavayami | Malayalam | |
2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Ashok's Sister | Malayalam | |
2012 | Ozhimuri | Meeenakshi Pillai | Malayalam | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
2012 | Puthiya Theerangal | Pushppa | Malayalam | |
2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Satyamoorthi's wife | Tamil | |
2013 | Ginger | Devika | Malayalam | |
2013 | Kathaveedu | Jameela | Malayalam | |
2014 | Call Me @ | Malayalam | ||
2015 | Kadha Marukayanu | Malayalam | Announced [7] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
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2006 - 2008 | Anjali | Anjali | Sun TV | Tamil |
2008 | Thiruvilaiyadal | Gunavathy | Sun TV | Tamil |
References
- ↑ http://archives.chennaionline.com/film/reeltalk/09reel22.asp
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/10148.html
- ↑ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/jan/11adoor.htm
- ↑ Simple narrative style gets "Autograph" a National Award, The Hindu
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/259436/
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Drishyam-Bags-Kerala-Film-Critics-Association-Awards/2014/01/30/article2027269.ece
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kadha-marukayanu-mallika-to-play-one-of-the-female-leads/303298-71-210.html
External links
- Mallika at the Internet Movie Database