Shalu Kurian
Shalu Kurian | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Melvin Philip (m. 2017) |
Shalu Susan Kurian is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam television serials.[1] She is best known for her character Varsha in the television series Chandanamazha, which had aired on Asianet.
She made her debut in the 2008 film Jubilee and went on to act in television serials such as Swami Ayyappan, Nizhalkkannadi, Kadamattathachan and Snehakoodu.[2] She has also appeared in TV shows like Tamaar padaar, Super Jodi, Urvashi theatres and Star Magic.
Biography
Kurian attended BMS school, Vazhoor St. Paul's and MD Seminary. She gained a degree at Bacelious college, Kottayam. She lives in Kottayam.[3] She is married to Melvin and has a son, Alister Melvin.
Filmography
Television
All TV series are in Malayalam language unless noted otherwise.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Jaya TV | Uncredited Role - Tamil Serial | ||
| 2007 | Krishnapaksham | DD Malayalam | Debut | ||
| Thingalum Tharakalum | Amrita TV | ||||
| 2010-2011 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | Surya TV | |||
| 2011 | Kadamattathachan | Mayamohini | |||
| 2011-2012 | Snehakkodu | Priya | |||
| 2011-2014 | Azhagi | Niraimathi | Sun TV | Tamil
serial |
|
| 2012 | Kanamarayathu | ||||
| 2012-2013 | Thendral | Lavanya | Sun TV | Tamil serial | |
| Nizhalkannadi | Thankamani | Surya TV | |||
| Indira | Jalarani | Mazhavil Manorama | |||
| 2013 | Mayamadhavam | Surya TV | |||
| Mechilpurangal | Bindhu Jayakumar | DD Malayalam | Telefilm | ||
| 2013–2014 | Sarayu | Rajani | Surya TV | ||
| 2014 | Unknown serial Amrita TV by Unni Cherian | Feminist | Amrita TV | ||
| 2014–2017 | Chandanamazha | Varsha | Asianet | [2] | |
| 2015 | Chattambi Kalyani | Kalyani | JaiHind TV | ||
| Kalyani Kalavani | Vani[4] | Asianet Plus | [5] | ||
| 2016 | Chechiyamma | Nayana | Surya TV | ||
| 2016-2017 | Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan | Naseema | [6] | ||
| 2017 | Kudumba Police | Alice | Kairali TV | [7] | |
| Manchester Vazhi Manjadimukku | Asianet | Telefilm | |||
| 2018–2019 | Seetha | Adhilekshmi | Flowers TV | ||
| 2018–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | Vidhubala | Mazhavil Manorama | Season 2, 4 | [8] |
| 2019 | Kuttikurumban | Asha | Zee Keralam | ||
| 2020 | Aksharathettu | Rani Akka | Mazhavil Manorama | [9] | |
| Suryakanthi | Rani | ||||
| 2021–2022 | Ente Maathavu | Susan | Surya TV | [10] | |
| 2023 | Madhanakamarajan | Kamini | YouTube | web serial | |
| Wife is beautiful | Sara | Zee Keralam | |||
| 2024- present | Super Kanmani | Dhanalakshmi | Mazhavil Manorama |
As host
- Telephone Moneyphone (Asianet Plus)
Other TV shows
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran (Asianet)
- Sell Me the Answer (Asianet)
- Run Baby Run (Asianet)
- Smart Show (Flowers TV)
- Kuttykalavara (Flowers TV)
- Deal or No Deal (Surya TV)
- Tamar Padar (Flowers TV)
- Aswamedham (Kairali TV)
- Boeing Boeing (Zee Keralam)
- Jollywood Show (Kairali TV)
- Suryajodi (Surya TV)
- Urvashi Theatres (Asianet)
- Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)[11]
- Oru Kodi (Flowers TV)
- Star Magic (Flowers TV)
- Start Music season 5 (Asianet)[12]
- Enkile Ennodu Para (Asianet)
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jubilee | Sicily | Debut movie |
| Kabadi Kabadi | Meenakshi | ||
| 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Aswathy | |
| Kerala Cafe | Passenger | Segment:Puram Kazhchakal | |
| 2010 | Aathmakatha | Seleena | |
| Nanthuni | Manikutty | ||
| Hide n' Seek | Lathasri | ||
| 2013 | Romans | Gracy | Breakthrough role |
| 2014 | Happy Journey | Film actress | Archive footage |
| Testpaper | |||
| 2016 | Calling Bell | Lead |
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Serial/Film | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Television Awards | 2020 | Second Best Actress | Aksharathettu[13] | Won |
| Asianet Television Awards | 2014 | Best Actress in a negative role | chandana mazha | Nominated |
| Special jury | Won | |||
| 2015 | Best Actress in a negative role | Won |
References
- ^ UR, Arya (22 March 2017). "I want to focus more on serials than films as small screen is my comfort zone: Shalu Kurian - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b M, Athira (28 August 2014). "Dream run on the small screen". The Hindu.
- ^ "TV star Shalu Kurien had just one demand for the new house". Onmanorama. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "A new sitcom to hit your TV screen soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 March 2015.
- ^ "New serial Kalyani Kalavani on Asianet Plus - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 March 2015.
- ^ "'Kayamkulam Kochuniyude Makan' on Surya TV - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 December 2016.
- ^ thomas, elizabeth (13 February 2017). "Varsha in a transition mode". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Thattem Muttem starts afresh; Shalu Kurian joins the cast - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Here's all you need to know about the unique upcoming show 'Aksharathettu'". The Times of India. 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Shalu Kurian celebrates state award win on the sets of 'Ente Mathavu'". The Times of India. 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Actors Shalu Kurian and Pratheesh Nandan to visit Rimi's 'Onnum Onnum Moonnu'". The Times Of India. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Chandanamazha team reunites after years; fans excited to see Amritha and Arjun Desai together". The Times Of India. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "State Television Awards Announced". The Hindu. 19 September 2020.
External links
- Shalu Kurian at IMDb